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[Durden77]

Noooooo!!!.....for some reason I thought this game was coming out at midnight tonight. I guess it was seeing the OT. I was so set to play, now I have to wait a whole nother day! Whhhhhhhyyyyy

 

[thiscoldblack]

Looking forward to playing the game this weekend.

 

[twothunder]

Seems I missed the new updates.

Here. New Splatoon Twitter updates and google translate:

本日5月28日はWii U用ソフト「Splatoon（スプラトゥーン）」の発売日だ。 価格は5,700円（税別）。 ニンテンドーeショップからダウンロード版も購入できる。 あらかじめダウンロードで購入された方はもう遊ぶことができるぞ！

Today May 28's Release Date of software for the Wii U "Splatoon (Splatoon)". Price 5,700 yen (excluding tax). Download version from Nintendo e shop you can also buy. In advance those who downloaded it was purchased in can already play!

https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/603721726380347392

本日発売の「週刊少年チャンピオン」に例のイカと〝イカ娘”という別種のイカとのコラボイラストが掲載されているそうだ。 どうも、イラスト以外にも何やらコラボをするらしい。 このイラストの全貌は「週刊少年チャンピオン」で確認してほしい。

We hear that the launch of "Weekly Shonen Champion" to the example squid and collaboration illustrations with another kind of squid called "squid daughter" has been published today. Apparently, it seems to something collaboration other than illustrations. Whole picture of this illustration you want to check in the "Weekly Shonen Champion".

https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/603728088208400385

本日発売の「週刊ファミ通」にも先程とは別の“イカ娘”とのコラボイラストが掲載されているそうだ。 一体何が始まろうとしているのか？ イカ娘とやらにも俄然に興味がわいてきた。 このイラストの全貌は「週刊ファミ通」で確認してほしい。

It does so even with the earlier "Weekly Famitsu" released today is collaboration illustrations with another "squid daughter" has been published. What are going to hell what is about to begin? Interest has been boiled to suddenly also alleged squid daughter. Whole picture of this illustration you want to check in the "Weekly Famitsu".

https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/603728499761885184

我がイカ研究所の研究員も例のイカと”イカ娘”とのコラボイラストを描いたそうだ。 一応断っておくが、あくまで研究のためのスケッチである。 イカへの飽くなき探究心の賜物なのだ。 イカ娘がカワイイからとか、決してそういうことではないのだ。

Researcher of my squid Institute also hear drew a collaboration illustrations of squid and "squid daughter" of cases. Mind once, but is a sketch for only study. It's a defunct inquisitive gift of insatiable to the squid. Toka squid daughter from cute, it's not in any way that.

https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/603731118299418624

 

[-Horizon-]

Wow this has such a persona vibe to me I love it!!!

Oh god you're right :O

 

[Coolbgdog12]

I hate spoiling boss related stuff, so I will skip it for now. On the other hand, I am listening to the ending/credits song and it is absolutely gorgeous.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=13&v=ldUHBg0yj8M

It sounds like Animal Crossing music, actually.

Hmmmm.... I like this track.. I didn't like the 1999 Nicktoons music that played in the MP though.

 

[Azure J]

Oh god you're right :O

The main theme, Gusher Geyser, and this Credits Theme are the three most important pieces of music that have to be included with everything Inkling in the greater Nintendoverse (yes this means Smash too).

Also, Inklings in Mario Kart 8 fucking WHEN.

 

[-Horizon-]

The main theme, Gusher Geyser, and this Credits Theme are the three most important pieces of music that have to be included with everything Inkling in the greater Nintendoverse (yes this means Smash too).

Also, Inklings in Mario Kart 8 fucking WHEN.

I can't find gusher geyser on youtube :/

 

[random25]

Is it available on the NA e-shop now? Contemplating whether to get it digital with discount (because of test fire demo) or wait for physical disc at full price. They are still not selling the disc here.

 

[-Horizon-]

Is it available on the NA e-shop now? Contemplating whether to get it digital with discount (because of test fire demo) or wait for physical disc at full price. They are still not selling the disc here.

You can preload it.

 

[Neoxon]

The main theme, Gusher Geyser, and this Credits Theme are the three most important pieces of music that have to be included with everything Inkling in the greater Nintendoverse (yes this means Smash too).

Also, Inklings in Mario Kart 8 fucking WHEN.

I thought Nintendo was done with Mario Kart 8 DLC (more so since its producer is supposedly leading the mobile games front)? That being said, we'll probably see playable Inklings in Smash first (no, not just the Mii costumes, but their own dedicated character).

 

[daydream]

Should take some time to puzzle together a perfect gear combo (that also has max styyyyle).

Can't wait to play with GAFfers. Damnit, lorry thieves!

Almost rank 7 now.

 

[Azure J]

I thought Nintendo was done with Mario Kart 8 DLC (more so since its producer is supposedly leading the mobile games front)? That being said, we'll probably see playable Inklings in Smash first (no, not just the Mii costumes, but their own dedicated character).

I wasn't making any claims for it with logistics involved. I'm just riding hype pretty badly here. :lol

 

[Azure J]

I can't find gusher geyser on youtube :/

Here. Also it's apparently Gusher Gauntlet, my bad.

 

[-Horizon-]

Here. Also it's apparently Gusher Gauntlet, my bad.

Thanks

 

[SmithnCo]

Wow this has such a persona vibe to me I love it!!!

lol yeah it does.

The OST is really good from what I've heard.

 

[Jintor]

don't do this to me damn you all. i still have a day and half of work left. damn youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

 

[Magicman103]

Has there been any video yet of the amiibo minigames? I specifically want to see Squid Beatz and I can't find a video anywhere!

I need to know if this dang squid amiibo is worth paying a stupid amount for.

 

[Dr. Buni]

So if I am counting it right, we are a bit over 24 hours until the game is released on the eShop. This last day will pass reaaallly slowly >_<

 

[random25]

You can preload it.

I keep forgetting about that feature lol thanks. Gotta ask my brother to buy the game later today and pre-load it.

 

[Neoxon]

Should I get the eShop version so I can play ASAP or just go physical?

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Should I get the eShop version so I can play ASAP or just go physical?

Go physical for the cool disc art.

 

[Vylash]

Should I get the eShop version so I can play ASAP or just go physical?

eshop obviously

 

[NateDrake]

Going to start streaming Splatoon multiplayer now.

http://www.twitch.tv/directfeedgames/

 

[Timeaisis]

So no online splitscreen? :/

 

[Neoxon]

Going to start streaming Splatoon multiplayer now.

http://www.twitch.tv/directfeedgames/

Already have the stream booted up.

So no online splitscreen? :/

30fps online is no bueno with Nintendo for games meant to play at 60fps (see MK8's lack of 3-4 players online).

 

[daydream]

Not a big fan of the .52 Gal after 10 matches or so. Bad for painting and hardly better than the Jr. in combat situations.

 

[foxuzamaki]

I hate spoiling boss related stuff, so I will skip it for now. On the other hand, I am listening to the ending/credits song and it is absolutely gorgeous.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=13&v=ldUHBg0yj8M

It sounds like Animal Crossing music, actually.

oh fuck thats good

 

[DaBoss]

So no online splitscreen? :/

No, there isn't, unfortunately.

 

[Doorman]

Tomorrow is going to suuuuuuuck majorly for me.

Spoiler

Friday at midnight will rock though

Although with a bunch of people getting the game early and the servers already open, at this rate we might be a good way towards opening ranked battles before the game even launches here.

 

[geeko]

When does the digital version unlock for NA?

 

[Mockingbird]

Just saw the Splatoon x Squid Girl collaboration images. LOVE IT! Please add her to the game.

 

[phanphare]

Going to start streaming Splatoon multiplayer now.

http://www.twitch.tv/directfeedgames/

damn, you've got your splattershot jr game on point

 

[DaBoss]

When does the digital version unlock for NA?

Probably at midnight ET which is when eShop games become available.

 

[?oe?oe]

I'm hoping AU releases it on the Eshop at 9pm like some others have. Or was it just Smash?

 

[Exile20]

Going to start streaming Splatoon multiplayer now.

http://www.twitch.tv/directfeedgames/

getting a lot of buffering on your stream nate

 

[-Horizon-]

Should I get the eShop version so I can play ASAP or just go physical?

I prefer physical when possible. Unless you really wanna play the game immediately.

 

[daydream]

Arowana Mall - surprisingly my least favourite so far.

 

[NateDrake]

getting a lot of buffering on your stream nate

Yeah, was downloading something and it really impacted the feed. Should be good again.

 

[DaBoss]

Yeah, was downloading something and it really impacted the feed. Should be good again.

I think you should lower the bitrate of the stream. It's averaging at 6500Kb/sec when it isn't buffering which seems like overkill despite it having great quality.

EDIT: Thanks, that still looks good.

 

[Exile20]

I think you should lower the bitrate of the stream. It's averaging at 6500Kb/sec when it isn't buffering which seems like overkill despite it having great quality.

Holy shit you are right.

Edit: thank nate for lowering the bitrate. Looks great still

 

[hillsighed]

Pre loaded and ready to go!

I need Splatoon buddies, please add me my ID is chapek9

 

[daydream]

Yeaaah, you're basically fucked against people with 2 or 3 star gear.

Definitely quit out to Plaza after the match, though, and order their gear.

 

[Dr. Buni]

Yeaaah, you're basically fucked against people with 2 or 3 star gear.

Definitely quit out to Plaza after the match, though, and order their gear.

But only if they gear look cool!

 

[RagnarokX]

Going to start streaming Splatoon multiplayer now.

http://www.twitch.tv/directfeedgames/

Splatted by cannabis.

 

[shadyspace]

What do you get for inking opponents?

 

[Jintor]

What do you get for inking opponents?

satisfaction.

Also a) they're no longer in the area and can't ink you, and b) they explode into your team's ink.

Actually, I never tested this, but can you chain-splat enemies?

 

[-Horizon-]

Yeaaah, you're basically fucked against people with 2 or 3 star gear.

Definitely quit out to Plaza after the match, though, and order their gear.

Is 3 star the highest?

 

[RagnarokX]

What do you get for inking opponents?

They explode and cover the ground in your color ink and take several seconds to respawn.

 

[daydream]

So, is Hero Jacket Replica amiibo gear or something? It's not for sale.

Damnit Spyke, I thought you were the best in the biz.

 

[SpaceDrake]

I am more hype for squids than you guys can possibly imagine

The real question is: download version or disc?