Blizzard advised a StarCraft II professional to vary their identify

The screenshot from DeMuslim’s tweet exhibits an e-mail from Blizzard buyer help. The e-mail says that “the BattleTag associated with the above account was found in violation of our BattleTag Naming Policy.” It goes on to instruct DeMuslim to vary his tag by way of the corporate’s account administration service.

Erm… Blizzard??? @StarCraft @Blizzard_Ent pic.twitter.com/unY09eUtgV

— Benjamin Baker (@DeMusliM) March 11, 2018

In a collection of tweets replying to the unique, DeMusliM requested whether or not it will be doable to talk on to a consultant from Blizzard, saying “I’ve had this [username] for umpteen years.” Blizzard’s customer support rep didn’t reply on to the query, however it was later confirmed {that a} help ticket had been opened.

DeMusliM, whose actual identify is Benjamin Baker, has been taking part in Blizzard video games professionally since 2005, when he received a nationwide Warcraft III event on the age of 15. He has been taking part in StarCraft II since beta, which suggests he’s had his present identify since round 2010.