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Splatoon devs are posting regular updates on Twitter: Weapons, controls, story, more!
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Rogue_Ledr
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So glad Big N seems to be prioritizing 60 FPS in so many games.
Its paying big dividends in gameplay presentation and smoothness.
Its paying big dividends in gameplay presentation and smoothness.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
where you guys getting the rumor from?
Pretty sure it's heavy speculation based on D1 hinting at Nintendo having some sort of "surprise" at Apex.
twothunder
Member
Have you guys seen this?
Seems that Japanese Splatoon event is getting a nicovideo stream.
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv206922276
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv206922246
Google translation:
Be held at Makuhari Messe in January 31 (Saturday) - February 1 (Sun) "fighting conference 2015"
Admission ticket is available in each play guide!
2015 spring will be released, Wii U dedicated software "Splatoon (Splatoon)"
I will deliver a state of the domestic first playable exhibitors.
Mystery of squid appeared to be transformed into a form of human! Divided into four pairs 4 team,
Stay in position to each other coating the ink on the ground and fight "Nawabaribatoru".
In addition, reproduced the world of Splatoon to 闘会 Legislative Assembly Building "Real Splatoon" is also implemented!
We will deliver the state to fill a venue to use the genuine ink.
Seems that Japanese Splatoon event is getting a nicovideo stream.
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv206922276
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv206922246
Google translation:
Be held at Makuhari Messe in January 31 (Saturday) - February 1 (Sun) "fighting conference 2015"
Admission ticket is available in each play guide!
2015 spring will be released, Wii U dedicated software "Splatoon (Splatoon)"
I will deliver a state of the domestic first playable exhibitors.
Mystery of squid appeared to be transformed into a form of human! Divided into four pairs 4 team,
Stay in position to each other coating the ink on the ground and fight "Nawabaribatoru".
In addition, reproduced the world of Splatoon to 闘会 Legislative Assembly Building "Real Splatoon" is also implemented!
We will deliver the state to fill a venue to use the genuine ink.
Do you have a link to the tweet?
Come on guys, you know what I'm saying. Regardless of who eventually handles the Netcode, *as long as* Nintendo ensures enough care is taken - as they have done with Smash and Mario Kart - then there's not much to worry about. Whether it's assembling the right in-house members, hiring new top-talent, or contracting expert external teams, it's all comes down to just how much resources Nintendo is willing to allocate to see this aspect of the game done right.
They've been really nailing the performance of and polish of their recent games(to a degree that's pretty impressive, even with their reputed track record), and I'm sure they know that if they intend to breathe some new life into the shooter genre, they cannot afford to botch the online portion - performance wise - of Splatoon. I guess we'll find out soon though.
Yes. D1, much to GIMR's dismay, talked about "you know what's playable at APEX?". GIMR's reply was to simply facepalm.
APEX is a FGC community so Splatoon is a bit of an oddity but, at the same time, the majority of the people there are Nintendo fans/system owners, its a title for competitive play, and it makes APEX into a "kind of a big deal" because they and their attendees are getting a playable version of a high profile EAD title that isn't limited by press-only events or things in Europe. (There is some odd chance its Pokken Fighters as well, as that has a better fit but... doesn't feel as big of a deal as Splatoon.)
That's a ton of free advertising and positive publicity for APEX and Smash.
PreyingShark
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Nintendo has shown that when they actually give a fuck they can get some pretty damn good netcode into their games.
This is a game where they clearly give a fuck about the online so I wouldn't really worry about it.
This is a game where they clearly give a fuck about the online so I wouldn't really worry about it.
JB-the-Hunter
Member
Actually Apex isn't really that much of a FGC thing. It's a Smash event that features other competitive games. Mostly fighting games, but Pokemon also.
Oh, that's right there is Pokemon. I keep forgetting it is there, lol. Ya with that in mind, Splatoon isn't unlikely at all. I highly doubt Pokken is anywhere near playable at the moment as well.
TheMoon
Member
Plus it's an arcade game announced for Japan only at the moment. Whereas Splatoon is launching this Spring globally. Pokkén makes no sense, really.
twothunder
Member
Pokken seems more like something for Next years Apex
The Sarcastic Dude
Banned
They should have an open beta for this game.
Nintendo going to turn APEX into its own mini-competitive community event? Imagine if this year it was Splatoon, then next year media outlets will be sending people too try and get peaks at demos and hands-on, which brings even more exposure to APEX/Smash + free marketing for Nintendo.
SatoAilDarko
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I'm very interested in modes because of how the maps are designed. They are currently designed for the main turf war mechanic. I'm not sure how well that translates to standard multiplayer modes (except for Capture the flag).
They could eeasily do deathmatch modes but would that be fun on the maps designed for Turf War? I'm hoping for another distinct gameplay type as well as a Turf War variation.
Smash is a bad comparison as that's a fighting game which requires a lot more precise timing and collision detection.
A racer like Mario Kart or a shooter like this is easier to handle online than a fighting game.
They could eeasily do deathmatch modes but would that be fun on the maps designed for Turf War? I'm hoping for another distinct gameplay type as well as a Turf War variation.
Smash is a bad comparison as that's a fighting game which requires a lot more precise timing and collision detection.
A racer like Mario Kart or a shooter like this is easier to handle online than a fighting game.
New tweets:
https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/557447953451712512
https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/557462054924070912
https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/557447953451712512
バトルで使う「ブキ」は、メイン・サブ・スペシャルの３つのウェポンが１つのセットになっている。
組み合わせは予め決まっていて、どのセットを使うかでプレイスタイルも変わるそうだ。
いろいろ試して、自分好みのセットを見つけるといいだろう。
https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/557462054924070912
調査の続報だ。
サブウェポンには直接攻撃ができるものもあるが、相手の進路を妨害したり、味方を援護したりと、補助的な性能のものもあるらしい。
メインウェポンに比べて多くのインクを消費するので、インクの残量には注意が必要だそうだ。
StreetsAhead
Member
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
This is gonna have a deep meta-game
tonyh24613
Member
I'll say that if Splatoon did happen at Apex or some form of tournament it would be rather interesting. The meta game so far looks to be surprisingly deep with the various amounts of loadouts and character stats, plus the winning conditions tying in with its pretty innovative key mechanic.
tonyh24613
Member
Well APEX is at the same period with the Japan game festival, so we'll get information on those days no matter what.
This looks like the most powerful weapon from what we saw until now. Seems like you are able to use it after you fill in the gauge (I think in the demo at Gamescom you could use a rocket in a similar way, but the game was so frantic that I didn't think I used it - that didn't stop me from getting the best score among the 8 players
)StreetsAhead
Member
Translation of the text:
SatoAilDarko
Member
Thanks. Trinen described these are charged weapons. They probably take time and a lot of ink to activate. Really interested in what defensive ones there are.
Yeah, as I mentioned this mechanic was already present in the demo from last year. There was a gauge that it was filling as you painted around. I think you got the chance of using this special weapon once per session.
We saw already one, this shower:
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Edit: actually I think this works both ways, protecting you and painting the environment around.
It does, although the apparent As are curiously inconsistent. Also, I'd say that what you see as an N looks more like an R than the R does.
Sweet. The matches should be frantic with this stuff popping off.
Negotiator
Member
I hope this game doesn't favour laggers. I'm sick and tired of seeing BRA/MEX/KSA players ruining ND games (UC2, UC3, TLOU).
pitt_norton
Member
my god, this just won't let up in its awesomeness, splatoon has been day one since... day one. mine! mine!! mine!!! mine!!!
pinkurocket
Member
I do hope they'll include a decent server browser. Or at the very least a regional only option like MK8 (boggles my mind why Smash doesn't have this).
lol awww.
Bleh. I wish you could just mix-and-match. Why preset?
Probably a lot easier to balance, let's be honest.
And I like this, gives the game a bit of a class-based style.
squid fortress 2 confirmed
Exactly, some combinations would probably be OP so it forces you to adhere to certain a play style depending on your weapons set and coordinate with your team.
theprodigy
Member
http://splatoonus.tumblr.com/
US site has translations up now of the 5 tweets over the past couple days. These two have some new info that wasn't in the Japanese tweets
US site has translations up now of the 5 tweets over the past couple days. These two have some new info that wasn't in the Japanese tweets
PadWarrior
Member
This game is coming in May right?
According to the last Direct, yes.
PadWarrior
Member
Can't wait!
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