White House removes Tetris-style game

The White House has removed a Tetris-style game titled "Build the Wall" from its online arcade following objections from The Tetris Company. The game, which was part of a collection of browser games launched on Arcade.gov, has since disappeared from the website. The Tetris Company issued a statement indicating it was not involved in the creation of "Build the Wall" and emphasized its commitment to copyright protection. The company stated it takes copyright infringement "very seriously." While the exact nature of the communication between The Tetris Company and the White House has not been confirmed, the removal of the game occurred shortly after the company's public stance. "Build the Wall" tasked players with stacking falling blocks to construct a barrier on the southern border, defending against animated "zombies." The game's mechanics closely resembled the classic Tetris gameplay, where players must clear lines by fitting descending shapes. The White House had promoted the game, along with others in the arcade, through social media posts that included phrases such as "Build the wall. Deport. Fill a Trump Account." Arcade.