Blizzard CEO J Allen Brack issued the company's first public statement since it was accused of censoring a Hong Kong-based esports competitor.
Blizzard CEO J. Allen Brack has issued the company's first public statement since its decision to ban an esports competitor and withhold his prize money for making statements supporting the protests in Hong Kong at a Blizzard-sponsored event. The company has been accused of prioritizing its relationships with China rather than protecting the right to free speech, which Brack denied:"I want to be clear: our relationships in China had no influence on our decision.
Blizzard CEO J. Allen Brack has issued the company's first public statement since its decision to ban an esports competitor and withhold his prize money for making statements supporting the protests in Hong Kong at a Blizzard-sponsored event. The company has been accused of prioritizing its relationships with China rather than protecting the right to free speech, which Brack denied:"I want to be clear: our relationships in China had no influence on our decision.
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