# Global Outcry Over Game Footage

- Place: Seoul, South Korea (37.5665, 126.978)
- Published: 2026-10-31T23:48:56.061Z · expires 2026-11-07T23:48:56.061Z
- Floors (The Arena): E9 Cultures, E12 States, E10 Institutions, E6 Organisms, E11 Organizations, E8 Minds
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A new 'Call of Duty' game has sparked international outcry for using real footage of the deadly Seoul crowd crush in 2023, Bloomberg reports.

The video game maker Activision Blizzard is under fire after it was revealed that the footage shows the tragic event where 157 people died during a Lantern Festival celebration, per NBC News.

South Korean officials have expressed concern over the use of such graphic content in entertainment media, while adoptee advocacy groups are urging better access to personal records, as noted by WTOP.

The controversy has also drawn attention to how video games portray real-world tragedies, with some calling for stricter content guidelines and ethical oversight.

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