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White House pulls Tetris-style 'Build The Wall' game after copyright concern

The Tetris Company says it takes "copyright infringement very seriously" and is not involved with the game.

White House pulls Tetris-style 'Build The Wall' game after copyright concern

The White House has removed a Tetris-inspired game from its website following concerns from the creator of Tetris. The game, titled Build The Wall, allowed players to stack blocks to construct a border wall. The Tetris Company expressed strong opposition to the game, stating that they were not involved in its creation and that copyright infringement is a serious matter. The White House has not provided any official explanation for the removal of the game.

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