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Splatoon is an upcoming (May 29th) third-person shooter game being developed by Nintendo for the Wii U. The game revolves around squid-like humanoid creatures, called "Inklings," who can shoot and paint ink, which they can then swim through, in order to cover terrain and defeat enemies. The game has two modes: a single-player campaign mode and an online/local battle mode. In the campaign, players take on an army of octopuses, called "Octarians," while platforming through various levels, solving puzzles and earning prizes along the way. In local battles (Battle Dojo), two players compete to pop the most balloons. The real focus of the game, though, is on the online battles. Turf War pits two teams of four players against each other, both trying to cover the most territory before time runs out. In Splat Zones, the goal is to keep designated areas under control by defending them from the enemy team's ink. More online modes will be added, among other features, in free updates after the game is released. Players can customize their Inkling's appearance and equip gear that improves certain stats. Furthermore, battling online earns points that allow players to level up and coins that can be used to buy things in the game's main hub, Inkopolis Plaza. Overall, Splatoon is a really unique shooter game with a colorful visual style and a lot of character. This is an old trailer from E3 2014, but I think it provides the best overview of what the gameplay is like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L54s2m1dPs If you want to know more, Nintendo recently released a more in-depth analysis of the game in this video. Also, you could watch footage of the recent Splatoon Global Testfire or visit the game's website. Additionally, another online demo is happening this weekend on Saturday (5/23) from 3:00-4:00 pm PT. What do you think of the game?
