Topic: Splatoon - OT

There is more information given in the EU Direct than the US Direct regarding amiibo support (the most important info comes from 16:10 onwards, look at the challenge numbers):

We don't know for certain they are not just ones that act the same but look different though. (Or even if they are only usable in the campaign).

I think the same as you but we don't totally know yet. (If somebody has a leaked copy and tested it then I am interested in any more concrete information).

I'm really hoping these amiibos are actually obtainable. So far they've done a poor job with keeping up stock, or at least in the states. I can't speak for everywhere else. I mean this has been a problem since last November with the very first wave of Smash amiibos. I'd hope they could at least make these guys easier to find by this point.

I'll probably be getting this game via Download. Seems like a game I'll play in spurts and not want to have to swap discs every time. Same approach I have with Smash.

I think the other amiibo will give you either currency or outfits.

Well that's... random. Guess it'll be compatible with all smash amiibos if this is true. They probably would have announced it though. Maybe it's a mistake?

So why is just Dr. Mario limited to such things?

Pretty dumb reason to not include voice chat, but people will agree with it and I can't say I don't see his side of it. Whatever, there's always Skype. Can't wait to see what the other modes are!

Dang. No voice chat. Disappointing, but whatever. I still need Splatoon.

"Amano says: “This is coming from personal experience. When I played online games, I didn’t like the negativity I got and people telling me ‘You’re crap. Go away’. So we wanted to focus on the positive aspects of online gaming”. Amano says he’s not saying that chat in an online game can’t contribute to fun but they want to grab new players."
Do they know what a mute button is? Or there just being way too sensitive? Cause the guy just had to press the mute button and there you don't have to hear them so simple.2015 and they can't add this simple option,wow just wow.

People will no doubt defend that awful logic, but it's okay in the end. I never thought they'd add it in after the fact so there's no use in getting annoyed at it again.

"One respawn point per team, but you’re invulnerable while on it to discourage campers."

People in voice chat on games are pretty awful though, he's got that right.

Hey guys, this has probably already been covered but I was just wondering what exactly do the Amiibo's do in Splatoon? I ordered the Inkling Amiibo bundle from the Nintendo UK Store and just wondering if I should get the boy Amiibo too.

Do they actually come to life when you use them (like SSB)?

Nope, they unlock extra missions (stuff like time attack on certain levels) and new gear.

You get special missions (15 different per amiibo) that you can clear to get extra clothing and weapons. Since things seems to be balanced so no combo is overall "better" than any other, the amiibo just seem to give you a wider range of choices.

Ah right ok - thanks - I may just hold out on getting any extra amiibo then and see how the squido goes. I have too many amiibo around at the moment so I'm being picky with any new ones I get.

True but on the other hand (this doesn't seem to have been considered by Nintendo), having a chat functionality makes the Gamepad become even more of an OP controller. Not only can you only view the map on the Gamepad but also it would've been the only way to communicate.

Of course if Nintendo created a Pro Controller v2 which had a headset port then my comment would not be true anymore though I doubt that'll ever happen.

Just realized, he called it 'rare' gear instead of 'unique' meaning maybe it's possible to get the gear without amiibos, only its a lot harder?

That's just an excuse it just shows Nintendo isn't with the times with online features.It's sad i was pretty interested in this game.