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  • 0 / August 10th, 2022 / Jennifer Burch

    Splatoon 2 save data bonuses available for Splatoon 3


  • 0 / June 13th, 2022 / Jennifer Burch

    Nintendo VS’ Splatoon 2 Inkopolis Showdown 2022 announced for July, team registration open


  • 0 / May 3rd, 2022 / Ricky Berg

    Switch Online Expansion Pack gets new overview featuring Splatoon 2’s Octo Expansion


  • 0 / April 22nd, 2022 / Jason Ganos

    Splatoon 2’s Octo Expansion added to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack’s lineup


  • 0 / February 23rd, 2022 / Jennifer Burch

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May 26th, 2020 0

Heinz Ketchup celebrates Team Ketchup’s Splatfest rematch victory!

Author: Jennifer Burch
Categories: News, Switch

From the region of “Brands on Twitter,” Heinz Ketchup’s dedicated Twitter account has been active and vocal about Splatoon 2’s Splatfest rematch, Team Mayo vs. Team Ketchup. The cheerleader we didn’t know we needed, nor deserved, is now basking in tomato-based condiment glory as Team Ketchup reigned supreme.    Victory…

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May 26th, 2020 0

North American Splatoon 2 open tournament coming in June

Author: Bryan Finch
Categories: News, Switch

Nintendo is continuing to roll out their online tournaments, and this time Splatoon 2 is riding the inky wave of the recent ketchup vs. mayo Splatfest rematch. On June 14th and June 21st, North American players will be able to compete in the North American Open in Splatoon 2. Winning…

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May 25th, 2020 0

Splatoon’s 5th anniversary getting a special feature and new art in Famitsu

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: Switch, News

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May 22nd, 2020 0

Heinz continues to root for Team Ketchup for this weekend’s Splatoon 2 Splatfest

Author: Jennifer Burch
Categories: News, Switch

Splatoon 2’s Team Ketchup vs. Team Mayo Splatfest begins today and Heinz Ketchup’s Twitter account isn’t stopping the #TeamKetchup hype train. From posting memes to already making a crowned ketchup bottle, these tweets are stellar taunts to send to #TeamMayo’s way.   Team Mayo? More like Team No way-o. #TeamKetchup…

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May 21st, 2020 0

Heinz Ketchup formally endorses Splatoon 2’s condiment Splatfest rematch

Author: Jennifer Burch
Categories: News, Switch

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May 20th, 2020 0

Mayo versus Ketchup returns in new Splatoon 2 Splatfest art

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: News, Switch

It’s been too long since our last Splatfest, and while we may know what to expect with this Splatoon 2 Mayo vs. Ketchup rerun, I wasn’t expecting some new Splatfest art. Off the Hook is back, with Pearl and Marina taking up their condiment of choice and facing off once…

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April 22nd, 2020 0

Splatoon 2 getting a weeklong special demo starting April 30th

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: News, Switch

Update (4/30): You can download the Splatoon 2 Special Demo 2020 in the Nintendo Switch eShop, and the event is now live! Right alongside the news of a condiment-fueled Splatfest re-run, Splatoon 2 has announced a special, free demo period for the game. Anyone who hasn’t made their way to…

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April 21st, 2020 0

Splatoon 2’s Team Mayo vs. Team Ketchup Splatfest returns for a rematch 

Author: Jennifer Burch
Categories: News, Switch

Splatoon 2’s first Splatfest, Mayo vs. Ketchup, was a controversial match-up. Across all regions, Team Mayo reigned supreme. That may-o change next month, as Nintendo decided to bring back this Splatfest for a do-over.   It’s a #Splatoon2 #Splatfest so contentious we have to do it twice! #TeamMayo and #TeamKetchup…

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April 15th, 2020 0

Latest Splatoon 2 patch nerfs “advantageous” weapons, increases repeat disconnect penalties

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: News, Switch

Things have been a little quiet around Inkopolis Square for a while now, but a new patch for Splatoon 2 version 5.2.0 has just arrived. At the heart of it are adjustments “…designed to lower the abilities of a portion of all weapons and specials that, based on analysis of…

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January 1st, 2020 0

Splatoon New Year’s image wants you to “Save Our Salmons”

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: Switch, News

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December 24th, 2019 0

Splatoon 2 to be updated early January, weapons and specials getting adjusted

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: News, Switch

Though Splatfests are (sadly) a thing of the past and major developments are done, Splatoon 2 is set to get a slight update in just a couple weeks. Today it was announced the Switch multiplayer mainstay will see some of its weapons receive minor adjustments to parameters such as power…

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December 23rd, 2019 0

Nintendo drops some surprise, frosty Splatoon 2 art; but… where’s Marina?

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: News, Switch

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