Ahead of the announcements of Diablo IV and Overwatch 2, President of Blizzard J. Allen Brack took the stage during the opening ceremony of BlizzCon 2019 and apologized for the company?s response to the Hong Kong protests. Earlier in October, Blizzard was heavily criticized for suspending pro Hearthstone player blitzchung for his vocal support of the protesters during a post-game interview. Blizzard also took away his season winnings, though that decision was reversed soon after. Not only was Blizzard criticized by fans, but the company came under fire by United States lawmakers as well. Several politicians gathered to write a letter to Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, in which they expressed their disdain for the company?s decisions. Protesters were found outside of BlizzCon 2019 too, many of them furious with the company?s actions.

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