White House Uses Video Game Themes and Memes for Recruitment and Promotion
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security posted a Halo-themed recruitment ad for ICE, referencing the game’s slogan and depicting immigrants as enemies, which has sparked widespread criticism from Halo creators, fans, and the gaming community, who find the use of the game’s imagery and themes inappropriate and offensive.
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