The League of Legends Championship Series has issued a 20-month suspension of Li "Vasilii" Wei Jun in response to abusive behaviour he displayed last month on his Twitch channel.

During one of his broadcasts, the pro gamer screamed and threatened his then-girlfriend and overturned furniture, culminating in a visit from local police.

Launching with the Legion expansion pre-update later this month, World of Warcraft's new silence penalty is designed to let players engaging in abusive or inappropriate chat dig their own incredibly quiet, ever-expanding grave.

John's mother worked during the day, so he stayed with his neighbours. They seemed normal, nice. He didn't know it at the the time, but later, it would become clear he had been sexually abused -- repeatedly. John was four years old, and credits games with bringing him back from the brink.