News Articles
Wednesday10th Aug 2022
News 'Deep Cut', Splatoon 3's New Musical Hosts, Take Over From Pearl And Marina
Squid Sisters are sooo 2015
Today's Splatoon 3 Direct revealed a whole bunch of new details about the upcoming splatter, including new amiibo and the announcement of a pre-release Splatfest, but it also revealed the new hosts who will introduce the stages when you fire up the game — and this time it's a trio. Replacing Pearl and Marina from
News Splatoon 3's First Splatfest Will Be Playable Later This Month In Free Demo
Ink-credible
During today's Splatoon 3-themed Nintendo Direct, we found out when Splatfests are making their grand return. On 27th August at 9am PDT, you'll be able to take part in the Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere demo and join the game's first official Splatfest! You'll need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to participate. The demo...
Watch Splatoon 3 Nintendo Direct - Live!
The Squid Research Lab is open
Nintendo's next big release, Splatoon 3, launches next month. So of course we're getting a dedicated Nintendo Direct just for the third entry in this ink-flinging, colourful shooter! Set in a new city after some kind of apocalyptic event, Splatoon 3 features tons of returning content, some new stages, and new weapons...
Tuesday9th Aug 2022
News Oops! Nintendo Almost Leaked The Splatoon 3 Direct A Day Early
We're not squidding
Nintendo has been loving the last-minute announcements and specific game Directs lately, so it's not a huge surprise to see that they warned us of a Splatoon 3 Direct just two days before it was due to happen on Wednesday, the 10th of August. Even with only two days to go, Nintendo of Europe managed to mess up, and almost...
Monday8th Aug 2022
Poll What Do You Want To See From This Week's Splatoon 3 Nintendo Direct?
A splash of colour for your Wednesday
We've got just a little over a month to go until Splatoon 3 makes a splat on the Switch, and after a little bit of concern from fans, Nintendo has announced a Splatoon 3-themed Nintendo Direct. Kicking off on 10th August 10th at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST / 3pm CET, we're expecting around 30 min
News Nintendo Direct For Splatoon 3 Confirmed For This Week
Off the hook!
Nintendo has confirmed that a Direct presentation will take place this week on Wednesday, August 10th at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m ET / 2 p.m BST. It will focus on Splatoon 3, which is scheduled to launch on September 9th. There will be roughly 30 minutes of new updates on the game, so get yourselves comfortable, folks! Recently, it seemed...
Wednesday3rd Aug 2022
News Nintendo Reports Drop In Sales For Q1- Should We Be Worried?
Semiconductor shortages puts a strain on console production
Nintendo has released its financial results for the three months ended June 2022, reporting an operating profit loss and a drop in both hardware sales and software sales. In terms of its net sales, Nintendo reported a total of 307.4 billion yen, which is down by 4.7% YoY. Hardware sales...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
Bayonetta! Kirby! Pokémon!
Nintendo has released its latest financial report today, and as with every one of these, the company has updated its list of upcoming releases. June and July have been pretty busy months for the Big N, but the rest of the year is looking much calmer. This updated schedule does include July's releases — so Live A Live...
News Nintendo Twitter Account Supposedly Teases New Modes And More For Splatoon 3
Well, that's a relief
Splatoon 3 is looking great and all, but admittedly some fans feel like they've seen a lot of it before. It's got many worried about just how 'new' the next entry actually is, and if you're feeling the same way, you might want to read on. In an update, Nintendo's German Twitter page has supposedly promised there's more to...
Monday1st Aug 2022
Random People Are Getting Pretty Worried About Splatoon 3
Is "more of the same" going to be enough?
Splatoon 3 is just a handful of weeks away from launch, with the sequel heading to the Switch on September 9th. Despite the fact that Nintendo has been drip-feeding bits of news here and there on Twitter, including new songs, gear reveals, and
Friday29th Jul 2022
Random Nintendo Got Its Own Question Wrong At An Official Splatoon Quiz
Nintendon't know
Given that the developer of Nintendo's hit multiplayer franchise Splatoon is, uh... Nintendo, you would think that the publisher would know pretty much everything there is to know about it. Well, not quite... As reported by Automaton, Nintendo hosted a Zenkoku Issei Splatoon Quiz (Nationwide Splatoon Quiz) in Japan between July...
Thursday28th Jul 2022
News Nintendo's Squid Research Lab Shows Off Another Brand For Splatoon 3
'Skalop' returns
Splatoon has a lot of detailed lore and in the lead-up to the release of Splatoon 3, Nintendo's Squid Research Lab has been sharing also sorts of details about the Inklings, Octolings, weapons, maps, music and even the brands in the game. In the latest social media update, the lab has officially confirmed the return of 'Skalop'...
Saturday23rd Jul 2022
Watch Is Five Years Between Splatoon Games Too Short A Wait?
If this were Call of Duty, we'd be on Splatoon 18 by now
HHHHHHeeeeeeello there, lovely peeeeople. Kate, representing Alex from Nintendo Life, from Nintendo Life here. Splatoon 2 turned five years old this week, meaning that it's old enough to walk, talk, and drive a car, I think. Five years! Can you remember what you were doing five years ago?...
Thursday21st Jul 2022
News Nintendo Live Will Host The First Splatoon 3 Tournament When It Returns In October
Concerts, competitions, and more!
Nintendo Live is returning later this year! This event usually focuses on current games, tournaments, and music events all around Nintendo games. The last show was held in 2019, but Nintendo fans won't need to wait another year as the expo is coming back in 2022! Nintendo confirmed the event's return on Twitter...
News Here's Your First Look At Splatoon 3's Home Menu Icon For Nintendo Switch
Third entry, more squids
Splatoon 3 is easily one of the most anticipated first-party releases on the Switch this year, and squid kids (including us here at Nintendo Life) are eager to learn more. We'll take anything 'new' Nintendo has for us at this point, and with this in mind, we've got the third entry's home menu icon reveal. As shown by...
Wednesday20th Jul 2022
News Nintendo's Squid Research Lab Shows Off Some More Splatoon 3 Weapons
Take a look at the Inkbrush and Octobrush
Splatoon 3 is out exclusively on the Switch this September, and in the lead-up to its release, the Squid Research Lab has been sharing new clips, music and information about the game. The latest update focuses on the Inkbrush and Octobrush weapons. The Inkbrush isn't the most powerful, but it's still a...
Wednesday6th Jul 2022
News Nintendo Reveals A New And Colourful Splatoon 3 Switch OLED
Plus a blue and yellow Pro Controller
Nintendo has just unveiled a brand new Switch OLED with a shiny lick of paint, and pre-orders are now open! The new Splatoon 3-themed Switch OLED features some gorgeous-looking Joy-Cons with gradient colourations and splats of paint all over them. The dock itself also has a lovely dollop of sunny yellow paint...
Wednesday29th Jun 2022
News Nintendo Showcases Some Slick New Hairstyles And Eyebrows For Splatoon 3
Update: That's right, customisable eyebrows
Update [Wed 29th Jun, 2022 13:30]: We might as well call Wednesday Splatoon Fashion Day it seems! After we suspected it in the article below Nintendo UK has confirmed that you'll be able to change your Inklings and Octolings eyebrow designs in Splatoon 3! We're pretty envious of some of these,...
Saturday25th Jun 2022
Poll Do You Think We'll Get A Nintendo Direct Next Week?
It's been 84 years...
This is it, folks. If rumours are to be believed, then we could very well be getting our next peek at Nintendo's future plans with a new Nintendo Direct showcase next week. Possibly. All signs — okay, some signs — currently point to a showcase airing on Wednesday, June 29th. This is after some discussion on the matter from...
Friday17th Jun 2022
News Check Out 'Undertow Spillway', A New Splatoon 3 Map Hidden Under Splatsville
Painting the underground
Nintendo has given a little peek at a brand new map coming to Splatoon 3 when the game splats onto Switch later this year, and it's one that's hidden under the game's main hub, Splatsville. This underground area is known as the Undertow Spillway, an abandoned area underneath the city that's recently been renovated into a...
Thursday9th Jun 2022
News Nintendo Gives Us A Closer Look At Splatoon 3's Octolings
Game launches this September
Splatoon 3 drops this September and in the lead up, Nintendo has been sharing new information, screenshots and videos. The latest social media post from the Squid Research Lab takes a close up look at the enemy Octoling. All potential Agent 3s will want to keep an eye on them, as they "move and attack" just like a...
Saturday28th May 2022
News Nintendo Shares New Music Track For Splatoon 3, Have A Listen
Introducing Front Roe - "Sea Me Now"
Splatoon 3 will arrive on the Switch this September, and ahead of release, Nintendo has been building up excitement by sharing new information and footage of the game. Today is a little different though, with the reveal of a new in-game music track - "Sea Me Now" by the rock outfit, Front Roe (the song and title...
Tuesday24th May 2022
Random Nintendo's Latest Splatoon 3 Tweet Has Some Inklings Excited
Forget the Splat Roller, it's all about "your apartment"
If you follow the Splatoon scene closely, you might already know how there have been ongoing requests for apartments to be added to the series. In the trailers and footage of Splatoon 3 so far, players have spotted apartments in the new city 'Splatsville' - leading to theories the third entry...
Saturday21st May 2022
News Splatoon 3 Will Support Cloud Saves For Offline Play, According To Official Game Page
A step in the right direction
In case you missed it, Nintendo recently updated its official game page for Splatoon 3 - revealing the third entry will support cloud saves. The catch is it seems cloud saves will only be compatible with offline play data. Here's the full footnote from Nintendo's game page, which also mentions how membership is...
Monday16th May 2022
News Splatoon 3's Newest Sub-Weapon Is Called The 'Angle Shooter'
Tripwires, but with ink
Splatoon 3 can't seem to keep a lid on the pot at the moment in terms of updates and weapons, and today, Nintendo has revealed a brand new sub-weapon for the upcoming ink shooter. Called the Angle Shooter, the best way we can describe this gun is that it seems to set up tripwires. Aiming the gun at the wall, the ink bounces...
Tuesday10th May 2022
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
Bayonetta 3 still on for 2022, Metroid Prime 4 and Advance Wars TBA
With Nintendo publishing its latest financial report, the company has reshared and updated its list of upcoming releases. We've had plenty of brand new releases to etch into the calendars over the last period, what with that beefy February Nintendo Direct. The updated schedule...
Monday9th May 2022
News Nintendo Shows Off A Bunch Of Splatoon 3 Weapons On Twitter
They're looking squidtastic
Nintendo is slowly but surely keeping the conversation around Splatoon 3 alive via its official Twitter profile. Over the course of the last few days, weapons for the upcoming game have been shown off, detailing their purpose and how you can utilise them to full effect. We have to say they're looking pretty delicious!...
Friday6th May 2022
News Nintendo Highlights New Banner And Titles Feature For Splatoon 3
Lord and Lady Squid
Splatoon 3 is one of the most anticipated games for the Switch this year, with the sequel launching on September 9th. Nintendo has already unveiled some tasty details for the game, including the fact that all "basic" weapons from the previous games will be available, along with a couple of new weapons, including the Triple
Monday2nd May 2022
News Don't Worry, Splatoon 3 Will Have All "Basic Weapons" From The Previous Games
Update: Three classics confirmed to return!
Update: We've got official confirmation from @SplatoonNA on three of the returning weapons for Splatoon 3. The official Splatoon Twitter account has showcased the Splattershot, Splattershot Jr., and the .96 Gal, and it's promised to share even more weapons further down the line. Let's take a look and...
Thursday28th Apr 2022
News Nintendo Shows Off A Splatoon 3 Weapon That's Both New And Familiar
Meet the Triple Inkstrike!
Just a couple of days ago, Nintendo revealed one of the new weapons for the upcoming Splatoon 3: the delightful Ink Vac. Designed to suck up ink and fire it back to create an explosion of chaos and colour, it's sure to be a hit with fans of the franchise. Now, Nintendo has revealed another new weapon, except this one...
