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Weapon Incoming: Splash-o-matic!
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Splatoon really knows how to stay fresh! Tonight at 7pm PT the Splash-o-matic will become available to use. While no official stats have been released it was described by Splatoon JP as a "blazing fast shooter." It's sub weapon is the Suction Bomb and the special weapon is Bomb Rush. Pictures of the Splash-o-matic in action can be found below. So get ready for another inkcredible weapon for Splatoon, and be sure to stay fresh!
New Stage Incoming: Kelp Dome!
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Splatoon just keeps itself so inkredibly fresh; the game has gotten the Ink Brush, Splatfests are on the way, and yet another exciting addition is coming in the new stage Kelp Dome! It seems to have an interesting layout, with an inner, maze-like structure that's covered in ink resistant glass which should make for very interesting strategic entry and defense points on the map. Accord to the Tweet above from SplatoonJP (the official Japanese Splatoon twitter) will becoming on 6/11 at 11:00. There is no official news on when they will be will be releasing Kelp Dome in other places, but it seems safe to assume that like other DLC it will be added to the game around 7pm PST on 6/10. So get prepared for more squidtastic excitement and remember to stay fresh!
Promotional Splatfest Video Released: New Information On Splatfests!
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If you weren't excited enough for the first ever Splatfest in Japan, here's something else to keep things fresh until it begins! A pre-Splatfest video has been released featuring music from Squid Sisters; Callie and Marie. The video shows off what look to be new maps, shows how Inkopolis and stages look at night, give previews of Splatfest shirts for the three currently announced upcoming Splatfests, and more! "We have released the PV for the upcoming Splatfest this weekend. We want the fishes and flounder...no wait, squids and jellyfish to dance lively. The song, paradise is where the heavens sing and you listen, but everyone may know it as "Salted fish (entrails) time." - SplatoonJP (Thanks to PushDustin for the Tweet Translation!) There is currently no information as to if what looks to be new stages will be coming to the game alongside the patches. The original Tweet announcing the video can be found here. For more information keep tuned in to Squidboards and be sure to...
Splatoon Canadian Summer Tour: June 20th - September 7th
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All of the squids and kids in Canada are in for a real treat this summer. Nintendo Canada has announced they will be running a Splatoon Canadian Summer Tour! They'll be traveling along in the Splatoon Splatter truck and letting Nintendo fans try the game. Alongside this, there will be a chance to enter a drawing to win a Splatoon Prize Pack. The drawing will take place each week and two luck winners will take home a copy of the game, a Splatoon amiibo 3-pack, and a Splatoon themed skin to customize a Wii U GamePad controller. Here's What They Could Win! There are currently plans for thirty-seven stops all across Canada in many locations. The schedule can be found here however they "will also be traveling to more locations that are not outlined on this schedule." Updates on any other stops will be given out via their Twitter and Facebook.
Splatfests Added To Japanese Splatoon Website: First This Weekend!
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The official Japanese Splatoon account on Twitter announced today that Splatfests have been added to the Japanese Splatoon website. It seems the first Splatfest in Japan will have Rice against Bread to decide which is the better breakfast option! It will take place from June 13th through 14th starting at 6pm the 13th and ending at 6pm the 14th. Players will be able to vote for their choice on a machine found in the Inkopolis plaza. Players will only be able to be done once, and once voted upon the choice cannot be changed. Participants will receive a temporary t-shirt with three slots for abilities. The Miiverse box in Inkopolis can also be used to make messages supporting either team. Don't forget that rare and valuable Super Sea Snails are also up for grabs at the end of the event, making the stakes even higher! Rice And Bread Shirts Respectively Players in the North America and PAL regions will have to wait just a little bit longer for their first Splatfests. Players in...
Splatoon Themed New 3DS Cover Plates Coming to Europe June 26th
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Any squids, kids, or squidkids in Europe who just can't get enough Splatoon in their lives here is some good news! Nintendo Europe announced on their Twitter account that Splatoon themed New 3DS cover plates would be available on June 26th in Europe. This comes as an extra pleasant surprise as they were originally planned to be released in July. Here's to keeping New 3DSs everywhere inkredibly fresh!
Contest Winner and Update
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When Squidboards was launched we mentioned that there would be some contests! The first contest drawing was originally meant to have a poll which was left out by mistake in all the hussle of launching the site and preparing for 2015's Game of the Year. Sans this poll, we have completed a drawing with the Squids who posted in our very first news story on the site and who also had at least 20 posts! The winning Squid is member @pixelatedcody who will be mailed a copy of Splatoon! Missed the boat? Don't worry we've got another contest starting...right...now! Contest #2 - This contest is all about guides! Let's keep the celebration and exploration of Splatoon going into June - for this next contest, we'll be awarding a brand new GameCube controller to the Squid who has the "best guide" as of June 30, 2015. What makes for the best guide? We'll be considering three factors: Must have at least 10 ratings and average at least 4 stars Must include pictures and awesome formatting The...
Ink Brush To Be Added Tomorrow! (6/6)
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Ever since the Splatoon Nintendo Direct back in May, players have been wondering when the Ink Brush would be usable and have been speculating on how it would work. It seems the speculation wont last much longer however, as the official Japanese Splatoon Twitter Account posted four pictures of the Ink Brush in use! Nintendo of America has stated the Ink Brush will be available at 7PM PST tonight! Alongside the pictures, we received new information on how the weapon will work as well. The weapons seems to be named "Pablo" according to the translation, a playful nod to famous painter Pablo Picasso. The sub weapon for the Ink Brush will be the Sprinkler, and its special weapon looks to be the Ink Strike. The Tweet also mentions that the rate at which you can spread ink with the weapon is fast, however the weapon itself is a bit weak. For those who would like to see the other pictures there are available here and here. Excited for the addition of the Ink Brush? Tell us about it in...
Super Mario Sunshine Splatoon Crossover Potentially Leaked
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Be warned, it is near E3 and fake leaks can be rather abundant. However Splatoon fans on Twitter and all over online are currently buzzing about a potential leak involving Mario amiibo and Splatoon. Comparisons of Mario Sunshine and Splatoon have been frequently made to the point where someone proposed Splatoon was in an alternate timeline to the game. While other jokes have been made about Mario taking his F.L.U.D.D. to clean up all of the ink being thrown down, there is a slight chance this may soon be a reality. This image has been popping up and sent to varying Twitter accounts which would seem to lead people to believe that Mario's amiibo might be able to unlock some sort of Super Mario Sunshine related weapon, costume, or in game event. While there are certainly oddities in the pictures (like the Japanese Super Mario Sunshine logo and the American Splatoon logo side by side) there is some other strange circumstantial evidence that is leading folks to believe this could...
Ika Musume (Squid Girl) Costume Coming To Splatoon With August Patch!
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Recently for an issue of Famitsu, a special collaboration illustration was included where Splatoon crosses over with the Manga Ika Musume (Squid Girl). For those who don't know the manga, it is a series by Masahiro Anbe that has been serialized since 2007. In it a cute Squid Girl sets out to take revenge on mankind for polluting the ocean. However she manages to accidentally do some damage to a beach house and must work as a waitress to pay off her debts and her unusual life on the surface begins from there. Two other collaborative pictures were also released that you can see here and here. However there is even more exciting news! According to the picture taken from the magazine above it seems a special Ika Musume costume will be coming to Splatoon. It would appear to have a white dress and triangle hat just as the main character of the manga as well. It says it will be coming for free with an update in August. At this time the announcement only seems to pertain to Japan. Stay...
Squidboards Styles: New dark options and default style vote!
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Hey everyone, just made an update to allow the colour schemes to also be chosen in dark variations. With this addition, I'd also like to run a poll of what people prefer and what they think is the best choice for the default style; the original light Squidboards [Green], or the new Squidboards Dark [Green] Discuss the new additions, your personal favourites and your thoughts on the default theme! Didn't know you could change the Squidboards style? You can find the option in your Preferences
Squidboards Update #6 - Meet the New Staff!
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Hey everyone! Hope you're all enjoying Splatoon. Ranked Battles, N-Zap and Port Mackerel already? Hype as hell, if you ask me! Anyway, we've been working to put together a larger staff as the site grows and the community gets bigger. We had around 100 applicants apply for moderation and writing positions. But we had to cut that number down to a more reasonable one, and it was quite the process to do so! We had so many great applicants. Now, we'd like to formally introduce you all to your new staff members. You'll be seeing them around the forum and contributing content to the site from now on, of course alongside myself, AlphaZealot, and Warchamp7. Your new staff members are as follows: Global (Super) Moderators: @Trieste Sp and @IsmaR Welcome Center Moderator: @bluekentuckyboy Splat Zone Discussion Moderators: @Platypudding and @Undr Splat Zone Tournament Moderators: @Kat and @Mayday Booyah Base Moderators: @jp4464 and @Setu Inkopolis Plaza Mod: @<π. and @Mayana Writing...
Squidboards Update - Initial Launch of Groups
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Hey everyone! We've got a bit of a late night update today in the form of groups. This system will allow everyone to form groups for stuff like their dedicated team of 4, larger squads or clans of friends, as well as discussion hubs for regions or other topics.
Squidboards Update #4 - The Global Testfire Community Montage
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Tomorrow is the final Global Testfire before Splatoon launches worldwide next week. To commemorate the Global Testfire sessions and the pre-launch Splatoon community hype, Squidboards is proud to present... The Squidboards Global Testfire Community Montage! This combination of clips will be an action-packed highlights video with some of the best gameplay the Splatoon community has to offer...all thanks to you! With submissions from the community, Squidboards will be editing together a montage to exhibit the best plays, kills, clutch moments, and more during the final Global Testfire session. We can't make this happen without you all getting out there, setting up your recording equipment, and capturing your best moments in the Global Testfire. All you have to do is record and submit the clips, and we'll handle the rest! Here's how to see your gameplay in the Squidboards Global Testfire Community Montage: 1) Record your Splatoon gameplay (in high definition preferably!)...
Squidboards Update #3 - Testfire Montage, New Boards, and Community Reminders
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It's time for another Squidboards update! Splatoon launches next week, so the Squidboards staff is back in the kitchen getting ready for the big day. Hopefully you all are too! Heading into the final weekend before the splatting begins, we've got some reminders and hot news for lunch today. Community Reminders First, Squidboards staff applications will be open until this Monday, May 25th, at 12:00 PM EST. You can apply for a staff position by clicking here. We have a wealth of applications for moderator positions, but we'd like to see more writers, as well! And second, the Squidboards contest to win a copy of Splatoon continues until the launch of the game on May 29th. If you make at least 20 quality posts by this time, you are eligible for this contest. New Boards at Inkopolis Plaza Inkopolis Plaza will gain three additional boards – Forum Games, Original Content and Squid Social. Forum Games will be for fun threads to fool around in that have been populating the Crispy...
Squidboards Update #2 - Beta Users, Boards, and Staff Applications
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Happy Friday! I'm sure many of you are getting ready for all the paint-splattering madness this weekend, so I'll be sure to keep this nice and concise. Boards We've got some shuffling to do here, so take some notes if you must. First, Splat Zone will lose the Guides board. Never fear, Inklings! The Guides board will be moving to Booyah Base to join Maps and Weapons. Further, additional boards will be added in the future alongside the Summer 2015 content updates, including regional boards, team/player/game search, Squidboards tournaments and events, and much more. For the News Board, it will now become the News & Features board. Features will now become part of the Squidboards homepage content alongside Splatoon news. For the General Discussion board, the Global Testfire Stream Directory thread has been pinned. This board will also gain an additional thread: Official Global Testfire Discussion, which will also be pinned. Beta Users Quite the awesome bunch! Before the launch...
May 7th Nintendo Direct - Splatoon Edition: Quick Recap
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Quite a way to start the day, huh? We got a brand new, hot out of the fryer, Nintendo Direct dedicated solely to Splatoon, which hits shelves this month! So, of course we needed some new info as the game approaches as rapidly as it has been. For those of you who caught the Direct, we'd love to see your thoughts and discussion all across Squidboards. However, for those of you who may have missed some or all of the Direct, you've come to the right place. This will be a quick recap of all the information spewed during the Direct, which ran for just over half an hour. For anyone (a majority of us I'm sure) who has been keeping up with Splatoon over the past several months will likely find a good portion of this information redundant. That being said, Nintendo did surprise us with some new tidbits of inky info, so make sure you get a good fill of it all. Basics: -Inklings can change into "Humanoid" and "Squid" forms. They can be either male or female and have modifiable skin tones...
Nintendo Direct for Splatoon Announced for May 7th
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Nintendo's ink-splattering team shooter gets its own Nintendo Direct online broadcast a week from today on May 7th. This special edition Nintendo Direct will air in North America, Europe, Oceania, and Japan at the following times: Japan - 11pm JST North America - 10am EST United Kingdom - 3pm BST Europe - 4pm CEST Australia/New Zealand - 12am AEST Be sure to stay with us here at Squidboards for the latest news that comes with this Direct!
Official Splatoon Art Contest
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The official Splatoon Tumblr announced today that they are holding an art contest! Starting today and running until the launch of the game on May 29th, anyone from the US or Canada (excluding Quebec) can post up their Splatoon fan art on Tumblr with the tags #Splatoon, #GetInked and #NintendoContestEntry. The grand prize winner will receive a Wii U and copy of Splatoon, while 5 more first place winners will receive a copy of Splatoon.
Squidboards Update #1 - Intro, Staff Positions, Board Names, and Beta Forum
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Hello everyone! It's been quite the day. With the official launch of the full Squidboards site, it's great to see the culmination of Squidboards happening before my very eyes. Last year when I was in the Smash Bros. Invitational, I didn't even know what Splatoon was. Hadn't heard a single bit of information about it. But when I got to the E3 show floor, finally getting the game in my hands for the first time, the game felt oddly familiar. Like I had played it before. But obviously I hadn't. I then realized what this feeling was. The gameplay felt like all of my favorite things from previous games – high intensity, competition, smooth and quick movement, tons of control. The Melee player in me, the Gears of War player in me, the gamer in me, all roared with excitement. I didn't stop playing Splatoon until I had at least a few hours of the game under my belt. It was that good. So deciding to create Squidboards was a pretty easy decision. I knew I'd be playing this game for a long...
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