I'm pretty sure it has more to do with stress testing the servers and offering a demo of the game.
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Splatoon Global Testfire will return for one more round (Sunday 24th May - 00:00 CES)
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I'm pretty sure it has more to do with stress testing the servers and offering a demo of the game.
Hibiki Kurosawa
Member
Aaaaaand I'm working at that time. fuuuuuuuuuck!
Agreed. They seem to be pretty confident in the game balance to start out.
Storm Kyleis
Member
Yes 
Can't wait to play it again.
I wonder if it's going to feature the same maps and weapons.
Can't wait to play it again.
I wonder if it's going to feature the same maps and weapons.
Yes
Can't wait to play it again.
I wonder if it's going to feature the same maps and weapons.
yes, same maps and weapons
I'm sure it has nothing to do with team balance, and everything to do with servers and matchmaking.
They got their data from the first Testfire, now they're going to check that they haven't messed anything up with adjustments before launch.
Puns everywhere, there doesn't even have to be a maritime connection anymore
If I had time I would test again, but already know enough to join on the 29th.
You trust Nintendo, home of Bill 'timezone' Trinen, to post the correct times?
Looks really good to me.
I like how the Seeker functions as a fire & forget missile so that you can effectively engage two enemies at once. Somewhat makes up for the lack of Bubble Shield in situations where you're outnumbered.
Central European Summer Time = GMT +2
I'm Eastern European Summer Time, so 1 am. Will probably give it another go!
Super pro play. cant wait >.<
Mister Sloane
Member
Absolutely loved the previous test. Wasn't sure if I would be able to make this next one but just checking back my diary, I see that's I have nothing planned and my girlfriend is away that weekend... sweet Splatoon will soothe my loneliness.
Mookie1515
Member
Of course when I'll be away at Denver Comic Con! Enjoy everyone.
twothunder
Member
Don't be silly, the S doesn't stand for Squid.
It'd be tautological, since the C stands for Cephalopod.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
yyyyuuuusssssss
Herb Alpert
Banned
and I won't be able to play it...
again...
again...
Damn, high level play Splatoon is so fun to watch, and this is just Turf War. The ranked modes will be really awesome to watch, do we know if the game has some kind of MKTV to watch and record replays?
Askherserenity
Member
Down as fuck.
gashikunFLCL
Member
Yes! Yes! Yes!
RichardKSJ
Member
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!
Gonna rock that shit.
Gonna rock that shit.
protomouse
Member
That's right during the Eurovision Song Contest. Nintendo, you can't set this on a time, when Europe's biggest party is running and queer folks are celebrating their Eurotrash, d'uh.
Eurovision's usually over before midnight CET, isn't it?
Edit: just checked a live blog. Last year's ended at 00:30 CET. There's still time to get half the hour in!
Edit2: the last several Eurovisions all ended in the 00:00 - 00:30 window.
victreeb3l
Member
Is that 6PM EST?
If so I'm in. Missed the first 2, but I'll be there for this!
If so I'm in. Missed the first 2, but I'll be there for this!
Dr. Black Jack
Member
Fuck. Yes.
Theoretically, you are right. But it's a social event for me and my friends and we always have our private after show party. It's okay though, as I took part in all the other sessions and the game is only launching a few days later.