Nintendo adding Inkbrush to Splatoon 2 tonight / tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
[Weapons] The first additional weapon will be available on July 22nd (6PM PST / 10PM EST) / July 23rd (3AM BST / 4AM CEST), and it’s the Inkbrush! It comes with Splat Bombs (Sub Weapon) and Splashdown (Special Weapon)!
Nintendo will be adding the first new weapon to Splatoon 2 tomorrow. Players can begin using the Inkbrush tonight in North America, and tomorrow in Europe.
Times are as follows:
– 7 PM PT
– 10 PM ET
– 3 AM in the UK
– 4 AM in Europe
The Inkbrush features Splat Bombs as its Sub Weapon. Splashdown is its Special Weapon.
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Nintendo Australia shows off Splatoon 2’s Salmon Run
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
We’re just about done with our video coverage of Splatoon 2, but you can watch one last feature from Nintendo Australia below. Members of the “Squid Research Lab” show off the new mode Salmon Run.
Salmon Run – a mysterious part-time job offered by Grizzco Industries, where you team up against the Salmonid hordes to collect Power Eggs. pic.twitter.com/CKkaHuTXNM
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) July 21, 2017
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Two new North American Splatoon 2 commercials
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Nintendo has prepared a couple of new Splatoon 2 commercials for launch day. We’ve included both below.
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Nintendo Minute – “Splatoon 2 Inkling Fashion Show”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta end their month of Splatoon 2 coverage with a video about the clothes, shoes and hats you get in-game and show off some real life goodies. Check out the full episode below.
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Huge lines form once again in Japan for Switch and Splatoon 2
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 22 Comments
Last week, lines in Japan were pretty crazy as consumers waited just for a chance to purchase a Switch unit. Now that Splatoon 2 has launched, consumers were back in full force. Kotaku shows us a look at what happened for the big release.
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Splatoon 2’s first actual Splatfest taking place during the first weekend of August – mayonnaise vs. ketchup
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 33 Comments
Splatoon 2 recently had a downloadable demo event dedicated to a Splatfest. However, the game’s first true Splatfest will be taking place during the first week of August.
In both North America and Europe, players will be asked about their condiment of choice: mayonnaise or ketchup. says that the Splatfest will run “during the first weekend in August.”
As of now Nintendo hasn’t made any announcements about Japan. North America and Europe also had the same topic for the demo event, but Japan had something different.
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Callie and Marie amiibo functionality in Splatoon 2
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in News, Switch | 5 Comments
We haven’t really had a good look at what the Callie and Marie amiibo do in Splatoon 2, until now that is. They seem to have the same functions as all the other Amiibo, plus giving the player some gear. You can check out the video below, by GameXplain, to see how they’ll function in game.
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Switch eShop is back up
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Some of you may have been having issues trying to download Splatoon 2 earlier because of the influx of people trying to purchase the game. However, it seems that the eShop is back up running again as intended. If you were having issues getting Splatoon 2 you might want to try again right now.
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Splatoon 2 Hero Mode final boss and ending
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 13 Comments
Despite the fact that Splatoon 2 has not officially launched, the final boss and ending for the game’s Hero Mode is already online. If you plan on playing through the mode, we can’t really recommend giving is a look. Still, for those who are interested and want to get an early sneak peek, you can do so below.
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Lineup of locations for the Splatoon 2 event at GameStop this Saturday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
We recently learned that GameStop locations will be hosting a special event for Splatoon 2 on Saturday. Nintendo’s website has since updated with the official details, including lineup of locations.
Those who try out Splatoon 2 will receive a free Splatoon 2 color changing cup while supplies last. Note that cup colors will vary.
GameStop’s event will be hosted between 12 PM and 3 PM local time. Find the full listing of locations below.
