Blizzard Bans 3 More Players for Supporting Hong Kong

Hong Kong activists gather outside the High Court in Hong Kong, on Oct. 9, 2019. Tyrone Siu/Reuters

U.S. gaming company Blizzard Entertainment has suspended three more players for expressing support for Hong Kong during an esport competition, a week after it triggered public criticism for punishing a Hong Kong player for similar actions.

Three Hearthstone players from Washington-based American University held a sign that read “Free Hong Kong, boycott Blizz” during a Collegiate Championship match on Oct. 8.