Happy Splat Day! Splatoon 2 is out today for the Nintendo Switch. We have a press release from Nintendo detailing the game’s arrival. Splatoon 2 came out today (7/21) for the Nintendo Switch. The game can be found on the Switch’s eshop and at retail stores. Here is a press release from Nintendo about the game: “VANCOUVER, B.C., July 21, 2017 – Greetings! We here at the Squid Research Lab have some fantastic news. According to the position of the…
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Splatoon 2 – Launch Trailer
Splatoon 2 comes out tomorrow (7/21). Please check out Adam Roffel’s review. And you should check out this cool new Splatoon 2 launch trailer from Nintendo UK too! I love how this trailer gives a run down of all the different modes in the game. My favorite part, though, is when a lot of the special new weapons (hamster ball!) are shown! What do you like best about the above trailer? Are you looking forward to Splatoon 2?…
Read MoreSplatoon 2 Review
Not many games entice me to be online often like Splatoon 2 when it comes to Nintendo products. Even with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, I generally spend way more time offline with friends locally, than online with strangers! I suck at first person shooters, and I generally play adventure title, almost exclusively. About there is something unique about Splatoon that makes me come back again and again, and I'm not sure I can put my finger on one reason why. Whether it's the online modes, Salmon Run, or the single player campaign, there is always something to do in ...
Read MoreTouring Inkopolis Square with @AbdallahNation
We are slowly creeping towards the launch of Splatoon 2, and this morning the preview embargo lifted for the game, which means a bit of video content is sure to hit YouTube! Unfortunetly, our review copy hasn't arrived yet - although it should be soon - so our preview coverage is limited to what we have seen online. As always, we've again partnered with Abdallah, a Nintendo of America Partner who will be doing a ton of Splatoon 2 streams in the coming weeks. If you click his banner at the bottom of this article, you can head over to his YouTube channel and ...
Read MoreSplatoon 2 Direct: Gear and Weapons
Style and fashion were on full display today during the Nintendo Splatoon 2 Direct! The ultimate goal of this 25 minute Direct - in my opinion - was to show fans exactly how Splatoon 2 was going to be different than the original title. From my point of view, I think they succeeded, and showed off a ton of things that I'm really excited to get my hands on!
Read MoreSplatoon 2 Nintendo Direct This Thursday
Splatoon 2 is coming out this month. And Nintendo announced today that there will be a Direct this Thursday for the game! Nintendo announced today on Twitter that there will be a Splatoon 2 Direct this Thursday (July 6). The Direct will air at 9 am central time. According to Nintendo Everything, the Direct will show off “some of the new features, weapons and styles” of Splatoon 2! What kind of new features do you want to see in Splatoon…
Read MoreNintendo Wins Several Games Critics E3 Awards
Nintendo had a great E3 this year. From Super Mario Odyssey to Metroid: Samus Returns, Nintendo was showing off a lot of cool titles for the 3DS and Nintendo Switch. And the Game Critics Awards thought Nintendo had some great titles too. Nintendo has been given several awards for what they showed at E3. The Game Critics Awards really liked what Nintendo showed at E3. Several awards were given to Nintendo. Super Mario Odyssey won “Best of Show”, “Best Console…
Read MoreNintendo Releases List of Upcoming 3DS Games for 2017 to Early 2018
Nintendo released a list today of upcoming 2017 and early 2018 titles! We have the press release and my thoughts on it below. Have a 3DS and/or you planning to get the New 2DS XL? Are you wondering what’s coming out for it this year and early next year? Then you should check out the newest Nintendo press release below: ” REDMOND, Wash., June 22, 2017 – With the E3 video game conference in the rear-view mirror, Nintendo is now…
Read MoreNintendo Switch Play Together Events In Canada
Nintendo will have special “Nintendo Switch Play Together” events this summer in Canada. We have the details below. Nintendo Switch Play Together events will be held this summer all around Canada. According to a press release, the events will give “families…the opportunity to race, battle and splat together with the ARMS, Splatoon 2*, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and 1-2-Switch games.” The event will also let people “compete for prizing in the Competition Zone, snap a pic at a Photo Wall,…
Read MoreMore Thoughts From Me #73: Final Thoughts on E3 2017
E3 2017 is over. And now its time for my final thoughts on it. How did I like this year’s E3 overall? Metroid 4. Mario + Rabbids. Metroid: Samus Returns. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga remake. Yoshi! Mario Odyssey overload (in a good way). Wall-to-wall games from Microsoft. Spider-man PS4. These are only a few of the big games from E3 2017. This year was especially big for Microsoft and Nintendo, but Sony had some good titles too. Unfortunately, Sony…
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