Completely nonsensical analogy.  I think you may be trying to say something that's not about developers or videogames at all.

robio said:

Oh according to IGN the game is called Squid Jump. It'll be unlockable via Amiibo challenges it seems, along with two other games.

Yeah got to level 8, BTW you are supposed to hit the chirps

^ Interesting. Personally, I just play online for fun. Don't really care if I win or lose.

Dvader said:

So I think one of the biggest hurdles this game has is how no one has an identity. Core gameplay is fantastic, super fun. But with online games you need to ask what makes you keep playing. It's the drive to be good right? To win matches, to dominate. Or to get revenge, to feel like you can finally overcome that guy who is better than you. in other games I take note of how has killed me and who dominates.

With splatoon it feels like no one has an identity. I have no clue who I am shooting at, I don't know who killed me or who is do,imaging a match. And once it ends you are shuffled into a new group usually, another group of randoms. The level progression will help with giving a goal to keep playing but what else. I didn't see any stat tracking?

I noticed winners were awarded extra points.  Possible level system?

I said I'll prolly get it.... on May 29.

Dvader said:

So I think one of the biggest hurdles this game has is how no one has an identity. Core gameplay is fantastic, super fun. But with online games you need to ask what makes you keep playing. It's the drive to be good right? To win matches, to dominate. Or to get revenge, to feel like you can finally overcome that guy who is better than you. in other games I take note of how has killed me and who dominates.

With splatoon it feels like no one has an identity. I have no clue who I am shooting at, I don't know who killed me or who is do,imaging a match. And once it ends you are shuffled into a new group usually, another group of randoms. The level progression will help with giving a goal to keep playing but what else. I didn't see any stat tracking?

Eh? This is what most shooters feel like at first.

P.S. It's okay for Destiny to release without half of its content but not Splatoon?

Dvader said:

Not ones that gave me a free game and best buy actually ended up paying me to play, never once cared to own MArio kart.

So you don't keep the good ones...got it.

internet issues here. been lurking on mobile for a while.

how big is splatoon demo download?, and hi all.

aspro said:

hang onto that. Bellicheat is a cheaty cheat cheat and always has been.

So I wasn't really paying attention to all the details in the Splatoon Direct.

I found the text, so we can all read it together now:

Press release:

• People who purchase the game will receive a squid-boatload of free post-launch content.

Nintendo announced these and other details during a Nintendo Direct video focused on the Splatoon game, which launches May 29 exclusively for the Wii U console. To watch the Nintendo Direct in its entirety, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct.

New announcements from the Nintendo Direct included:

Four-on-Four Online Action: Players will have to think strategically when participating in Splatoon’s Turf War mode.

• Two stages are refreshed every four hours out of the 5 availiable stages at launch, meaning players will have to carefully consider weapons and tactics for the stages on hand.

Different weapons work better in different stages, so players will discover depth in the weaponry as they focus their strategies on different two-stage pairings.

• After each four-on-four match, players are randomly reshuffled to form new teams, so sometimes players will be working with their friends and other times they’ll be looking to take them down.
• Free Post-Launch Content: Five Turf War stages will be available at launch, but Nintendo will continue to add free new stages throughout summer 2015.
• Additionally, Nintendo plans to continually expand the game with new weapons, battle modes and gear.
• A major game update event in August will add two additional matchmaking options, including the ability for friends to form four-person teams and search for other four-person teams to battle against.
• The second option lets eight friends join up to battle in four-on-four matches on any stage and with any rules they want. The August update will also deliver a new battle mode and additional gear for characters to wear.
• Gift with Purchase: Players who pre-order or purchase Splatoon at GameStop stores or GameStop.com will receive a digital download code upon their paid balance of the game for two Mii Fighter Splatoon-themed costumes available to download in summer 2015 for use in the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U game! This offer is available in the United States only while supplies last.

Splatfests: Themed events called Splatfests will pose questions to players such as: Do you prefer dogs or cats? Players must choose and represent their side during online battles. Players who rank high enough can even get a valuable Super Sea Snail item to upgrade gear. Prepare for the first Splatfest, taking place on June 20.

For more information about Splatoon, visit http://splatoon.nintendo.com.

So the game launches with 5 turf war stages (and all the other modes and content including single player). The online matches shuffle between 2 stages at a time, you can just log on later to play on different stage from the 5 availible. After each match all players are shuffled randomly.

• Nintendo will continue to add free new stages throughout summer 2015.
• People who purchase the game will receive a squid-boatload of free post-launch content.
• Nintendo plans to continually expand the game with new weapons, battle modes and gear
• The August update which is free - lets friends form teams, either 4 friend teams vs others online or 8 friends 4 vs 4.

So it launches with a good amount of content and all the other stuff is free updates. I don't have a problem with this unless the updates are too large for my puny HDD.

travo said:

I have a problem with not letting friends play until August.  Randomly running into them doesn't count.  Plus, who plays for four hours and are satisfied with just two maps?  This multiplayer seems undercooked.  I know Nintendo was aiming for a late May release just like Mario Kart last year, but if multiplayer wasn't finished, I'd rather they have waited to release it.  If it is complete and they're intentionally holding back, then a dick move on their part.

Pre-order cancelled.  Makes no sense for me to get this as the timing is completely wrong.  Even if it was the full game, June is very hectic for me at work and then I will most likely try to get away for the rest of the summer so that means no gaming until September at the earliest.  So I will have to check again on who is playing it and what the impressions are nearer that time.

I have more than enough games to keep me happy until then (as well as Kirby and Yoshi ... plus a handful of 3DS games coming soon.)  Then there is also the issue of wanting to play MK8 with every opportunity!!