In what was supposed to be a big celebration, Blizzard's Overwatch launches today on the Nintendo Switch. However, the launch arrives while Blizzard is mired in controversy over its decision to ban a Hearthstone player who openly supported the Hong Kong protests - and, perhaps not surprisingly, the company has now cancelled a major event. As part of the big Nintendo Switch launch, Blizzard and Nintendo had planned a major event in Nintendo's big store in New York - where, amidst other treats, fans would get the chance to meet the voice actors behind many of their favourite Overwatch heroes. It was due to take place tomorrow, but now that event has been cancelled by Blizzard. No official confirmation was given as to the reason behind the cancellation of such a big event - you only get one launch party, after all - but it seems likely that, in the middle of one of the worst PR disasters Blizzard has ever faced, it would wish to avoid any confrontations colouring such a public event.
Syndicated from here: Blizzard cancels major Overwatch event amid Hong Kong uproar
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