Nintendo Cancels Annual , Video Game Showcase, , Citing Persistent Threats.
Fox News reports that Nintendo has canceled its scheduled video game showcase, along with several other events, after receiving threats to the company, its workers and its players.
We decided we could not amply ensure the safety of our customers, Nintendo Co.
Statement, via Fox News.
The Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo event had been scheduled for January 20 and 21.
In the past, the annual event showcased Nintendo's games and hardware, inviting visitors to gather at the Tokyo exhibition hall.
Several other upcoming competitions were also canceled, including the Japan championships for 'Splatoon,' scheduled for late December.
Nintendo postponed next year's scheduled slate of 'Mario Cart' and 'Splatoon' competitions as well.
Nintendo declined to offer details regarding the threats but added that police were aware of the situation.
Fox News reports that while Nintendo has been targeted in the past, the company said that the current situation's potential risk to the public has proven to be too much.
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The company added that new dates for the postponed events will be announced soon.
We apologize sincerely to all those who have been looking forward to the events, Nintendo Co.
Statement, via Fox News.
An event being canceled due to threats is uncommon in Japan, which is generally considered a relatively safe nation with statistically low crime.
