#Banned Hearthstone Player Doesn't Regret Hong Kong Protest -BB
Professional Hearthstone player Ng Wai Chung, also known as Blitzchung, has no regrets when it comes to speaking out in support of the pro-freedom protests in Hong Kong. Blitzchung was famously banned from competitive Hearthstone play last October for donning a gas mask after a victory and saying „Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our age!“ At BlizzCon 2019, the gaming giant issued an „apology“that aimed to absolve the company from any wrongdoing, rather than acknowledge they were at fault.
It wasn’t long ago that Blizzard was viewed as a crown-jewel developer in the world of gaming, but in the wake of the Blitzchung controversy, that perception has largely dwindled. Millions of fans were outraged by the fact that Blitzchung was banned for voicing support for Hong Kong, with many arguing that Blizzard was more interested in retaining a strong business relationship with China than they were with free speech. It wasn’t just ardent fans who were upset either, as multiple U.S. Senators and House Members criticized Blizzard in an open letter. Since Blitzchung’s ban, developers at Blizzard have spoken out against the actions of their employer, such as Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan, who said that the ban should be reversed.
In an interview with People Make Games, Blitzchung voiced frustration with his ban from Hearthstone and his continued support for freedom protests in his home of Hong Kong. When asked about his feelings on the way Blizzard responded to his actions, Blitzchung said:
„[I’m] a bit disappointed in Blizzard but it’s something I can understand. I mean, to me, Blizzard is like what Hong Kong is to me right now. Maybe it’s getting worse, but do I hate it? No I don’t hate it.„
Further on in the interview, Blitzchung is asked about whether or not continuing to support the Hong Kong protests in public is something that worries him. He responds by saying, „This is not a normal thing, you shouldn’t have to be worried about things like that.“ Despite the dangers that the spotlight has brought to Blitzchung, he says that if he could go back, he wouldn’t change a thing, „Because it’s a must do thing- I had to do it.“
It’s remarkable how Blitzchung has handled himself through this arduous period in his life. For as many supporters as Blitzchung has, there’s no doubt millions of detractors who vehemently disagree with him on his views of the future for Hong Kong. But it should be said that Blitzchung’s comments were never the problem, because it’s Blizzard who promises in their mission statement that „Every voice matters,“ which is a sentiment that seems long lost to corporate interests.
Source: People Make Games/YouTube
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