Splatoon Gets A Release Date And Its Own Amiibo Set!
Remember Splatoon? The upcoming 3rd Person Shooter for Wii U that we previewed last year? Well, we finally know when we’re going to have the final version in our hands, and it’s coming with a few new Amiibo to boot!
Coming on May 29th, Nintendo’s latest IP takes the traditional arena deathmatch FPS and changes the focus from shooting your enemies to shooting the environment. Each team is scored based on how much of the field they tag with their own paint, with bonus weapons, paint splatter and movement options depending on performance. With a full-fledged single player mode to go along with the online battles, we’re hoping that the final build offers us countless hours of fun.
In addition, in what shouldn’t be too big of a surprise, Splatoon is also getting its own amiibo set. Featuring a boy and girl Inkling along with a Squid, the boy and girl will be sold separately in addition to a triple pack bundle, which as of now, is the only way to get the squid. While it’s common practice for other toys to life figures to come in bundles, this is the first time amiibo will be sold in this type of pack. While pricing has yet to be announced, I’m willing to bet the triple pack will save us a little cash when available.
(NOTE: Since this writing was completed, it has been confirmed that the pack will retail at $35. Thanks, Amazon!)
So if you couldn’t tell, I’m excited for Splatoon! What about you? Have the Inklings splattered your heart yet? Let us know!
