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“The Trump administration has released a series of policy‑themed arcade games that mimic popular titles such as Tetris, Sega, Nintendo, Xbox, and Flappy Bird. In the Tetris‑inspired “Build the Wall” game, players stack shapes to stop a “zombie border siege,” while noncitizens are labeled as “aliens.” The Tetris Company has publicly disavowed involvement, emphasizing its mission to unite people across cultures, and is reviewing the matter. Other brands have not yet commented, but the games raise legal concerns over copyright infringement and could damage brand reputations. The move reflects a broader trend of politicizing entertainment to shape public perception of immigration policy. Expert Analysis: This stunt risks alienating consumers who value inclusive messaging, potentially eroding trust in the White House’s brand stewardship and prompting stricter enforcement of intellectual property rights in political marketing.”
Trump’s racist new “Build the Wall” game. | Image: The White House The PR masterminds at the White House just released a series of vaguely policy-themed "arcade" games, some of which are racist - and modeled on real games whose copyright holders may not be too happy to be associated with the MAGA agenda.
The Tetris Company has already responded to "Build the Wall," which is obviously modeled on the famous puzzle game. In the Trump administration's game, the player has to stack interlocking shapes to stop a "zombie border siege" along the southern border.
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