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Gamergater123: Added 'Diablo Immoral' section

2022-07-16T03:59:37Z

Added 'Diablo Immoral' section

MikiSayaka33: /* Role in Gamergate */

2020-01-13T21:25:38Z

‎Role in Gamergate

MikiSayaka33: /* The World Is Worth Fighting For...Except For Hong Kong */

2020-01-13T21:16:12Z

‎The World Is Worth Fighting For...Except For Hong Kong

MikiSayaka33: /* The World Is Worth Fighting For...Except For Hong Kong */

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‎The World Is Worth Fighting For...Except For Hong Kong

MikiSayaka33: /* The World Is Worth Fighting For...Except For Hong Kong */

2020-01-13T21:10:00Z

‎The World Is Worth Fighting For...Except For Hong Kong

MikiSayaka33: /* The World Is Worth Fighting For...Except For Hong Kong */

2020-01-13T21:07:33Z

‎The World Is Worth Fighting For...Except For Hong Kong

MikiSayaka33: /* The World Is Worth Fighting For...Except For Hong Kong */

2020-01-13T21:04:48Z

‎The World Is Worth Fighting For...Except For Hong Kong

MikiSayaka33: /* The World Is Worth Fighting For...Except For Hong Kong */

2020-01-13T21:03:05Z

‎The World Is Worth Fighting For...Except For Hong Kong

MikiSayaka33 at 05:26, 15 November 2019

2019-11-15T05:26:45Z

MikiSayaka33: /* The World Is Worth Fighting For...Except For Hong Kong */

2019-10-27T17:44:43Z

‎The World Is Worth Fighting For...Except For Hong Kong

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 In April 25, 2018, Blizzard and other companies were found guilty of breaching Belgian's gambling laws, because of the loot boxes found in their popular game Overwatch.<ref>EA, Activision Blizzard, and Valve Found in Breach of Belgian Gambling Laws (archive) -[https://archive.fo/aJpde]</ref> Because the Belgian Gaming Commission after investigating for five months found out that some of the loot boxes, Peter Naessens, the BBGC director, observed that in a game like Overwatch, players are "tempted and misled" going further to state that "Now that it is clear that children and vulnerable people in particular are exposed to them unprotected, game manufacturers but also parties such as FIFA, for example, are called upon to call a halt to this practice."<ref> EA, Activision, and Valve Found in Breach of Belgian Gambling Laws (KIA/archive) - [http://archive.fo/PqB6U]</ref>
 === ''' Elliegate ''' ===
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 In August 2019, Blizzard Entertainment redrew eight Hearthstone cards just to comply with China.<ref>Censored HS Cards - [https://i.imgur.com/qRQqmah.png]</ref><ref>Blizzard Changes The Artwork of Eight Cards (KIA) - [https://www.reddit.com/r/KotakuInAction/comments/c7za3t/censorship_blizzard_changes_the_artwork_of_8/]</ref>
 === '''The World Is Worth Fighting For...Except For Hong Kong''' ===

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     A number of you have reached out to me about the recent U.S. executive order banning refugees and barring citizens from Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen from entering the United States for 90 days. I share the concerns that many of you, and many within our industry, have expressed. The executive order issued on Friday directly affected a small number of our employees and their families, and supporting them is a priority for us. Our HR and Legal teams are in touch with those impacted and providing travel guidance as well as legal assistance and further counseling as needed. If you need to talk to anyone about the impact of the order, please reach out to your HR partner. We’ll monitor the situation, and others, for further developments so we can continue to provide resources and support.The executive order strikes an incredibly sharp contrast with the values on which our company was founded. We are, and will always be, a company that strives for inclusion, embraces diversity, and treats one another with respect. This is the very foundation of what makes not just our company — but America — great, which is why I am so troubled by these actions. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me directly.
-'''Cheers Love the OWL Censorship Calvary is Here'''
+==='''Cheers Love the OWL Censorship Calvary is Here'''===
 In April 2018,
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 In April 25, 2018, Blizzard and other companies were found guilty of breaching Belgian's gambling laws, because of the loot boxes found in their popular game Overwatch.<ref>EA, Activision Blizzard, and Valve Found in Breach of Belgian Gambling Laws (archive) -[https://archive.fo/aJpde]</ref> Because the Belgian Gaming Commission after investigating for five months found out that some of the loot boxes, Peter Naessens, the BBGC director, observed that in a game like Overwatch, players are "tempted and misled" going further to state that "Now that it is clear that children and vulnerable people in particular are exposed to them unprotected, game manufacturers but also parties such as FIFA, for example, are called upon to call a halt to this practice."<ref> EA, Activision, and Valve Found in Breach of Belgian Gambling Laws (KIA/archive) - [http://archive.fo/PqB6U]</ref>
 === ''' Diablogate ''' ===

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    "I was relieved when they reduced his suspension, and I think the suspension should be reduced more or eliminated. But that's just me."
-The Blizzard Vice-President even made a brief summary of his experiences of the incident, stating that it came "way too quickly" and a shock, he and the Overwatch staff didn't know about Blitzchung/Hearthstone decision, until it was plastered all over the news.
+The Blizzard Vice-President even made a brief summary of his experiences of the incident, stating that it came "way too quickly" and a shock, he and the Overwatch staff didn't know about Blitzchung/Hearthstone decision, until it was plastered all over the news. Since Kaplan has some experience and he works with those on how to handle suspension and bans for the Overwatch League, he explained that they handle decision in a tactfully and thoughtfully considered way.
-A November 8, 2019, tweet from Richard Lewis, stated that the decision to kick out Blitzchung (and the two casters) probably came from the biggest huncho from the top of Blizzard, who is in a higher position than Jeff Kaplan.<ref>Richard Lewis/Tweet) - [https://twitter.com/RLewisReports/status/1192952941335855104?s=19]</ref>
+A November 8, 2019, tweet from Richard Lewis, stated that the decision to kick out Blitzchung (and the two casters) probably came from the biggest huncho from the top of Blizzard, who is in a higher position than Jeff Kaplan.<ref>(Richard Lewis/Tweet) - [https://twitter.com/RLewisReports/status/1192952941335855104?s=19]</ref><ref><ref>(Richard Lewis/Tweet/archive) - [https://archive.ph/jJDOn]</ref>
 == See Also ==

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 During October 17, 2019, the American University team that showed support for both Chung Ng Wai and Hong Kong earlier are now having a six month banned.  Chambers revealed to Kotaku about an e-mail that Blizzard send him, stating that "Every Voice Matters" and encouraging viewpoints, but official broadcasts are suppose to be about the game, said competition, and an all welcoming place.<ref>Blizzard Gives 6 Month Ban to College Team (Kotaku/archive) - [http://archive.is/WUzlo]</ref>
-In November 8, 2019, in an interview by the Washington Post, Jeff Kaplan stated in a phone interview.<ref>Blizzard VP, OW director Jeff Kaplan Wants Blitzchung's Suspension "Reduced More or Eliminated" (The Washington Post/archive) - [https://archive.ph/n7hKT]</ref>
+In November 8, 2019, in an interview by the Washington Post, Jeff Kaplan stated in a phone interview.<ref>Blizzard VP, OW director Jeff Kaplan Wants Blitzchung's Suspension "Reduced More or Eliminated" (The Washington Post/archive) - [https://archive.ph/n7hKT]</ref><ref>Blizzard VP, OW Director Jeff Kaplan Wants Blitzchung's Suspension "reduced more" (The Washington Post) - [https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2019/11/08/blizzard-vp-overwatch-director-jeff-kaplan-wants-blitzchungs-suspension-reduced-more-or-eliminated/]</ref>
    "I was relieved when they reduced his suspension, and I think the suspension should be reduced more or eliminated. But that's just me."
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 The Blizzard Vice-President even made a brief summary of his experiences of the incident, stating that it came "way too quickly" and a shock, he and the Overwatch staff didn't know about Blitzchung/Hearthstone decision, until it was plastered all over the news.
-A November 8, 2019, tweet from Richard Lewis, stated that the decision to kick out Blitzchung (and the two casters) probably came from the biggest huncho from the top of Blizzard.<ref>Richard Lewis/Tweet) - [https://twitter.com/RLewisReports/status/1192952941335855104?s=19]</ref>
+A November 8, 2019, tweet from Richard Lewis, stated that the decision to kick out Blitzchung (and the two casters) probably came from the biggest huncho from the top of Blizzard, who is in a higher position than Jeff Kaplan.<ref>Richard Lewis/Tweet) - [https://twitter.com/RLewisReports/status/1192952941335855104?s=19]</ref>
 == See Also ==

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	The Blizzard Vice-President even made a brief summary of his experiences of the incident, stating that it came "way too quickly" and a shock, he and the Overwatch staff didn't know about Blitzchung/Hearthstone decision, until it was plastered all over the news.		The Blizzard Vice-President even made a brief summary of his experiences of the incident, stating that it came "way too quickly" and a shock, he and the Overwatch staff didn't know about Blitzchung/Hearthstone decision, until it was plastered all over the news.
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		+	A November 8, 2019, tweet from Richard Lewis, stated that the decision to kick out Blitzchung (and the two casters) probably came from the biggest huncho from the top of Blizzard.<ref>Richard Lewis/Tweet) - [https://twitter.com/RLewisReports/status/1192952941335855104?s=19]</ref>

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	During October 17, 2019, the American University team that showed support for both Chung Ng Wai and Hong Kong earlier are now having a six month banned. Chambers revealed to Kotaku about an e-mail that Blizzard send him, stating that "Every Voice Matters" and encouraging viewpoints, but official broadcasts are suppose to be about the game, said competition, and an all welcoming place.<ref>Blizzard Gives 6 Month Ban to College Team (Kotaku/archive) - [http://archive.is/WUzlo]</ref>		During October 17, 2019, the American University team that showed support for both Chung Ng Wai and Hong Kong earlier are now having a six month banned. Chambers revealed to Kotaku about an e-mail that Blizzard send him, stating that "Every Voice Matters" and encouraging viewpoints, but official broadcasts are suppose to be about the game, said competition, and an all welcoming place.<ref>Blizzard Gives 6 Month Ban to College Team (Kotaku/archive) - [http://archive.is/WUzlo]</ref>
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		+	In November 8, 2019, in an interview by the Washington Post, Jeff Kaplan stated in a phone interview.
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		+	"I was relieved when they reduced his suspension, and I think the suspension should be reduced more or eliminated. But that's just me."

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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 | founder = <small>Michael Morhaime</small>
 | website = [https://www.blizzard.com/en-us/ blizzard.com]
-| boycott = <big>'''ʏᴇꜱ'''</big> 😒
+| boycott = <big>'''ʏᴇꜱ'''</big>
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     "We express our strong indignation [or resentment] and condemnation of the events that occurred in the Hearthstone Asia Pacific competition last weekend and absolutely oppose the dissemination of personal political ideas during any events [or games]. The players involved will be banned, and the commentators involved will be immediately terminated from any official business. Also, we will protect [or safeguard] our national dignity [or honor]."
-Earlier some people, including game journalists, that are not talking about Chinese influence in Blizzard Entertainment, are the same ones that made fun of or downright rebuke gamers for not wanting cash grab of a mobile game, Diablo Immortal, due to China's controversial state.<ref>FourEcchiTasty (Twitter/archive) - [https://archive.md/OBbIb]</ref><ref>Blizzard Devs Claim DI Designed With China in Mind - [https://web.archive.org/web/20191009032931im_/https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EGZJbRZWwAERaww.png]</ref><ref>DI Exists Because "China Really Wants It" - [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EGZJbRSXkAAUnLy?format=png&name=360x360]</ref><ref>Blizzard Extends Partnership with NetEase to 2023 - [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EGZJbRaXkAAbEh2?format=png&name=360x360]</ref>
+Earlier some people, including game journalists, that are not talking about Chinese influence in Blizzard Entertainment, are the same ones that made fun of or downright rebuke gamers for not wanting cash grab of a mobile game, Diablo Immortal, due to China's controversial state.<ref>FourEcchiTasty (Twitter/archive) - [https://archive.md/OBbIb]</ref><ref>Blizzard Devs Claim DI Designed With China in Mind - [https://web.archive.org/web/20191009032931im_/https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EGZJbRZWwAERaww.png]</ref><ref>DI Exists Because "China Really Wants It" - [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EGZJbRSXkAAUnLy?format=png&name=360x360]</ref><ref>Blizzard Extends Partnership with NetEase to 2023 - [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EGZJbRaXkAAbEh2?format=png&name=360x360]</ref><ref>All These People Pretending That (KIA) - [https://www.reddit.com/r/KotakuInAction/comments/dfbd0b/fourecchitasty_all_these_people_pretending_that/]</ref>
 Sometime in October 9, 2019, a small group of Blizzard employees walked out just to protest the company's political actions. One longtime employee stated in a The Daily Beast interview that