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Blizzard Sponsor Bailed After ‘Free Hong Kong’ Gamer Ban

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Mitsubishi dropped Blizzard two days after the company punished pro Hearthstone player Blitzchung for a statement supporting the Hong Kong protests.

Blake Montgomery
Blake Montgomery 

Former Reporter/Editor

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Blake Montgomery

Blake Montgomery

Former Reporter/Editor

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