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[twothunder]

Guess i'll do this here now.
Twitter updates + google translate

3DSソフト「ガールズモード3 キラキラコーデ」の中で、「スプラトゥーン」をモチーフにしたコラボアイテムを明日から配信するそうだ。 特徴であるインクをあしらったイカしたデザインとなっている。 キラキラしすぎていて直視できない……。

In 3DS software "Girls Mode 3 Glitter Corde", a collaboration items in the motif of "Splatoon" It is unlikely to deliver from tomorrow. It has become a design that squid decorated with ink, which is a feature. ...... I can not face it have too much glitter.

https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/603417434846990336

衝撃の事実を知った。 「スプラトゥーン」とは明日5月28日（木）発売のWii U専用のゲームソフトらしい。 あのイカはゲームに登場するキャラクターなのだそうだ。 薄々、変だとは思ってたのだが……。 この数字はそういう意味だったのか。

I knew the facts of shock. "Splatoon" and it seems to be Wii U exclusive game software released tomorrow May 28 (Thursday). I hear that squid's a character that appear in the game. Vaguely, I had thought that's strange, but .... Whether this figure was that sense.

https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/603482587068108800

だが、私はすっかりこのイカの虜になってしまったようだ。 ゲームだと知った今でもイカ達への興味が薄れることはない。 我々イカ研究所はこれからもこのゲームの調査を続け、最新情報をお伝えしていこうと思う。 今後ともご贔屓に願いたい。

But, I seem to have become completely captivated of this squid. Interest in the squid it will never fade even game's and you know was now. We squid Institute now also continue to research of this game, I think let's tell the latest information. I want to wish your favor in the future.
https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/603483619722596354

ブキ担当の研究員による、ブキ立ち回り指南映像「ホットブラスター」を公開している。
爆発する弾は攻撃はもちろん、相手を威圧するにも有効だ。
自分に有利な間合いを維持して戦おう。
さあ、ここからは自分でブキを手に取って試してほしい。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHh6Y4nhye8

By researcher of Bukit in charge, we have published a weapon fighting teaching video "hot blaster".
Bullet to explode attack, of course, it is also effective to intimidate the opponent.
We will fight to maintain a favorable Maai to yourself.
Now, I want you to try to take up arms on their own from here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHh6Y4nhye8

https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/603501985791287296

 

[Jintor]

Awesome OT!

Can we preload?

US can, I think JPN can, EU maybe? AU can't.

 

[victreeb3l]

Did anyone that order from Best Buy get their Splatoon Amiibo 3 pack shipped yet? I know it comes out on the 29th, but I thought they would have it delivered on that day like Amazon does.

 

[Sparse]

Hmm.

 

[Reknoc]

Check to see if my copy has been sent out yet "all our shit has been stolen" guess I ain't getting that squid amiibo now ever.

 

[twothunder]

Forgot to add.

Splatoon is the main game of this week's Japanese Nintendo News
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nintendo_news/150527/splatoon/index.html

A new Cat Mario Show with mostly Splatoon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywYjrdddf_U

And something for you guys to color

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nintendo_news/nurie_splatoon.pdf
http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20150527_704022.html

 

[PadWarrior]

Does this game have stats like call of duty?

 

[SmithnCo]

Hmm.

Squidnapped.

 

[Violet_0]

Hmm.

sorry but this is hilarious

 

[TheBlackMarvel]

Hmm.

Happened to me and a friend too. Bullshit.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Hmm.

Inkredible.

 

[TheMrPliskin]

Hmm.

Wow, that sucks.

 

[Qurupeke]

Nice OT. I hope I'll be able to play a few games with GAF.

 

[daydream]

Hmm.

feel bad for having a chuckle at this

 

[Vylash]

Hmm.

lol

 

[Toejam2501]

Rad OT, preorded the Best Buy Wii U, pumped to check this out. Also going to introduce my oldest daughter to games with Splatoon =).

 

[Captain_Spanky]

Hmm.

It's the bloody Octarians. God this would be amazing marketing if it's a stunt. Otherwise it just sucks.

Loving the game so far. Super heavy The World Ends With You vibe from the whole thing, which is very, very good in my book. Also love my dogtag, It looks like something the Inklings would wear!

 

[dock]

I wasn't massively impressed with it from the Global Testfire, as it felt like just another team shooter. I decided that I wasn't going to buy it.

Turns out I pre-ordered it last year and completely forgot. My copy arrives tomorrow. ._.

Oh well, hopefully the single player is fun! :3

 

[daydream]

I wasn't massively impressed with it from the Global Testfire, as it felt like just another team shooter. I decided that I wasn't going to buy it.

Turns out I pre-ordered it last year and completely forgot. My copy arrives tomorrow. ._.

Oh well, hopefully the single player is fun! :3

2014 dock knows what's good for you!

 

[Earthpainting]

We actually optimized the images entirely around mobileGAF for that purpose, the overall size of the OT is just a couple of MBs. Protomouse did a bang up job on that end.

That said I do think I'll add some more general mobile-friendly info in the first reply.

Sorry for the trouble, but it's much appreciated! Now that I'm on better internet, I can attest that Protomouse's work is mighty fancy lookin'.

 

[Cbajd5]

Hmm.

this is sony and microsoft's doing, isn't it

or

this amiibo thing has gotten quite serious, hasn't it

 

[PadWarrior]

Does this game have stats like call of duty?

 

[ShadowElliot]

Hmm.

How soon until there's a seller on eBay with 100+ of these things for sale?

 

[PAULINK]

I want the amiibos, hopefully they're not as hard to get as the rest of them have been.

 

[protomouse]

Are they going to do a real demo? My test fire session didn't work.

I don't think so, but you might be able to find a store demo station, or happen to live nearby a place where Nintendo will demo the game.

I don't have it yet ;__;

Bit envious. Over here in Sweden, Webhallen broke the street date of Pikmin 3 by a couple of days, looks like they avoided that pratfall time around.

Didn't know you were Swedish as well lol. Have my pre-order at CDON this time, with the Inkling Girl amiibo.

Hmm.

The fuck? Has the hunt for amiibo finally gone too far?

 

[TheMoon]

Just as a random reminder:

 

[Pandy]

Wonderful! Looks great. Absolutely can't wait to get my hands on this game, I hope it does well.

Also, anyone else order from the official Nintendo UK store and have something similar to this?

Kinda sucks.

Got my dispatch e-mail today, though I have the squid Amiibo bundle ordered.

 

[Raitaro]

Hmm.

Just got this as well.

Excuse me:

GODDAMMIT!!!!

First I get a faulty Wario from Amazon and they can't replace it even though I preordered it for months in advance, now I'm getting the bare bones version of Splatoon without the squid amiibo! Without that third amiibo the other two are a bit pointless for me and at this stage I probably can't get a hold of the bundle version anymore! I'll have to decide whether I want to try that anyway and cancel my Game order or to keep it and give up. (And to make matters worse: I could have bought the game in town just now instead of waiting for Friday!).

GODDAMMIT!!!!

Sigh...

 

[Sesuadra]

People from Europe..Amazon.de has the amiibo edition back in stock.
Ordered one just a few minutes ago


Aaaaand it is out of order again

 

[mclem]

Just to check, since my copy's arrived: Are the servers already up to play online?

 

[Tempy]

Somehow I doubt their lorry got stolen.

 

[Yui]

Hmm.

That's how hard it is to get amiibos...

 

[ActStriker]

That is Cryosphere from Mighty Nº9

Sweet! Thank you

 

[IntelliHeath]

Fantastic OT! Y'all did a great jobs!

 

[Proven]

OT is pretty great. I was wondering if I was imagining how quickly it loaded on my desktop.

Blaster video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHh6Y4nhye8

The Blaster! Personally I'd see this as Charger type weapon, but apparently the Blaster is in its own category! Does this mean we'll see alterations like the Paintbrush down the line?

The Blaster hits hard and explodes like little hanabi (that's fireworks for you normal people out there). The damage output is nothing to snuff at, however. One shot kill for a direct hit, two if you're just doing splash damage. Like the Charger it fires out a line of ink for you to quickly follow, but most players will find the weapon quite awkward to use at first.

In open splatfare, the Blaster can quickly and easily be dodged and countered, so stick to hallways and places with cover. The weapon's line firing makes it easy to quickly swim out with it and meet your enemy at a choke point.

The sub weapon for this set is the experimental Disruptor. Throwing it like a grenade will do no damage, but it will reveal the enemy even in their own ink while lowering their attributes. Mysterious... but don't just stand in awe and take them out!

The Killer Wail is the special. I bet you're getting tired of hearing this thing cry. But it's the capstone to this weapon set's hard grip over choke points. I can't wait to try this weapon!

 

[Cbajd5]

It might be worth mentioning that the Squid amiibo is sold separately in Japan. (Although it's not available directly from amazon.co.jp right now, just showing the listing. It might be available from other stores/importers though.)

 

[pinkurocket]

Lol wow they hijacked a truck for dem Amiibo!!
It probably wasn't specifically for the Amiibo, that would be too extreme..... Right? Sucks for the pre-orders. ):

I'd want a squid one just because it unlocks the rhythm game. Plz let us unlock the minigames ingame. ;~;

 

[javac]

My copy is on its way, first class. Cost me £22.95 all in all, can't wait! First game I've been excited for in a long ass time.

 

[Mengy]

Awesome OT! I don't own a Wii-U and I'm not buying Splatoon just yet but I'm thinking about buying both just to play this game. Gonna wait a month or two to see how everything pans out, especially the coming updates. But yeah, this game has a ton going for it. I hope it both sells well and becomes a huge hit.

 

[Violet_0]

which minigame does the Ink Girl amiibo unlock?

 

[PadWarrior]

Does this game has stats?

 

[Sakura]

Already got the game downloaded and ready to go. After I shower and grab some food I'm going to jump in!

 

[TheMoon]

which minigame does the Ink Girl amiibo unlock?

Girl = Squidball
Boy = Squid Racer
Squid = Squid Beats

should really be in the OP!

 

[Raitaro]

It might be worth mentioning that the Squid amiibo is sold separately in Japan. (Although it's not available directly from amazon.co.jp right now, just showing the listing. It might be available from other stores/importers though.)

Thanks for the tip! Since Game UK is offering us unlucky ones to ship the regular game + two Inkling amiibo's for a discount, it might be best try to get the squid amiibo seperately indeed.

 

[Razmos]

I'm so disappointed in the title of this thread after all the amazing ones that were suggested.

 

[Cindro]

Does this game has stats?

I'm curious about this too - stat tracking is real important to me in multiplayer-focused games. Anybody know?

I'm so disappointed in the title of this thread after all the amazing ones that were suggested.

I have no idea what "Squidstyler" is even referencing. Is it a joke, a play on words, a kid, or a squid?

 

[Violet_0]

I have no idea what "Squidstyler" is even referencing. Is it a joke, a play on words, a kid, or a squid?

I assume Freestyler. It's very 90's

 

[Raitaro]

By the way, before I take my chances in Japan to get the squid amiibo: is there any chance in hell that Amazon.uk will be able to fulfill a pre-order for the squid bundle if I place one today?

It is still up on their website it seems, but I'm not sure if that means anything at this point.

 

[Razmos]

By the way, before I take my chances in Japan to get the squid amiibo: is there any chance in hell that Amazon.uk will be able to fulfill a pre-order for the squid bundle if I place one today?

It is still up on their website it seems, but I'm not sure if that means anything at this point.

Maybe, yeah. Mine was dispatched last night at 11pm, of all times. If you order it today it might come on Friday, or at worst Saturday.

EDIT: Wait, Amazon? my reading comprehension just disappeared because I thought you said Nintendo UK Store. Ignore me!

 

[kuroneko0509]

seriously... why pick this thread subtitle? pretty sure bunch of other suggestions are much better =:>