A Splatoon x Pokémon Splatfest is coming in November VGC Open main menu Lengthy FIFA players MultiVersus characters Disney Dreamlight recipe list First for Video Game News Follow VGC A Splatoon x Pokémon Splatfest is coming in NovemberThe event will celebrate the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Video Game News 7th Oct 2022 / 2:59 pm Posted by Jordan MiddlerNintendo has announced that November’s Splatfest will be a collaboration with Pokémon. “Grass-type. Fire-type. Water-type. This debate has perplexed our great philosophers for ages. Let’s settle it,” read a tweet from Nintendo announcing the event. The Splatfest will be held in the run-up to the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet on November 18. Splatoon 3 Direct - Nintendo SwitchSubscribe to VGC on YouTube Splatfests happen every few weeks in-game. These events see players across Splatoon 3 pick a side and battle for conch shells. The last Splatfest saw players choose what they’d bring to a deserted island, with the options being Gear, Grub or Fun. Notice: To display this embed please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences. Nintendo will be live-streaming two concerts from its Nintendo Live event in Japan this weekend, one of which will feature music from Splatoon 3. Splatoon 3 was released last month and sold 3.45 million copies in Japan alone during its first three days on sale, smashing Japanese Switch software launch records. Further reading 1 Review Splatoon 3 gives Nintendo s weirdest world its safest sequelHow do you expect to defeat aquatic enemies without an obvious hook?The Game Data Library, a site that collates Japanese sales data, also noted that Splatoon 3 could be the biggest Japanese game launch ever on any platform. In VGC’s Splatoon 3 review, we called the game “Nintendo’s safest sequel”, saying: “Its back-of-the-box features read more like (generous) patch notes than a bold invitation to a world of ink-flinging revolution. “But if it provides solid fun within those baby steps, does it truly matter? In a game where point one of a percent can result in its biggest thrills, a major splash of paint isn’t always required.” 1 Comment Related VGC Reviews Review Splatoon 3 gives Nintendo s weirdest world its safest sequel Related VGC Content New Switch system update improves stability updates controller firmware2 hours ago Pilotwings 64 is the next N64 game coming to Switch Online4 days ago Popular Now on VGC1 Harley Quinn voice actor criticises Chris Pratt Mario casting ‘ It should be Charles’ 2 Modern Warfare 2 will seemingly require a phone number like Overwatch 23 Phil Spencer could be teasing Xbox s game streaming device in a new office photo4 Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its future5 Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next level More Video Game News October s Apple Arcade games include NBA 2K23 Arcade EditionApple details this month’s additions to its subscription service3 days ago US PlayStation shipments were reportedly up 400% last monthPS5 supply appears to be increasing as Christmas approaches44 minutes ago Overwatch 2 servers down for some as Blizzard removes two heroes temporarilyThe game's rocky launch has caused much fan frustration1 hour ago Square Enix warns hackers are trying to access Final Fantasy 14 player detailsThe company says it may have to initiate a password reset for all Square Enix accounts3 days agoBy commenting on this article you agree to adhere to VGC’s community guidelines. Notice: To display comments please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences.