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The results are in for Splatoon’s ninth Japanese Splatfest. This is the second time that Red Fox and Green Tanuki have gone head-to-head to promote the Maruchan brand of instant noodles, but we now have a new winner.

Green Tanuki came out on top with 374 votes. Red Fox had the edge in popularity, though Green Tanuki had more wins. The previous Splatfest for this event had Red Fox on top (161 points vs. 139 points).

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The Play Nintendo YouTube account is continuing its “Super Play Time” video series. Check out the second episode below, which focuses on Splatoon.

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This week’s issue of Famitsu has more coverage of Splatoon. There isn’t any news about the game itself (which was to be expected), but there is a 4-page interview with the game’s developers. Famitsu caught up with producer Hisashi Nogami plus co-directors Tsubasa Sakaguchi and Yusuke Amano. They shared some interesting background information about stages, spoke about the end of updates and why they’re coming to a close, and more.

There is quite a bit here, so let’s get right to it. Head past the break for a summary of the interview.

– Most of the stages in Splatoon are based on marine products, but only Under Deca Line Girder Bridge (Urchin Underpass) isn’t. It’s based on Jujo Road, an actual road in Kyoto which is nearby Nintendo’s office. The ? kanji means ten, which can also become Deca in Greek. And ? means line, hence Deca-Line. Deca-Line is the name of the highway, and this stage is right underneath it, hence the “Under”.

– How the Deca-Line stage came to be included: art director Seita Inoue has a habit of sketching things nearby him. One day he drew a night view seen from the company building. When the development team was thinking about stage designs, they happened to find this sketch, and since it fitted many of the stage designs, it got picked. They were looking for a place with a realistic sense that has an origin of grey-toned neutral color and could be vandalized with colors.

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Splatoon will soon be updated with the Rapid Blaster Pro Deco. Get an early look at the weapon in the video below.

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Another new weapon is being added to Splatoon. The Rapid Blaster Pro Deco is a variant of the standard Rapid Blaster Pro but with the Disruptor and Killer Wail sub and specials instead.

The weapon will be available at the usual times (morning in Japan, nighttime in Europe, evening in North America).

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Splatoon’s latest North American Splatfest has come to a close. After a day of battling, the winner between the Team Naughty and Team Nice competition is now decided.

While the “Nice” side was more popular, “Naughty” picked up more wins. It was the latter element that helped secure Team Naughty the victory with a total of 395 points.

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The Play Nintendo YouTube account has started a new “Super Play Time” video series. Check out the first episode below, which focuses on Splatoon.

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Nintendo has confirmed that Japan’s latest Splatfest will be taking place next weekend. The event is set to begin on December 26 at 9 AM.

This Splatfest is actually a repeat of the same topic held back in July. It pits Red Fox up against Green Tanuki as a promotion for the Maruchan brand of instant noodles.

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Splatoon’s latest North American Splatfest is now up and running. Are you Team Naughty or Team Nice?

Like all Splatfests, you’ll have one full day to participate. Expect the results soon after the competition ends.

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It’s that time once again! Splatoon has added yet another weapon to its lineup, which is the Tri-Slosher Nouveau. You can find some footage of the weapon in our post here.

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