I don't know how much longer these opportunities will be around, or which tournament will be the last one hosted.
What I do know is that I'm doing what I love most in this world. And I'll keep doing it for as long as people let me.
Mr. Nogami, thank you for changing my life.
Love the implication that Agent 3 has reached Saitama levels of boredom solely because nothing in the world of Splatoon is scarier than Splat 1's solo queue QRSJ Tteks
Splatoon 3 comp is in an impossible spot because you're considered uncool if you play a weapon that has any of the following qualities:
- Has Tenta Missiles
- Was strong in Splat 2
- Is currently strong in Splat 3
- Efficiently builds special
- Rhymes with "Bee Meter"
We know you want to see the Super Chump in action, so…check it out! Now, your enemy can destroy the decoys if they realize what's happening, but you can use that to your advantage. Get your OWN spot set up where you can camp on the campers while they try to take out your decoys!
DENIZENS OF INKOPOLIS, LEND ME YOUR ENERGY!!!
This event may be the biggest moment our community has ever seen on a worldwide scale. Watch, signal boost, and do whatever you can to show off our wonderful game.
IT'S TIME FOR THE BIGGEST BOOYAH BOMB EVER!
Now that the squid is officially out of the box, I can proudly and publicly announce:
I'll be bringing you all the Splatoon 3 World Championship 2024. I'm emotional, I'm excited, I'm nervous, and I'm humbled. For the very first time, I'll accomplish a dream of going to Japan!
There's many things I want to say about this event, and in time I'll say it.
But for now, I'll leave it at this: Never did I think I'd receive praise from the one who brought this beautiful game to life. Thank you for Splatoon, Mr. Nogami.
P.S. - My face is red because 😭
WANTED: JACKPOT
Here's the deal:
@Jackpot_Spl
wants some high-stakes sets to prepare for the World Championship. So, I've decided to put a bounty on them.
The game is simple: You all have 2 weeks from today to defeat Jackpot in a Bo7 set. The first team to do it gets $100.
I remember when we thought 3000XP was an impossible feat. When it finally happened, it seemed like a miracle. Surely, this was the limit. 3100 couldn't happen, right?
With this win on Rainmaker, Chocopero has officially achieved 3100XP in all 4 modes across his playing career.
For a long, long time, I've wanted to do something big to give back to the the community. Today, I'm finally able to do that.
It's a wild time for us. Nobody's certain what the next step is. We still have our issues, but I believe in us. I always have.
More details coming soon.
Happy to announce that enough interest and work has been done that the green light has officially been given on a Splatoon Liquipedia!
This is a huge moment for archiving, consistency, and exposing our scene to a broader audience. Please spread this! :D
THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IS BACK?!?!?!?!
THERE AREN'T ANY DETAILS OUT YET BUT WHO CARES
AFTER MORE THAN 4 YEARS AND A GLOBAL PANDEMIC, THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IS FINALLY BAAAAAAAAAACK
Life really is crazy, yknow?
5 years ago I saw the big stage at E3 and made it my goal to get there one day. Now, I'm honored to announce that I'll be commentating tomorrow's inaugural Splatoon 3 event!
It's the highest honor. Thank you, everyone. I hope to represent you well
29 years old today.
Been pretty public about my fear of aging. So much of my identity is tied up in athletic activities and gaming; it's scary to feel like I'm slipping away. So, last night I decided to try something I hadn't done in 5 years.
Here's 475lbs at 188 bodyweight.
I've had this little clip saved for a hot minute; felt like posting it now. It's the moment where it all started.
Skinny, pale, nervous, and nasally-voiced, I'm so happy I said yes took a chance with this whole thing. :)
I'm proud to officially announce that I'll be casting the Splatoon 2 World Championship at E3! This has long been a dream of mine, and I couldn't have done it without the help of so many members of this community.
Thanks to
@NintendoVS
for the opportunity, and let's get to work!
Today's second announcement is for the oldies - The meme 30+ tournament is finally happening on March 30th!
- 32 teams (max)
- Double elim, Splat Zones Only
- At least 3 players must be 30 or older; any others must be 20 or older
Let's relax and reminisce on our younger days...
Welp, I'm 30 years old. I've been dreading it and that hasn't really changed now that I'm here
But, on the bright side, it was my best year yet. I'm stronger than I've ever been, I love both my work and my hobbies, and I spent lots of time with friends
Here's to always growing!
A tweet that I shouldn't have to make, but will anyway.
These teams put everything into their gameplay. They set aside time with friends and family to improve. Losing sucks. Don't be the person that kicks someone when they're down. Foster growth, not damage.
To everyone going to Big House, don't forget to:
- Eat a ton of food. Your immune system is gonna be under fire!
- Wash hands frequently. No amount of hygiene is too much.
- Properly say GGs after sets like a good sportsman.
- Squidbag after every on-stream triple.
At long last, I have collected all 3 Competitive Nintendo Bags.
Once I've placed them all on the Infinity Hangers, I can simply snap my fingers and a new game will come into existence.
Game day.
Here's hoping you all enjoy what we've got prepared for you today. Best of luck to all the players, production staff, and my vocal cords. (I have honey this time)
Spread the stream far and wide. Let's show the world how incredible Splatoon 3 can be.
Happy to announce Nintendo brought me in to do a bit of voiceover for their Fresh Four Championship Recap! You can view it on you Nintendo Switch Online App. :D
Pretty wild to think that I'm on everyone's Switch now. That's like... A lotta Switches.
We are less than a week away. The time has come for us to prepare for what may be the final days of our glorious Inkopolis.
I want you all to look inside yourselves, and join us in protecting our home.
I want YOU for Team Order.
Credit
@AbsolutelyLame
for this fantastic work!
Hey, friends! You may have noticed I've been less active, but there's a reason!
Today, I was privileged to be calling the show where the name of the new St. Louis MLS team was revealed to the world! It was at times a stressful show, but overall I was pleased with my performance.
I said it on cast, but I'm so happy that Korea and Taiwan get to represent their scenes here on the World stage. Here's hoping Splatoon continues to grow globally!
Tomorrow, we play for all the marbles. Don't miss it!
Congratulations to
@astralsplat
and EU for their victory today, but the real winner is Splatoon.
This game will never die while we have sets like that. The players lay it all on the line and constantly push the envelope. I'm so blessed to be a part of it.
Long live Splatoon.
Appreciate the greatness while it's still here.
Don't diminish it with maps, modes, weapons, or anything.
Starburst truly is a remarkable combination of the right personalities, the right skills, at the right time is their lives.
You never know when things will change.
I know a few have already echoed this sentiment, but it's encouraging to see the parents of Splat's players out supporting their children's competitive endeavors. Healthy familial relationships go a long way in creating healthy gaming practices, and we've seen it in full force.
Be accurate in your play.
It extends beyond hitting shots; paint your paths properly, shark with reasonable cover, approach from advantageous angles, engage from proper elevation, put your Tacticoolers in accessible areas.
It's wild to see how much 'faster' it makes you appear.
THERE HAS BEEN AN UPDATE TO THE BOUNTY
Thanks to
@MissPixiSix
and
@JoyTheDataNerd
, the bounty has risen to $400!
I REPEAT, THE BOUNTY HAS RISEN TO $400!
(That's as high as I'm letting it go)
WANTED: JACKPOT
Here's the deal:
@Jackpot_Spl
wants some high-stakes sets to prepare for the World Championship. So, I've decided to put a bounty on them.
The game is simple: You all have 2 weeks from today to defeat Jackpot in a Bo7 set. The first team to do it gets $100.
Delighted to announce that I'll be back on the mic and bringing you the action for the Splatoon 3 Championship at Nintendo Live!
Honored to set the pace for another battle between the finest in North America. I'll put my all into it, so join the stream and let's have a blast! :D
I promise I didn't forget! ;D
Consider this the official announcement of Grand Graining Grounds. It's been a winding path to so far, and we appreciate your patience immensely!🌾
🏅Starting Prize Pool: $2500
🏆Battlefy:
🗨️Discord:
Beyond delighted to announce I'll be commentating the Splatoon 3 North American Championship at
#PAXEast
!
I've been studying my absolute heart out to prepare for this. I want to give you all the show you deserve and tell the world how godlike our game is.
NO SPLATOON NO LIFE!!
NintendoVS is bringing the competition to Boston for
#PAXEast
2023! Check out a
#Splatoon3
championship, a
#MarioKart
8 Deluxe championship, a NintendoVS Arcade area, and a sweepstakes!
Learn more:
I've kinda run out of sappy things to say about Splatoon, but I'll try to summarize my current feelings.
It isn't often that you get such a diverse group of people to bring their talents together to make something amazing happen. Today, every single portion of the community did.
Final Prize Pool - $4638.69
1. Crazy Boyz - $1858
2. FTWin - $928
3. Starburst - $696
4. WHOLE LOTTA RAGE - $464
5. RADIANCE/Freeze - $232 (each)
7. Pitaya/Deyansu - $116 (each)
I've wanted to give back to you all who've given me so much, and here's a piece. Love ya, Splatoon.
I'm humbled to announce that I'm working with Nintendo once again! I'll be leaving the familiar sights of Splatoon to join
@xD1x
on the mic for the Southwest Region of the SSBU North American Open 2019!
It's an honor to join a casting legend, and I aim to give my best cast yet!
A huge weekend of
#SmashBrosUltimate
saw over 10,000 players between
#G6
and the first
#NintendoNAO19
qualifier! Keep the action going & tune-in to the very first North America Open 2019 Online Qualifier Final, streaming live this weekend!
Can we just set the rule now:
If you host a tournament, collect replay codes from every game (or at least the bracket stage) and make them publicly available.
If spectators get access to them, it's even easier. No reason to let this powerful of a tool go underutilized.
Main takeaway from 2.5 hours of analysis over a 3 minute Splat 3 match is that they've really put an emphasis on player agency this time around.
Spawns? You pick where to go. Specials? In and out in a hurry.
Movement? New, quick motions that preserve momentum.
Pumped, yall.
A tip for newer Splatoon players: You may, at one point, have seen the acronym "CDS" used for a weapon. While pundits may have told you this stands for "Custom Dualie Squelchers", this is actually incorrect.
The true phrase is "Cruel Demon Spawn" and mirrors the weapon's evil.
Team Chaos wants a place unbound by rules, where everything and everyone are able to grow freely, unchained by convention or law.
This also means, however, there will come a day in that timeline where Sting Ray is buffed.
Join Team Order today.
Ultimately, everything I do is for the show, the fans, and the fun.
@GSM_Splat
graciously helped me get to this event, and I wanted to return their kindness in fill.
I hope everyone was entertained by the weekend's antics! Until next time! :D
What a production. What a tournament. What a finish.
This game has a way of pulling you back. It constantly reinvents itself and evolves. I can't say enough how blessed I am to be a part of moments like today.
I love Splatoon 2.
GUESS WHO'S BACK
BACK AGAIN
The best experience of my life is happening again! It doesn't get much better than having the whole squad together to bring you coverage of what should be the most exciting play we've ever seen!
@jordanrkent
,
@AshleyEsqueda
,
@MellanaTV
, let's get it!
I hope you all enjoyed today's broadcast! Today was a big step for me as a broadcaster, a professional, and a person.
There's a lot of new eyes on me, and I hope to earn your respect and have some fun while I do it. Until next time! :D
I must apologize for the fibs I've had to tell over the past month... But I'll be headed to
#PAXEast
to cast the final rounds of the
#NintendoNAO19
!
I want to thank
@NintendoAmerica
for the opportunity to continue to chase my dreams. I aim to represent you well, Splatoon! :D
Confession: Back in Splat 1, Stratosphere would sometimes run double Bomb Rush comps with the sole intent of lowering the game's frame rate to give ourselves an edge over unsuspecting opponents.
A world of Chaos does indeed sound appealing. No restrictions, no rankings, and no institutions.
Unfortunately, this also means that Private Battles must be done away with. The only remaining game mode is permanent SoloQ, with no system of matchmaking.
Join Team Order today.
Lots of thoughts on the weekend, but one I wanna say while it's fresh: I don't think I've ever seen a team utilize the QSJ facet of Tacticooler like Crush Soda did.
Frankly, I'm stunned a team had the reaction time & technical skill to execute mid-fight jumps in a top-level game
Tried emulate the swim-forward into Squid Roll-forward that Norisuke did with a handcam on so people can see the inputs!
I think you could get it tighter than this, but the general movement seems very repeatable once you find the rhythm.
To
@jordanrkent
, a true professional and best co-commentator I could ask for.
To
@NintendoAmerica
, for giving me the chance to live out a lifelong dream.
To everyone who's supported me in any way, shape, or form.
Thank you.
On to the next tournament. I'll continue to work!
Kind gentleman at Steak N Shake: Man, you look cut! You a wrestler?
Me: Nah, but I was a runner for years!
Him: Nice, going for that college scholarship!
Me, age 25, graduated, and desperately trying to not look like a high schooler: 😢