Another two weapons are coming to Splatoon shortly
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments
In just a few hours from now, Nintendo will be bringing out Splatoon’s major 2.0.0 update. But a couple of new weapons will be added to the game as well.
Nintendo will be introducing the “Barrel Spinner” as well as the “Bucket Splosher”. Screenshots and translated tweets about each are posted below.
On the 6th of August 11am Japan time, the new weapon “Barrel Spinner” = Splatling will be added.
This will be the standard Spinner type weapon, where a charging mechanic allows it to have better range and fire rate than regular shooter type weapons.
Its sub will be Splash Wall, and its special will be Inkstrike.
At the same time, the new weapon “Bucket Slosher” will be added. It will be able to spread a lot of ink in a line, while bypassing obstacles and height differences for the purposes of attacking an opponent.
It will have the Splat Burst Bomb as sub, and Inkstrike as special.
Splatoon – Urchin Underpass new vs. old comparison
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GameXplain put together a new video comparing the Urchin Underpass map’s old version to the new/updated version. You can watch it below.
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Nintendo of Canada video – Splatoon Summer Tour @ Yogurty’s
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Nintendo has been holding a promotion with Yogurty’s since June to promote Splatoon. Take a look at the video below to see how the two sides partnered up.
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Update: Another video – 14 minutes of footage from Splatoon’s 2.0.0 update
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Update: Here’s another video:
IGN has managed to get its hands on Splatoon’s August update well ahead of its launch tomorrow evening. Check out 14 minutes of footage below.
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First look at the Ika Musume (Squid Girl) outfit in Splatoon
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Wii U | 18 Comments
The first image of Splatoon’s Ika Musume (Squid Girl) outfit has come in through Japanese magazines. You can get a look at it above.
Additionally, there’s information available about the different pieces of gear. Here’s the rundown:
Ika Musume hat
– Brand: Shinryaku! Ika Musume
– Gear Power: Opening Gambit
– Rarity: * *
– Price: 1600
Ika Musume dress
– Brand: Shinryaku! Ika Musume
– Gear Power: Damage Up
– Rarity: * *
– Price: 2000
Ika Musume shoes
– Brand: Shinryaku! Ika Musume
– Gear Power: Swim Speed Up
– Rarity: * *
– Price: 1700
This new costume is coming to Japan once the new update releases this week. It has yet to be announced if it will be made available in the west.
Screenshot of the sushi chef outfit in Splatoon
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U | 3 Comments
Famitsu has shown a first screenshot of Splatoon’s new sushi chef outfit, which is coming to the game with this week’s new update. Check it out above.
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Ika Musume (Squid Girl) costume to be added to Splatoon in Japan with this week’s update
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Update: We now have a first look at the costume. See this post.
Back in June, it was revealed that Splatoon would be getting a costume based on the Ika Musume (Squid Girl) manga. It’s finally been confirmed that the new outfit will be added in Japan following this week’s big update.
According to leaks from the latest issue of Famitsu, there are three components to the Ika Musume costume in Splatoon: hood, dress/sleeveless, and shoes. It sounds like there will be a male equivalent as well.
It’s still unknown if Nintendo will be adding the Ika Musume costume here in the west. We should be finding out pretty soon at least!
Splatoon: Arowana Mall being changed not just in Splat Zones, but all game modes
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 6 Comments
Splatoon’s big update is coming soon, and one of the changes listed in the patch notes was that “certain stage elements” in Arowana Mall are being adjusted in Splat Zones. However, the Japanese Splatoon Twitter account clarified today that the stage is being changed in all game modes, not just Splat Zones.
What do you think Nintendo will change? What part of Arowana Mall needs improvements?
(credits to StreetsAhead for the translation)
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A look at some of the new outfits coming to Splatoon
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Screenshots, Wii U | 8 Comments
The official Japanese Twitter account for Splatoon just posted the above image, which shows some of the new gear that you’ll be able to buy once the big content update hits in just under 48 hours. Are you gonna look fresh with these new outfits or stick to your old duds?
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Splatoon getting some maintenance on Wednesday
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Splatoon will be undergoing a bit of maintenance on Wednesday. That makes sense, given that the big update is scheduled to arrive on the same day.
Splatoon’s online functions will be down starting at 5:50 PM PT / 8:50 PM ET. Everything will return at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET. That’s probably when the update will launch!
