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Nintendo Cancels Tokyo Live 2024 Due to Persistent Threats

Threats Centered Around Splatoon 3 Tournament Lead to Postponement of Several Events

  • Nintendo has cancelled its upcoming Nintendo Live 2024 event in Tokyo due to persistent threats against staff, attendees, and spectators.
  • The threats have been centered around an upcoming Splatoon 3 tournament, leading to the postponement of the Splatoon Koshien 2023 National Finals.
  • Other tournaments, including the Splatoon 3 World Championship 2024, the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Challenge Final Stage, and the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe World Championship 2024, have also been postponed.
  • Nintendo has not detailed the nature of the threats but has stated that they have recently expanded to include participants and spectators.
  • New dates for the postponed events will be announced on Nintendo's website and Twitter account.
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