Nintendo now considers Splatoon a major franchise.

[CM2]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/library/events/151029/img/34l.jpg

I'm really proud Nintendo did not give up promoting Splatoon before it launched. I'm glad they can be part of the Nintendo family now. :)

 

[Brunosky_Inc]

It's pretty darn cool to see these squiddos amongst the Nintendo family like this. :D

Who would've thought a new IP on a genre they hadn't really touched before and on an ailing console to boot would do so solidly? The game has sold around 2.5 million copies by now. Definitely broke my expectations, and I'm glad it did.

 

[CM2]

It's pretty darn cool to see these squiddos amongst the Nintendo family like this. :D

Who would've thought a new IP on a genre they hadn't really touched before and on an ailing console to boot would do so solidly? The game has sold around 2.5 million copies by now. Definitely broke my expectations, and I'm glad it did.

Oh yeah did I mention Splatoon sold around 910000 copies in Japan. That is INSANE especially for a Wii U title.

 

[Zero Revolution]

This makes me happy. Splatoon is one of the most creative and unique games I've played in a long time and is among my favorite games of all time. It's really nice to see it being included alongside their other major franchise characters like that.

Also hoping this means Splatwoon is coming at some point. :P

 

[Hero of Lime]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/library/events/151029/img/34l.jpg

That new artwork of Link has me intrigued. He's doing a pose from the artwork of Twilight Princess, but it looks like a different, more brighter art style. Could we be getting a glimpse of how Twilight Princess HD looks?

Regardless, this makes me super happy to see that Nintendo is proud of what Splatoon has become. As they should be, it's rare that we get a new IP that is as immediately memorable and fun like Splatoon.

 

[CM2]

That new artwork of Link has me intrigued. He's doing a pose from the artwork of Twilight Princess, but it looks like a different, more brighter art style. Could we be getting a glimpse of how Twilight Princess HD looks?

Regardless, this makes me super happy to see that Nintendo is proud of what Splatoon has become. As they should be, it's rare that we get a new IP that is as immediately memorable and fun like Splatoon.

Yeah a lot of people have been speculating over that newest Link model and thinking it might have to do something with Twilight Princess HD.

 

[Hero of Lime]

Yeah a lot of people have been speculating over that newest Link model and thinking it might have to do something with Twilight Princess HD.

Now that you mention it, I remember that artwork was shown off a little while ago. Back then, most people just wrote it off as a new "look" for Link in promotional material. Now that we know about Twilight Princess HD, that may be a subtle teaser. I would love for Twilight Princess HD to look like that, if this is an indication of what it looks like.

 

[Sqwiddles]

That just warmed up my heart seeing this. uvu)
G00d ol' Nintendo Family~
But wow that turned into a major franchise pretty quickly. Just a few months! oAo;

 

[Pyritie]

Where's this image from?

 

[Aubz]

Inklings for smash 2k15

 

[aceofscarabs]

The Inkvasion has been a resounding success :D

 

[Heroine of Squids]

Funny how Splatoon's a much more successful new IP this year compared to another new Nintendo IP released this year that didn't do all that well (Codename S.T.E.A.M.). I'm not complaining, though. I'm glad Splatoon's now become one of the company's major franchises due to how well it's selling. :)

 

[aceofscarabs]

Funny how Splatoon's a much more successful new IP this year compared to another new Nintendo IP released this year that didn't do all that well (Codename S.T.E.A.M.). I'm not complaining, though. I'm glad Splatoon's now become one of the company's major franchises due to how well it's selling. :)

Squids are more popular than American Presidents :V

 

[Heroine of Squids]

Squids are more popular than American Presidents :V

Yeah, I highly doubt American presidents would be all that popular anyway. It'll be weird if they were, though.

 

[Ink Gunner Emily]

That's nice to see. The fact the Splatoon Universe secured it's place in the world of Nintendo means we may see a long time life span of the Inklings and Octolings. It would be interesting to see Easter Eggs in future Nintendo titles of the Inklings, or maybe even the Octolings. I know I'm getting ahead of myself, but we cannot really deny that possibility.

 

[doop]

We made it boys!!!!!!!!

 

[Psycho_Wendigo]

Yeah, I highly doubt American presidents would be all that popular anyway. It'll be weird if they were, though.

Didn't help it was an X Com knock off either

Anyway back on topic. Guess this means sequels and spinoffs are pretty much guaranteed, I hope this encourages Nintendo to take more risks in the future instead of only playing it safe.

Also Ninty, this happened because you let some younger people take the reins, as much as I love Miyamoto, don't be afraid to look elsewhere in your company for talent

 

[aceofscarabs]

I bet Miyamoto is proud of these boys.

 

[MrMFC]

It's been a long time since Nintendo got a new franchise and that's what they need currently; more big franchises (many people got bored of mario, not me though) with different gameplay and new innovations. Not saying they should leave their master pieces though :D

 

[Heroine of Squids]

Anyway back on topic. Guess this means sequels and spinoffs are pretty much guaranteed, I hope this encourages Nintendo to take more risks in the future instead of only playing it safe.

Also Ninty, this happened because you let some younger people take the reins, as much as I love Miyamoto, don't be afraid to look elsewhere in your company for talent

Hopefully this is a sign that Nintendo's actually gonna take risks when it comes to making new IP's instead of relying on their old ones all the time. I'm happy that they actually let much younger people make a new IP instead of relying on Miyamoto all the time. I mean, the guy's past his prime now and he can't stay with the company forever. Hire some young people in order to start some new things for Nintendo instead of living in the past. You'll still be relevant that way.