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Nintendo pre-order updates – September 6, 2026 – Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Fate/Extra Record, Art of Splatoon 3, more
Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers for the week of September 6, 2026: United States Switch 2 Orbitals – September 3 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition – September 3 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop Onimusha: Way of...
Dark Horse Comics Announces 'The Art Of Splatoon 3' Hardcover English Release
Available December 2026. If you're a Splatoon fan and love the artwork and designs of the latest mainline release Splatoon 3, you might want to be on the lookout for 'The Art of Splatoon 3' later this year. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Dark Horse publishing English version of The Art of Splatoon 3 in December
Dark Horse has announced this evening that it will be publishing the English version of the hardcover book The Art of Splatoon 3. Fans of the Splatoon series can get their hands on a copy on 1st December from Amazon and the likes. Dark Horse says that The Art of Splatoon 3 features 400 pages… Read...
The Art of Splatoon 3 revealed
Dark Horse Books is teaming up with Nintendo to release The Art of Splatoon 3, it’s been announced. We’ll be seeing it on December 1, 2026. The art book spans 400 pages, featuring familiar and debut characters, gear, and weapons, as well as maps, modes, storyboards, and comics. Developer notes are...
The next Splatoon game needs to make this big change
With Splatoon Raiders having recently released on Nintendo Switch 2, it’s safe to say that we likely aren’t seeing Splatoon 4 anytime soon. Even so, Splatoon 3 has plenty of content to offer in the meantime – and it’s generally the best-received entry in the series to date. With that being said,...
Splatoon 3 Summer Nights 2026 Splatfest results
Following the conclusion of the Splatoon 3 Summer Nights 2026 Splatfest, we now have the full results. Players were asked which they would reserve for a day. The options were a palace, theme park, and a beach. The halftime results that came in last night were showing yet another close battle. Team...
Splatoon 3 Just Got a Brand-New Update for August 2026
Nintendo releases a new update for Splatoon 3, which includes several adjustments to weapons as well as a tie-in for Splatoon Raiders.
Neon White Is A Must-Play FPS For Speedrunning Fans, And It’s 69% Off
In a year when Elden Ring took the gaming industry by storm and the release of Splatoon 3 ate up all of my time, you’d probably be surprised to know that one of my standouts was Neon White. It’s not just one of the best indie games I’ve ever played, but it’s also a top-tier FPS with speedrunning...
Splatoon 3 updating to Version 11.3.0 tomorrow (patch notes)
An update for Splatoon 3 has been scheduled for tomorrow, 19th August, pushing the colourful third-person ink shooter to Version 11.3.0. This latest update applies to both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, adding the previously announced Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica rewarded to those who have a Splatoon...
Splatoon 3 11.3.0 update announced, patch notes
Nintendo just announced the latest update for Splatoon 3, which is version 11.3.0. It will be out tomorrow in North America and early Thursday in Europe. We previously reported that the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica would be added as part of a Splatoon Raiders tie-in. Aside from that though, a bunch...
Splatoon 3 Ver. 11.3.0 Update Launches This Week, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Claim a new weapon with Splatoon Raiders save data. Nintendo has continued to release new updates for the Switch multiplayer Splatoon 3, and the next update is out this week. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Splatoon Raiders Announces Free Crossover DLC Coming to Splatoon 3
Splatoon Raiders announces free crossover DLC coming to Splatoon 3, though the reveal has left most of the community a little confused.
Splatoon 3 Gets Splatoon Raiders Plastic-Bottle Splattershot
Splatoon 3 players who beat Splatoon Raiders will soon be able to pick up a free Plastic-Bottle Splattershot.
Splatoon 3 update announced, adding Plastic-Bottle Splattershot Replica as part of Splatoon Raiders tie-in
Nintendo has announced another update for Splatoon 3, which is a special collaboration of sorts with Splatoon Raiders. Do you have Splatoon Raiders save data on your system? Have you completed the main story? If so, you’ll be able to receive the Plastic-Bottle Splattershot Replica. This weapon has...
Splatoon 3 will soon add Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica from Splatoon Raiders for those who have cleared game
Nintendo has announced that they are bringing a new weapon to Splatoon 3 which is the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica from the excellent Splatoon Raiders. The weapon will be available for those of you who have cleared the main story in Splatoon Raiders and will be obtained from the terminal in the...
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling Switch 2 and Switch digital games for July 2026
Nintendo recently shared new data revealing the best-selling games on the Japanese Switch 2 and Switch eShops for July 2026. On Nintendo Switch 2, Splatoon 3 had a massive debut and it’s no surprise to see it at #1 here. Village in the Shade may also be a hit for Nippon Ichi Software – while it...
Summer Nights Splatfest taking place this month
Splatoon 3 fans prepare yourself as a new Splatfest has been announced for later this month. The theme for the aptly titled Summer Nights Splatfest is What would you reserve for a day? You can choose between Team Palace, Team Theme Park or Team Beach. You have got a while to make your choice as…...
Has Raiders Left You Craving A Splatfest? Splatoon 3's Got You Covered Next Month
Summer Nights event returns. We've been so lost in the Splatoon Raiders sauce for the past week that we had started to forget the sweet, sweet taste of Splatfests. Well, worry not, because we're getting a reminder of their brilliance next month. Nintendo has today announced that the Summer Nights...
Splatoon 3 Summer Nights 2026 Splatfest announced
Splatoon 3 is bringing back its Summer Nights event with a 2026 event, which will feature a Splatfest. This time around, Nintendo is asking players which event they’d reserve for the day. The options are visiting a palace, theme park, or beach. Last year’s event had a different theme. For that one,...
Splatoon Raiders teaches you how to play Nintendo's shooter game series better than Splatoon 3
If you're tired of getting wiped out before you have a chance to learn Splatoon, the spin-off Splatoon Raiders might be for you
Splatoon Raiders outlines its co-op shooter RPG gameplay as it swims to July 23 release
It’s been a long time since we’ve had cause to write about Splatoon, particularly as its last game, the team vs. team shooter Splatoon 3, has been in maintenance mode since 2024. That hasn’t meant the end of the series, however, as Nintendo revealed the arrival of Splatoon Raiders last year, though...
Team Power won Splatoon 3 x Splatoon Raiders Collaboration Splatfest
The fast and frantic Splatoon 3 x Splatoon Raiders Collaboration Splatfest happened over the weekend and in situations like this there can only be one winner. The winning Team of the latest Splatfest was Team Power, who put up a serious fight. Team Power walked away with a 365p score. Well done to...
Splatoon 3 x Splatoon Raiders Collaboration Splatfest results
Splatoon 3 held a special Splatfest this weekend to celebrate the upcoming launch of Splatoon Raiders, and we now have the results. As a reminder, players were asked to choose their favorite fighting style between speed, power, and tactics. At halftime, Team Tactics had the lead, but as is often...
Fighting Style Splatfest start & end time, rewards - Splatoon 3
This weekend's Splatfest is inspired by three different Tanks players can choose from in Splatoon Raiders.
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