Nintendo Live event and Splatoon tournament canceled due to persistent threats
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Nintendo has canceled its annual live event in Tokyo, Japan, scheduled for January 2024, due to safety concerns following threats made against staff and attendees. The cancellation also affects esports events for Splatoon 3 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that were planned for 2024. It is unclear how this will impact future events in the United States.
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- Nintendo cancels Nintendo Live, Splatoon tournament due to threats Polygon
- Nintendo Cancels Tokyo Live Following Splatoon-Related Threats Gizmodo
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