Copyright Claim Thwarts North Korean Propaganda

Posted by samzenpus on Wednesday February 6, 2013 @12:42PM from the use-your-own-lies dept.

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."

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Re:First takedown! by cffrost · 2013-02-06 15:05 · Score: 5, Funny

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.

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Re:First takedown! by Smauler · 2013-02-06 19:55 · Score: 5, Funny

How has "Don't stare at me i'm on duty" not become a meme yet...