Update [Wed 14th Aug, 2024 02:30 BST]:
Nintendo has now officially announced this new crossover event for Tetris 99. Once again, it will run from 16th August until 19th August. We've also got a trailer showing off the new theme you can unlock. As usual, this theme comes with special background art, music and Tetrimino designs which are this time inspired by Splatoon 3 and its expansion pass.
In some related news, Nintendo has also launched a new wave of Splatoon 3 icons as part of the Grand Festival celebrations. There will be four waves available between now and September. Here's a look at what's on offer:
Original article [Sat 3rd Aug, 2024 09:30 BST]:
The Switch Online battle royale Tetris 99 will be hosting a special Splatoon 3 event later this month between 16th - 19th August. As usual, if you participate and earn enough points, you'll be able to unlock a special theme. This time it's based on Splatoon 3 and its Expansion Pass DLC.
"Join us for an exciting Maximus Cup featuring a theme inspired by Splatoon 3 game and Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass paid DLC! Compete in online battles in Tetris 99 mode and collect at least 100 event points to unlock a new in-game theme. Event points awarded based on rank achieved in each battle you compete in during the event."
Of course, to participate you'll need an active Switch Online membership. In some related news, Splatoon 3 will also be hosting its 'Grand Festival' in September 2024.
Will you be participating in these upcoming events for Tetris 99 and Splatoon 3? Let us know.
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Nice, happy for those still playing Tetris 99!
"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!"
How cool!! Hope they will select some nice music from Splatoon. I don't play it, but a couple of tracks I've heard are really nice.
Edit: Seems like they forgot to add music to this theme 😢 It won't stop me from participating to unlock it though.
Yeah I need to hop back on for this one.
I love both of these games, so count me in! I wonder what song will play... Probably Short Order but maybe #47 Onward...!
I really wish they would just made these themes available to be unlocked with tickets because I really don't feel like playing this game online these days
I see Tetris 99 has gone back to pulling random themes out of a hat. It's Splatoon though, so I'm in.
Damn, narrowly missing this one, it seems. Even some ten hours earlier would have fit better. Oh well, in reruns we trust.
This is a game that I actually delete between events to stop myself from playing it to death. Always excited for another competition! I do prefer the days when the prize was $10 of eShop credit. 😜
Hemibear** here I can’t wait to knock some blocks around…..and if I splatted you in turf war…..don’t be salty 🦑🦑🦑let’s goooooooooooooooooooooooooo🦑
Not missed a theme yet, so I'll defintiely be on this, though I was kinda hoping for a Nintendo World Championships one next. I'm sure it'll come in time
hmm, first splatfest then this. cool.
By then I must be back at work, I hope I can get to play some Tetris 99. Thanks to reruns I've been able to get some of the themes I missed, particularly some of the first ones, so now I have all of them, I'm not gonna miss them now.
I pray that Nintendo keeps this game going for as long as their paid online subscriptions are a thing. I pretty much just pay that sub for cloud saves and Tetris 99
I still use the original Splattoon theme as my default as it has nice vibrant colours and no distracting background image. If this is the same I might be able to vary which theme I normally use!
Fresh! Looking forward to this.
I always like hopping back on for a couple matches to earn these themes. The previous Splatoon 2 theme was one of my favorites
@JohnnyMind I hope this does not come as creepy or weird (Sorry if it does), but I have noticed that your posts are always optimistic, good intentioned and with a very welcoming vibe! Even when games are clearly not part of your interest, you make the effort to let others know that you are happy for those who are! Kudos to your nice attitude!
@Wisps Don't worry and thanks!
In part it's because of my love for games in general (not exclusively as I try to do the same when it comes to other things as well, but with games it's definitely easier because of that), but my approach is practically always looking also at the positives and not just the negatives even if a game isn't my cup of tea and yes, if there are people enjoying it then I'm genuinely happy for them and there's no reason for me to not let them know!
I kept this tab open on my computer so I wouldn't forget about this cup.... and still forgot about this cup... Sadness. I really wanted this theme
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