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Tuesday24th Dec 2019
News Calm Yourselves, Splatoon 3 Wasn't Just Teased By Nintendo After All
Annnnd breathe
The last twelve hours or so have been rather stressful for Splatoon fans, with excitement, nerves, and confusion all coming their way thanks to the belief that maybe - just maybe - Nintendo had teased a 'Splatoon 3'. As it happens, that's not the case at all, but with the phrase 'Splatoon3' trending online and with plenty of Inklings...
Monday23rd Dec 2019
News Splatoon 2 Version 5.1.0 Arrives Early Next Month
Expect some weapon adjustments
As sad as it was, one of the video game highlights for Nintendo fans in 2019 was the final Splatfest for the multiplayer squid shooter Splatoon 2. In the end, Pearl and Team Chaos won. Now that the game is no longer receiving new content or events, the focus is on minor adjustments to the overall balance. The last...
Friday15th Nov 2019
News Goodsmile's New Splatoon Figmas Are Fresher Than Your Bed Linen On Laundry Day
Judd and Li'l Judd are included, too!
Japanese toymaker figma has announced some new Splatoon figures for 2020, and they're looking insanely good. A new 'DX' double pack – which contains two Inkling Boys, Judd and Li'l Judd and a whole bunch of accessories – is available for pre-order now. This pack comes with Splattershot guns, a...
Monday14th Oct 2019
Video Nintendo Just Held An Hour-Long Splatoon Concert With K.K. Slider As The Support Act
What a line up!
Forget the million-seller chart-toppers. Forget that band who have been your favourite since your teenage years. This right here is the concert you've been waiting for. As part of the Nintendo Live 2019 event which took place over the weekend, Nintendo held a concert starring Callie, Marie, Pearl, and Marina of Splatoon fame. As...
Thursday10th Oct 2019
News Splatoon 2 Version 5.0.1 Is Now Live
Resolves a number of issues
Pearl and Team Chaos might have won the final Splatfest, but that doesn't mean Splatoon 2 is completely doomed. Following on from the game's previous update at the end of July, Nintendo has now released Version 5.0.1. As you can see, it's basically a lot of fixes. One other change is limiting play for pl
Thursday19th Sep 2019
News Splatoon 2's Next Patch Will Stop Players Reaching An Area That Should Be Off Limits
Version 5.0.1 is near
Splatoon 2 will see yet another update next month, taking the game to Version 5.0.1. Unlike the big bump to Version 5.0 - which was supposedly the final major update for the game - this new patch is being put in place to tweak two minor issues. The patch is expected to go live on 10th October in Europe, Australia, and Japan...
Friday6th Sep 2019
Rumour Fortnite Might Be Getting A Splatoon Crossover, According To Data Miner
Well, we didn't see this coming
Two of the biggest and best online shooters available on Nintendo Switch might be about to join forces, should the findings of a data miner be anything to go by. Hypex, one of social media's most popular Fortnite leakers, has revealed that items potentially relating to Nintendo's Splatoon franchise have been...
Saturday3rd Aug 2019
News Splatoon 2 High-Quality Poster Set Back In Stock On My Nintendo (Europe)
Quantity is limited
A few weeks ago, when the final Splatfest was taking place in Splatoon 2, Nintendo made limited edition t-shirts and a high-quality Splatoon 2 poster set available on the My Nintendo Store in Europe. Unfortunately, the posters sold out almost immediately. If you didn't get one in time, you've now got a second chance, as the...
Wednesday31st Jul 2019
News Splatoon 2 Version 5.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Including Splatfest battle mode
Splatoon 2 has now been updated to Version 5.0.0, likely the final major update that the game will receive. As promised, it brings options for players to play on previous Splatfest stages as well as lots, lots more. Thankfully, Nintendo has issued the full patch notes. We've got them all for you below, so strap...
Sunday28th Jul 2019
News Nintendo's Lead Localisation Producer Leaves The Treehouse After "10 Incredible Years"
"Nintendo is a great place to work"
The name Eric Smith may not necessarily ring a bell, but you've likely seen him over the years during the Nintendo Treehouse Live broadcast events. After "10 incredible years" at Nintendo of America's Treehouse, Eric has decided to call it a day at the company. In fact, this was actually his last week. He started...
News Good Smile Company Reveals New Nintendo-Themed Nendoroid
Bayonetta also announced!
Good Smile Company, known for its high-quality figurines, this weekend revealed a new range of Nendoroid at the 2019 Wonder Festival summer event in Japan. Below you can see an update of the Breath of the Wild Princess Zelda Nendoroid (previously announced earlier this month) and prototypes for Splatoon Boy, Edelgard von...
Tuesday23rd Jul 2019
News US Splatoon 2 Players Can Snag This In-Game Gear Set For Free
Previously locked behind a purchase in Europe
With Splatoon 2's final Splatfest now well and truly over, there's an eerie yet almost nostalgic feel to the Inkopolis air. If you happen to live in the US, you can now treat yourself to a last-minute in-game gift for old times' sake. The gift in question is a Gear Set, seen in the image above. It comes...
Sunday21st Jul 2019
News Pearl And Team Chaos Win The Final Splatoon 2 Splatfest
Inkopolis is doomed!
After 72 hours of intense battles, the final Splatoon 2 Splatfest results have now been tallied up. Chaos reigns supreme as Pearl takes out the victory, with a 3-0 win over Marina's Team Order. Below is the full breakdown: In the video below, courtesy of Nintendo Life contributor Gonçalo Lopes (Team Order), you can see how...
Saturday20th Jul 2019
Reminder Splatoon 2 Splatfest T-Shirts Now Available On The UK My Nintendo Store
The posters are already sold out!
If you happen to be located in the UK or Europe in general, we're reminding you the limited edition Splatoon 2 t-shirts - celebrating the final Splatfest - are now available to purchase from the local My Nintendo Store. Although the hig
Poll Tell Us Who You're Siding With In Splatoon 2's Final Splatfest
This is it!
We apologise for bombarding you with Splatoon 2 news, but this weekend is the final Splatfest. It has us wondering if you will be raging against the machine with Pearl and Team Chaos or banding together for a new and brighter future with Marina and Team Order. We want to know - so pick a side in the poll below and tell us how your...
Friday19th Jul 2019
Reminder The Final Splatoon 2 Splatfest Is Now Underway
Fight for order or chaos!
Quickly, drop whatever else it is you're currently playing and join in on the final Splatoon 2 Splatfest. In the "Splatocalypse" you'll have to side with either Team Chaos (Pearl) or Team Order (Marina) to decide once and for all who reigns supreme. After you've picked a team, you can then participate in this 72-hour event...
Thursday18th Jul 2019
News Splatoon Producer Hasn't Thought About The Future Of The Series Just Yet
"we’ll think of them after everything is over"
After two years, Splatoon 2's development appears to be winding down. It has received an expansion and this weekend Nintendo is hosting the final Splatfest. After this, though, future support will be limited to balance adjustments and monthly league matches. So, what's next for the Inkling and...
Monday15th Jul 2019
News Splatoon 2 Final Splatfest T-Shirts Go On Sale In Australia And New Zealand Tomorrow
Pick a side
If you want to show your fellow inkling and octoling which side you'll be supporting in this weekend's Splatoon 2 'Splatocalypse' and happen to live in Australia or New Zealand, tomorrow you'll be able to purchase a Team Chaos (Pearl) or Team Order (Marina) t-shirt from Nintendo's AUNZ website. These shirts will be available in...
Wednesday10th Jul 2019
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Splatoon-Themed Spirit Event Starts This Friday
Celebrate the final Splatfest
In the lead up to the final Splatfest for Splatoon 2, a few other Nintendo games are running Splatoon-themed events this weekend. One of these titles is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It's hosting a Splatoon spirit board event, which starts later this week on 12th July and runs until 14th July. You'll be able to obtain...
Tuesday9th Jul 2019
Reminder The Tetris 99 Splatoon-Themed Maximus Cup Starts Later This Week
Check out the Japanese retail release as well
This weekend, Tetris 99 is celebrating the final Splatfest in Splatoon 2 with a special themed Maximus Cup. As previously noted, this event runs from 12 a.m. PT on July 12 to 11:59 p.m. PT on July 15. If you participate in this event and earn 100 event points, you'll get a n
Monday1st Jul 2019
News Tetris 99 And Splatoon 2 Collide In A Special Maximus Cup Event
Unlock a Splatoon 2 theme
A brand new Maximus Cup event has been announced for Tetris 99, but this one is particularly special. The event will be celebrating Splatoon 2's final Splatfest, giving players a chance to unlock a Splatoon-themed in-game theme. The event will be taking place from 12th July at 12am PT up until 15th July at 11:59pm PT. Just...
Thursday27th Jun 2019
News Get Your Hands On Real-Life Splatoon 2 T-Shirts And Posters To Celebrate The Final Splatfest
My Nintendo Europe's first physical reward
Nintendo has revealed that physical goods are coming to the My Nintendo store in Europe for the first time, with the introduction of special Splatoon 2 goodies on the way next month. You'll be able to get your hands on t-shirts and posters as Nintendo celebrates the game's final Splatfest event - which is...
Saturday15th Jun 2019
News Eiji Aonuma And Multiple Others Have Been Promoted At Nintendo
Climbing the ladder
There are a lot of employees at Nintendo who have spent their entire adulthood at the company. As many of these individuals grow in experience and age, they help create more games and rise up the ranks. Recently, a number of these well-known individuals have been promoted. Nintendo's E3 2019 press website reveals new positions...
Sunday9th Jun 2019
News Nintendo Announces Splatoon 2's Final Splatfest, Chaos Vs. Order
The Splatocalypse has arrived!
If you watched the live stream of the Splatoon 2 World Championship 2019, you probably saw the Japanese team, known as the "GG BOYZ", defend their title and out-splat teams from the United States, Europe and Australia/New Zealand. After the championship trophy had been awarded, Nintendo announced what we had all...
Saturday8th Jun 2019
Watch The Nintendo 2019 World Championship Tournaments - Live!
Duke it out!
Watch Nintendo's 2019 World Championship Tournaments right here. The action starts with the Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational, continues on with the Splatoon 2 World Championship and ends with the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament. <liveblog id="nintendo world championships_2019-06-09_na" tags="#Nintendo 2019 WC" video="
Friday7th Jun 2019
News Splatoon 2 Happy Meals Are Headed To McDonald's In Japan
Watch the TV commercial
McDonald's restaurants in Japan are set to release brand new Splatoon 2 Happy Meals next week, and we're not jealous at all. Starting from 14th June, lucky visitors will be able to get their hands on McDonald’s Happy Meals based on Nintendo's cool and colourful online shooter. The meals come with one of five different...
Wednesday29th May 2019
News Splatoon 2 v4.8.0 Update Keeps Things Fresh Behind-The-Scenes
Rebalancing weapons and squashing the bugs
Nintendo have recently put out a brand new update for the rather lovely Splatoon 2 which brings plenty of tweaks and bug fixes, while not offering any new content as such. We've included details for update v4.8.0 below for your edification - let us know if this has made the game even better in your...
Saturday11th May 2019
News Fight For Time Travel Or Teleportation In Next Weekend's Splatoon 2 Splatfest
Choose your superpower
Alongside the Tetris 99 competition next weekend (giving you a chance to unlock an exclusive Tetris Game Boy theme), Splatoon 2 will be holding another Splatfest in both North America and Europe. The big question this time around is would you prefer to be able to time travel or
Friday26th Apr 2019
News Nintendo Discusses Plans For E3 2019, Will Release A Video Presentation
"We plan to continue our practice of the past few years"
Following on from his comments that there would be no new hardware at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, Nintendo's President Shuntaro Furukawa has now revealed the company's plans. Once again, Nintendo will not be hosting a large-scale conference for institutional investors,...
Tuesday23rd Apr 2019
News Splatoon 2 To Receive Update Tomorrow According to Japanese Twitter
Version 4.7.0 incoming, but don't get too excited
Splatoon 2 has seen an impressive amount of content added since it launched back in 2017, from the substantial Octo Expansion paid DLC to a wide variety of new weapons, gear and arenas. In addition, Nintendo has been keeping a watchful eye on balance within the game and has been making minor tweaks...
