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[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]
Version 2.2.0 is now out.
In addition to the highly publicized stuff, some other changes were made:
- Getting hit by lightning no longer cancels your glider.
- The invincibility period after getting hit now changes depending on your kart parts and driver.
77
[Expansion Pack - Nintendo 64]
As expected, the Nintendo 64 emulator implements the same lockstep netcode (everyone must be in perfect sync) that Nintendo *really* loves to use.
It seems that emulation is paused while other players catch up, causing the choppy audio. twitter.com/Akfamilyhome/s…
78
[Splatoon 3]
Version 1.1.2 will be released at 1 am UTC on the 30th.
This update fixes various bugs. Note that old battle replays will not be compatible with this update.
One particular area of focus was reducing communication errors by making it harder for them to occur. twitter.com/SplatoonJP/sta…
79
[Splatoon 3]
The all-random weapons rotation starting on Dec 2 at 8 am UTC has been updated.
The stage is now Marooner’s Bay, and the rare weapon will be the Grizzco Splatana.
For times in your time zone: splatoon.oatmealdome.me/three/salmon-r…
(thanks @LeanYoshi and @InternalLoss)
80
[Splatoon 3]
A new limited time Salmon Run event will take place in April 2023: Team Contest (official English name not available at time of writing).
Challenge a pre-determined job scenario with friends and compete for a high score. Each shift will be 5 waves long. twitter.com/SplatoonJP/sta…
81
[Metroid Prime Remastered]
It seems that Retro Studios ported the original Metroid Prime codebase to the latest version of their proprietary game engine (“RUDE”).
The remaster is not emulated, and it is not running on Unreal Engine.
82
A free Splatoon 2 demo will be released on March 26 and run for the entire week. You can play Turf War, Ranked Battle, and Salmon Run. You can also play with friends who own the game. Save data will transfer to the final game as well. twitter.com/SplatoonJP/sta…
83
[Splatoon 3]
If you care about spoilers for the single-player campaign, you should probably finish it ASAP.
There are apparently major spoilers in gear rewards that you get for finishing the campaign, so you might see people wearing them during a match or in your plaza. twitter.com/LeanYoshi/stat…
84
[Splatoon 3]
Nintendo has made changes to “reduc[e] attack frequency for the battle style of repeatedly firing Tenta Missiles from afar”.
Now, after firing the missiles, the special gauge will slowly drain over time and not charge again until empty. (Basically, a cooldown.)
85
[Splatoon 3]
Marooner’s Bay, returning from Splatoon 2, will be added to Salmon Run in Chill Season 2022. twitter.com/SplatoonJP/sta…
86
[Splatoon 3]
Sturgeon Shipyard’s layout for Tricolor Turf War was modified in 1.2.0. 🧵
The attackers’ left paths to mid were partly removed, and mid was extended.
To attack from that side, one must now climb a wall or use the grate.
(left = old, right = new)
87
[Splatoon 3]
Wave 1 of the Expansion Pass, Inkopolis, is now available.
You must have the version 3.0.0 update to use the DLC.
88
[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.
89
[Splatoon 3]
Changes have been made to Boss Salmonids.
Big Shots now move 30% slower. (This increases the time it takes for a Big Shot to move to their launcher and fire.)
In addition, the total number of Boss Salmonids capable of spawning at a time has been capped to 15.
90
[Splatoon 3]
Version 1.2.0 will be released on October 26 at 10 am (Japan time).
It contains a rather large amount of bug fixes as well as some balance changes. 🧵
Points to charge special:
- Flingza: 200p -> 210p
- Sloshing Machine: 200p -> 210p
- REEF-LUX: 200p -> 210p twitter.com/SplatoonJP/sta…
91
[Splatoon 3]
It appears that the “QR Code Reader” in SplatNet 3 will let you redeem exclusive rewards if you scan special QR codes. You can then go to the Lobby terminal in-game to retrieve your reward.
Scan the QR code below to get a special nameplate design. twitter.com/SplatoonJP/sta…
92
[Splatoon 3]
Assets for Big Run were added in SplatNet 3 ver. 2.0.0.
Big Runs will have a 1.2x Catalog Points bonus, like Splatfests.
Some text:
"Big Run alert issued! Beware of approaching Salmonids!"
“Protect the City from the Big Run!”
And here’s the icon 👇
93
[Splatoon 3]
Here’s a handy feature.
When in a Private Battle, hold L + R + ZL + ZR + Left Stick In + Right Stick In for three seconds to end the match.
Beware: the person who entered the command will be shown on everyone’s screens! twitter.com/SplatoonJP/sta…
94
[Splatoon 3]
The Halftime Report is in!
Team Water has obtained the most Clout so far, and will be defending in Tricolor Turf War! Team Grass and Team Fire will be attacking.
For rotation information and a countdown to the Splatfest end time, check splatoon.oatmealdome.me.
95
[Splatoon 3]
A new Grizzco weapon was added for Salmon Run - the Grizzco Splatana. twitter.com/DiamCreeper24/…
96
[Splatoon 3]
Tableturf Battle will likely gain online play in an update.
The netcode appears to have already been implemented, and online-related text was added in 1.1.0.
(Right now, battling someone in the Plaza makes you fight an AI with their cards, not the actual person.)
97
[Splatoon 3]
Version 1.1.1 will be released after the server maintenance occurring at 1am UTC.
This update focuses on Splatfests and fixes for bugs that significantly affect the game.
Highlights: fixes for communication errors, Mudmouths moving, and main weapons not firing. twitter.com/SplatoonJP/sta…
98
[Splatoon 3]
More rewards will be made available at Grizzco in Fresh Season 2023.
The work suit from Splatoon 2’s Salmon Run will be added as a reward.
Past bonus gear from Splatoon 2 will also become purchasable for use in PvP multiplayer. twitter.com/SplatoonJP/sta…
99
[Splatoon 3]
It’s a Team Nessie victory!!
Be sure to show your Super Sea Snails to Murch! Here’s how much you get for each title:
Fan - 2 snails (+1 win bonus)
Fiend - 3 snails (+2)
Defender - 7 snails (+2)
Champion - 13 snails (+3)
Ruler and above - 21 snails (+3)
100
[Splatoon 3]
Nintendo is using NPLN, a new in-house server system, for Splatoon 3.
Many of the new Lobby features take advantage of NPLN. They would be more difficult or impossible to add with the old system, NEX.
Note that in-game netcode is likely still peer-to-peer (pia). twitter.com/thomasnet_mc/s…
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