Nintendo Cancels Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo Event Amid Safety Concerns and Threats

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Nintendo has cancelled the Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo event and postponed other Japanese esports events due to persistent threats made against staff and spectators. The threats targeted employees and attendees, forcing the cancellation of the event in the interest of safety. The Splatoon Koshien 2023 National Finals and the main esports tournaments scheduled for Nintendo Live 2024 have also been postponed to an undetermined date. Nintendo apologized for any inconvenience caused and thanked fans for their understanding.
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