Opinion: The Survivability of Co-Op Shooters
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Does every online shooter need to be competitve to stay relevant? Not always, but it can be a tougher sell. Here are the challenges PvE games have to face compared to PVP.
READ MORE >Splatoon gets a new free DLC weapon tonight
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Nintendo is keeping its promise of delivering additional content to Splatoon for free this summer as the Inkbrush will be available this evening.
READ MORE >"Love me some Splatoon. The family does also. Cant let them know there is more content. I wont be ..."
see all 3 commentsSplatoon kicks off summer of free content starting at 7PM PT today
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Nintendo has planned a slew of free content drops for Splatoon, and the first one goes live tonight at 7PM PT.
READ MORE >"Picked this up on a whim yesterday and it seems pretty fun so far. I've only played online ..."
see all 4 commentsSplatoon Review: A Splattering of Greatness
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Nintendo steps outside its comfort zone with an online multiplayer shooter. While it has a wealth of creativity and playfulness, that praise has to be tempered with the acknowledgement that this first step is an awkward one. Our review.
READ MORE >"This game is a lot of fun and I love it. My only concern is that WiiU user base is low, how will ..."
see all 13 commentsSplatoon Beginner's Guide and Tips
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Splatoon has launched, giving players a chance to try Nintendo's wacky, colorful crack at the multiplayer shooter. How are you going to get the paint-soaked edge on your Inkling competition? Check out Shacknews' tips to get you started on the right track.
READ MORE >Final Splatoon Global Testfire session plagued by connectivity issues [Update]
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Nintendo's second Splatoon Global Testfire session did not go nearly as smoothly as the first. In fact, it was filled with connectivity issues, errors, and infinite loads. (Update: So it's a good thing Nintendo extended it by an hour.)
READ MORE >PSA: The final Splatoon Global Testfire begins at 3PM PST today
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Better download that software, because it's time for the last Splatoon Global Testfire.
READ MORE >Shack Reels: Splatoon weapons breakdown
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Learn the basics of the different weapons you'll be given access to in Splatoon from our latest video.
READ MORE >Nintendo Hosting Another Splatoon Global Testfire Event
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Didn't get enough of Splatoon in the last Testfire event? Don't worry, Nintendo has another one in the works.
READ MORE >Shack Reels: Splatoon single-player and boss battle
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Splatoon's main draw will be its multiplayer, but there's also a good amount of single-player content, which we're highlighting today with a pair of videos.
READ MORE >Splatoon gets special demo this weekend and free post-launch DLC
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Nintendo held a special Nintendo Direct today that revealed Splatoon will be getting a sepcial demo this weekend, post-launch DLC, and other special events and rewards.
READ MORE >"I am really excited to try this game out tomorrow. Anyone else gonna be playing? The article ..."
see all 4 commentsNintendo offers Splatoon Wii U bundle at Best Buy
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Nintendo is very serious about Splatoon, so much so that they're giving their newest first-party effort its own Wii U bundle.
READ MORE >"Between Splatoon, new Mario Kart 8 levels, and Smash Bros. w/ Mewtwo, the Wii U has a trifecta ..."
see all 11 commentsSplatoon adds Battle Dojo and Splatoon Amiibo
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Amiibo is the new hotness and Nintendo's new IP, Splatoon, isn't about to be left out of the action.
READ MORE >Splatoon online modes detailed
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With Splatoon set to paint the town red in a few months, Nintendo is detailing a few more of the game's online modes.
READ MORE >"I'm torn about this game. I've been through different cycles. From not caring, to excited and ..."
see all 2 commentsSplatoon: The PAX East 2015 interview
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With Splatoon set to arrive on Wii U this May, Andrew Zucosky headed to PAX East to speak with one of the game's designers about its different take on online multiplayer, customization options, the learning curve, and more.
READ MORE >"Great video. Good questions. I really want to play this game. I'm glad it's coming out so soon."
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