Splatoon 2 – cake vs. ice cream Splatfest art
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 15 Comments
To celebrate the first Splatfest for Splatoon 2, Nintendo has created some special art for the event. You can get a look at it above. Art was also made for the Japanese event, located here.
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First Splatoon 2 toy is based on the Splat Dualies
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All sorts of toys were created based on the weapons in the original Splatoon. For Splatoon 2, things are already getting started.
One new toy set to release in Japan is based on the Splat Dualies in Splatoon 2. The water gun is launching alongside the game itself on July 28. It will be priced at 2,980 yen.
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Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere update out now (version 1.0.1)
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Despite being a demo, the Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere has received an update. If you downloaded it previously, version 1.0.1 is now available.
Nintendo hasn’t made any sort of patch notes available, so we’re only left to guess what’s new. Given the small increase in version numbers, it’s likely nothing too big. That being said, it does seem like the construction we mentioned for the Japanese demo is here now in the English version…
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Video: Japanese Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere now undergoing construction
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The Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere demo is gearing up for the big event this weekend. The Japanese version has seen some changes, and it looks like “construction” is now underway for the rock vs. pop battle. This hasn’t been reflected yet in the western version of the Splatfest World Premiere, but likely will be soon.
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Switch Splatoon 2 Splat & Chat Headset is coming west
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 70 Comments
Update (7/12): Pre-orders now live on Amazon UK.
Original (7/10): Last month, Nintendo and HORI revealed a special Splatoon 2-themed headset for Switch. We now know that it’s coming west thanks to a listing on Amazon.
The Switch Splatoon 2 Splat & Chat Headset is based on an in-game item. By using it, you can experience in-game sound and voice chat at the same time while playing online. It has a removable mic and interchangeable decorative plates.
Pre-orders are open on Amazon here. The headset releases on July 21, just in time for Splatoon 2.
Below are some additional photos:
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Splatoon 2 – “The World is your playground!” video
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An extended version of one of Splatoon 2’s recent ads is here, showing a mix of live action and gameplay. Have a look at the video below.
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Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere, Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance taking place tonight
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Update: Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance also taking place tonight. Schedule is below:
– 6:45 PM PT (July 12) – 8 PM PT (July 12)
– 9:45 PM ET (July 12) – 11 PM ET (July 12)
– 2:45 AM in the UK (July 13) – 4 AM in the UK (July 13)
– 3:45 AM in Europe (July 13) – 5 AM in Europe (July 13)
Original: Splatoon 2’s demo will be undergoing maintenance tonight. All network services will be impacted for roughly four hours in the Splatfest World Premiere.
Here’ the maintenance schedule:
– 5 PM PT (July 12) – 9 PM PT (July 12)
– 8 PM ET (July 12) – 12 AM ET (July 13)
– 1 AM in the UK (July 13) – 5 AM in the UK (July 13)
– 2 AM in Europe (July 13) – 6 AM in Europe (July 13)
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Splatoon 2 – Squid Beats 2 footage
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Splatoon 2 has a new mini-game called Squid Beats 2. Located in Inkopolis Square, you’ll need to press the right buttons while notes travel across the screen. Footage of two songs – New You and Shooting Starfish – Turquoise October – can be found below.
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Video: Marie can get annoyed with you in Splatoon 2 if you talk her too much
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Random, Switch, Videos | 17 Comments
Marie is your new guide in Splatoon 2’s single-player mode. When you’re not battling Octarians in the various levels, you can catch up with her for a quick chat. But be warned: she’ll get annoyed with you if you keep pestering you. Oh, and Marie isn’t a fan of pineapple pizza, it seems.
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Splatoon 2 tech analysis: resolution, Wii U improvements, and more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 35 Comments
Now that Nintendo is distributing final copies of Splatoon 2 to the media, Digital Foundry is back with a new techn analysis for Splatoon 2. The game has not only been improved compared to the original game on Wii U, but also back when it was originally shown a few months ago.
What’s interesting is that Splatoon 2 offers an adaptive resolution. It can go up to 1080p – higher than Wii U – but also lower resolutions like 1536 x 864 and 936p. The adaptive frame rate is for both docked and portable modes.