Almond Game

30/08/2022

In the upcoming Splatoon 3 game, which launches for the Nintendo Switch family of systems on Sept. 9, the breathtaking rocks of the new Scorch Gorge stage rise up like chimneys. They’ll also be appearing as backdrops within the Nintendo booth at this year’s PAX West, which is being transformed into scenes inspired by the sun-scorched Splatlands from Splatoon 3. The Nintendo Splatoon 3 booth at PAX West in Seattle on Sept. 2-5 will provide the perfect environment for in-game splatting … and real-life photo opportunities!

PAX West attendees eager to jump into the world of Splatoon 3 will also have a chance to play a demo of multiplayer Turf War battles before the full game launches. Multiple teams of four will compete to ink the most turf on the map within three minutes. Both newcomers and Splatoon series veterans are invited to give the game a try! A free Warp Pipe Pass is required to play Splatoon 3 at the Nintendo Booth, and starting today, fans can register for the chance to reserve a free Warp Pipe Pass.* Registration is now open at https://experience.nintendo.com and ends Aug. 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

This year’s PAX West will also be a treat for competitive players, as well as those who enjoy the thrill of watching friendly rivals battle it out. The top finishers from this summer’s Splatoon 2 Inkopolis Showdown 2022 tournament have been invited to Seattle to compete in North America’s first-ever Splatoon 3 invitational on Sept. 5 in the PAX Arena. The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cup 2022 invitational will also be held at PAX West on Sept 5. Twelve top racers from this summer’s Mario Kart North American Open July 2022 tournament will compete to decide the fastest racer. Both tournaments will be livestreamed via Nintendo’s YouTube andTwitch channels.

Additionally, PAX West’s Almost Pro open tournament, taking place Sept. 2-4, will showcase the next stop on the Panda Cup featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The winner of this open tournament will be invited to compete in the Panda Cup Finale in December!

29/08/2022

Did you take part in the Splatfest World Premiere this weekend? We did, and we had a blast, and we're looking forward to the full release of Splatoon 3 even more because of it. The Splatfest — which saw Team Rock cinch victory (we're not mad at all...) — gave us a chance to de-rust our ink splatting skills, and mess around in the lobby for hours upon end, but the new Tricolor Turf War has become the demo's biggest talking point.

Fans have taken to Twitter to express their feelings on this brand new mode — which sees the team in the lead attempt to defend the middle of a stage from the two opposing teams. Many felt that the Tricolor Turf War was skewed against the defending team, as they had no way to really counter if one of the opposing teams managed to set off one of the Ultra Signals. Others felt that the maps weren't designed with 2-v-2-v-4 battles in mind. The two attacking teams also have parts of the map that the defending team can't access.

Nintendo has since released a statement on Twitter to say that it will "continue to improve the mechanics of matchmaking and Tricolor Battles even after the release". And, during this weekend's Splatfest, Team Scissors — who was in the lead at the halfway point and thus became the defending team — eventually came in third by the 'fest's end.

That's enough about us and the internet, however — we want to hear from you! If you played the Splatfest World Premiere demo this weekend, let us know how you felt about the experience. Vote in our polls below and then drop us a comment to tell us what you enjoyed (or didn't enjoy) about the demo!
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/08/poll-what-did-you-think-of-tricolor-turf-war-in-splatoon-3

Nintendo says it will "continue to improve" the mechanics

29/08/2022

On this fine bank holiday Monday in the UK, the week's UK charts paint a familiar picture, with the best performing Switch game once again being Nintendo Switch Sports.

This one is — unsurprisingly — turning out to be a juggernaut for the console in its early days. Four months after its release, it hasn't dropped out of the top ten, sitting comfortably in third this week. However, the usual chart topper Horizon Forbidden West has been dethroned by a new release — Saints Row. This reboot hasn't received the warmest reception, but it's a new game in a well-known modern franchise.

Other recent Switch hits have slipped even further down — both Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Two Point Campus are barely inside the top 40 (at 36 and 38, respectively). But really, it's still good news for Nintendo as Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons are still sitting prettily among the best-sellers.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/08/uk-charts-nintendo-switch-sports-continues-to-sell-well-as-saints-row-tops

A saint's blessing?

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