Nintendo rolling out new Splatoon content throughout the summer
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
During today’s Splatoon Direct, Nintendo reveals some of its plans for free content updates for the game. Here’s a quick overview:
Free Update Events
– Content updates planned throughout summer
– New stages, weapons will be added
– Inkbrush included as one of the new weapons
– More gear including clothes and shoes
– New rules for Ranked Battle
– Tower Control, Rain Maker are two examples of these
August
– Two new matchmaking options
Every week or two, new free content will be introduced in #Splatoon, including weapons, stages and gear.
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 7, 2015
Tower Control, a new Ranked Battle Mode, will also become available for free shortly after launch. #Splatoon
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 7, 2015
An additional Ranked Battle Mode, Rainmaker, will be available after that! #Splatoon pic.twitter.com/2GJXbYwYYl
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 7, 2015
Splatoon Direct live stream (5/7/15)
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Today’s Splatoon Direct will begin at 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in Europe. You can watch the presentation as it happens below. We’re not planning a live blog since I’m counting on the broadcast largely being recap, but any new information will be posted on the site right away. Enjoy the Direct!
Note that the North American broadcast should be 33 minutes long. The Japanese presentation is 35 minutes.
Here’s the North American stream:
More photos of the Splatoon amiibo
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LevelUp has posted several new shots of the Splatoon amiibo. View the photos in the gallery below.
Nintendo Bragg Report: Splatoon
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Nintendo’s latest “Bragg Report” is all about Splatoon. You can watch it in full below.
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Scandinavian retailer listing appears for Splatoon Wii U bundle, but with Basic Pack
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 13 Comments
We don’t hear much about the Wii U Basic Set/Pack these days. That being said, it looks like Nintendo is still trying to offload some stock that never cleared out.
A Scandinavian listing has popped up for a new Wii U Basic Pack bundle, which comes with a physical copy of Splatoon. This is different than the recently-announced Premium Pack bundle.
Thanks to Andre P for the tip.
Splatoon orders on Amazon Japan come with stickers
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Amazon has a special product listing up for Splatoon. Those who purchase the game through this link will receive the sticker set pictured above.
As of now, no special goodies come with Splatoon orders in North America. GAME UK announced last week that it would be giving out an Inkling beanie with reservations.
Splatoon “Get ready for Turf War” promo
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Nintendo released a short promo video for Splatoon’s Turf War mode. View it below.
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GAME giving out Inkling beanie with Splatoon pre-order
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UK retailer GAME has a special bonus planned for Splatoon pre-orders. By reserving any eligible Splatoon product, you’ll receive the Inkling beanie pictured above. You can pre-order Splatoon at GAME here.
BECOME AN INKLING! Pre-Order any Splatoon edition and get an exclusive Inkling Beanie bonus! http://t.co/jooK0FpSUf pic.twitter.com/HAIMJ3YfD1
— GAME.co.uk (@GAMEdigital) April 30, 2015
Nintendo Direct: Splatoon Edition is announced for May 7
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in News, Wii U | 18 Comments
Nintendo Direct will be featuring a special Splatoon Edition on May 7th across North America, UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan
Here are the zone specific times:
North America – 10am EST
UK – 3pm BST
Europe – 4pm CEST
Australia/New Zealand – Midnight AEST
Japan – 11pm
Stay tuned for more details!
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Nintendo to celebrate upcoming launch of Splatoon by making a big mess (Splatoon Mess Fest)
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Nintendo will be promoting the upcoming launch of Splatoon on May 15 with a special celebrity event. Teams of celebrities will participate in “Splatoon Mess Fest”, which will have them navigating a massive ink-filled obstacle course inspired by the game. Events will be inspired by elements found in Splatoon.
Just one celebrity has been confirmed thus far: Disney’s Joey Bragg from Liv and Maddie. Nintendo will announce additional celebrities in the future, and information will be shared on how fans can win a chance to participate in Splatoon Mess Fest soon.
Splatoon Mess Fest will take place on the Santa Monica Pier, the traditional end of historic Route 66, between 11 AM and 7 PM. The public can stop by and watch the proceedings. Additionally, attendees can go hands on with Splatoon’s Turf War multiplayer mode, and T-shirts will be available while supplies last.
Source: Nintendo PR
