# Call of Duty Game Controversy

- Place: Seoul, South Korea (37.5665, 126.978)
- Published: 2026-10-31T11:11:56.900Z · expires 2026-11-07T11:11:56.900Z
- Floors (The Arena): E9 Cultures, E12 States, E13 Civilizations, E11 Organizations, E6 Organisms, E14 Global
- Page: https://emergencemachine.com/brief/4hu
- AI-written summary of the sources below; check them.

Outrage has erupted after 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard used real footage of the deadly Seoul crowd crush in its new video game, per NBC News.

The game's developers have now agreed to remove the disturbing scenes following widespread criticism and public outcry, BBC reports.

Separately, South Korean officials are warning of a firm response to North Korean border violations, as tensions remain high along the demilitarized zone.

## Sources

- [Outcry prompts ‘Call of Duty’ to cut Seoul tragedy footage](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxNN1RIb1M4UDJhbUY4V0Zsa0RmcmViYXowWmVzYk9FM0FUZXo5Y3VpdmlVaE1NZjRoOEMwRnZGbzhfZ1dUSGdEMm9oNG5KZExfMzBLYWVFMmZ4R25DNmVjbXRXVVI0bXR1UjNRRU1ZR3BLald4dXFTcXZhbFEtckwxNlVRYkExYnBDZ25vV3E4bE1ra2pOMFJDX3dGMGg?oc=5) · nbcnews.com · 2026-10-30
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- [Footage of Seoul crush to be removed from Call of Duty after backlash](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE41Y1ZWNkNRMUhjQkVBbGc4T0xUcE1mdXdtZ1Rxa1hndjRFY0otbHNiZ25vbC1ZNWdIbnFaYi1Dd1RKZEJzMlBKWXZhNVJIUnM3d0w3UWF4bk54SzQ?oc=5) · bbc.com · 2026-10-30
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- [New ‘Call of Duty’ Game Draws Criticism for Using Footage of Deadly Seoul Crowd Crush](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPREhoZ0FxU0k2MjBNVDZSQTBhQ0FlRUlpN1lUdWt4cFdkZXJ0RTZNeXB6ZmRxRzRHTmg4djRzRFozZ2tIZkV2VkNpWnltLXR4NmdfZk92UExTRm9qWjVITnljZjZVcll6eHMzSEZ4Z1BlUTBxXzR2VUtuRDZ3VzBzZDRrNXh4Z0phVFJLZVhzQ25xYlk?oc=5) · nytimes.com · 2026-10-30
- [South Korea to respond firmly to North Korean breaches of border, security aide says](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiyAFBVV95cUxNRUtjOEFFY2RJal9qdmE1cENjdWFQX3Y1VFdKNFVoanVKLVNOMUVmTGdUdlpuZF8xWmRITzV3QVEwZDhacUdodUh5LWk2VERLUlU0ekZIRGxLM3ZVZTg1aS1aU0JxeXVqZ09KUnNRNEZRWjlsZm9PMFBRa0Zrd0hWcF9BRk1HNm5tOHdBU0I3eTNLSTNUSTdjUzhNcDVEQnBJM0E2NGQtSkZiY0ctTk1qaW9aX0JacVZVeGZxNEhPSzJ6dzlNajQtVA?oc=5) · reuters.com · 2026-10-30
- [Outcry after Call of Duty maker uses real footage of deadly Seoul crowd crush in new video game](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxOY01IT0x1bUg1a2czVUEyamwwWFQ3bXBKcVlrY19zQ25wV1V6NktiX2NGMUxjYlV4NXVjOXNLQ0tSX2F0cklfeEpLaWs5UVZVTnJ3dXAybjY0RV9TY0lVVWd3Y0o3R3Iyb05iYnRCX2Rlem9md3I5MjZUU05XcWx2WlEwRHA1U3lKWmFIZkJTcXloMHZ5?oc=5) · theguardian.com · 2026-10-30
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