Splatoon: introducing the Squid Squad, weapon videos

Squid Squad

One of the most appreciated aspects of Splatoon is undoubtedly its music, which is really unique and refreshing. While everybody knows about the Squid Sisters (who will be singing live during the first European and North American SplatFest this week-end), the Squid Squad are pretty mysterious… even though they perform many of the tracks heard during Turf Wars.

On Tumblr, the Squid Research Lab introduced this mysterious band, which is all the rage at Inkopolis:

This group of squid punks is the Squid Squad. They’re one of Inkopolis’s hottest acts, and their tracks can be heard as background music during many of the Inkling Turf Wars. Sadly, their shows sell out instantly and they’re always being mobbed by fans, so they don’t make public appearances very often.

This guy handles lead vocals and guitar in the Squid Squad, and he writes most of the music and lyrics, too. Welll, he never actually learned to read music, but he’s got a gift for rippin’ phat guitar riffs, and most importantly he’s got that rockstar charm to inspire the other members to greatness.

The keyboardist is the group’s only girl. The melodies she weaves reveal a foundation in deep-sea squid funk that’s truly on another level.

The bass player is the group’s oldest member. He’s one cool customer who doesn’t show much emotion, but make no mistake, he’s the backbone of this band. He’s always the first one at soundcheck, and the last one to leave the stage at the end of the encore.

The dummer’s a bit rough around the edges. They call him wild child for a reason. This youngster’s sense of rhythm is uncanny, and when it matters most, his sticks are always there to lead the way with a wicked beat barrage. He really gives his all on stage—if you look closely you might catch him weeping during a drum solo.

Weapon videos

Before the game’s launch, the Squid Research Lab upload several weapon analysis video. They introduce four of the most commons weapons sets:

– Splattershot Jr
– .52 Gal
– Splat Charger
– Blaster

Those videos not only introduce each weapon, but they also explain how they work (along with their sub and special weapons). The researchers even give some really useful tips on how to use each of them. In other words, those videos are extremely useful and interesting, which is why Nintendo has prepared an English version for them.

Here’s the various weapon analysis videos for Splatoon:

Head after the break for the rest of the videos!

Source: Nintendo