As eager followers of Splatoon likely already know, the development team in Japan have been posting regular tweets showing off features of the colourful shooter; we posted a second summary not so long ago. So far we've been reliant on unofficial translations, but Nintendo has now stepped in to provide an official source.
A web page has been launched on Tumblr for these "research lab" posts. The whole backlog has been posted, while we've copied the two most recent additions below.
Hey, guys! If you’re cephalopod crazy like me, you probably already know this, but in case not, here’s a cool little factoid. Squids actually have really sharp beaks, almost like birds. They’ve got some pretty crazy-looking teeth too. Don’t believe me? Try searching the Internet for “squid teeth.” Freaky, right? Now take a look at this new image we just received. Looks like the mystery squid creatures have some pretty crazy chompers too!
Squid Research Lab breaking news! We’ve just received new intel on a fascinating device discovered in the underground octopus base. Apparently it’s possible to ride along these ink rails when in squid form!
We'll certainly be keeping an eye on this, and the screen of 'ink rails' looks particularly interesting.
Is the Splatoon hype still real for you?
[source splatoonus.tumblr.com]
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Splatoon looks GREAT (First Comment)
It's just so colourful!
Squid girl's face is absolutely adorable.
makes me wish i had a wiiU
They should post these on miiverse as well.
Looking forward to some cephalopod shooty action next year. I hope it comes out by February. Nintendo needs to get their few remaining gems out before Witcher 3 and the next Fallout so I'll have time for them.
The hype... is real!
I'm excited for the game, but the music in the trailers is so obnoxious.
I feel compelled to do a Google image search of squid teeth now
Keep it going, I'll devour every drip of ink about this!
Kinda cool they are going to give it the Smash Bros. treatment with a constant stream of small news bits. Nintendo is doing it right, so far. (Last Comment Before The Next One)
The more I see, the more I want this game ... So unique !
When it was first revealed I wasn't all that fussed, but every time I see it I get more and more excited. I think I'm more excited for this than the new Zelda right now!
This is becoming the new smash bros pic of the day!
That's some crazy teeth.
To think a game about shooting ink at random places and destorying a Squid army would teach me a fact about squids.
That's pretty interesting, never knew Squid had teeth until now.
I forgot how obnoxious those Inkling things looked like.
i wish all developers would do a pic of the day thing.
@6ch6ris6 you so should buy one this Christmas, there are good deals
That Inkling is staring into my soul.
Splatooooooon!!!
This game is going to go down in history as one of Nintendo's great one-off exclusives, I can feel it.
Those teeth are cute!
Tumbler isn't a safe website. Lot's of viruses but Splatoon looks fun!
I wish they'd post these on Miiverse or some other site, since I honestly just don't like Tumblr. These look really cool!
Ugh, my brain can only take so many awesomeness..
@3DSFlo Viruses? What?
@JaxonH Let's hope it's not a one-off thing. Would love to see Splatoon turn into a major new franchise for Nintendo.
This game is awesome! I loved the demo at EGX London 2014, i played it 3 times!
i cant decide about this game, nintendo needs an online multiplayer shooter no doubt about it but is this the answer, are players playing on COD and battlefield looking at this going 'Im getting a wiiu for this' I cant see it. this game is fine for the nintendo users already but it isnt going to move any consoles and Im 31 is it going to be abit childish for me
I'm so looking forward to this! Online shooters like COD are dulling their edge with their ridiculous gameplay what we really need is some ,... er. . . sensible (?!?!) gameplay. . . .such as. . . .er . . .. . er. . . .SPLATOON! YAY!
@Captain_Gonru
I just hope they don't allow another early-year drought like they did last year. The time for game release droughts is over. The Wii U is on year 3, that stuff shouldn't be a concern now, and the 3DS is coming up on it's fifth year.
I'm hoping both Splatoon and Codename STEAM are out by March, but we'll see. We probably won't know release dates until after the holiday season.
@markybbop Check out devil's third.
I'm aware of devils third but it isn't close to release and is that really a Nintendo title that has its seal of approval.. If Nintendo actually tried a fps it would be a real console mover and great game
Give me voice chat and I'm sold! No voice chat no sale!
So interested and excited to see what the single player mode offers in Splatoon. Not a huge online player, so single player was a huge announcement for me.
@markybbop-Nintendo doesn't WANT Call of Duty players to switch to Wii U. Seriously, Nintendo does NOT want that. I do NOT want that. I'm not sure where your head is at.
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