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. .
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.