Splatoon's Callie and Marie Drop Game Lore in Nintendo Magazine Interview

Splatoon's beloved pop duo, Callie and Marie, recently shared a heartwarming anecdote in an interview featured in Nintendo's Summer 2024 magazine. The interview provides a charming glimpse into the relationships between the various musical acts within the Splatoon universe. Read on for details about the interview and the latest Splatoon 3 updates.

Splatoon Feature: The Great Big Three-Group Summit

Nintendo's Summer 2024 Magazine (primarily distributed in Japan) dedicated a six-page spread to the fictional musical groups of Splatoon:

• Deep Cut (Shiver, Big Man, and Frye)
• Off the Hook (Pearl and Marina)
• Squid Sisters (Callie and Marie)

The "Great Big Three-Group Summit" interview covered collaborations, festival performances, and candid reflections on their experiences within the Splatoon series.

Callie reminisced about Deep Cut's tour of Splatlands, a remote region in the game. Shiver's response, "I hope you appreciated it. We know where the Splatlands shine better than anyone," highlights their pride in their home region. Callie enthusiastically described the stunning Scorch Gorge and the vibrant Hagglefish Market, emphasizing the unforgettable experience.

Marie playfully teased Callie, suggesting a reunion with Off the Hook, playfully hinting at Callie's sentimental attachment to the memory. The conversation then shifted to Off the Hook's overdue teatime, prompting Marina to suggest a visit to a new sweets shop in Inkpolis Square, extending the invitation to Frye and suggesting a rematch of their last karaoke battle.

Splatoon 3 Multiplayer and Weapon Adjustments

Splatoon 3 Patch Ver. 8.1.0 Released!

Splatoon 3's Patch Ver. 8.1.0 (released July 17th) introduces improvements to multiplayer gameplay, focusing on weapon adjustments and enhanced player experience. The update addresses issues such as unintended signals, obstructed visibility caused by scattered weapons and gear, and other unspecified improvements. Nintendo plans to release another update at the end of the current season, further balancing multiplayer gameplay by adjusting the capabilities of specific weapons.