40-year-old man arrested for allegedly sending death threats to Square Enix in Japan Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. 40-year-old man arrested for allegedly sending death threats to Square Enix in Japan "I was pissed off at losing in a game, so I sent the mail." News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 10 Aug 2019 44 comments A 40-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sending death threats to Square Enix in Japan because he lost in a game. Japanese reports said the man emailed Square Enix threatening a "repeat of Kyoto Animation" at the company's Shinjuku, Tokyo office (thanks, Siliconera). Image credit FNN. On 18th July 35 people died as a result of an arson attack on Kyoto Animation in Kyoto's Fushimi Ward. "Give me back my money from your shit game," the man is alleged to have told Square Enix over email. "Do you want a repeat of Kyoto Animation?" After the man was arrested, he reportedly told police: "I was pissed off at losing in a game, so I sent the mail." Police have yet to say which video game he was referring to, but apparently it's a mobile game. This is the second arrest following a death threat on Square Enix in 2019. Back in February, a 25-year-old nursing care worker threatened staff at the company after failing to get an item in a gacha game despite spending over £1500. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store