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Brack confirms Blizzard won't repeal Blitzchung ban
The sanction against the casters won't be withdrawn either, Blizzard's president said
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J. Allen Brack apologizes for Blizzard's "tough Hearthstone esports moment"
At BlizzCon, company president alludes to ban of Hearthstone player Blitzchung for pro-Hong Kong support, welcomes protests
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The Climate Trail: A bleak look at what awaits us if we fail to address climate change
Developer William Volk hopes his game will help raise awareness of how the problem is worse than we think
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Sponsor abandoned Blizzard esports league after Blitzchung controversy
Mitsubishi pulled support for Asia Pacific Hearthstone tournament two days after player was punished for supporting Hong Kong protest
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New Zealand government commits $10m to growth of local games industry
City of Dunedin will become hub for aspirations to grow games industry to $1 billion sector
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare decried as 'American propaganda' over Highway of Death mission
Activision's latest shooter has been panned by critics and players, claiming game attempts to rewrite history
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UKIE partners with Space Ape and Playmob on environmentally conscious game jam
Bi-annual student game jam will see teams competing for £2,000 scholarship
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Andrew Yang: "Games are intrinsic to the human experience"
Democratic presidential candidate shares views on loot boxes, Blitzchung situation, gaming addiction
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Children's Commissioner calls for ban on all non-cosmetic in-game purchases
UK body also urges government to regulate loot boxes as gambling
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Riot's automated filters accidentally censor Muslim minority
But League of Legends developer has now fixed the error and is reviewing all disallowed words and phrases
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Autonauts: Motivating players without conflict
Former Grand Theft Auto creative director Gary Penn discusses changing relationship with violence and conflict with his new game
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Academic research finds no evidence of gaming as a clinical disorder
Previous studies failed to examine wider context of young peoples' lives, says professor Andrew Przybylski
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US legislators: Blitzchung ban could have "chilling effect" on free speech
Bipartisan letter urges Blizzard to reverse decision to ban player for pro-Hong Kong statements
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US Hearthstone players banned for Hong Kong protest
Team that held up a "Free Hong Kong, Boycott Blizz" sign punished "for engaging in behavior disruptive to" tournament broadcast
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Two Hat: Stop tweaking your game and start fixing your community
Security expert Two Hat teams up with Image Analyzer to tackle harmful online content and toxic communities
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Blizzard cancels Overwatch live event at Nintendo World in New York
Launch event for Overwatch on Nintendo Switch cancelled amid hostility over Chinese censorship furore
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UKIE prepares no-deal Brexit advice
Trade body to release free written, audio, and visual content as Britain prepares to leave EU
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The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Can Blizzard recover from Blitzchung?
We discuss the wider impact of the backlash against the World of Warcraft publisher
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Blitzchung says he will "be more careful" following Blizzard statement
The Hearthstone pro player says he has “no idea” if he'll still want to compete after his six months ban
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Riot Games directs casters and players not to discuss politics on air
Global head of League of Legends esports says it wants "to keep broadcasts focused on the game"
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Blizzard "assessing the situation" surrounding blitzchung's ban as more protests mount
Collegiate Hearthstone players, professional casters distance themselves in support of player banned for Hong Kong protest
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Rocksteady and Creative Assembly under fire over Video Game Tax Relief
TaxWatch UK highlights ways multinational companies are using scheme to shift profits
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Blizzard employees organise walkout following Hong Kong controversy
Popular caster Brian Kibler also withdrew his participation to the Hearthstone Grandmasters final
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Ustwo Games accused of union busting
UPDATE: Independent Workers Union of Great Britain has taken legal action against Monument Valley developer
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Epic won't take action against Fortnite players who speak up about Hong Kong
"Epic supports everyone's right to express their views on politics and human rights"