Nintendo Live 2024 and Splatoon Event Cancelled in Japan Amid Safety Concerns
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Nintendo Japan has cancelled the Splatoon Koshien 2023 National Finals and Nintendo Live 2024 events due to safety concerns following threats targeting employees, attendees, and event staff. The company cited an inability to ensure customer safety as the reason for the cancellation. The Splatoon 3 World Championship 2024, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Challenge Final Stage, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe World Championship 2024, which were scheduled to take place at Nintendo Live 2024, have been postponed. Nintendo will announce a new schedule for the tournaments at a later date.
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