https://automaton-media.com/en/tag/splatoon/ AUTOMATON is a website that covers the Japanese gaming world. We bring you the news on video games from Osaka and Tokyo. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 01:46:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-automaton-sitelogo-120x120-1-32x32.png https://automaton-media.com/en/tag/splatoon/ 32 32 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/marvel-rivals-jeff-jeffs-winter-splash-festival-brings-splatoon-style-gameplay-into-the-marvel-universe/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/marvel-rivals-jeff-jeffs-winter-splash-festival-brings-splatoon-style-gameplay-into-the-marvel-universe/#respond Mon, 23 Dec 2024 01:45:21 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=41866 Marvel Rivals' Jeff's Winter Splash Festival combines lots of Jeffs with new gameplay inspired by Nintendo's hit paint em up - here's how to get the most out of this limited time event]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/marvel-rivals-jeff-jeffs-winter-splash-festival-brings-splatoon-style-gameplay-into-the-marvel-universe/feed/ 0 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/minecraft-is-still-the-most-played-game-among-japan-grade-schoolers-in-2024/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/minecraft-is-still-the-most-played-game-among-japan-grade-schoolers-in-2024/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:01:27 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=32021 Recent survey suggests that Japan's elementary school children are still frequently playing Minecraft, as well as Splatoon and Fortnite.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/minecraft-is-still-the-most-played-game-among-japan-grade-schoolers-in-2024/feed/ 1 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/nintendo-to-implement-baggage-screening-at-shareholders-meeting-amid-safety-concerns/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/nintendo-to-implement-baggage-screening-at-shareholders-meeting-amid-safety-concerns/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 02:34:07 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=31873 Nintendo's decision to implement baggage checks at its annual shareholders meeting is thought to be motivated by past threats against events.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/nintendo-to-implement-baggage-screening-at-shareholders-meeting-amid-safety-concerns/feed/ 0 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/nintendo-live-tokyo-2024-death-bomb-threat-sender-arrested/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/nintendo-live-tokyo-2024-death-bomb-threat-sender-arrested/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2024 03:48:25 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=29330 Kyoto police have arrested a man in relation to bomb and death threats made against Nintendo's events last year.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/nintendo-live-tokyo-2024-death-bomb-threat-sender-arrested/feed/ 0 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/japanese-players-animal-crossing-mario-kart-7-online-service-end/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/japanese-players-animal-crossing-mario-kart-7-online-service-end/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:02:12 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=28687 Splatoon and Animal Crossing New Leaf are some of the 3DS and Wii U online modes that Japanese players will miss when servers shut down.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/japanese-players-animal-crossing-mario-kart-7-online-service-end/feed/ 1 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20240105-25142/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20240105-25142/#respond Fri, 05 Jan 2024 03:17:28 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=25142 Former Hudson Soft executive Takahashi Meijin called on pro-gamers and game companies to consider the detrimental effects of strong language and ultra-realistic FPS games on children.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20240105-25142/feed/ 0 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20231215-24500/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20231215-24500/#respond Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:03:26 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=24500 Persistent death threats have caused Nintendo and AniLoca events in Japan to be cancelled or postponed, prompting angry and determined reactions from organizers and commenters.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20231215-24500/feed/ 0 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20231116-23077/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20231116-23077/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:46:16 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=23077 The special weapon Splattercolor Screen, announced for the Splatoon 3 Chill Season 2023 is gaining attention for its resemblance to the Black Veil from Apex Legends.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20231116-23077/feed/ 0 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20231017-22334/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20231017-22334/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 07:27:12 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=22334 Nintendo has announced Splatoon's latest update, Ver. 5.1.0, with changes to Mahi-Mahi Resort & Spa and weapon strength adjustments. This update is expected to be released on October 17 (UTC).]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20231017-22334/feed/ 0 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20230901-21311/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20230901-21311/#respond Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:38:06 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=21311 Nintendo released the Ver.5.0.0 update for Splatoon 3 on August 31. Among the various additions and changes, the adjustments made to the Zipcaster have been causing waves in the community in particular, as they take the weapon to a whole new level.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20230901-21311/feed/ 0 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20230727-20318/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20230727-20318/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:41:03 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=20318 Nintendo has revealed an in progress Tournament Manager feature for Splatoon 3 which is meant to help players create and manage unofficial tournaments. ]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20230727-20318/feed/ 0 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20230619-19599/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20230619-19599/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:39:19 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=19599 Nintendo has issued a warning on the official Splatoon Twitter account regarding the use of inappropriate nicknames. Players using such nicknames can be restricted from the game or even have their device banned.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20230619-19599/feed/ 0