Splatoon 2’s new Spy Gear from CoroCoro shown off
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
CoroCoro has given a closer look at new Spy Gear for Splatoon 2. This was the “shocking announcement” the Japanese magazine had been teasing a few weeks ago.
The September 2018 issue of CoroCoro will come a serial code that can be used to unlock everything shown below. Fans can purchase the magazine starting around August 10.
More: Splatoon 2
Splatoon 2 – official Inklings vs. Octolings Splatfest art
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo is upping the ante with Splatoon 2’s next Splatfest, as Inklings and Octolings will be battling it out worldwide. We have some special art celebrating the event above.
More: Splatoon 2
Splatoon 2: Pearl & Marina amiibo special gear revealed
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update: The amiibo will also allow you to take photos atop the stage where Off the Hook perform, plus a new visual theme and sound effects to the Squid Beatz rhythm game (thanks KobobKC).
— Splatoon (@SplatoonJP) July 6, 2018
Original: The Pearl & Marina amiibo for Splatoon 2 were revealed a while ago and they’re finally being released next week, on July 13. We’ve known about their functionality for a while, such as the fact that they will unlock special gear for your character. However, we didn’t actually know what that gear will look like – until today. The official Splatoon Twitter gave us a look at the gear today, and it turns out that it’s inspired by Pearl & Marina’s outfits from the Octo Expansion.
More: Amiibo, Splatoon 2
Nintendo to resell Splatoon 2 Switch bundle in Japan, comes with Nintendo Switch Online subscription
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo is bringing back the Splatoon 2 Switch bundle in Japan. It will be sold once again starting July 21 for 35,960 yen.
The bundle comes with a Switch system (including Joy-Con), a copy of Splatoon 2, and stickers. But something else has also been added: a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. A three-month ticket can be redeemed when the service launches in September.
More: Splatoon 2
Splatoon 2 announces global Splatfest for later this month
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Splatoon 2 is celebrating its first anniversary with a global Splatfest. The event itself will be hosted during the weekend of July 20 / 21, though you’ll be able to choose a side two weeks prior.
As for the topic, players will be asked if they prefer squids or octopus. Everyone on Team Squid will battle as Inklings. You’ll be able to play as an Octoling if you choose Team Octopus, even if you don’t have the Octo Expansion.
More: Splatoon 2, top
Splatoon 2 – New Albacore Hotel stage and new weapons footage
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Yesterday, Splatoon 2 received a bunch of new content with the New Albacore Hotel stage and weapons. Have a look at some footage of the latest additions below.
More: Splatoon 2
Splatoon 2 – new weapons, New Albacore Hotel stage, and X Rank Reset for July
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has revealed the next round of content arriving in Splatoon 2 as we kick off July. The game is getting new weapons, a new stage, and an X Rank reset.
We can expect four new weapons at the start of the month. These include the Bamboozler 14 Mk II with the Toxic Mist sub-weapon and Burst Bomb Launcher, Tenta Sorella Brella with Splash Wall and Curling Bomb Launcher, Ballpoint Splatling with Toxic Mist and Inkjet, and Explosher with Sprinkler and Bubble Blower.
More: Splatoon 2, top
Splatoon 2 producer on how old you are in Splatoon 2, relationship between Inklings and Octolings, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
All sorts of outlets were able to speak with Splatoon 2 producer Hiashi Nogami at E3 this month. Another interview has emerged online, covering topics such as your age in the game, the relationship between Inklings and Octolings and whether they were previously enemies, and more.
We have some excerpts from the interview posted by Nintendo Life below. You can read the full talk here.
More: Hisashi Nogami, interview, Splatoon 2, top
Splatoon 2 will not get any more single player, premium releases
Posted on 6 years ago by Bobby in News, Switch | 0 comments
Splatoon 2’s Octo Expansion was very well received for its challenging nature, but as players start to complete its 80 stages, they might be left wondering what’s next for the single player story. Well, producer Hisashi Nogami made it clear that the team has no plans for any additional single player, premium releases.
In the same interview, it was recently confirmed that the team has not ruled out premium multiplayer content, which has not been seen in the Splatoon series to date. Both installments have seen a steady wave of free, post-launch weapons and maps for a year after launch, which have always been welcome additions. No confirmations of any additional premium content have been made yet.
More: Splatoon 2
Splatoon 2 producer on the effect of paid Nintendo Switch Online, not ruling out paid premium multiplayer content
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Up until this point, Splatoon 2 has been entirely free to play online. Yet in just a few months ago, that’s going to change in a notable way. When Nintendo Switch Online fully launches in September, players will need to pay if they want to battle others.
Producer Hisashi Nogami told Polygon that he doesn’t believe the move to paid online multiplayer will have a major impact. However, he does feel that there could be some changes to how people approach the game.
