OK, he probably didn't quit, but this is interesting. Nintendo of America is holding a Splatoon art contest, with the grand prize being a Deluxe Wii U and a copy of the game, while the other 5 top contestants get a copy of the game.
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So, everyone get drawing! Here's some of the competition you might face.
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Splatoon ART CONTEST report! So turns out our senior squid artist quit like two months ago and didnt tell anyone. And now we need a bunch of sketches ASAP for our quarterly report, but when I checked his old desk drawers, all I found was a snorkel and a bunch of those little red sticks that come with the cheese-and-cracker packs that you use to spread the cheese. Remember those things? Anyway, I was in a full-blown panic until I thought of you guys! I bet some of you can draw some cool Splatoon art. Squid Research Lab needs your help!
Heres what Im thinking: Post your awesomest, most squidtastic Splatoon-themed artwork on Tumblr and tag it with #Splatoon, #GetInked and #NintendoContestEntry so we can find it. Well even give out some cool prizes for the ones we like best! The report is due on May 29, so youve got until then to show us what youve got. Yall are the best! Oh, and the contest starts RIGHT NOW!
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Must be a legal resident of US (incl. DC) or Canada (excl. Quebec) 18+. Deadline: 5/29/15. 1 Grand Prize winner will receive one (1) Wii U system and one (1) Splatoon video game (ARV $359.98). 5 First Prize winners each receive one (1) Splatoon video game (ARV $59.99 each). Additional terms and conditions apply. Click here for official rules: http://Ninten.do/6133fA3T Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc.
So, everyone get drawing! Here's some of the competition you might face.