Yes, but I doubt Nintendo is concerned about a small group of internet assholes moaning and groaning.Maybe not, but there are people on the internet who are assholes. Many of which reside in the US and look closely for any slights againt the US.
If the Direct comes out and says "whoa check out our new hurricane simulator!" then that's one thing. Simply announcing something while there's a strong (and expected) storm isn't worth ire.