Copyright Claim Thwarts North Korean Propaganda 147
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."
This is very worrying. (Score:5, Funny)
Two sides to the coin (Score:5, Funny)
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.
We are the World (Score:4, Funny)
WTF? Really We are the World that crappy 80's song so we give money to the starving people of Africa.
Oh I get it DPRK is starving and that's their way of saying please help us.
Re:Two sides to the coin (Score:2, Funny)
I too can quote myself.
--canadiannomad
Re:Two sides to the coin (Score:2, Funny)
That isn't to say I disagree with you...
Re:Cardassian class nation (Score:5, Funny)
Mixing up Trek with Kardashians?
I wouldn't be the only one [tshirtbordello.com].
Re:First takedown! (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 [theregister.co.uk] technology approaches a level of sophistication not seen since the heyday of Pole Position.
This is madness! (Score:4, Funny)
Kim Jong-Un wrote Call of Duty himself, in an evening. Activision is the thief here, and they will feel the wrath of the Supreme Leader.
Re:First takedown! (Score:5, Funny)
Yeah - but have you tried their "Tractor Sim" Awesome!!
http://fotoden.info/sites/default/files/styles/frontpage_photo_landscape/public/42ap120404b187_0.jpg [fotoden.info]
And to see the video banned from Youtube (Score:5, Funny)
we are directed to a copy of the video... on YouTube??
Re:First takedown! (Score:5, Funny)
How has "Don't stare at me i'm on duty" not become a meme yet...