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Splatoon on the Wii U
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Splatoon is Nintendo's unique twist on the shooter genre. Shoot ink on both your friends and environments to win the match! Players can turn into squids and 'swim' through their team's ink color. Players can also use their team's ink color to slow down enemy movement. It's ink or be inked in this chaotic marriage of third person shooters, de Blob, and good ole fashioned paintball.

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06/12/14, 22:15    Edited: 06/12/14, 22:19
 
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@r_hjort

I'll let those guys be the official word, but I'll say that I never noticed that.
05/28/15, 19:27   
@Mr_Mustache
From what I remember, it only happened to us when we were three players, and only on that particular stage, but it might all be circumstantial.
05/28/15, 19:29   
@r_hjort

Well, my copy of MK64 definitely has the super fast Skyscraper you're referring to. More than two players and you were more focused on your racing lines than shooting someone with a turtle shell.


I really want Splatoon but I dont have the cash flow! Well, I have a $25 GameStop gift card but that won't cover it.
05/28/15, 21:31   
@r_hjort

Mine did, but only if more than two people were playing at once.
05/28/15, 22:25   
A Financial Post writer's 10-year old daughter shares her Splatoon impressions. It's a really funny, adorable read.

The girl said:
I really like Splatoon a lot. But I feel like if I told the other kids that I was playing Splatoon they might not think it was all that great. Because it’s Nintendo, and they think Nintendo is for kids. And it doesn’t have blood and guts. And even if it was fun, they wouldn’t admit it. Because they want to seem more grown up. But I don’t care, because Nintendo games are adorable. And fun. Especially this one.

The article said:
I liked online play the most, because you get to have a team. Which is great. I'm not the best player out there, and having a team I can rely on is great. I really like that. But it's kind of a personal thing. I'd rather not get into it.

Oh?

Yeah. Let's move on, dad.

This girl is awesome!

@Abdooooo
@ludist210
Ah cool, so it wasn't a regional thing then!
05/28/15, 22:28   
Edited: 05/28/15, 22:29
@r_hjort

If I was having a daughter, I'd want her to be like that!

I'm disturbed that 10-year-olds play gory shooters though. Ugh.
05/28/15, 22:47   
@TriforceBun

Agreed on all counts.
05/28/15, 23:21   
@r_hjort

Yup, speeds were crazy on Skyscraper with three players. I never thought of it as a glitch, just that the game would chug on four players but would do normal speeds on three players, but maybe it was a glitch.
05/29/15, 00:48   
@Jargon
Like @Abdooooo and @ludist210, I remember the speed picking up first at three players, which is why I thought of it as a glitch, I guess. Would love to know what causes it though.
05/29/15, 02:14   
Loving the game! Super fun. Kinda Dreamcast-y.
05/29/15, 02:31   
So will Splatoon go live at midnight tonight?

I think there's an event at Nintendo World, but I'm too lazy too go and I don't really want the disc... although I do want the Amiibos 3 pack.
05/29/15, 02:44   
@deathly_hallows

Yes it goes live at midnight (or at least 3am EDT, I guess I don't know which midnight it'll be).

And I heard the line for the NWS started this morning...
05/29/15, 02:50   
DrFinkelstein said:
And I heard the line for the NWS started this morning...
And this is why we can't have nice things.
05/29/15, 03:19   
Couple of online battles with Chrisbg99. Fun stuff, I was on the losing team too often tho. Have to stop freaking out every time I get ambushed. I'll get more play time later today. EXCITE!

EDIT: LOVE that punchy drum rhythm when you first launch the game.
05/29/15, 09:56   
Edited: 05/29/15, 10:27
Fuck. Nintendo's next big game is here. Awesome. Can't wait. I'm intimidated by the new controls (and gameplay) though!

I won't be able to play until late tomorrow night or maybe even Sat when I wake up. Hyyyyped. Music sounds amazing from what I've heard.
05/29/15, 12:01   
Put in 5 hours or so tonight both multiplayer and single player.

Multi is just as fun as the test demo was. Though I wish they'd allow more stages rather than just the 2 they have. Hopefully that'll open up as things go.

Single player is also fun. Overall pretty simple but entertaining and kinda funny.
05/29/15, 12:58   
Very exciting day! I feel a sense of relief that it's here.

My copy left Ohio this morning and should arrive to me by the end of today...
05/29/15, 13:32   
Should be picking up my copy in a few hours. I'll stop by the store to see if they got the 3 pack in... though not holding my breath. EB said they're getting the individual ones but as they're closing the location here today, I don't expect much stock. Wal-Mart... well yeah.
05/29/15, 14:03   
@chrisbg99
*sobbing* did you even notice that I had joined you for about 6 games?
I was able to join your game no problem but there is just no way to say HI like in the MK8 lobby. I guess there was no indication on your end.

Lag-free, happy times btw.
05/29/15, 14:39   
The postman has arrived! Prepare to kick my squid ass, Negative World!
05/29/15, 15:26   
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