US game maker Activision Blizzard's ban of pro-Hong Kong player draws criticism
October 10, 2019 at 05:26 AM EDT
The U.S.-based gaming giant Activision Blizzard -- which made a player forfeit $10,000 in prize money and banned him from a game for one year after he voiced support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong -- was slammed by critics Tuesday who accused the company of prioritizing its pursuit of business in China over supporting free speech.