# Video Game Controversy

- Place: Seoul, South Korea (37.5665, 126.978)
- Published: 2026-11-01T00:59:04.900Z · expires 2026-11-08T00:59:04.900Z
- Floors (The Arena): E9 Cultures, E10 Institutions, E12 States, E11 Organizations, E7 Ecosystems
- Page: https://emergencemachine.com/brief/4st
- AI-written summary of the sources below; check them.

Outcry has erupted after 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard was found to have used real footage of the deadly 2022 Seoul crowd crush in its new video game, per NBC News.

The game's developers have been accused of exploiting a tragic event for entertainment, prompting widespread criticism from South Korean officials and human rights groups.

South Korea's Ministry of Culture has condemned the use of the footage, calling it 'deeply disrespectful' to the victims and their families, as reported by The Guardian.

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