Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion News
August2022
Video Nintendo Explains How To Download Paid DLC In New Switch Online + Expansion Pack Guide
Thanks, Nintendo
Nintendo has been slowly but surely fleshing out its Switch Online + Expansion Pack service with new DLC content for games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and also by bolstering its retro libraries with plenty of classic titles. Knowing this could be a tad overwhelming for some players at this point, it's now uploaded a guide on how...
Talking Point Has Nintendo Done Enough To Justify Splatoon 3's Existence?
Let's break down the latest Direct
Over the past few months, there's definitely been a growing concern amongst fans that Splatoon 3 might not be able to justify its own existence. Regardless of your opinion on them, live service games like Fortnite and Apex Legends have proven that it's perhaps more beneficial to launch what is effectively a...
May2022
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 21st)
Raze hell
Another week has come and gone, and it's been one of those weird "busy but not that busy" kinda weeks. We saw a bit of new footage from Sonic Origins, and it's looking very tasty. An HD texture pack was showcased for Mario Kart 64, and we discovered yet another bonkers
Random This "Vibe Check" Of Splatoon 2's Characters Is A Map Of Memes And In-Jokes
Inkdecipherable
Following on from the news that the Octo Expansion DLC for Splatoon 2 is now available for free as part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, Nintendo has issued a "vibe check" to fill players in on the relationships, grudges, crushes, and, er, edibility (?) of all of the game's characters. Look, it's best if you just take...
News Nintendo Updates Its 'Switch Online + Expansion Pack' Trailer With New Footage
More bang for your buck
Since Nintendo introduced its higher-priced Expansion Pack tier to the Switch Online service, it's continued to bolster it with more DLC offerings and retro content. The latest addition just the other week was the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion. It's now updated the official 'Switch Online + Expansion Pack - Overview Trailer'...
April2022
Poll Will You Play Splatoon 2's DLC Now That It's Included In Switch Online's Expansion Pack?
Go on, tell us!
Nintendo dropped some new info for Splatoon 3 last week and also locked in a release date for the upcoming Switch title. One other thing it's done is add the Octo Expansion DLC for Splatoon 2 to its Switch Online Expansion Pack pass. This DLC joins the Mario Kart 8 Course Booster Pass, the
News Splatoon 2 DLC Is Now Part Of The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack
Octo Expansion expands onto the top NSO tier
As well as announcing the release date for Splatoon 3, Nintendo has revealed that the Octo Expansion DLC for Splatoon 2 is now available to all Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers. The DLC pack joins t
July2019
News Nintendo's Lead Localisation Producer Leaves The Treehouse After "10 Incredible Years"
"Nintendo is a great place to work"
The name Eric Smith may not necessarily ring a bell, but you've likely seen him over the years during the Nintendo Treehouse Live broadcast events. After "10 incredible years" at Nintendo of America's Treehouse, Eric has decided to call it a day at the company. In fact, this was actually his last week. He started...
April2019
News Splatoon 2 To Receive Update Tomorrow According to Japanese Twitter
Version 4.7.0 incoming, but don't get too excited
Splatoon 2 has seen an impressive amount of content added since it launched back in 2017, from the substantial Octo Expansion paid DLC to a wide variety of new weapons, gear and arenas. In addition, Nintendo has been keeping a watchful eye on balance within the game and has been making minor tweaks...
August2018
Random Nintendo Australia Shares Brief Interview With Splatoon 2 Producer
Stay fresh, mate
Over the weekend, Nintendo Australia shared an interview it recently conducted with Splatoon 2 producer, Hisashi Nogami. The five-minute clip touches on the game's community, the World Championships, and the game's new Octo Expansion. Take a look below: Much like the
News Splatoon 2's Producer Talks About Fresh In-Game Culture And Lore
Cool squid kids
The world of Splatoon has a very youthful look about it, and that’s not just because it’s a fresh IP. In a brand new Nintendo published interview translated by Nintendo Everything, Hisashi Nogami once again touched on the culture within Splatoon 2 following the release of the
June2018
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 30th)
These are our picks, but what are yours?
It's the weekend once more, which means it's definitely time to start turning on your favourite Nintendo console and catch up on some much-needed gaming time. Team Nintendo Life is doing just that, with everything from some Animal Crossing on 3DS to a brand new MOBA on Switch getting a good workout. Feel free...
News Splatoon 2 Developers Aren’t Planning More Single Player Expansions
Paid multiplayer DLC, on the other hand…
Much noise has been made recently about Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion, a new single player add-on that considerably expands on the already meaty single player campaign in the base game. Indeed, considering the staggering amount of post-launch content that Splatoon 2 has received, and in light of the recent...
News Splatoon 2 Returns To Top Of Japanese Gaming Charts 48 Weeks After Launch
Inkredible!
There’s no denying the fact Splatoon has become one of Nintendo’s most marketable modern IP. The first and now second game in the series has paved the way for a bright future. Even in the short time frame of their existence, the inklings have made a surprise cameo in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and were recently added to the Super...
News CoroCoro Shares Entire Splatoon Manga Online For Free For A Limited Time
Take a look while you can
CoroCoro Comic - a monthly Japanese manga magazine that often shares and creates content on video game franchises - has uploaded a complete Splatoon manga online for free viewing. This particular manga, which features both the newly introduced Octoling characters and the new Spy Gear, comes from this month's magazine...
News My Nintendo Rewards Is Offering A Printable Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion Box Art Cover
And it's dirt cheap
The latest rewards have now gone live on the North American My Nintendo site, and this time around we have a printable Switch box art cover featuring the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion. The reward has become available to celebrate the expansion's recent release and can be printed out at home to replace the standard cover in your...
