The ARMS Global Testpunch Begins On May 26th

Just wow. I am beyond surprised at the depth this game was hiding. Can't wait until next month! And we even get to try it out in a week or so. Bonus.

This game is looking better and better! At first I couldn't care less about it, but now I'm pretty hyped. Can't wait to try it out

YES YES YES! Awesome Direct!

I am now fully convinced I need this.

An excellent idea...... I'm still unsure on this if I'm honest so will be nice to try the game without having to buy it and then discover I don't like it.

I think it does look the sort of game you have to play it to fully appreciate it

Let me get this straight, they accidentally created life with the blob guy when researching springs? How does something like that happen?

I'd like to try this out if some free time coincides around when the global test punch is available.

Even if I can't try it myself, I'll look forward to reading everyone's reactions

Great Direct, and smart move!

Yup. Its official. We found the new Splatoon.

This alone will bring people in, just like Splatoon!! Color me excited!

Wow !
What time for the schedule ?

FALCONNN...wait wrong game.

Super excited though.

I was hoping, and doubting, that there would be any kind of demo. This was unexpected, and though I work during weekends I'll definitely be on this when I'm able to get on!

Will it be all day or just specific hours like the Splatoon test fire?

Great new characters revealed and more available later, free...good stuff.

I was really pumped for ARMS, now my excitement is off the charts! Ditto Splatoon 2. Loving the single player modes in both!

All day? Awesome. Worst part of the testfires was limiting it to a couple hours a day. Absolutely ridiculous decision.

I would love to play this! If only my Switch's internet connection was working...

I'm so excited!! This is great, I'm going to lose so much sleep recording every minute of this if possible. It's several days long, unlike the Splatoon 2 demo that was like 5 single hour long increments.

Loved that Direct.
Now to wait for the demo!

Actually, they had me at Twintelle. Twin tails! Get it? LOL

Extremely impressed with this direct for arms. Definitely something I am looking forward to playing even more now. Love the design and charm that these characters have. Modes galore and free content.. wow

I was so hyped for this after that direct, then that Splatoon trailer completely made me forget about ARMS! Just Wow. I'm the words of Alex Olney, Holy Biscuits!

ARMS is going to be a classic.

This game is looking great, a lot of hidden depth, great creative characters, fun & innovative modes aaand free updates. Evidence is mounting that Nintendoomers might just be wrong...

@Xaessya Because science.

Wasn't way interested, but I'll for sure give the testpunch a go!

Hatas and undaestimatas, til' we ride up on em like they escalatas. Until the game actually drops and we can all see the level of accuracy the motion controls garnars, it will guaranteedly be ill-received. It's math at this point.

Smart move.

SOLD!!!

Can't say I've been looking forward to this, and nothing we saw today made me think any different, but the demo is a nice touch. I'll check that out.

I would have much preferred a single player demo. I doubt I'll get a Switch until after those Testpunches, and ARMS isn't something I'd buy without trying it out first.

I'm not excited for the game itself based on what they've shown, but I'll definitely give it a try.

@Dev For all fence sitters everywhere! I am not convinced! The accuracy of motion controls(coming from a Wii lover) is steadily up for debate. I cannot garner another gen full of "motion-based" games and not chastise it. Please, please, please! Nintendo! Never try and base the Switch or any concurrent consoles, on motion controls. Just...NO!

So glad for this. This should tip off the fence I'm on, onto one side or the other.

@Dr_Corndog Yes me bruv, as a no go!

At least I won't miss it like I did with Splatoon 2.

It's a very layered game, so it makes sense that they rolled it out the way that they did. Probably should have stuck DNA man in the April Direct instead of a random web trailer, though. He's a standout character.

yes please

@LegendOfPokemon what do you mean by that?

I liked this game from its reveal in January, but it gets better and better. I was worried it would be kind of vanilla with its modes, but now I'm happy with its variety. However, I'm kind of disappointed that they went with the Testfire route instead of the standard demo. Splatoon made sense using it, as it's pretty much only online, but ARMS has an offline mode. I'm fine with it, though, considering there is a demo at all.

Anyways, does anyone know when the Testpunch will be on the eShop?

Perfect!!! I'm still kind of on the fence with this game but highly intrigued. A demo will be absolutely perfect and I intend on trying it out!!

**Note: I haven't gotten around to watching the Direct yet but intend to after seeing these promising headlines!

Totally did not see this coming. Arms is looking surprisingly spectacular! It's still not the game for me, gameplay-wise, but now I would not be adverse to watching some youtubers play! Well done, Nintendo! That's a really good sign since I'm a difficult gamer to please!

@Over5799 My Switch is having trouble connecting to my internet, and I don't know why, because my other devices work just fine. The problem is that I'm not able to download anything on the eShop, including the Testpunch.

I knew this game would be great, because they always are...

But wow, the depth and technical gameplay is impressive. That's the stuff that hooks you and keeps you playing.

Well, I know when I'll test my might. My body is ready to try ARMS out for myself.

Wow, gonna be checking this out!

Magnificent Direct.

@LegendOfPokemon ohh stange, im having problem with mk8 deluxe online but eshop works fine for me

Just here to say that this direct was OP as hell and that I'm so glad I have had this pre-order since the day it was announce. It is what I was hoping for and more.

Also that Splatoon 2 single player trailer is great. Oh and the music is so damn good. This summer is lit!

CALLED IT

It should be mentioned that two of the Global Testpunch dates seem to be reserved for North America only (the first daya of the two weekends).

The global testfire convinced me to buy Splatoon and I loved it! Let's see if it does the same with ARMS.

Oh man, can't wait for this. Loved all the new content revealed in the Direct, answered all the reservations I had about Arms and I can't wait to try it out. It's just looks so much like the Virtual-On/Punch Out mashup I never knew I wanted.

That was better than expected. Nintendo seem to be knocking it out the park recently.

You can download the demo here https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch/ARMS-1173200.html Ready for the fight date.

The eShop has the times for the sessions as 1AM, 1PM and 7PM BST for all 4 days, and based off the Japanese Nintendo Twitter account each session will be an hour long. America has the extra 2 days for the demo, but the sessions will most likely have the same times, but they could be tweaked to be more US friendly. Never watched the Direct (jumped in at the end for Splatoon 2) as I wasn't interested in seeing it live and I can see what it's about now it has been broadcasted and whether it's worth my time to watch. Will give it a test drive with the demo though.

I'm not too interested in ARMS myself; never been much of a fan of fighting games. I'll give the Test Punch a try but I can't see myself buying the full game.

This game is going to be much much better than Smash Bros.

@Darius_Truxton i.. doubt that.

VERY EXCITED, though.