After playing standard spaltfest for a couple hours, I didn't have the mental bandwidth to learn, or try, the new Tricolor Battle mode. I suppose I'll try it after the full game releases.
Sounds like the demo went live in UK around 12-1am (based on the Splatoon 3 thread). Still not live in north america - we're 5-8 hours behind depending on time zone. I don't plan on staying up for it to go live in the US.
@AlexOlney If you want to help future Splatoon newbs, I think the Splatoon 3 review should mention that painting walls & vertical surfaces doesn't count for Turf War. Nothing in Splatoon 2's tutorial, or Nintendo's videos, ever make that point, I don't think. I was painting walls like a fool in Splatoon 2 for so long. It was so sad.🤣😁 (I know you're a busy guy. No need to reply)
I think we also need to tell newbs that painting walls & vertical surfaces doesn't count for TurfWar. I made that mistake for a while when I was a Splatoon 2 newb. (so sad🤣) Nothing in Splatoon 2's tutorial mentioned it.
It was the later levels of Splatoon 2 single player (base game & octo) where the level desgin got more innovative and impressive. I await the full game review at release. Otherwise, this hands-on hasn't really changed anything for me. I would expect something a bit more unique from a next gen console Splatoon.
Looks like they dumbed it down for the american market. Not a fan of that marketing at all. I like the japanese commercials better.(saw them on nintendo japan's youtube)
I can get 999 diamonds & Giant Ancient Cores if I get rid of all stock for 100+ other items in my inventory, like food, apples, shields, bows? This doesn't look helpful to me.
@Snatcher The Splatoon 3 World Premier demo will allow acceess to play a tutorial starting Aug 25. (Stated in the expanded details on the World Premier eshop page) I imagine you will be able to pick your splatfest team then, before the 27th.
I'm hoping the World Premier demo will still have a playable tutorial playable after Splatfest. All three Splatoon 2 demos turned unplayable after their set play dates, which I always thought was kind of dumb, since Splatoon 2 only let us play see the game's tutorial once at initial boot up, and that's it. (Unless you make a new switch user save file JUST to see the tutorial again.)
@EliSweetG Open the NSO icon on your switch home screen, then select Special Offers. In there you'll see a tile for that Splatoon 2 gear. I think you can get redeem codes from there. Otherwise, maybe nintendo support can help.
@Farts_Ahoy Nintnedo added the ability to transfer Splatoon 2 save data 1-2 years after the game released. I transferred my Splatoon 2 save data from my launch switch to my oled in december. You have to have both consoles on hand to transfer from an old console to a new one.
Im so sour about buying mk8 booster pass and nintendo's stupid mysterious secrecy and failure to deliver the paid dlc in a predictable or satisfactory manner, and mk8 being last gen console game. I don't trust them with Mario Kart anymore. Is it a flagship title or not?
Better than anything Team Sonic touches.(?) This looks great!! Team Sonic management would have axed this, I bet, if their own devs made it. (Just my opinion.)
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 10th)
Splatoon 3 (says guy with dumb splatoon username)
Re: Gallery: Six Lovely Screenshots Of Disney Illusion Island, Coming To Switch In 2023
Really not feeling that 2d art style and animation, oof. Looks like a Flash game too. It looks beneath disney quality to me. Forgive me.
Re: Poll: Splatoon 3 Is Now Available For Nintendo Switch, Are You Getting It?
"No".
LoL, @Anti-Matter<33
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th September (North America)
Buying Splatoon 3 physical.
Re: The Spirit And The Mouse Is Squeaking Onto Switch Very Soon
Thanks for the update, Kate. I've wondered about this game, but couldn't remember the title or find the indie/direct it was in.
Re: Review: Splatoon 3 - The Pinnacle Of The Series And Switch's Slickest Shooter
Thank you for the reivew Alex!
Re: Random: Wii U Owner's Son Stuffs A Bunch Of Switch Carts Into The Disc Drive
Adult nintendolife writer posts story about personal blunder, blames son.
Re: Oh No! Ark's Ultimate Survivor Edition For Switch Has Been Delayed
I'm very interested if the game plays well.
Re: Soapbox: Endless Zelda Remakes Are A Poor Substitute For Backwards Compatibility
Crossing fingers for next gen being backward compatible with switch physical games.
Re: Nintendo Reiterates That Splatoon 3's 'Salmon Run' Mode Will Be Available 24/7
@Axecon Unfortunately, no. It's one player per console.
Splatoon 3's eshop page details:
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/splatoon-3-switch/
Re: Rumour: New Metal Gear Solid Remasters Reportedly Incoming
I've grown too cynical to believe Metal Gear will come to the Switch. Prove me wrong konami.
Re: Video: YouTuber's Switch OLED Screen Still Standing After 7,000 Hours
I could leave my switch on for 7000 hours overnight by mistake so easily. I'm still very worried.(😁😉)
Re: Splatoon 3 Demo Server Tick Rate Is Apparently 30% Slower Than Original's
I don't recall people or competitors complaining & blaming the tick rate on Splatoon 2. I'm not worried.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of Tricolor Turf War In Splatoon 3?
After playing standard spaltfest for a couple hours, I didn't have the mental bandwidth to learn, or try, the new Tricolor Battle mode. I suppose I'll try it after the full game releases.
Re: Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
I see MK8 & MK7 as being roughly the same, since they mostly play the same. I like them both!
Re: Poll: Splatoon 3's First Splatfest Takes Place This Weekend - Which Team Are You On?
I just like the look of shooting yellow ink.🤣😁
Re: Random: Nintendo Teams Up With Baskin Robbins To Make Inkable Splatoon Ice Cream
Of course it's japan only. They get some cool stuff.
Re: PSA: Splatoon 3's Splatfest World Premiere Demo Is Now Live
Sounds like the demo went live in UK around 12-1am (based on the Splatoon 3 thread). Still not live in north america - we're 5-8 hours behind depending on time zone. I don't plan on staying up for it to go live in the US.
Re: Random: Splatoon 3 Takes To The Stairs In This Massive South Korean Poster
Oh, wow. That's amazing.
Would like to see how they made that, because that looks super time consuming to paint each step, or even to roll out a skin, it doesn't look easy.
Re: Never Played Splatoon? Nintendo's Splatoon 3 Beginner's Guide Will Help
@AlexOlney If you want to help future Splatoon newbs, I think the Splatoon 3 review should mention that painting walls & vertical surfaces doesn't count for Turf War. Nothing in Splatoon 2's tutorial, or Nintendo's videos, ever make that point, I don't think. I was painting walls like a fool in Splatoon 2 for so long. It was so sad.🤣😁 (I know you're a busy guy. No need to reply)
Re: Never Played Splatoon? Nintendo's Splatoon 3 Beginner's Guide Will Help
I think we also need to tell newbs that painting walls & vertical surfaces doesn't count for TurfWar. I made that mistake for a while when I was a Splatoon 2 newb. (so sad🤣) Nothing in Splatoon 2's tutorial mentioned it.
Re: Hands On: Splatoon 3 Brings New Ideas, But Nothing Revolutionary
It was the later levels of Splatoon 2 single player (base game & octo) where the level desgin got more innovative and impressive. I await the full game review at release. Otherwise, this hands-on hasn't really changed anything for me. I would expect something a bit more unique from a next gen console Splatoon.
Re: Random: BMW Reveals Pokémon-Themed Mini Aceman Concept At Gamescom
How did they pitch this and succeed? So odd.
Re: Splatoon 3's Splatfest World Premiere Will Include "A Whopping 26 Weapons"
Yup. Preloaded and ready to go. I'm psyched. Really looking forward to the tutorial and seeing Splatsville.
Re: Random: This Mad Lad Is Building All Of Breath Of The Wild In Minecraft
Oh, wow. Thanks for sharing Kate. I'll check the videos out later.
Re: PSA: Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere Demo Is Available To Pre-Install
Obviously, team yellow looks coolest. That's what I'll pick.
Re: Video: Splatoon 3 Gets A Five-Minute Japanese Overview Trailer
My body is ready!
Splatoon 2 is the most played nintendo game on my console. Bring it!
Re: Review: Thymesia - Cloud Version - A Soulslike That Shows Some Promise, Just Not On Switch
@Would_you_kindly If Nintendo ever makes a console that has the power to play both modern games AND Nintendo titles, my money is ready!
Re: Cleaning Up Takes A Backseat In Splatoon 3's New 'Biggest Mess Wins' Trailer
Looks like they dumbed it down for the american market. Not a fan of that marketing at all. I like the japanese commercials better.(saw them on nintendo japan's youtube)
Re: Random: New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Means You'll Never Be Short Of Materials
I can get 999 diamonds & Giant Ancient Cores if I get rid of all stock for 100+ other items in my inventory, like food, apples, shields, bows? This doesn't look helpful to me.
Re: Review: Thymesia - Cloud Version - A Soulslike That Shows Some Promise, Just Not On Switch
Is it bad that I feel good when cloud games fail?
Cloud games succeeding will mean the eroding of game ownership as I've grew up with it and enjoy it.
Re: Here's How Much Storage You'll Need For Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere
@Snatcher The Splatoon 3 World Premier demo will allow acceess to play a tutorial starting Aug 25. (Stated in the expanded details on the World Premier eshop page) I imagine you will be able to pick your splatfest team then, before the 27th.
I'm hoping the World Premier demo will still have a playable tutorial playable after Splatfest. All three Splatoon 2 demos turned unplayable after their set play dates, which I always thought was kind of dumb, since Splatoon 2 only let us play see the game's tutorial once at initial boot up, and that's it. (Unless you make a new switch user save file JUST to see the tutorial again.)
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Release Date Announced, Just Not For The Switch
Switch getting the second class release dates has gotten so old.
Re: PSA: Switch Online Splatoon 2 Gear Distribution To Be Discontinued August 31st (Japan)
@EliSweetG Open the NSO icon on your switch home screen, then select Special Offers. In there you'll see a tile for that Splatoon 2 gear. I think you can get redeem codes from there. Otherwise, maybe nintendo support can help.
Re: Splatoon 2 Players Will Receive "Save Data Bonuses" In Splatoon 3
@Farts_Ahoy Nintnedo added the ability to transfer Splatoon 2 save data 1-2 years after the game released. I transferred my Splatoon 2 save data from my launch switch to my oled in december. You have to have both consoles on hand to transfer from an old console to a new one.
Re: Nintendo Announces Splatoon 3 "Large-Scale Paid DLC", Details Two Years Of Post-Launch Support
A new single player campaign dlc like the size of octo would be great!! YES PLEASE. (if that's what they mean)
Re: Splatoon 3's First Splatfest Will Be Playable Later This Month In Free Demo
Great idea. I'm into it!.
I may pick Paper for splatfest, because neon yellow looks awesome.
Re: Fourth-Wall-Breaking Adventure Game 'Restless Soul' Has Strong Super Paper Mario Vibes
Good looking action in there. Looks promising.
Re: Nintendo Direct For Splatoon 3 Confirmed For This Week
Splatoon is the most played nintendo game on my console. I'm psyched. Bring it!
Re: Download More Ghosts In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Latest Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
@Fizza Ahh, the ability to save more time trial ghosts from 16 to 32 now. That helps! Thanks for the heads up, @Fizza<3
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 2 Is Now Available
What? This thing still around?
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Re: Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of June 2022
I think they need a list of games that sell 10 million or more, not just top ten.
Re: Random: People Are Getting Pretty Worried About Splatoon 3
I'm not worried.
Re: Nintendo Launches Huge Switch eShop Multiplayer Sale With Up To 80% Off (North America)
No Switch Sports? I will wait. I only want it for bowling, and I'm tepid about it as it is.
Re: Outer Wilds On Switch "Is Still Happening"
Yeah, but where's the date KateGray!?!?
(I'm just being a smartass 😁)
You're correct Kate. "Outer Wilds" is not on the Switch. I've been waiting for that thing!
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Maintenance Is Due Tomorrow, And Fans Are Speculating
@Anti-Matter I played through story mode of Crash Team Racing yesterday.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Maintenance Is Due Tomorrow, And Fans Are Speculating
Im so sour about buying mk8 booster pass and nintendo's stupid mysterious secrecy and failure to deliver the paid dlc in a predictable or satisfactory manner, and mk8 being last gen console game. I don't trust them with Mario Kart anymore. Is it a flagship title or not?
Re: New Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Fashion Merch Revealed
...yet another comment soured by the deeply disappointing cloud-only versions of the games.
Re: Gameplay Footage Of Sonic-Themed Stage In Fall Guys Leaked
Better than anything Team Sonic touches.(?) This looks great!! Team Sonic management would have axed this, I bet, if their own devs made it. (Just my opinion.)
Re: Here's Your First Look At Splatoon 3's Home Menu Icon For Nintendo Switch
Ehh. It's fine? Not exciting.