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Blizzard removes a player from Hearthstone tourney over HK comments
Posted on 10/8/19 at 11:49 am
Posted on 10/8/19 at 11:49 am
While I know this is political in nature, this crosses over into gaming territory per Blizzard's involvement and the game itself.
Per title, a pro player in Hearthstone made comments regarding the Hong Kong shitshow and Blizzard did not like it at all.
PCGamer Link
In other words, player makes comments on stream, blizz goes full nuclear and rescinds the player's prize money and bans him for 12 months. On top of that, they FIRE the two commentators who just happened to be working said stream.
ETA: Twitter link with clip from the now deleted VOD
Per title, a pro player in Hearthstone made comments regarding the Hong Kong shitshow and Blizzard did not like it at all.
PCGamer Link
quote:
Blizzard has ruled that Hearthstone pro Chung "blitzchung" Ng Wai will been removed from Hearthstone Grandmasters, following the player's call for Hong Kong's freedom during a post-match interview. Additionally, Blizzard has stated that it will no longer work with the two casters who appeared in the now deleted broadcast.
quote:
As a result, so continues Blizzard's statement, Blitzchung will receive no prizing for Season 2, and will be suspended from Hearthstone esports until October 5, 2020.
quote:
As Andy reported earlier today, Blitzchung did not back down after the sudden removal of the broadcast, during which he wore a gas mask and goggles before shouting "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our age!" Following the incident he released a statement elaborating on his stance, writing "I know what my action on stream means. It could cause me lot of trouble, even my personal safety in real life. But I think it's my duty to say something about the issue."
In other words, player makes comments on stream, blizz goes full nuclear and rescinds the player's prize money and bans him for 12 months. On top of that, they FIRE the two commentators who just happened to be working said stream.
ETA: Twitter link with clip from the now deleted VOD
This post was edited on 10/9/19 at 2:22 pm
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Posted on 10/8/19 at 11:52 am to Kodar
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You gotta lower your ideals of freedom if you wanna suck on the warm teat of China.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 11:55 am to Kodar
You cant have an opinion in china.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 11:57 am to SEClint
Pretty much.
I know the reaction on reddit is fricking brutal, although we'll see long term how much this bites Blizzard in the arse.
I know the reaction on reddit is fricking brutal, although we'll see long term how much this bites Blizzard in the arse.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 12:03 pm to Kodar
quote:
although we'll see long term how much this bites Blizzard in the arse.
A strike of gold farmers on WoW?
Posted on 10/8/19 at 12:05 pm to Esquire
quote:Gotta start somewhere
A strike of gold farmers on WoW?
In somewhat more seriousness, I do see this potentially affecting them with significance, simply because this isn't much of a divisive issue. I don't really see much of anyone, left or right, who is taking Blizzard's (China's) side on this one.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 12:11 pm to Kodar
I'd be interested to know how many people, NBA and video games fans, actually know what's going on over there and why they are protesting.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 12:15 pm to sicboy
I could theorize, but that's it.
I would wager a higher percentage of gamers compared to NBA viewers just because of sheer internet presence, especially on forums and the like.
I do agree that it would be interesting to actually know how many are aware.
I would wager a higher percentage of gamers compared to NBA viewers just because of sheer internet presence, especially on forums and the like.
I do agree that it would be interesting to actually know how many are aware.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:14 pm to Kodar
Lucky he wasnt jailed or disappeared, executed, and cannibalized also TBH.
In that order.
In that order.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:15 pm to Kodar
quote:
Blizzard appears to be arguing that Blitzchung's statements about the Hong Kong protests offended "a portion or group of the public" or damaged the company's image.
Good thing Blizz doesn't make political statements, otherwise.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:21 pm to SEClint
quote:If he had actually been in China, most certainly would have happened.
Lucky he wasnt jailed or disappeared, executed, and cannibalized also TBH.
I'm assuming he's in HK at the moment, so he's still at risk however.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:32 pm to Kodar
Blizzard is about to launch that piece of shite Diablo mobile game and need it in China to have any chance of success
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:37 pm to Kodar
quote:
I know the reaction on reddit is fricking brutal, although we'll see long term how much this bites Blizzard in the arse.
Blizzard subreddit has been set to private.
Pics of the subreddit's moderators:
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:54 pm to Kodar
Posted on 10/8/19 at 3:29 pm to Kodar
Blizzard is basically a bunch of ****s funded by a rich chink.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 3:58 pm to FourThreeForty
For those downvoting me, tell me you actually gave a shite about all of that before it involved video games.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 4:22 pm to sicboy
Oh no, downvotes 
fricking get over yourself dude.
fricking get over yourself dude.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 5:05 pm to Kodar
Posted on 10/8/19 at 5:09 pm to willymeaux
Anyone here read the novel "Change Agent" from the tech thriller author and Houston's own Daniel Suarez?
Every time I read any news about China now, all I think about it that book.
Every time I read any news about China now, all I think about it that book.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 6:27 pm to Kodar
This should come as no surprise. Blizzard has been retroactively censoring their past games and Hearthstone cards to appease Chinese censors.
Absolutely disgusting.
My favorite tweet on the matter thus far:
"Think of how many new gay characters Blizzard is going to have to introduce to smooth this over."
Absolutely disgusting.
My favorite tweet on the matter thus far:
"Think of how many new gay characters Blizzard is going to have to introduce to smooth this over."
This post was edited on 10/8/19 at 6:28 pm
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