Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders expands franchise with new gameplay direction

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Nintendo's Splatoon series began as an unconventional entry into the competitive online shooter genre, offering a colorful, non-violent alternative to titles like Call of Duty and Battlefield. Starring squid-like skate punk characters in a paintball-style format, the franchise has refined its formula across three mainline entries. The series is credited with introducing competitive shooter gameplay to entirely new audiences who may have been put off by more traditional, violent titles. The latest addition, Splatoon Raiders, takes the franchise in a new direction while maintaining the series' accessible and distinctive approach to the genre.

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