Splatoon 3 to Include In-Game Purchases
The Splatoon franchise certainly introduced a different side to Nintendo when it first launched on the WiiU back in 2015. Unlike most of Nintendo's traditional IPs, Splatoon focuses mainly on competitive online PvP, though the characters are part squid and shoot paint instead of bullets. While the community was surprised to see Nintendo create a new IP focused inside of the shooter genre, the series itself was well received and proved to be a fun experience.
In fact, Nintendo forged ahead by creating a sequel for the Nintendo Switch alongside the popular DLC known as Octo Expansion. The sequel proved that the franchise was here to stay, taking advantage of the Switch's larger install base and selling more than twice that of its predecessor. Naturally, with the popularity booming, Nintendo got to work on Splatoon 3, announcing it through a CG trailer during a Nintendo direct early in 2021.
New Weapons Revealed for Splatoon 3
Outside of periodic updates, such as the revived Salmon Run game mode, and trailers since its original reveal, Nintendo has surprisingly gone quiet with new information on Splatoon 3. Even with the game launching next month, there is still a ton of details that remain elusive. As the launch date inches ever closer, new details have started to emerge from some unlikely places, including the video games rating board known as the Entertainment Software Rating Board.
Typically reviewing and rating games about a month before launch, the ESRB has recently provided new details on Splatoon 3. As expected, the online shooter was given an E10 rating, indicating that the game is generally suitable for anyone ages 10 and above. Obviously, the game includes plenty of shooting, small explosions, and cries of pain,
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