Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 25 Comments

Following today’s maintenance period for Splatoon, a new update for the game has been issued. Version 1.2.0 is out now.

Regarding the new patch, Nintendo said that “Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.”

You can head online once again to participate in battles now that the maintenance is finished!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

If you’re having issues connecting with other players online in Splatoon, don’t worry too much about it. Nintendo previously scheduled maintenance for the game, and it’s now underway. Service should be restored at around 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

More footage of Splatoon’s new N-Zap ’85 weapon and Port Mackerel map has come in. You’ll find a couple of additional videos below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Videos, Wii U | 7 Comments

The folks over at Digital Foundry have published another one of their frame rate tests, this time for Splatoon. Check out the video below:

As you can see, the game runs at 30 fps while at Inkopolis and at a nearly consistent 60 fps during multiplayer matches.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 7 Comments

A bit of footage has come in showing the new N-Zap ’85 weapon and Port Mackerel map in Splatoon. Check it out in the videos below.

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

Even though it’s been less than a week since Splatoon launched around the world, Nintendo is already adding content to the game. The Port Mackerel map, N-Zap ’85 weapon, and Ranked Battle mode have all gone live. In order to participate in Ranked Battle, you’ll need to be at level 10 or higher.

Nintendo will be adding even more content to Splatoon over the next few months. In August, two new matchmaking options will be offered, along with a new battle mode and gear.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

The Splatoon New 3DS cover plates are out now in Japan. Get a look at them in the video below.

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

Splatoon has become the fifth fastest-selling Wii U game in the UK, according to a report from Chart-Track.

The sales tracker also reported today that Nintendo’s new game is the biggest launch of a new IP on the console. Previously, ZombiU held the record.

Splatoon was the second best-selling game in the UK overall for the week ending May 30.

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

A few screenshots have come in for Splatoon’s N-Zap ’85 rapid-fire Shooter weapon and Port Mackerel map. Take a look at them below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments

Well, that didn’t take long! Nintendo has announced that Splatoon’s Ranked Battle is being unlocked today in North America. It’s going online at 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT, which is tomorrow in Europe.

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