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Famitsu software sales (8/24/26 – 8/30/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of August 24, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 34,688 / 945,929 2. [NS2] Elden Ring Tarnished Edition – 27,604 / NEW 3. [PS5] Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 – 12,691 / NEW 4. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 11,891 /...
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,...
Famitsu software sales (8/17/26 – 8/23/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of August 17, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 37,402 / 911,241 2. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 13,224 / 626,371 3. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 12,558 / 1,574,773 4. [NS2] Steins;Gate Reboot – 7,613 / NEW 5. [PS5]...
Japanese Charts: Nintendo's Trio Of 2026 Smash Hits Keep It On Top
Spla-BOOM. The latest Japanese boxed charts data is in from Famitsu, and thanks to consistently strong sales for Rhythm Heaven Groove, Splatoon Raiders, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Nintendo has found itself once again dominating the top ten. The main newcomer this week is STEINS;GATE...
How to beat the secret boss in Splatoon Raiders
Today, we’re going over how to beat Splatoon Raiders’ secret boss. Splatoon Raiders is a pretty big game – getting to the main ending is simple enough, taking somewhere around 20 hours or more if you really take your time. In order to get to the secret boss, though, you’ll have to fight through...
Someone Cleared All 1,000 Levels Of Splatoon Raiders’ ‘Bottomless Buffet’ And Got Nothing For It
The bottomless pit has a bottom after all
Famitsu software sales (8/3/26 – 8/16/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the weeks of August 3 and August 10, 2026 are as follows: August 3 – August 9 1. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 55,827 / 790,303 2. [PS5] Beast of Reincarnation – 43,010 / NEW 3. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 32,286 / 580,612 4. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living...
Best-selling games in the U.S. for July 2026 – Splatoon Raiders debuts in the top 10
Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of July 2026. Nintendo launched another new game last month, which was Splatoon Raiders. In its first month, it lands at #7. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream continues to hold on to the top ten. This time...
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.
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
Japan’s best-selling games of July 2026 – huge sales for Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders
New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of July 2026. Two Nintendo games had massive debuts during the month. Rhythm Heaven Groove sold close to 700,000 physical copies at retail while Splatoon Raiders wasn’t far off from 500,000 units. Below is the full list of...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 16, 2026 – The Elder Scrolls 4 dethrones Splatoon Raiders
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 16, 2026 are now available. Splatoon Raiders has been on a hot streak at #1 for a bit now. However, that honor now goes to The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. The make game is on top with its Deluxe Edition also in the top five....
Episode 518 - Movies and Fish
We're back at it again, more talking some more Splatoon Raiders. Plus a bunch of randomness! Subscribe to RSS Feed Direct Download Splatoon Raiders and Movies... what else could you want?! We're back at it again, more talking some more Splatoon Raiders. Plus a bunch of...
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...
ShackStream: Splatoon Raiders on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 739
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Massively on the Go: Splatoon Raiders’ multiplayer isn’t worth the effort for MMO fans
I know, I know, Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo’s spin-off from the usual Splatfest-aimed Splatoon series, is billed as a single player game. That’s down from the series’ usual (roughly) 4v4 player match style or even its 4-player co-op option, Salmon Run. You can still do 4-player co-op in Splat...
Episode 517 - Raiders Of The Lost Shark
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Splatoon Raiders Update Finally Fixes Major Player Issue
Nintendo releases a new update for Splatoon Raiders, fixing a number of issues including changing how one feature works due to player feedback.
EDGE #427 review scores – Big Walk, Splatoon Raiders, more
The latest EDGE review scores for issue #427 (October 2026 issue) have now been released. A number of Nintendo-related games are covered, including Big Walk, Splatoon Raiders, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Big Walk – 9 Splatoon Raiders – 8 Palworld – 5 The Mound: Omen Of Cthulhu – 6...
Splatoon Raiders' August Update Introduces the Change Most Requested by Players
The first post-launch Splatoon Raiders patch is now live, implementing some much-needed fixes.
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