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News The .52 Gal Deco is Blasting Its Way To Splatoon 2 This Weekend
52 gallons of goodness
As is tradition with Splatoon 2, and just like the original Splatoon before it, another new weapon is being introduced to the game this weekend to keep things fresh on the splattlefield. Just about as sparkly and shiny as Splatoon weapons tend to get, the .52 Gal Deco is the new offering this time around. It will come with...
News Splatoon 2 Version 2.2.0 Is Now Live
Nerfs and buffs galore
Splatoon 2 has come a long way since its launch last July, with a near-constant barrage of new weapons, stages, modes, and balancing updates ensuring that the game stays fresh and relevant in the following months. Carrying on in this tradition, Nintendo recently put out update 2.2.0, which makes a large number of changes and...
News Shellendorf Institute Comes to Splatoon 2 Tomorrow
Time for a field trip
Splatoon 2 has grown considerably since it launched this summer, with all manner of new stages and weapons being added to the game’s lineup, and we still have a good deal of content to look forward to as the new year matures. A rather large influx of new content was announced in a video a few months back that continued this...
News Splatoon 2 Pits Action Against Comedy In Global Splatfest Next Week
The whole world will decide
The first Splatfest of 2018 is about to arrive in Splatoon 2, putting fans of action movies against those who love a good laugh with a comedy or two. Announced on the official Nintendo Versus Twitter account, this Splatfest will be a worldwide affair; rather than having different themes across Europe, America, and Japan,...
News The L-3 Nozzlenose D is Your Next Weapon in Splatoon 2
Have a nosey at this latest addition
Despite being given a new weapon already this week, Splatoon 2 fans will soon be able to get their hands on yet another new offering: the L-3 Nozzlenose D. Returning from the original Splatoon, the L-3 Nozzlenose D comes bundled with the Burst Bomb as its sub weapon, and the Inkjet as its special; previously the...
News Retailer Listing Points to Upcoming Neon Pink / Green Joy-Con Release in North America
Yes, please
It’s been immensely charming how Nintendo portables over the years have released in a broad variety of colors, giving consumers an opportunity to pick up hardware with a bit more of a personal flair. Much to Nintendo’s delight, it’s also been fairly common for people to pick up multiple different kinds of the same hardware, just...
News The Octobrush Nouveau Is Now Available in Splatoon 2
New year, new Octobrush
In a strange New Year's twist, Nintendo has decided to release a new weapon for Splatoon 2 in the middle of the week, breaking the trend of throwing new goodies at us at the weekend. The new weapon in question is the Octobrush Nouveau; a weapon that was also released around New Year's in the original Splatoon. This weapon...
News Splatoon 2's Next New Weapon is The Squeezer
Squeeze the trigger
Like the world's most ink-filled Advent calendar, Splatoon 2 just keeps giving and giving. We've seen regular new updates released for the game since its launch in July and this weekend is no different. Resembling a bottle of champagne concealed within a plastic bag (a perfectly safe item, we imagine), The Squeezer is the latest...
News Splatoon 2 Is Getting a New Map Tomorrow
A perfect companion to Clam Blitz
Splatoon 2 got a big new update yesterday that adds in a brand new game mode, but Nintendo certainly isn't slowing down with bringing new content to the game. Tomorrow, the company will be adding in a new map, though this one is a bit of a throwback. Splatoon 2’s Japanese Twitter account just revealed that the...
News Splatoon 2’s Clam Blitz Update Is Now Live
Along with a slew of other changes
A few weeks ago, we received the news that Splatoon 2 would be receiving a fairly sizable expansion that would be adding in new cosmetic options, weapons, and a full game mode that would be added in to the competitive play cycle. The first half of this new content was added shortly after the announcement, and now...
News The Legendary N-Zap '89 Is Coming To Splatoon 2 Tomorrow
Zapper chapper
One of the most iconic peripherals in Nintendo history is coming to Splatoon 2 tomorrow. The N-Zap '89 - otherwise known as the NES Zapper - will arrive in the Switch title just in time for the weekend, alongside the Autobomb Sub Weapon and Tenta Missile Special. Just seeing that grey-and-red colour scheme gets us all nostalgic...
News It's Film vs. Book in the Next European Splatoon 2 Splatfest
Time to pulp fiction?
The Splatoon 2 Splatfest events have been pretty darn quirky so far, with topics ranging from fun to outright bizarre. The next event in Europe is playing things relatively safe, though it's still a good showdown. Kicking off on 9th December at 3pm UK / 4pm CET, it's a battle of films against books. So, will you be Team...
Video Nintendo Releases More Footage of Splatoon 2 Soundtrack Performances
It's oh so serious
Splatoon and Splatoon 2 are fantastic games, establishing a new franchise that'll likely run on for many years to come. A big part of the games, apart from splatting things, is the music - from day one the IP has had its own distinct style that goes from strength to strength with each added track, while live performances are...
News Nintendo Reveals the Ages of Pearl and Marina
Welp…
After Callie and Marie played the part of the hosts of Splatoon, they moved into a different role in Splatoon 2, leaving the space open for two new stars. Pearl and Marina, the two members of “Off the Hook”, were the ones to replace them, and have since picked up the roles of announcing stages and Splatfests. Naturally, internet fandom...
News New Stages, Hair Styles, Battle Mode and More Confirmed for Huge Splatoon 2 Updates
More splatting for your money
Splatoon 2 has followed the path of its predecessor in delivering regular (often weekly) content for free. A lot of the time we're receiving new weapons or outfits, but Nintendo has now unveiled a whole lot of upcoming goodies in a new trailer. There are multiple new stages, hair styles, a fresh battle mode, new amiibo...
News It's Sci-Fi vs. Fantasy in the Next North American Splatoon 2 Splatfest
Which team will you join?
As has been the case for a short while now, the three major territories (PAL, North American and Japan) are all going their own way when it comes to Splatoon 2 Splatfests. Now we have the details for next week's Splatfest in North America, which would sure make for a fun real-life event at a convention. It's Sci-Fi Vs...
News SplatNet 2 Update Adds Salmon Run Schedule and Improved Store Visibility
For you fashionable inklings
The Nintendo Switch Online mobile app is a mixed bag; while the voice chat is a bit rubbish, the Splatoon 2 section - SplatNet - is actually pretty darn cool. It tracks your in-game progress and offers rewards, while also keeping you posted on upcoming stage rotations. It's had a recent update to add some more...
News The Next European Splatfest is All About Breakfast
Hey, it's a better topic than toilet roll
Now that the Splatoon 2 Splatfest events are well and truly divided by region, we have the latest European event on the way. Due to take place on the weekend starting at 3pm UK / 4pm CEST on 4th November, it'll be all about 'the most important meal of the day'. Yep, the topic is your preferred...
News Blackbelly Skatepark Is Coming To Splatoon 2 This Weekend
Skate or dye
Nintendo has revealed that Splatoon favourite Blackbelly Skatepark will be added to the stage roster in Splatoon 2 this weekend. The stage will be added to the rotation on Saturday, which means you can get all nostalgic about one of the first game's most iconic levels. Are you happy to see Blackbelly return to the game, or were you...
News Splatoon 2 Update 1.4.1 Is Now Live, And Here's What's Changed
Fixes weapon issues, mainly
It's update city this week in the world of Nintendo - yesterday we got updates for the Switch, Joy-Con and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and today everyone's favourite ink-shooting online blaster is getting a refresh. Before you get too excited,
Hardware Review Hori Empera Hook HDP Splatoon 2 Stereo Headset For Switch
Off the hook
We've already looked at Hori's basic solution for in-game voice chat on Switch, but here's a good chance that most Nintendo fans will have their eyes on the manufacturer's other option, the Empera Hook HDP headset designed to look like the very cans worn by characters in Splatoon 2. On a basic level, there's no difference between these...
News Japan's Upcoming Splatfest Pits Agility Against Endurance
With some lovely bonus artwork
After Europe's interesting Splatfest theme last weekend we learnt that North America would be receiving a much more fitting Halloween-inspired contest at the end of this week. Now it's Japan's turn to show off its theme for the occasion - Agility vs Endurance. The Japanese Twitter account for...
News Splatoon 2 Version 1.4.0 Is Now Live
What a doozy
Nintendo has been very good about its post release support of Splatoon 2, regularly invigorating the game with fresh content, Splatfests, and balancing patches that make the competitive side that much fairer. The latest of these patches just recently went live, and now Nintendo has published the full patch notes. What’s immediately...
News North America Gets a Neat Halloween-Themed Splatoon 2 Splatfest
Kicks off next week
As we publish this European gamers are battling it out in a Splatoon 2 Splatfest, but the theme is oddly all about toilet roll. North American gamers can consider themselves lucky, then, as their next Splatfest will have a Halloween theme. The Nintendo Versus Twitter account shared the good news. So, will you be...
News Nintendo Aims to Flush Out the Best Players in the Next Splatoon 2 Splatfest
The oddest contest yet?
Update: Oddly this one seems to be Europe-only; erm, lucky Europeans, right? Original Article: It could be argued that the Splatoon 2 Splatfests have been a little hit and miss in terms of themes, but we'd suggest the next in line is rather from the bottom of the barrel - or the bowl, to be more precise. Next weekend's...
News The Tenta Brella is Your New Splatoon 2 Weapon This Weekend
Splattin' in the rain
Splatoon 2 is a game that keeps on giving, mostly through new weapons and occasionally with a new stage. One of the reveals in the recent Nintendo Direct, the Tenta Brella, is our new weapon for the weekend. You can see some pics of it below. If you need a reminder of what it's all about, the Nintendo Direct segment below...
Watch The Nintendo Life Team Goes for Glory in the Splatoon 2 UK Championship - Live!
Go team!
Update: And congrats to Team Mako, which won the big prize! Original Article: Earlier this week we introduced you to the two guest players that had qualified for Team Nintendo Life, which have been competing in the Splatoon 2 UK Championship at EGX in Birmingham. And there's great news, they made it to the semi-finals! At t
News Splatoon 2's Latest Weapon Is The Rapid Blaster Pro
Go Pro
Gagging for some fresh armament options in everyone's favourite online splat-fest? Well gag no more, as Nintendo has revealed that Splatoon 2's latest weapon is the Rapid Blaster Pro - and it's coming to the game tomorrow morning, UK time. Is this a weapon you're looking forward to trying out, or are you pretty much settled when it comes...
Ninterview Meet The Nintendo Life Splatoon 2 UK Championship Team
EGX 2017 FTW!
EGX - the UK's biggest games event - gets under way today at the NEC in Birmingham. The four-day event gives UK gamers the chance to get their hands on the latest games due for release this holiday season including our favourite, Super Mario Odyssey. On Saturday the show will host Nintendo UK's Splatoon 2 UK Championship Grand...
News The Heavy Splatling Deco is Your Weekend Weapon in Splatoon 2
Add some sparkle to your life
Splatoon 2 is a pretty colourful game, but that doesn't mean a bit of extra sparkle would go amiss. The Heavy Splatling Deco may give you a little more pizzazz for your weekend splatting. It'll arrive at the same time the Kelp Dome goes into rotation, which is September 15th (7PM PST / 10PM EST) / September...
News New Splatoon 2 Stages and Weaponry Confirmed in Nintendo Direct
Splat-tastic
Though the latest Nintendo Direct had its share of reveals for new games, it also addressed updates for some current gems. This included new stages and weaponry for Splatoon 2, as seen above. First up we have the return of Kelp Dome, which will make its debut in the rotation on 15th September. Then there's Snapper Canal, which has...
News Splatoon 2 Version 1.3.0 Is Now Live
At last, the Tri-Slosher nerf!
Splatoon 2 has already seen a number of changes since launch, adding in new stages and content alongside some much needed tweaks to balancing the greater metagame. It’s been a bit since the last update—although we have naturally seen the addition of some new stages and weapons, periodically—and now Nintendo has...
News Splatoon 2 Designer Explains Why The Maps Rotate And Salmon Run Is Time-Limited
"We’re pretty confident about how this game should be enjoyed"
Splatoon 2 is one of Nintendo's biggest critical hits of 2017, but it's not a game which plays by the rules. Instead of offering players the chance to pick whichever map they like, the game automatically rotates maps throughout the day. Not only that, but one of its most popular modes...
Rumour Dataminers Have Uncovered Possible Future Updates For Splatoon 2
Spoiler alert
Nintendo's sequel to its popular ink shooter has had a strong start, with high sales and a positive critical reception. This with the regular content updates are keeping fans of Splatoon 2 very happy, yet people always want more. Now, dataminers have been hard at work trying to uncover what is planned for future drops, with Reddit...
News Flight Triumphs Over Invisibility in the Splatoon 2 Splatfest
We blame the invisible man for not showing up
This weekend brought us another Splatfest battle in Splatoon 2, with Flight going up against Invisibility. Now the results are in, and it's more good news for Pearl fans. Yep, flight triumphed when combining the NA and EU results - a bit like the battle between Mayo and Ketchup, the team with more...
Reminder Don't Miss The Flight Vs Invisibility Splatfest In Splatoon 2
Which side will you pick?
Following the epic battle of the condiments, Splatoon 2 has a new Splatfest is on the horizon, and with it comes another tough question: which superpower would you rather have, Flight or Invisibility? The timings are different depending on where you are with each region doing its own thing; whatever the case the...
Guide Tips For Winning Splatoon 2's Splatfests
To the splattlefield
Splatoon 2 is gearing up for its second Splatfest as we publish this, a battle between Flight and Invisibility; inklings will battle across a variety of stages to determine which side will reign supreme. Of course, that means those inklings are going to need to know how to outsmart and outshoot their opponents. Not all of us are...
Weirdness Splatoon 2 Actually Has Built-In Voice Chat For LAN Play
But it sucks
If you're a big Splatoon 2 fan you might be interested know that it is possible to use voice chat within the game without the need to use the Nintendo Online smartphone companion app. This functionality only works in LAN mode, however, and it isn't particularly great - as you can hear if you watch IGN's test video below. If you want...
Competition Nintendo Life's Splatoon 2 UK Championship Team Qualifier
We're looking for two players
We need your help! We're recruiting two players to join our team and fight alongside Nintendo Life staff members in the Splatoon 2 UK Championship Grand Final next month. What is happening?: Nintendo UK has invited Nintendo Life to enter a team into its Splatoon 2 UK Championship Grand Final at EGX 2017 in...
News Splatoon 2 Staffer Jordan Amaro Gives Some Insight On His Approach To Game Design
"What is an interesting situation to play?"
Jordan Amaro might not be as famous in the world of gaming as some of Nintendo's other staffers, but he's had a hand in designing some of the most highly-rated games of recent memory, including Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Resident Evil 7 and - most recently of all - Splatoon 2. Amaro has taken...
News The Sloshing Machine Returns To Splatoon 2 Tonight
Splatastic!
The Sloshing Machine was one of the more fiendish weapons in the original Splatoon for Wii U. Now according to the Japanese Splatoon Twitter account it will be making it's triumphant return in Splatoon 2 tonight. Let's take a closer look at this bad boy: The Sloshing Machine comes with the Autobomb sub-weapon and the Sting Ray...
Video Nintendo Details New Free Content Coming To Splatoon 2
New stage, weapon and Salmon Run location
To kickstart its Gamescom 2017 coverage Nintendo has detailed some upcoming free content coming to Splatoon 2. If you're a fan of Turf War and Ranked Battle then you'll be pleased to learn that Manta Maria joins the roster soon. That's not all, however; the Bubble Blower special weapon – available in...
News We're Recruiting For Our Splatoon 2 UK Championship Grand Final Team!
We need to two players to join us for the grand final
Nintendo UK has today announced its Splatoon 2 UK Championship, with a number of qualification events taking place over the coming weeks. Successful teams will participate in a live-streamed grand final at EGX 2017 towards the end of September, which will see all eight qualifying teams battle it...
News Get Ready To Splat As The Classic Squiffer Arrives In Splatoon 2 Soon
Blazing fast charge speed
Splatoon 2 is the game that keeps on giving; much like its Wii U predecessor regular updates will ensure that the experience never gets stale. It's been revealed that a new weapon - affectionately known as the Classic Squiffer - will be available to pick up tomorrow from the Ammo Knights store; it's free in real-world...
News Nintendo Switch and Splatoon 2 Led US Retail Sales in July
Zelda: Breath of the Wild is currently the year's second bestselling game
After a few years in which Nintendo largely relied upon the 3DS for good news, 2017 has brought a lot of positivity with the Nintendo Switch. The NPD sales results for the US market have often reflected these improved fortunes, and courtesy of a major release Nintendo achieved...
News It'll Be a Battle of Super Powers in the Next Splatoon 2 Splatfest
Nope, not Marvel vs DC
Nintendo has confirmed the theme for the next Splatfest in Splatoon 2, this time setting up a battle between blue and green once the tussle rolls around. It'll be Flight vs Invisibility, the same in both North America in Europe; it'll go down on 1st-2nd September. Nintendo also confirmed that Splatoon 2 is past one million...
News Colourful Nintendo Switch Splatoon 2 Edition Bundle is Heading to North America Soon
It's pretty fresh
Splatoon 2 has already emerged as an important year one hit for the Nintendo Switch, and the big N has been looking to utilise the IP to promote the hardware. Now Nintendo of America is joining in with a neat hardware bundle to build demand further. The Nintendo Switch Splatoon 2 Edition bundle will be a Walmart exclusive in North...
News The Splat Brella Will Stop Raindrops Falling on Your Head in Splatoon 2 This Weekend
We did some talking to the sun
Splatoon 2 has been serving up weekly updates and/or events so far, and that's set to continue this week. The coming weekend will bring us one of the quirkiest new items in the Switch sequel - the Splat Brella. It's the first of its type in the game, and the Japanese account's tweet has a few nice shots of the...
Video This Nintendo Staffer Is Way Better Than You at Playing Splatoon 2
Amazing...
Much of the talk around Splatoon 2 is about the excellent core multiplayer mode and the occasionally available Salmon Run mode, but it seems like the single player is what gets often ignored. Though it’s obviously not the primary selling point of the title, it suitably builds upon the ideas established in the original Splatoon and...
News Splatoon 2 is Getting a Special Range of Summer Outfits Starting This Weekend
Shame about the flip flops
Splatoon 2 is already one of the key games of this Summer, and Nintendo is stepping up the seasonal theme with a special range of outfits and shoes to appear this coming weekend. As is always the case it's the official Japanese Twitter account spilling the beans, but typically this sort of thing rolls out globally...
