2011 Tōhoku earthquake had a significant impact on the nation of Japan , including one of its most well-known exports , video games and gaming consoles . The damage to Japan 's infrastructure prompted delays in software and hardware releases , and also caused outright cancellations when the subject matter of the software was considered too similar to real-life events . At the same time , the Japanese gaming industry took on relief efforts to assist those most directly affected by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Impact of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on the video game industry