Thanks to NintendoEverything.com, we have just learned that Nintendo has announced Splatoon’s next North American Splatfest taking place next weekend. Why is this important to us Transformers fans and collectors? The theme for this Splatfest is Transformers! Nintendo has partnered with Hasbro for a Transformers theme that gives players the option to choose either Team Autobots or Team Decepticons. The Splatfest will begin on August 28th at 9:00 PM PDT.
If you are unfamiliar with Nintendo’s Splatoon, we have included a description of the event after the jump, thanks once again to NintendoEverything. Check it out!
Nintendo and Hasbro Join Forces to Let TRANSFORMERS Fans Take Sides in Splatoon
Are you team Autobot or team Decepticon? Nintendo and Hasbro are joining forces to help you defend your robot allegiances in the Splatoon game for the Wii U console.
Splatoon features themed events called Splatfests that let players pick a preference, such as Autobots or Decepticons, and then compete against the opposing side in online battles. A Splatfest celebration lasts for 24 hours, during which players head into battle and try to rack up Turf War wins for their side. While the Splatfest is ongoing, in-game characters get to wear a special T-shirt that shows which Transformers team has their allegiance. The ink that each team shoots will also be customized to match the color scheme of the chosen side.
Once a Splatfest ends, the side with the most points will be awarded the most Super Sea Snails, items that will allow them to upgrade their gear in the game. The Transformers-themed Splatfest event is scheduled to run starting at 9 p.m. PT on Aug. 28 through 9 p.m. PT on Aug. 29 and is open to all Wii U owners who have Splatoon and an Internet connection.
Splatoon, which is exclusive to Wii U, represents Nintendo’s take on the action-shooter genre. Characters called Inklings can transform into squids as they attempt to cover the play area with their team’s colorful ink and splat opponents. Using an array of inventive weapons, players cover the playing surface with as much of their team’s colorful ink as possible before time runs out. On Aug. 5, a free software update in Splatoon brought a large amount of new content to the game, including two new matchmaking modes, new weapon types, an increase to the game’s level cap and more than 40 pieces of new gear.
Alphard
Not always the case, tbh. I've played in 3 Splatfests, and twice (the first two splatfests) the most popular choice won.
What I noticed was that the Autobots were usually really… uh. Low-leveled, which means that the players were probably young, while the Decepticons had p much the older players.
Requiem Prime
I'd rather one of these
Negativedark
Con's won despite less players? Guess quality beat quantity.
Now how about a Splatoon theamed repaint of BW Clawjaw?
soundwaverulls
Awesome the Decepticons won but I'm more impressed that they came so close to winning the popularity vote. Most polls I've seen anywhere usually show the 'Cons having 1/3 the 'Bots popularity at most.
excelhedge
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/trans…ontest-win-splatfest-shirts.html#post12897360
Nintendo is giving us chance to win the Real Life Splatfest shirts!
RMStunticon
I'd flip my shit.
Actually, that's gross. Flipping tables is more hygenic.
That would be awesome.
MrSoundmeister
Well,i'm just surprised Lugnut isn't having a field day bout this.
Just imagine him just raising his arms,yelling "Glorious!" while he accidentally throws out the wii u gamepad.
…And Blitzwing would just be like "Take it easy,you don't need to make a scene."
AnonymousDwell
It falls to you, purple haired squidling.
I'm just a squirter, Prime…
… as was I, when I took up the mantle, old friend.
But one day, a new leader of squids will rise, and light our darkest ink. Until that day. 'Til all are splattered…
prfctcellrulz
To quote the immortal last words of G1 Ravage from “Agenda Part 3”:
DECEPTICONS FOREVER!!!!!
Rikkmaery
Just like Transformers Universe, Decepticons got the better skilled players.
LDM
Splatfest is a catch 22.
If you're most popular you have the most players. Which means a lot of games you are playing against your own team, which dont count.
The loser of populartiy always plays rounds that count towards the total.
SilverOptimus
…While the experienced players took Decepticon side and destroyed the Autobots.
Bountyan
The skill discrepancy is hilarious; I think it's the biggest one in any Splatfest so far. I think most of the kids went on the Autobot team and dragged it down.
Ribieconvoy
I've done a few Splatfests since I got Splatoon, but I couldn't participate in this one of all of them due to my current living situation with Internet as slow as molasses, which was a huge bummer. I honestly couldn't decide which side I wanted, so ultimately I went with Autobots just so I could get some kind of Super Sea Snails as a reward once I finally get the chance to play Splatoon again
Autovolt 127
and despite this victory…Hasbro will refuse to make deluxe figures of the RID Decepticon cast. ….
star_ling
Noice! I almost had a perfect Splatfest record. At least we got a Decepticon win. This was a interesting one I hope to see more like it.
Feralstorm
A Claw Jaw reissue? Cool!
excelhedge
The results of the Splatfest are in
Callie and Marie if you Please?
There you have it despite having more numbers the Autobots lost to Almighty Decepticons. Megatron would be proud.
And as unfortunate as it may be Neither side were allowed to keep their teams respective Shirts.
Luffy
Pretty much crap like this.
Purple Heart
My life is complete now.