Splatoon 2 Already Seems Just As…

Yesterday, Nintendo unveiled a new co-op mode titled “Salmon Run” for Splatoon 2. On the surface, Salmon Run appears to just be a horde mode. If you look closely, however, something starts to feel a little off.Let’s break it down, shall we? Here’s the trailer, in case you haven’t seen it yet:The very first thing we see in the Salmon Run trailer sure sounds like propaganda:The whole thing is a job advertisement hailing from a company known as Grizzco Industries. Grizzco invites Inklings of all skill levels to collect Power Eggs, which are apparently resources that can be used to create a “better future,” whatever that means. The mere invocation of a corporation already makes this feel suspect, but there’s…
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Minecraft, Splatoon 2, Mario, and every…

Nintendo’s Direct event brought plenty of good news for Switch fans. Not only will they be able to buy a bunch of new Switch accessories soon, including a yellow controller, a Joy-Con battery pack, and standalone docks, but a number of new Switch games are about to be released soon as well. And that’s the really exciting part — the fact that prominent game franchises are going to make their debut on the Switch. Among them, we have Minecraft, Splatoon 2, and of course Mario Kart. Of note, Prime subscribers can save 20% by pre-ordering a number of these games, and we’ve indicated all of the games that are currently available to order. Arms Arms, set for a June launch, is a motion-based fighting…
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Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games Release Dates…

During the Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo outed the release dates of several upcoming Switch games. Leading the pack are big titles such as Arms and Splatoon 2, but of course, there are a slew of other noteworthy games, including Disgaea 5 Complete, Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition, Payday 2, and more. Arms Arms is scheduled for a June 16 release, and it’s one of the games that Nintendo is really promoting for the Switch. For the uninitiated, it’s a fighting game that uses a mix of motion and button controls, featuring characters with various extendable arms to hit their opponents. Aside from giving out a solid date, Nintendo also unveiled a new character named Min Min and a two-on-two mode. Splatoon 2…
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Splatoon 2 and everything else Nintendo…

After being announced back in January, we now have a release date for Splatoon 2: July 21.That was the biggest takeaway from Wednesday’s Nintendo Direct conference, where the gaming giant gave Switch owners a road map of the months to come.Splatoon is Nintendo’s venture into competitive shooters, except instead of spraying bullets at people you’re spraying ink at walls. Its sequel was announced alongside the Switch’s full reveal, and is perhaps the most anticipated game for the system that doesn’t have “Zelda” or “Mario” in the title.And speaking of Mario, he’ll hit the Switch on April 28 in Mario Kart 8: Deluxe, a rerelease of 2014’s Wii U title Mario Kart 8. Amiibo collectors and Zelda fans also have something…
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Nintendo Switch: Arms And Splatoon 2…

You can buy Nintendo’s game about throwing punches like spring-loaded footballs, dubbed Arms, on June 16, and the sequel to the company’s acclaimed ink-splashy shooter, Splatoon 2, on July 21. Nintendo revealed both games’ release dates in a Nintendo Direct reel that played like a breathless cavalcade of upcoming developments for the company’s 3DS and Switch video game platforms.Take note of this date, too: May 11. That’s when Minecraft for Switch arrives, one of the more important Switch games of 2017 no one’s talking about, but sure to lure many players. Contrast with the marathon wait for the world’s second all-time bestselling video game (after Tetris) to finally arrive on Nintendo’s Wii U in late 2015. Yes, that’s probably more…
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Splatoon 2 is coming to Nintendo…

The squid kids are back. Today Nintendo announced that the sequel to multiplayer ink shooter Splatoon will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on July 21st. The original Splatoon debuted on the Wii U in 2015, and marked Nintendo’s first proper foray into the world of competitive multiplayer shooters. The game pitted teams of four inklings — creatures who can swap between humanoid and squid forms — against each other, and differentiated itself from other shooters with a focus on color and non-violence. Instead of trying to take out the other team, the goal was to paint a stage a particular color. It was like paintball, but with squids. Splatoon 2 expands on the original with new weapons, multiple control…
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Watch today’s ‘Splatoon 2’ and ‘ARMS’…

If you own a Nintendo Switch and have already beaten The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you’re going to want to tune into the next Nintendo Direct. Kicking off this evening at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET, the live stream will focus on Splatoon 2 and ARMS, though other Switch and 3DS announcements are expected as well. While Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the Switch game that Nintendo fans are currently most excited about, it’s more of a remaster than a new game. After all, Mario Kart 8 already came out on the Wii U — the Deluxe edition just brings more characters, more tracks, more items and an improved Battle Mode to the game. The…
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Nintendo’s New Direct Will Talk ‘Splatoon…

ForbesNintendo’s New Direct Will Talk ‘Splatoon 2’ And ‘ARMS’ On The SwitchForbesThe glow of Zelda is slowly starting to fade, and while Mario Kart 8’s re-release is somewhat imminent, everyone is curious about what other big new games are coming to the Switch. Nintendo has announced that a new Direct on Wednesday, April 12th at 6 …Nintendo Direct returns this WednesdayPolygonSplatoon, Arms-Focused Nintendo Direct Coming This WeekGameSpotSplatoon 2 and Arms to be showcased at Nintendo Direct this WednesdayDestructoidSiliconera -Heavy.com -Gaming Age -TweakTownall 17 news articles »
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