The banned 'Hearthstone' gamer at the centre of a China censorship furore spoke out for the first time after Blizzard reduced his ban

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The banned 'Hearthstone' gamer at the centre of a China censorship furore spoke out for the first time after Blizzard reduced his ban
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Blizzard announced on Saturday that it would be reducing Blitzchung's ban from one year to six months.

The pro 'Hearthstone' player banned by US game giant Blizzard has spoken out after his ban from the 'Hearthstone' pro circuit was reduced from one year to six months, and his prize money was reinstated. Chung 'Blitzchung' Ng Wai was handed the ban after he shouted"Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our age!" during a live post-game interview at a 'Hearthstone' tournament, with his prize money also withheld.

The pro 'Hearthstone' player banned by US game giant Blizzard has spoken out after his ban from the 'Hearthstone' pro circuit was reduced from one year to six months, and his prize money was reinstated. Chung 'Blitzchung' Ng Wai was handed the ban after he shouted"Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our age!" during a live post-game interview at a 'Hearthstone' tournament, with his prize money also withheld.

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