Nintendo cancels its Live 2024 Tokyo event after persistent threats

The Japanese manufacturer behind the Super Mario and Pokemon cancelled Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo, which had been set for January 20 and 21

Nintendo has cancelled an upcoming video game event in Japan, and postponed several others, because of persistent threats to the company, its workers and people who may take part in them (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Nintendo has cancelled its upcoming video game showcase and postponed several other events because of persistent threats to the company, its workers and players.

Kyoto-based Nintendo Co said in an online statement: “We decided we could not amply ensure the safety of our customers.”