The Splatoon series is one of Nintendos newest IPs of the last several years. Luckily, it’s been received well and has two installments with a third on the way for 2022. With the recent announcement of Splatoon 3 during last week’s Nintendo Direct, a Splatoon 2 update comes as something of a surprise. Tomorrow, an update for the
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Let’s get this out of the way right off the bat: in the past few weeks there have been many rumors surrounding what Nintendo has planned for 2021 and this is simply another one to add to the pile. Apparently, Nintendo is gearing up for a new Nintendo Direct to be announced in the coming
Nintendo in recent years has been known for having a mainline directs sometime during January and while we have nothing right now to assume that the company will follow suit this year, it seems that people are making attempts to raise speculation. Please be real. pic.twitter.com/MELdryhGn6 — Gothalion (@Gothalion) January 5, 2021 A user by
Awkwafina — actor, comedian, and all around entertainer — shows off her favorite Nintendo Switch games in a new promotional video for the system. We see her playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and, after losing a bet in the latter, is forced to don a Toad cosplay. Which is actually
Back in 2017, not long after Splatoon 2 originally launched, Nintendo forced all players to battle one another with ketchup and mayonnaise in one of the game’s Splatsfests. The Splatfest was repulsive, the smell afterward lingered for days, and I notably criticized Nintendo at the time for forcing such a heinous thing upon us all. Now,
Valentine Day 2020 happened and as usual when such events rolls around, Japanese games studios, artists, character designers and developers all shared some Valentine-themed artwork on Twitter. Mobile and gacha games all do their own events too, revealing new illustrations for their characters. In Japan, Valentine Day is about women giving presents to men, with
It’s an exciting time to be an Animal Crossing fan. With the upcoming release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and a new Switch coming out themed after the game, what’s not to look forward to? Well, losing your save for starters. Nintendo has already made it painfully clear that the newest Animal Crossing game will be given the same treatment as Splatoon
All good things must come to an end. Announced at the end of the Splatoon 2 World Championship 2019, the game’s final Splatfest will begin on July 18 at 5 am PT and end on July 21. The time has come! The Splatocalypse looms over the world of #Splatoon2! Will you side with Pearl and
With summer about to be in full swing, the coming months are the perfect time for you and some friends to gather around and play some games. Luckily, Nintendo is going to make it easy and bring the games to you this summer in a traveling road trip across the US. Nintendo has announced plans
If there’s only one thing players can always depend to be consistent in Splatoon 2, it’s the fashion sense. New clothes for the Nintendo Switch game isn’t exactly groundbreaking, but Japanese magazine CoroCoro did something a bit special for the game. A contest allowed readers to design their own clothes for Splatoon 2, and the winning
At this point in the Nintendo Switch’s life cycle, owners of the console do not expect any monumental changes or additions from any firmware updates. Enter the newest update, version 8.0.0, which lacks many features that players are seeking, but still has a decent list of quality-of-life improvements. Switch owners will be able to sort
The Nintendo Switch is undoubtedly a hit compared to Nintendo’s previous console the Wii U. While the console-handheld hybrid still has a long way to go before it can reach the same sales numbers as the Wii, however, it’s nice to see Nintendo back in the limelight after what felt like years of disappointment in
Each Splatfest in Splatoon 2 is typically a showdown between two hotly opposed combatants. We’ve had some classic bouts like the chicken vs. the egg, vampires vs. werewolves, and money vs…..love? This coming month’s Splatfest though, which will kick off next Friday, might just be one of the most contentious ever. Yes, it’s a battle of
While Nintendo has stated that the addition of new content has ended for Splatoon 2, that apparently doesn’t preclude the addition of old content. The official Splatoon 2 Tumblr blog has revealed that ten weapons from the original Wii U classic will make their way to the Nintendo Switch sequel. The ten weapons, said to be
Despite a mixed legacy when it comes to supporting the eSports scenes around Super Smash Bros., Nintendo wants their fans to know that they acknowledge the serious players of their games. The game company announced today that they will kick off 2019 with two major tournaments, one for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the other
For Splatoon 2 players, ‘twas the season to think back at who you love the most: your friends or your family. The bitter contest amongst the regular holiday cheer was the centerpiece of Frosty Fest, a Splatfest that pitted Team Friends and Team Family—the results are in, and Team Friends takes the victory. Sure, Team
As most Nintendo fans are probably aware, games by the first-party publisher rarely go on sale. With how wildly successful the Nintendo Switch has been, most of its first party titles haven’t seen great discounts until today. Nintendo began a New Year’s Digital Sale today that discounts multiple notable Nintendo Switch and 3DS games by
The FrostyFest event for Splatoon 2 is nearly upon us, and with it comes some neat cosmetics for your Inkling or Octoling character. Like during the Halloween event, players of Splatoon 2 can gain these items through the Nintendo Switch News Channel. It probably isn’t something that Nintendo Switch users regularly check (news is what you
Splatoon 2 wrapped up yet another Splatfest over the weekend, an event that served as a bit of cross-promotion. Pitting fans of Nintendo heroes vs. their respective villains in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the team choosing the latter ultimately came home with the victory. As the Nintendo Versus Twitter breaks it down, most players chose
With just a few days to go until the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the anticipation for what is arguably the biggest Switch release of the holiday season is nearly upon us, and to celebrate the occasion (and the inclusion of the Inklings), Splatoon 2 will feature a competition between characters of its own. Nintendo has
Nintendo’s family-friendly shooting game Splatoon 2 has always received a steady stream of new content updates, but we appear to be nearing the end. With a final big update coming tomorrow, players are getting the last of the new goodies, which will include some Kensa Collection weapons arriving tonight. This line of equipment, first introduced in
The Nintendo exclusive squid-kid shooter, Splatoon 2, is getting its final content update December 5. Update 4.3.0 was revealed by Splatoon News with screenshots and highlights for what the update features. The upcoming update includes a new gear ability called Bomb Defense Up DX — which is a combination of previous abilities: Bomb Defense Up and Cold
Welcome to the first official Nintendo Switch DualShockers Definitives list! This week has been a hard one for DualShockers staff, thanks to much arguing and nit-picking over which games in the amazing Nintendo Switch library make the Top 10. If you missed the original post, here is a quick TLDR on what this is all about:
Another exciting Splatfest in Splatoon 2 has ended, with Marina’s Team Treat triumphing over Pearl’s Team Trick in the “Splatoween” Splatfest. The final tally had Trick win in popularity, but Treat winning in both Normal and Group battles—this is the second Splatfest to utilize the game’s new scoring method for the regular event. What made
If you’ve been waiting to find out just what the upcoming Splatoon 2 Octoling 3-pack Amiibo set would bring to the table in terms of in-game content, you’ll be happy to know that Nintendo has released a short showcase video featuring three new character outfits. The set was originally revealed back in July and will
I have a serious problem. No, it’s not that I’m addicted to League of Legends, though that’s definitely a problem to be sure. My issue is that I keep on buying games for the Switch, and I’m not really sure why. Since buying the Nintendo Switch on day one when it released last year, I have
Folks, it’s time to get spooky. Earlier today Nintendo announced Splatoween, a special Halloween-themed Splatfest for Splatoon 2. Revealed through a post on the official Nintendo Versus Twitter account, Splatoween will run from October 19 through October 21. Get ready to get spooky because #Splatoween is coming to #Splatoon2! This special #Splatfest asks you to
Nintendo has always been reliable when it comes to regularly adding new content to Splatoon 2, but it appears as though the game is done with new stages. The 4.1.0 update for the shooter will come with what Nintendo calls the game’s “last new stage,” along with a variety of new weapons. The publisher has
Nintendo has announced a new Splatfest for Splatoon 2, this time pitting Retro and Modern against one another. This Splatfest will launch September 21 at 9:00 P.M. Pt to September 22 at 9:00 P.M. PT. This weekend will also see some significant changes to Splatfest. The previous Solo and Team modes have been replaced with
Nintendo’s mobile game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is introducing a crossover event between two of its popular franchises—starting today, players of the iOS and Android game can earn Splatoon 2-themed gear from completing in-game activities. The event will begin with the Blitz Clam Scavenger Hunt, based on the Splatoon 2 mode of the same name.