Splatoon

Add this banner to the billions of others you don’t use Splatoon 3 is keeping up the same cute marketing campaign as it has in the past: adding “SplatNet” rewards that require scanning in a QR code. This one, released in late March 2023, involves a “Boston-themed banner.” No, it’s not a Dunkin Donuts/Ben Affleck promo. But there is a lobster (lobstah?) involved. SRL Acronym Team back from vacation with a SQUID—a Super Quick Update Involving Downloads! Right now you can scan this QR code in SplatNet 3 and then head…

Nintendo revealed a special The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom-themed Nintendo Switch OLED console alongside the title’s latest gameplay trailer. Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Splatoon 3, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are among the best Switch games with a special-edition console, and the newest entry in The Legend of Zelda series is already set up to be join them. Because this is one of the most anticipated Switch games for 2023 and the latest entry in an iconic franchise, this console might be a bit tough…

The key prize is the Tears of the Kingdom pin at the main lobby Nintendo is no stranger to event bonuses, and they’re bringing a few goodies to PAX East 2023 this week. The loot includes a Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom pin (featuring Link’s cool new arm pose), as well as Splatoon pins and a Splatoon cinch bag to put everything in. All three of these are spread out at PAX East, located in the main entrance lobby, the Nintendo Free Play Area, and the NintendoVS Arcade respectively. So the way this all goes down is through…

UFO of the River Noch* Nintendo has announced the topic of debate that will be leading Octolings and Squid Kids into the March 2023 splatfest — And this time around it’s a question of myths and legends, as hosts Shiver, Frye, and Big Man want to know whether you believe in Nessie, Aliens, or Bigfoot. Believing in more than one is, apparently, not an option. So get off the fence and commit. Which of these is real—Nessie, aliens, or Bigfoot? Take part in the upcoming #Splatoon3 Splatfest and help solve this question once…

No more errant notifications With Nintendo continuing their ascent into the online world, there’s bound to be snafus every so often: especially with first party games. Splatoon 3 had one minor issue pop up recently, and it involved friend lists. The popular “ghosting” or “appear offline” feature has been standard in PC games/PC platforms for many years, but consoles were slower to the take. While the feature exists now on major platforms, it doesn’t always go as planned. In Splatoon 3‘s case, some users were…

has taken Wii U titles and offline indefinitely while it attempts to resolve security issues. "This network service is currently unavailable due to urgent maintenance required to fix a vulnerability related to online play," reads posted to Nintendo's website at 11:30PM ET on Thursday. "We do not yet have information on when network services can be restored. We apologize for any inconvenience caused." As VGC notes, the vulnerability could be related to an exploit that allows an attacker to take control of a victim's…

Nintendo has taken down the online features of the Wii U versions of Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon today due to an unspecified security vulnerability. VGC reports that the games were taken offline at 11:30PM ET last night and that the company suggests the fix could take days (via IGN). The Nintendo Switch versions of the games are not affected.Splatoon , Mario Kart 8 — This network service is currently unavailable due to urgent maintenance required to fix a vulnerability related to online play. We do not yet have information…

Reminder: You’ll do this in the Splatnet 3 app within the Nintendo Switch Online app Nintendo has slowly been distributing QR codes for Splatoon 3 players, which grant some form of free in-game bonuses. Today’s code includes a new banner, which is accessible below or on the official Japanese Splatoon Twitter account. Neat! Splatoon 3 is still chugging along, as it recently got its first DLC in the form of a remaster (of sorts) of the original game’s hub. Weirdly it’s identical to the new hub (and even sells the…

It’s all over for Crab Armor This week will see rainbow shooter Splatoon 3 launch a brand new season of carpet-ruining action, and Nintendo is preparing to get the game warmed up for the coming chaos with the launch of its Version 3.0 update, which will be made available for download today. Splatoon 3 Ver 3.0 is a huge update filled with balance tweaks, bug stomps, and various other under-the-hood adjustments in order to ensure that the arena shooter is ready to rock come March 1, when the “Fresh Season 2023” receives…

Spring has spranged Nintendo of Europe has announced via Twitter that the first wave of the previously announced Splatoon 3 DLC will arrive on February 28, 2023. Previously, Nintendo stated that this wave would arrive in Spring, and unless you listen to ground-dwelling marmots, that isn’t until late March. The first of Splatoon 3’s paid DLC will be coming in two waves. As far as I can tell, this first wave contains the Inkopolis Plaza first seen in the original Splatoon. You’ll be able to see what’s happened in the…