“Blizzard makes a lot of money in China, but now the company is in this awkward position where we can’t abide by our values,” a Blizzard employee told The Daily Beast.

Popular Hearthstone professional, streamer and tournament caster Brian Kibler has issued a statement that he “will have no involvement in Grandmasters,” unless “something changes” following Blizzard’s decision to ban Hearthstone player Chung “blitzchung” Ng W…

Blizzard, perhaps ironically, has ignited a firestorm over the banning of an esports pro for his support of Hong Kong. While the initial response was flammable enough, the aftermath ...

On Oct. 8, three collegiate Hearthstone players held a ‘Free Hong Kong’ sign during an official broadcast. The protest comes after Blizzard suspended Hong Kong-based pro player Chung ‘blitzchung’ Ng Wai for a similar action.

Despite Chinese ownership, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says bans against Fortnite players for political speech ‘will never happen on my watch.’ Sweeney’s comments come after Blizzard banned Hong Kong-based Hearthstone player blitzchung.

People are turning Overwatch hero Mei into a symbol of resistance after developer Blizzard Entertain suspended Hearthstone player Chung ‘blitzchung’ Ng Wai. Chung appeared on a Hearthstone broadcast and called for Hong Kong’s liberation.

After Chung “Blitzchung” Ng Wai called for the liberation of Hong Kong, Blizzard suspended the Hearthstone player and withheld his prize money. The decision has been widely criticized. Fans have now started posting images of Overwatch hero Mei supporting the …

The ban has landed Blizzard in hot water with everyone from gamers to politicians.

Blizzard is facing backlash from consumers angry that the company banned Hearthstone Grandmaster Ng Wai “blitzchung” Chung.

The company's communities are in chaos and US senators are taking notice, following the suspension of a pro 'Hearthstone' player who declared support for Hong Kong's protest movement.

Blizzard is in the hot seat after penalizing a Hearthstone esports player for voicing an opinion about the protests in Hong Kong. While the player did violate the rules of the tournament ...

On October 6th, Hearthstone player Ng “Blitzchung” Wai Chung was interviewed after a Grandmasters match. At the end of this spot, he covered his face with a Hong Kong protester-style mask and said, “Liberate Hong Kong. Revolution of our age!”

U.S. video game maker seizes player's Hearthstone Grandmasters winnings, saying he broke the company's rules

Gamers gather online to express support for Blitzchung after the professional Hearthstone player was banned for expressing solidarity with Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners.

"I think it's my duty to say something about the issue," Hong Kong gamer says.

Blizzard Entertainment has sent the esports player known as Blitzchung home from a tournament and handed him a 12-month ban for making the remarks.

Blizzard Entertainment has sent the esports player known as Blitzchung home from a tournament and handed him a 12-month ban for making the remarks.

He allegedly caused offense by voicing support for the movement.

A Hearthstone Grandmasters player expressed support for Hong Kong amid ongoing protests — and Blizzard is punishing the player and casters involved in the incident.

Blizzard also cancelled the pro player's prize winnings and banned him from Hearthstone esports for 12 months.

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RT @XboxP3: Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have extended the merger agreement deadline to 10/18. We're optimistic about getting this don…

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RT @XboxP3: Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have extended the merger agreement deadline to 10/18. We're optimistic about getting this don…

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