Threats Lead to Nintendo Calling Off Big Japanese Live Event
- Nintendo Live 2024 cancelled due to security threats.
- Free update announced for Mario Strikers.
- Nintendo Live is a major gaming event, now postponed indefinitely.
- Tournaments including Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon 3 also postponed.
- Nintendo still intends to hold the Splatoon Koshien 2023 National Finals.
Nintendo Live 2024 Called Off Amid Security Concerns
A highly anticipated Nintendo event, originally scheduled for the beginning of 2024, has been unexpectedly called off. The decision comes after threats were issued against attendees and staff, according to an announcement from the company. The cancellation affects world championship tournaments for popular games such as Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon 3.
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Nintendo Live: A Major Gaming Event
Nintendo Live is a grand gaming event, often compared to E3, that features tournaments, photo opportunities, live stage performances, and much more. The event, usually held in Japan, was brought to the U.S. for the first time in September 2023. The company had planned to host the event again in Tokyo, Japan, in January 2024. However, due to ongoing threats against all involved, Nintendo had to make the difficult decision to cancel—for the time being at least.
Postponement Details
According to a press release from Nintendo, the Nintendo Live 2024 event, originally planned for January 20 and 21 at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center, has been postponed indefinitely. While the company did not go into detail about the nature of the threats received, they did reveal that everyone, from attendees and competitors to employees and spectators, was targeted.
Event Cancellation and Impact on Tournaments
Given their commitment to safety, Nintendo has decided to cancel the event. Consequently, several tournaments, including the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Challenge Final Stage, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe World Championship 2024, and Splatoon 3 World Championship 2024, have all been postponed. The company is currently working on determining new dates for these tournaments.
Persistent Threats
While specific details about the threats have not been provided by Nintendo, it's been noted that they have been "persistent" and have recently broadened to include not just Nintendo staff, but also participants and spectators.
Future Plans
Despite the cancellation, Nintendo still intends to hold the Splatoon Koshien 2023 National Finals, although the start date has been moved from December 16 to December 7. The company has extended their apologies for any inconvenience caused.
The author, Streamers Visuals, reached out to Nintendo for comment.
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