Yeah I'm going to finish my Diablo III game on Switch as I've already invested dozens or hours in the game just to get close to the end, so might as well seal the deal. But I'm definitely putting off my Overwatch Switch and Reaper/D.va controller purchase.

I'll just get Astral Chain or Mario Maker instead, as I've wanted to get those for some time - and already own OW on XB One anyway, just wanted a way to play handheld & with a couple other friends who don't have XB.

But I'll tell ya even when I do eventually buy the Switch OW stuff it'll be used. Blizzard aint (at least directly) getting another cent from me. I still hope they can redeem themselves somewhat, maybe at Blizzcon. It's a shame, as they used to be one of my favorite AAA developers along with Nintendo, Bethesda, Ubi, and a few others. At least they reinstated the esports player's prize money but to me it's a bit too little too late, they've made it clear of their lack of principles.

Mmhmm.. So deprived, downtrodden citizens fighting for their rights in the wake of an oppressive regime is equivalent to voicing support of.. legalising incest marriage. Gotcha. 👍

Gee, that sure is quite the leap you made there! And believe it or not - no, while that would be an asinine statement and said person should and would likely get mocked for it, even THAT statement shouldn't lead to an outright ban and revoking of prize winnings (especially of commentators not even directly involved!). 

Even Blizzard knows they fucked up when banning this guy. That's why they're backtracking now and returned the guy's prize money and shortened the suspension haha. 

For the 12th time. This is NOT remotely, in any shape or form, a controversial issue! The controversy should be SUPPORTING a Communist government that beats and shoots young people in the streets for protesting, and has concentration camps filled with people of a different religion. Or at the very least the controversy should be kowtowing to such a regime to such a degree that you ban and deprive your own professional players for a harmless statement.

This "crap" as you call it NEEDS to be heard in the gaming industry if you ask me. As much as possible. Especially if American companies are going to kowtow to these oppressive dictatorships. It's extremely important, and until Hong Kong is free, it's not going away. If you're going to be involved with Communism. Well.. then you're involved with Communism! And that's a dark road to go down. As far as I'm concerned, you've then got to deal with all the dark shit that comes with with being involved with shady governments - it goes with the territory.

If this brief, single statement - "liberate Hong Kong, the revolution of our time," is all it takes to make you uncomfortable, well, then tough. Deal with it! How do you think those in Hong Kong feel right now while we in our comfy homes in the Western world are displeased of a boy speaking out for basic rights of his fellow citizens. Many are probably worried about their very livelihoods, shit some of them probably their LIVES themselves. 

1) I wouldn't know since this is a matter of viewpoint ...

2) No obviously ...

Go hypocritically spout your ideals of unification elsewhere ...

Excellent question.

Mate you simply don't get it. If you choose to blame video games by boycotting them over outside politic issues than that's a personal problem that needs to be voiced outside the gaming industry. Yes, you are blaming the good games by boycotting them and the good staff behind the hard work.

If someone wants to use a brand to voice his opinion without the brands consent than that's there issue simple as that. Use the internet if they had a brain, its not that hard.

You have gone off your radar again here by thinking Blizzard is all for communism just because they are following the laws in Honk Kong. They are a business that wants to stay relevant. I don't blame them for acting up because Honk Kong most likely has a gun to there head saying punish or be banished from our country. Businesses care about making money and if majority of money comes from a country than id expect any brand to do what Blizzard did. Should I boycott the Mitsubishi brand because they made the Japanese Airplanes that slaughter many US Navy crew at Pearl Harbor? No I don't. Should I Boycott German Car makers because they made German tanks that helped slaughter majority of the world? No I don't.  

End of the day someone brought it to Blizzard, Blizzard isn't exactly going out hunting gamers for there freedom of speech, they punished a guy at there ESport for throwing there name into a warzone they probably don't want to be in. Good to see Blizzard is refunding the guy his rightfully earnt prise money so good on them.

The incest law was an example which again went over your head. If we allow anyone to speak up at any major events without any concsent from major brands than that means anyone can simple do it about anything. I don't want random cultist or Regilous people interrupting my shows and events to say they are right. Sorry I am not in for it and I wont be part of it. Gaming is a relaxing medium for some of us and I much rather it stay that way. 

Boycott Blizzard games, take it out on quality games, but I will say this, If Valve came out and supported the Nazi's and managed to make Half Life 3, I will be buying Half Life 3 and I could care less what political views they take. That does not make me Nazi. If you don't like my opinion you and any others can simply deal with it. I am all against Hong Kong for there actions taking place but bringing this up at Esports is simply stupid in my opinion.

EDIT: There are some good people working at Blizzard that is against this behaviour so Boycotting the games those devs make, is a logically choice by you? I don't get it. You rather throw out there hard work, nice. That's why boycotting makes no sense to me because multi-billion dollar business blame the sales of there products on there internal staff like those good employees that don't want to get involved in the drama and just want to make a living are now the ones getting punished by that logic.

You don't think you should know what the hell you're talking about before talking lol?

Blizzard can't let this behavior fly you say, yet the US team wasn't punished for doing the exact same thing, actually worse for adding boycott blizzard which actually is divisive.

You seem to imply Blitzchung did infact cause damage. I'd like to know what the damage is exactly that was worth such a severe punishment.

We aren't programmed robots, we have the intelligence to consider nuance and context, to treat each unique individual situation as just that, a unique individual situation. So it's sad to see some are resorting to labeling to defend this, as if all that matters is the fact that it can be labeled political, the actual content and effect it has be damned.

EDIT: Wait a sec, the bolded there, that's you just admitting this is infact about China and their money. xD

That was after the Blitzchung ban. You re saying you arnt programmed robots. Yet you mindlessly suggest its a good idea to throw more oil into the fire. You re one of those who believe Blizzard merely banned because the chinese gov. is breathing down their necks. But did they ban the US team for basically doing the same and add sth. extra? Or do US americans dont count?

Do you know the meaning of the word "possible"? Check your english.

And do you plan on boycotting any other business doing business with china? Because doing business in china is doing business with the party. If not then dont bother me ni mire with your trendy hyprocrisy. Or continue not to know when to stop, like the protesters, and the point of no return is reached and the PLA intervenes, cracking down hard on them.

Ah so you'll only try to use context when it's convenient for you. However I didn't suggest anything, I pointed out hypocrisy. If you're gonna take the stance of "upholding rules no excuses" then you can't make excuses to not uphold the rules.

You think not banning them didn't add more fuel to the fire!? If they had been banned it'd give their "just upholding rules" stance credibility rather than further destroy it. Your last 2 sentences in that 1st paragraph don't make sense, the US team wasn't banned, obviously because they have no relation to China.

Ok I looked up the definition of possible, and? Doesn't change what you said, that you admitted to China's possible punishment affecting their decision.

I didn't say anything about boycotting so not gonna address that, especially since I'm still waiting to hear what damages Blitzchung caused that warrant such punishment. Although are you seriously saying the people of Honk Kong should give up on their freedom!? Did I read that right!? If so, Dayum!

I can make "excuses", since its up to Blizzard how to handle a situation. Have never heard the term "house rules". It is their decision how to react. As i said, it seems they exercise liniency, avoid further escalation and... its wrong again. And as i also said, it doesnt matter what they do, it is always wrong in the eyes of some.

You hear or read what you want to hear/read to feed your trendy hyprocrisy. A complex subject such as this isnt really meant to be discussed with irrational, selfrighteous dicks.