GAME-AD-GATE Habeas Humor

The Game Theorists reported on the shocking practice of advertising mobile games using fake game play footage. Did they get it right about false advertising law?
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Clips:
Game Theory: Are Your Mobile Games ILLEGAL? https://youtu.be/iT6eMorkX78
Office Space https://youtu.be/m4OvQIGDg4I
Parkay https://youtu.be/9JoXVPxg_oE
Matilda https://youtu.be/UXV-x2YSnpk
Nissan sand dune ad https://youtu.be/XD_ymapyjPU
 
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https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resources/truth-advertising
https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/advertising-marketing-internet-rules-road
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