SUCKING UP TO CHINESE DICTATORS IS NOT A GOOD LOOK: Blizzard’s Hong Kong Screw-Up Is Officially an International Incident. “The company’s communities are in chaos and US senators are taking notice, following the suspension of a pro ‘Hearthstone’ player who declared support for Hong Kong’s protest movement.”

Plus: “Activision Blizzard is less than a month from Blizzcon, an annual convention it puts on to showcase new games and celebrate its fans. Some fans are talking about boycotting the convention, others are planning to stage a protest.”