IGN put up a new preview with a bunch of additional details about Splatoon. For a summary of what was shared, read on below. You can also read up on IGN’s report here.
Battle Dojo
– Battle Dojo: 1v1 offline multiplayer versus mode
– Pop balloons in Battle Dojo
– A column of colored rings indicates where a set of inflated targets will spawn
– The player with the highest score at the end of five minutes wins
– The point value doubles in the later moments of a match
– There ate special moves as a potential X factor
– Wooden crates have surprise abilities to dominate your rival
– Need to use these abilities right away
– Not all of the special moves seen in multiplayer show up in this mode
– The first player to score 30 points wins (basically a mercy rule)
amiibo
– Inkopolis has an empty amiibo box
– Scan amiibo by the container to summon one of the three characters onto the pedestal
– You’ll see a list of trials and potential rewards after scanning figures
– Get gold or amiibo-only equipment from certain missions
Divide between online/offline modes
– The shopkeepers plus their gear are a big part of the online multiplayer package
– If you’re not connected to the Internet, you cannot buy anything to customize your character
– Seems like Nintendo will send out new gear over time that provides both a unique look and useful utility
– Single-player has its own sets of gear
– Also has a separate form of currency called Power Eggs, which beefs up your gear
– Miss out on some gear if you’re playing offline
– Producer Hisashi Nogami:
“There isn’t a gear or equipment link between single-player and multiplayer. So, it’s not that you earn money in single player to then spend in multiplayer. Instead, the link is more focused on skill. You practice your controls and develop skills in single player and then you can take those with you into multiplayer.”
Other
– No custom match types with friends like Smash Bros.
– Adjust specific user settings for look sensitivity controls before or after a match
EnjoyUp Games released the first screenshots from the Wii U version of FullBlast. We’ve posted them in the gallery below.
EnjoyUp also passed along the following details:
Many have tried and lost their lives … it seemed that the war against these damned things would be a cakewalk, but this is taking more than expected, humanity needs you!
You’re our hero, Kill them!
Fullblast is a fast paced action game, go and save the earth through an amazing level full of aliens.
-Fantastic and gorgeous 3D graphics
-Power ups and power downs!!, watch out what you pick
-Heavy metal sound track
-Achievements and online leaderboards!
– 2 Players
– Off-TV
It’s not often that we hear about improved stability for a game when Nintendo launches new firmware, but that’s exactly what happened with yesterday’s 3DS update. Version 9.7.0-25 actually addresses crashing issues with Pokemon Rumble World while playing on New 3DS units. The Pokemon Company apologized for any trouble that may have been caused, and players are advised to grab the new upgrade.
Thanks to Anthony for the tip.
Nintendo isn’t limiting its new Splatoon Wii U bundle to North America. Over on Twitter, the company announced that the same package is bound for Europe as well.
Consumers will find a Wii U console and a copy of Splatoon in the bundle. However, it appears that the European version goes with a physical copy rather than a digital copy, as is the case in North America. There’s also no pre-installed copy of Nintendo Land, with Nintendo instead opting for a Wii Karaoke U trial.
The European Splatoon bundle also carries an unexpected release date. It won’t be available until June 19, which is several weeks after the actual game launches.
Nintendo’s latest tweet is as follows:
Inkredible! The #WiiU #Splatoon Premium Pack comes with a copy of the game and makes a splash on 19/06! pic.twitter.com/UrwhObYWb9
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) April 21, 2015
GameXplain uploaded a few videos from Splatoon showcasing more footage from the game. You can find them all below.
Thus far, we’ve seen Bravely Default and Bravely Second. There’s no question that the series will continue, and producer Tomoya Asano is already thinking about a third entry.
Speaking with Famitsu this week, Asano said:
“I don’t know what to say about that at this time [with Bravely Second releasing soon] but I already have some ideas for Bravely Third in my head. If Bravely Second sells well, I plan on presenting plans for it right away. Thank you for your continued support.”
Update 2: Pre-orders now open.
Update: European bundle announced.
A new Wii U bundle featuring Splatoon is coming to Best Buy, Nintendo has revealed.
The package, known as the “Wii U Special Edition Splatoon Deluxe Set”, contains the console, a digital code for Splatoon, and a pre-installed copy of Nintendo Land. Pricing is set at $299.99.
Best Buy will offer the Splatoon bundle both in-store and online. The package launches right alongside the game itself on May 29.
Source: Nintendo PR
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures finally came to Wii U earlier this month after a considerably long wait. The 3DS version hasn’t launched yet, but that should be changing soon.
FreakZone’s Sam Beddoes has confirmed that Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures is finished and is currently going through the approval process.
He said:
The 3DS version has stereoscopic 3D, as well as some dual screen features, similar to the GamePad features on the Wii U. It’s all done and going through Nintendo’s approval process.
