White House’s Tetris Game and the Politics of Play | Hip-Hop News

The White House’s short-lived “Build the Wall” arcade game—a Tetris clone with a zombie siege twist—was pulled after the Tetris Company voiced strong objections, calling the game divisive and urging the administration to remove it. Though gone, the site still hosts politically charged games like “Flappy Bill” and “Rio Run,” which even feature real officials in unexpected roles. Rumors swirl of other unauthorized clones, including a Zelda rip-off, raising questions about how gaming platforms are being weaponized for political messaging—and whether other studios will stand up to defend their brands.

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