If Blizzard wanted to keep politics out of its eSports scene, the Hearthstone publisher has failed miserably. Now, even the US Congress is weighing in on the Hearthstone pro's suspension.
“We write to express our deep concern about Activision Blizzard’s decision to makeforfeit prize money and ban him from participating in tournaments for a year after he voiced support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. This decision is particularly concerning in light of the Chinese government’s growing appetite for pressuring American businesses to help stifle free speech., along with an investment from Tencent, one of China’s largest.
“Your company claims to stand by “one’s right to express individual thoughts and opinions,” yet many of your own employees believe that Activision Blizzard’s decision to punish Mr. Chung runs counter to those values. Because your company is such a pillar of the gaming industry, your disappointing decision could have a chilling effect on gamers who seek to use their platform to promote human rights and basic freedoms.
It’s no surprise to see these members of congress lending their voices to the backlash against Blizzard. Both Rubio and Wyden had already waded into this debate earlier this month.,” Wyden said. “No American company should censor calls for freedom to make a quick buck.” “Recognize what’s happening here. People who don’t live in China must either self censor or face dismissal & suspensions,” Rubio added on. “China using access to market as leverage to crush free speech globally. Implications of this will be felt long after everyone in U.S. politics today is gone.”SUN VALLEY, ID - JULY 10: Bobby Kotick, chief executive officer of Activision Blizzard, attends theannual Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference, July 10, 2019 in Sun Valley, Idaho.
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