Major Splatoon Update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=18&v=KuJENO8M23I
[b]Satisfaction-wise the game w/o question was worth its price. Content-wise not so much...until now.[/b]
On Aug. 5, a new update introduces Squad Battle and Private Battle matchmaking options. In Squad Battle, players can participate in Ranked Battle rule sets with friends, rather than being teamed up with other players through a random selection. After a player creates a squad, friends can be recruited to form a team of two to four Inklings. Friends will always play together on the same team and battle against other squads at random.
In Private Battle, friends can splat it up in private, customizable matches. Two to eight friends can battle together by selecting their favorite map, mode and weapons. The number of participants ranges from 1v1 to 4v4, but teams don't have to be even: If the host chooses, he or she can select a 1v4, 1v2, or any other combination of players.
With this robust new update also comes an increased level cap in both Regular Battle and Ranked Battle modes. After downloading the software update, players will be able to reach level 50 (raised from level 20) and rank S and S+ (both higher than A+).
In addition to the new weapons, more than 40 pieces of gear, including everything from a leather jacket to a sushi-chef costume, are coming to the various in-game shops in Splatoon.
Read more at http://www.siliconera.com/2015/07/27/splatoon-is-getting-its-major-update-on-august-6th/#V8tZG6yTEOQq1O5a.99
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Patch Notes (only what hasn't been mentioned already):
Stage updates
- Urchin Underpass: Significantly modified the layout in all modes.
- Saltspray Rig: Modified the layout in Tower Control.
- Arowana Mall: Modified the layout in Splat Zones.
- Kelp Dome: Modified the layout in Splat Zones and Tower Control.
- Moray Towers: Modified the layout in Splat Zones and Tower Control.
Special Weapon updates
- Inkzooka: Increased the points required to fill the gauge from 180p to 220p.
- Echolocator: Increased the points required to fill the gauge from 180p to 200p.
- Killer Wail: Decreased the points required to fill the gauge from 180p to 160p.
*Numbers reflect rates before Special Charge Up is applied.
Gear updates
- Tenacity: if a match starts with one team already having a fewer number of players, the special gauge now fills up when the match actually begins instead of beforehand.
- Special Charge Up: normalized the amount of special you get based on the amount of turf painted if you have a lot of Special Charge Up equipped, so painting large areas now gives you much more meter than before.
Patch is coming in 2 days!
Dong level: [expansion pack]
Haven't played in a while but my new gamepad charger came so il be back to Rollin over splettershot scrubs in no time
Oh man, I might actually start playing again. Sound hype!
[quote=mmorpg]Does this game give motion sickness? I tend to get sick playing FPS.[/quote]
I don't know how motion sickess for FPS works. Try watching some lets play videos and see if you get sick?
Most excited about the new equips and private battle. It's really nice to see nintendo listening to the fan base and it's all for free too.
Does this game give motion sickness? I tend to get sick playing FPS.