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Podcast: The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast
Episode: Can Blizzard recover from Blitzchung? - The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast
Description: James, Brendan, Rebekah and new starter Marie discuss the ongoing fallout of Blizzard's punishment for pro Hearthstone player Chung 'Blitzchung' Ng Wai. We discuss the severity of the original punishment, the apparent lack of process through which this was reached, and how widespread the backlash has become. We also touch on the implications for other publishers with direct ties to China and its companies, and consider the long-term impact for Blizzard, especially with Blizzcon around the corner. (After recording, Blizzard released a statement responding to the controversy and we address this in a...