Splatoon

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 10 Comments

Splatoon took the fifth spot in the June 2015 NPD charts. But how much did the game actually sell?

GameSpot received information from Nintendo which reveals that Splatoon sold another 290,000 copies in the United States during the month of June. Combined with sales from May, there are now 455,000 gamers out there with a copy of the title.

Aside from Splatoon, we also have a small update regarding Mario Kart 8. Nintendo says that it has sold over 2 million units in the U.S. since launching last May.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 4 Comments

Arekkz Gaming recently caught up with Splatoon co-director Tsubasa Sakaguchi. Sakaguchi went head-to-head in a speed run, and also answered some questions about the game. Watch the full video below.

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The second European Splatfest for Splatoon will be taking place next week, Nintendo has announced. Players will be able to choose between two options: eating and sleeping.

Splatoon players in Europe can begin playing the new Splatfest on July 18 at 7 PM (6 PM in the UK). It will last through the following day.

Nintendo confirmed via its European Twitter account earlier today:

Splatoon’s next North American Splatfest is also happening next week. This one has roller coasters being pitted against water slides.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 13 Comments

Nintendo hasn’t slowed down with content updates for Splatoon. The latest addition is Moray Towers, a new map in the game.

Nintendo describes the map as follows:

That verticality though! Jump down through all the hairpin turns in a single go, and BOOM—you’re right on the front lines! You’ll have to make your way up a series of sloping paths to get into enemy territory. Look for spots to swim up walls to flank your foes and take them by surprise!

Take a look at some footage from Moray Towers below.

Head past the break for even more footage!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 8 Comments

The Play Nintendo YouTube account is kicking off a new Splatoon-centric series called “Splatoon Splatter Center”. The first episode, focusing on multiplayer, can be seen below.

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Nintendo Life has published a new interview with Tsubasa Sakaguchi, one of the directors behind Splatoon. Sakaguchi touched on various topics such as the content updates, the game’s gyro controls, development, and more. You can watch the interview in full below.

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A new map is coming to Splatoon tomorrow, Nintendo has announced. “Moray Towers” will be added to the lineup of available courses at 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT.

A few moments ago, Nintendo confirmed on Twitter:

There are currently eight maps available in Splatoon, and Moray Towers will be the ninth. The others include Arowana Mall, Blackbelly Skatepark, Bluefin Depot, Kelp Dome, Port Mackerel, Saltspray Rig, Urchin Underpass, Walleye Warehouse.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 15 Comments

Nintendo has revealed the date and topic for Splatoon’s next Splatfest in North America.

The second Splatfest for the game will be kicking off on July 17 at 9 PM PT / 12 PM ET. It will last until the following day – July 18 at 9 PM PT / 12 PM ET.

The new Splatfest has roller coasters going up against water slides. Which option do you prefer?

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Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in Screenshots, Wii U | 4 Comments

One neat feature in Yoshi’s Woolly World is the ability to tap amiibo in the game to change Yoshi’s yarn pattern. The Splatoon Twitter account recently showed off that this also works for inkling amiibo and provided a look at the squid-inspired pattern. Does it hold up against the original design or would you rather rock the tried and true green?

Update: here’s another shot from in-game

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Nintendo has added another two weapons to Splatoon. Players can begin trying out the Sploosh-o-matic, in addition to the .96 Gal Deco.

Nintendo describes the Sploosh-o-matic as follows:

It’s range is super short, but it gobbles up foes in close-quarters combat. Take them by surprise and there’s no escape! The Squid Beakon subs will help you get in there, and the Killer Wail special will let you wreck shop once you do.

And here’s the .96 Gal Deco overview:

It’s a more sparkly version of the original .96 Gal, but this one comes with a Splash Wall sub and a Kraken special to strike a perfect balance between defense and attack.

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