Blizzcon 2019 |OT| Seize the means of hype (READ STAFF POST)

[Wispmetas]

Good way to start.

 

[JasonV]

LOL

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Did he say the words Hong Kong?

 

[Deleted member 46948]

Brack apology at the start of the opening ceremony, I did not expect that.

 

[Pirateluigi]

Oh they going straight in

 

[Wamb0wneD]

Alright then.

 

[Deleted member 19782]

Apparently twitch isnt showing this apology?

Edit nevermind you're just behind

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They are showing it!

 

[SuikerBrood]

Wow.

 

[SirKai]

Are they mentioning Hong Kong by name?

 

[Prophet Five]

He looks weathered and nervous. I can't even imagine being in this position.

Mostly because I wouldn't have made this mistake but I'm also not in charge of a company. I would never want this.

 

[Kyora90]

Well he's just a man

 

[ChaosZeroX]

Here we go

 

[Salty Rice]

That was a lame ass apology lmao

 

[Deleted member 37233]

Take note, Bethesda.

I know they didn't have to apologize for political stuff, but for other things. The non-apology at e3 was embarrassing.

 

[Mbolibombo]

This is a real good start.

 

[QuixoticNeutral]

This isn't an apology without them mentioning Hong Kong.

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Well spotted.

It's above my rock-bottom expectations for Brack and a step up from the snivelling official statement we got when the Blitzchung ban was halved, but the heat won't—and shouldn't—be off them anytime soon.

 

[lacer]

Are they mentioning Hong Kong by name?

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nope

 

[Magicraft]

oh boy

 

[Dixie Flatline]

"I take full accountability" was a good comment. The need to mention HK by name though.

 

[Acidote]

Teary eyed J. Allen.

 

[Raide]

Brack apology at the start of the opening ceremony, I did not expect that.

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Yeah, pretty amazing. He seemed damn genuine.

 

[Edward]

He is being super genuine but i am sure him, like many of his colleagues didn't agree with what happened.

I'm glad they brought it up and talked about it.

 

[celebi23]

Yes. This Pepe:

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Pepe is awesome. I've got all the costumes except the Demon Hunter. Doing the whole Demon Hunter campaign is going a bit slow for me.

 

[AlexFlame116]

I can't imagine how hard this must be. Doing it by yourself.

 

[Thornquist]

You cant pull of long hair, Brack.

 

[Vic Damone Jr.]

Please be easy on us this weekend.

 

[DrewFu]

Alright this is pretty good.

 

[tr1b0re]

But they are right now....

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You lose.

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lol

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I accept my loss, and am pleasantly surprised xD

 

[Dukie85]

Sorry we got caught

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There's always one...

 

[BackwardCap]

Well, they tried.

 

[Seahawk64]

Let's Go!!!

 

[JasonV]

Are they mentioning Hong Kong by name?

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Mentioned nothing.

Utterly toothless & spineless.

 

[Tbm24]

Are they mentioning Hong Kong by name?

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What is it you want them to say about it?

 

[Prophet Five]

"lol fake apology" people are goddamned the worst.

 

[Kawngi]

Boyyyy here it comes

 

[criteriondog]

Wow, I can't believe he did the whole apology himself on center stage...

 

[KernelC]

being self aware doesn't mean they were right.

 

[Bonefish]

oh FUCK

 

[Cass_Se]

I remember them opening Blizzcon 2014 with anti-Gamergate speech from Morhaime so that wouldn't be the first time, but that's still surprising they didn't just ignore it

 

[Skux]

He finally acknowledges that free speech is important.

 

[Kalor]

It's nice they addressed it but actions speak louder than words.

 

[Xando]

D4 FUCK YEAH

 

[Splader]

Good way to start, though he's right about the actions part.

Anyways, lets see what's up this year!

 

[picorin81]

for me they are just redeemed,!!

 

[Xeteh]

I AM SO SORRY EVERYONE. Now how about all those awesome video games that we all love right? RIGHT?! WOOO!

 

[SDBurton]

That was a lame ass apology lmao

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It honestly wasn't.

 

[Saucycarpdog]

"We value free expression from our fans."

"As long as you keep it out of sight."

 

[Deleted member 42105]

Of course no mention of unbanning the HK player

Fuck off. Can't believe that's all it took for those fans. Free Hong kong.

 

[Deleted member 17643]

That was a nothing statement.

 

[Seahawk64]

oh shit

diablo?

 

[Orb]

Wallpapering over it as "a tough Hearthstone esports moment" and saying nothing about how they are going to change or make it right is so terrible.

 

[Pirateluigi]

Better than I expected honestly

 

[Wanderer5]

Well good start, but hopefully some actions will be made accordingly.