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[Nintendo Switch Firmware 15.0.0]
Nintendo appears to have focused on the OS internals for this update. 🧵
- Handling for Ethernet adapters was moved to its own dedicated OS module.
- Pro Controller Bluetooth firmware was updated.
- Various error messages were added / changed.
252
[Splatoon 3]
Version 3.0.0 will be released on Feb 28 at 1 am UTC.
This update contains all the data for Fresh Season 2023. However, the season itself will actually start on Mar 1 at 12 am UTC.
English patch notes: en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/de… twitter.com/SplatoonJP/sta…
253
[Splatoon 3]
All Eggstra Work events this season will require a team to participate. It is not possible to play solo.
However, Nintendo has confirmed that they will allow solo players to participate in Eggstra Work events with a future update. twitter.com/SplatoonJP/sta…
254
[Portal 1]
I managed to load Half-Life 2 in the Switch version of Portal 1!
It kinda works: the game occasionally crashes, some maps are impossible to progress in, NPC animations are bugged, saves don’t work, and world cameras don’t spawn correctly.
youtu.be/ezPJmq5wkW8
255
[Splatoon 3]
Here's how regional Splatfests will work. You will be asked which region you are in when the game starts:
- Japan
- North America
- Europe
- Australia / New Zealand / Hong Kong / South Korea
This can be changed at a later time, but it isn't possible in the demo. twitter.com/SplatoonJP/sta…
256
[Activision Blizzard]
Phil Spencer, head of Xbox at Microsoft, has announced that they have reached a deal with Nintendo to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms for at least the next 10 years.
Microsoft made a similar offer to Sony, but it is not known if they accepted it. twitter.com/XboxP3/status/…
257
[Splatoon 3]
Version 3.0.0 is now out.
Fresh Season 2023 will start in ~23 hours (Mar 1 at 12 am UTC). New content like stages, weapons, the catalog, etc. will unlock at that time.
However, balance changes, modifications to existing stages, etc. will take effect right now. twitter.com/OatmealDome/st…
258
[Splatoon 3]
Version 2.0.0 is now out.
While all the bug fixes and weapon changes will take effect immediately, the new stages, gear, and weapons will be unlocked when the new season begins tomorrow (Dec 1 at 12 am UTC).
Patch notes, for reference: en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/de…
259
[Splatoon 3]
It appears some retailers have sold copies early and major spoilers like the final boss are being shared around.
As always, I will not be posting spoilers for the single-player campaign (i.e. major info that is not in Nintendo’s marketing).
Be careful.
260
[Splatoon 3]
A Big Run has been announced!
Protect Inkblot Art Academy from Mar 4 at 12 am UTC to Mar 6 at 12 am UTC.
A new King Salmonid will also make its debut during this Big Run - Horrorboros. twitter.com/SplatoonNA/sta…
261
[Nintendo IR]
The sale of Dynamo Pictures appears to be complete. Nintendo is now the full owner of the company and has renamed it to “Nintendo Pictures”.
According to their site, they will focus on video production using Nintendo IP and motion capture recording services. twitter.com/Nintendo/statu…
262
[Splatoon 3]
CORRECTION: Special weapons in Eggstra Work are tied to the player's chosen main weapon, NOT the order in which players join the lobby!
See the below tweet to see which special is assigned to each main weapon. twitter.com/Coxxs/status/1…
263
[Splatoon 3]
The Salmon Run bonus gear for January 2023 will be the Five-Alarm Helmet.
You will be able to obtain this gear starting on Jan 1 at 12 am UTC.
For times in your time zone: splatoon.oatmealdome.me/three/salmon-r…
(thanks @LeanYoshi) twitter.com/LeanYoshi/stat…
264
[Splatoon 3]
There’s a bug where a horizontal flick from a Big Swig Roller on a certain area in Eeltail Alley causes huge lag spikes.
If you find someone abusing this, report them in the Lobby terminal.
See this video by @squidschool_spl for more info.
youtube.com/watch?v=kVUTIv…
265
[Fire Emblem Engage]
Looks like the game has leaked onto the internet.
It appears to be built using the Unity engine. Not what I was expecting!
Modders will have lots of fun with this game.
(For reference, Three Houses was built using the Dynasty Warriors game engine.)
266
[Splatoon 3]
When will the mid-season balance patch drop?
I’ve attached what Nintendo said in the 1.1.2 patch notes.
The midpoint of the season was on Oct 20.
Note the use of “around”. Of course, it could mean any range of time. (Yes, the Japanese notes say “around” too.)
267
[Splatoon 3]
Version 2.1.0 will release on Jan 18th at 10 am JST.
English patch notes: en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/de… twitter.com/SplatoonJP/sta…
268
[Splatoon 2]
Anyone still playing Splatoon 2?
An all Grizzco weapon rotation has started in Salmon Run! It will finish at Apr 3 at 10 am UTC.
The stage for this rotation is Ruins of Ark Polaris.
For times in your time zone: splatoon.oatmealdome.me/two/salmon-run…
269
[Splatoon 3]
Nintendo added 3 new emotes to the player animations. There is currently no way to obtain them.
See the thread below for videos 👇 twitter.com/DiamCreeper23/…
270
[Splatoon 3]
Version 1.2.1 will be released in around 1 hour (6 am UTC).
- Fixes an issue where a player who placed the Rainmaker on a checkpoint looks they’re standing still
- Fixes an issue where the distance left score would be erroneously advanced to 1 in Rainmaker twitter.com/SplatoonJP/sta…
271
[Splatoon 3]
Looks like the Ninja Squid change was a *buff*. You will now get the full effect of any equipped Swim Speed Up.
That being said, it was also simultaneously nerfed by the “up to 30 frames unhidden” change.
(Thanks @MasterMike88.) twitter.com/MasterMike88/s…
272
[Splatoon 3]
Nintendo sent out a marketing e-mail to Japanese players saying that players must obtain their Super Sea Snails by November 28th (Japan time).
This may indicate an update will come on the 30th.
(thanks Ray)
nintendo.co.jp/mailimg/202211…
273
[Splatoon 2]
Anyone still playing Splatoon 2 or want a break from the Splatfest?
An all random weapon rotation starts now in Salmon Run! The rare weapon is the Grizzco Blaster. The rotation ends on Nov 14 at 12 pm UTC.
For times in your time zone: splatoon.oatmealdome.me/two/salmon-run…
274
[Tears of the Kingdom]
The game has leaked onto the Internet.
If you are concerned about spoilers but have not yet implemented spoiler avoidance measures, like muting keywords on social media, now is the time to do so!
I will not be posting any spoilers.
275
[Splatoon 3]
An update must be released sometime before the Nessie vs. Aliens vs. Bigfoot Splatfest starts on Apr 1.
This is because the Squid Sisters’ Splatfest performances have no music at the moment (see below tweet). Nintendo will need to release an update to add the data. twitter.com/OatmealDome/st…
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