I think there is a difference between obeying Chinese censorship in China (which tech companies do routinely even if Google resisted valiantly at first) and helping China spread its censorship oversea (which is what the Blizz and NBA things are about).

Should be both.

Gamer communities are fickle things prone to outrage and shitstorms.

Before this event, Blizzard was a Reddit darling, whereas Apple was not.

Because a vocal minority makes a lot of noise.

TPO.

Let's hope Disney takes it on the chin next. Bob Iger's relationships with Xi Jinping and Mohammed Bin Salman are disgusting.