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    Blizzard Entertainment Faces Public Backlash Following Esports Player Ban

    In the days after the company banned a Hong Kong player from competing, people across the world have denounced Blizzard and shown their support for pro-democracy protests.
    by Paolo Zialcita Oct 11, 2019 2 minutes
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    After Blizzard Entertainment banned professional esports player Blitzchung from competitions for 12 months over his support for Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, there is a growing movement in the gaming community to boycott the company's decision.

    , Blitzchung, whose real name is Ng Wai Chung, appeared on a Twitch broadcast after playing in a tournament ended his remarks by reciting the popular Hong Kong

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