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Splatoon 2

Developed and published in 2017 by Nintendo, Splatoon 2 builds and improves on the predecessor's third-person shooter formula of joyful, whimsical, paint-driven battle between Inklings and Octolings.
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Fortnite's next big crossover event could be exclusive to Switch

artwork showing characters from fortnite and splatoon
According to the latest data mine from prominent Fortnite data miner Hypex, Epic Games and Nintendo could partner up to bring Splatoon to Fortnite in the next big crossover event. This event could also be an exclusive for Nintendo Switch.

Switch Online saves will be locked away for six months

Promotional picture for Nintendo Switch Online
When Nintendo announced that the end of Switch Online subscription would mean the end of their save files, fans got rightfully upset. The company apparently changed policy and will allow the saves to stay for 180 days post subscription.

Nintendo Direct details and Splatfest World Premiere demo

Nintendo Direct for Splatoon 2 detailed many features that await us when the game finally launches on 21 July 2017. Loads of new outfits and new weapons will be available. Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere demo will happen on 15 July.

New characters coming to Arms and a new map for Splatoon 2

Nintendo have announced part of their presentation line-up for Gamescom 2017. Splatoon is getting a new map and Arms is getting a new character. A demo for Pokken Tournament DX will be available at the Nintendo eShop this Thursday.

Crash Bandicoot breaks record for most #1 retail spots in 2017

Crash Bandicoot set a record this week for most times at No1 in 2017 on the UK retail chart. Agents of Mayhem debuted at number four and City Skylines: PlayStation 4 Edition did better than its Xbox One counterpart, debuting at number 20.

How to be a better player in Splatoon 2 ranked mode

Game's character holding two guns loaded with pink ink.
If you want to increase your rank in Splatoon 2 ranked mode and boost your overall performance, then make sure to check out our guide which will tell you all the tips and tricks you need to know in order to become a much better player.

Nintendo Switch Online will allow paid cloud saves, NES classics

Grey Nintendo Switch JoyCons
Nintendo's Switch has already proven to be a lifesaver for the company, making their Wii U troubles seem like a distant memory. It's time to return some of that love though and Nintendo have revealed exactly how they intend to go about it.

Nintendo's Switch boosts company profits by 500 percent

Nintendo's Switch console with red Joy-Cons attached
We're pretty sure Nintendo are busy letting off evil laughs somewhere behind the scenes, one for each time someone said the Switch will flop. It turns out it not only didn't flop, it exceeded everyone's expectations, Nintendo included.

Nintendo Switch is all-time the best selling console over the first year in the US

A docked Nintendo Switch and a Joy-Con Grip with two Joy-Con controllers inside
Nintendo Switch is continuing its sales stampede. After breaking the record for best selling console ever in the first 10 months of its release, it has repeated the same feat in the first year after release category.

Nintendo adjusts the sales forecast for the Switch by 4 million units

Nintendo's reports for the second fiscal quarter of 2017 have been released. Nintendo revised their 10 million units projection for Switch hardware and bumped it up to 14 million. The 3DS family fared well thanks to the New 2DSXL, selling 1.96m units worldwide.