Did Blizzard Apologize for Hong Kong?

Blizzard apologized for its handling of the 'Hearthstone' Hong Kong controversy — but won't lift its ban on the pro gamer who spoke out in support of the protests.

What did Blizzard say about Hong Kong?

On Oct. 8, Blizzard banned Chung “blitzchung” Ng Wai, a Hong Konger who said “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our time,” a slogan connected to the escalating protests there, in a postgame interview on the company's official Taiwanese livestream.

Is Blizzard anti Hong Kong?

8, the day Blizzard announced its ruling on Blitzchung, three American University esports players raised a sign that read “Free Hong Kong. Boycott Blizz.” Blizzard told CNN that it had banned the three students for six months from esports tournament play for “knowingly breaking the rules.”