Splatoon web app updated to support Twitter notifications
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
In early August, Nintendo launched a Splatoon web app. While it’s set up in Japanese, it can be used by all players.
The app has since been updated to support Twitter notifications. Each time you’re online, a notification will be pushed out on Twitter. It’ll give your friends a heads up that you’re available for a battle!
You can check out the Splatoon web app right here.
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Splatoon – North American Splatfest #5 being held next weekend
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Splatoon’s fifth North American Splatfest will take place next weekend, Nintendo has revealed.
In the new competition, art and science will face off. Here’s the official notice from the Splatoon Tumblr:
“The next Splatfest draws near! Next week, we pit art against science! Now, we here at the Squid Research Lab know that you’re a talented bunch of artists. We’ve seen what you can do in art contests, on Miiverse and, not to mention, all the rad fan art uploaded to Tumblr! It seems at first glance that art will have no problem taking it all. BUT! When you think about all the greats hanging out on the science side (Bill Nye! Neil deGrasse Tyson! Beakman!), it’s not hard to see how science could win this one!”
This new Splatfest will kick off on September 18 at 9 PM PT (12 AM ET on September 19). It will last through the following day.
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Splatoon – H-3 Nozzlenose weapon being added tonight in North America, tomorrow in Europe
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Splatoon’s newest weapon will be added to the game later today. The H-3 Nozzlenose will be available in North America later today, and during the early morning hours in Europe tomorrow.
Here are the full breakdown of times:
– 7 PM PT (Friday)
– 10 PM ET (Friday)
– 3 AM in the UK (Saturday)
– 4 AM in Europe (Saturday)
We’ll post a reminder about the weapon when it goes live.
The H-3 Nozzlenose arrives tomorrow morning in #Splatoon! #WiiU pic.twitter.com/YQ6KlmjTfi
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) September 11, 2015
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August 2015 NPD: 600,000 copies of Splatoon sold in the U.S., 3DS sales up 30%
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments
GamesBeat has reported some additional information from the August 2015 NPD report. According to the site, Nintendo has sold 600,000 copies of Splatoon in the United States. Additionally, the company “reported a 30 percent increase in sales for its 3DS handheld line for the eight months of the year”.
Splatoon art book being released in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Not only is Japan getting a retail release of the Splatoon soundtrack in October, Famitsu revealed today that Nintendo is also releasing a Splatoon art book that same month, on October 10th. The book will feature over 300 pages of concept art, character designs and more. Expect more info this week once the full issue of Famitsu is out.
Splatoon – Japanese Splatfest #5 taking place next weekend
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments
The fifth Japanese Splatfest in Splatoon is happening next weekend, Nintendo has announced.
This new competition has boke and tsukkomi sides facing off. In Japanese comedy, “boke” is kind of like the “funny man” while “tsukkomi” is comparable to the “straight man”.
Japan’s new Splatfest will begin on Saturday at 12 PM. Similar to previous events, it will run for a full day.
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Splatoon – Mini Splatling weapon out now
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Splatoon’s latest weapon has now been added to the game. Players can begin using the Mini Splatling, which features a short charge time and easy handling.
Here’s some footage of the weapon:
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Splatoon getting the Mini Splatling tonight in North America, tomorrow in Europe
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Splatoon’s latest weapon is due out later tonight. A few hours ago, Nintendo announced that the Mini Splatling will soon be available.
The weapon will be added at the following times:
– 7 PM PT (Friday)
– 10 PM ET (Friday)
– 3 AM in the UK (Saturday)
– 4 AM in Europe (Saturday)
A few photos of the Mini Splatling are posted below.
The Mini Splatling is set to enter the fray tomorrow morning in #Splatoon! #WiiU pic.twitter.com/Vg8KmACjKY
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) September 4, 2015
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— Splatoon????????? (@SplatoonJP) September 4, 2015
Another look at one of Splatoon’s upcoming weapons
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Last month, lots of information pertaining to Splatoon was uncovered through data mining. We saw new gear as well as a new set of weapons.
While we did hear about it during the leak, another image has come in showing one of Splatoon’s upcoming weapons. You know how these things go. If you’d like to see what the new weapon is, head past the break!
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Splatoon beats out Smash Bros. Wii U through first 14 weeks of sales in Japan
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Splatoon has been selling very, very well – especially in Japan. The game is also quickly catching up on another one of Nintendo’s releases from late last year, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Splatoon has actually sold more than Smash Bros. Wii U through their first 14 weeks. You can see a comparison of sales below.
Splatoon is sitting at nearly 610,000 units in Japan at the moment. As for Smash Bros. Wii U, its lifetime sales are at roughly 670,000 copies.
