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Copyright Claim Thwarts North Korean Propaganda
ianare writes "A propaganda video from the North Korean authorities has been removed from YouTube following a copyright claim by games maker Activision. It shows a space craft flying around the world and eventually over a city resembling New York. The buildings are then seen crumbling amid fires and missile attacks. However, the dramatic images (video) were soon recognized as having been lifted from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. By Tuesday, the video had been blocked, with a message notifying users of Activision's complaint shown in its place."
I had hoped that North Korea was spending a large percentage of it's budget on original computer graphics propaganda rather than it's actual weapons, but unfortunately I was wrong.
I don't like how easy it is for people to take down other peoples work, and lately we have seen a lot of that.
Though it is nice to see when the evil tool is used for good.
Hmm, the humour and sarcasm seem to have been be lost on you.
Mixing up Trek with Kardashians?
I wouldn't be the only one.
Even Vietnam could whip up a better sim than stealing one out of a common game.
I'm not so sure; North Korea's driving simulation technology approaches a level of sophistication not seen since the heyday of Pole Position.
Thank you, Edward Snowden.
"Arguments from authority are worthless." —Carl Sagan
Yeah - but have you tried their "Tractor Sim" Awesome!!
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we are directed to a copy of the video... on YouTube??
How has "Don't stare at me i'm on duty" not become a meme yet...