China
Blizzard plans to suspend most game operations in China starting on January 23
Earlier this evening, Blizzard announced the suspension of most of its game services in China due to the expiration of its current licensing agreement with NetEase.
Blizzard’s ban of Hearthstone player Blitzchung was misguided, but it’s only part of the problem
Update: This story has been updated to include Blizzard's follow-up statement on the event, as well as analysis on how it fits in with the ongoing story.
Fans cry censorship as Hearthstone changes art for eight cards
The latest Hearthstone patch tucked in an update to eight cards that swaps out their slightly sexy or violent art for a tamer look.
Overwatch China changes loot box purchases to dodge gambling laws
Earlier this year, China implemented anti-gambling laws which required games to divulge the probability to earn certain drops in random loot boxes.
Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Heroes loot box drop rates revealed in China
Wondering just what your chances are of snagging some sweet loot in Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Heroes?
New Chinese law will require games to list the odds on random loot boxes
How many Overwatch loot boxes have you opened hoping to get Vigilante McCree?
Warcraft movie smashes records in China
Though the Warcraft movie's financial success has left American industry analysts baffled, seeing it break records doesn't seem particularly shocking to me.
