Nintendo News: Splatoon's new weapon update and major Mario Maker features are revealed
Splatoon has two new weapons and Splatfest this weekend
NINTENDO news this week includes a new weapon update for Splatoon ahead of Splatfest and the unveiling of some fresh features for Super Mario Maker.
 
Following the release of Splatoon update 2.2, fans can look forward to trying out two new weapons ahead of the arrival Nintendo's Pirates vs. Ninjas Halloween Splatfest.
The Luna Blaster Neo and the H-3 Nozzlenose D went live on October 29 and both have their own unique playing styles attached.
Luna Blaster Neo comes with Splat Bombs, which can be used to force your foes closer so that you can hit 'em with your new gear.
The H-3 Nozzlenose D, meanwhile, comes with a Point Sensor and Inkzooka, as well as the all important whale sticker.
 

Nintendo News: Splatoon's new weapon update and major Mario Maker features are revealed
Nintendo's Splatfest kicks off on Wii U

The new gear has been unleashed ahead of the Halloween Splatfest, where players can choose their side at the pledge board in Inkopolis.
After picking either the Pirates or Ninjas, gamers then get to hit the splattlefield starting October 31, at 4am.
Nintendo say fans will have just 24 hours to earn Super Sea Snails and secure victory for their chosen side.
 
Nintendo News: Splatoon's new weapon update and major Mario Maker features are revealed
Nintendo are set to release new Super Mario Maker features in November
Nintendo explained some of the rules to this year's Splatfest, telling fans: "Once the Splatfest starts, Regular and Ranked Battles will a brief hiatus. The winning team is announced by Callie and Marie at the end of the Splatfest.
"Splatfests have their own ranking system, separate from Ranked Battle. Your final ranking at the end of Splatfest can earn you Super Sea Snails, which you can take to Spyke to enhance your gear."
Super Mario Maker is also getting an update from Nintendo, which will bring new content to the Wii U title on November 4.
 
New Mario Maker content includes: 
Mid-Level Checkpoints - Users now have the option to add flags to their levels, allowing players to start at the selected point if they lose a life, rather than having to start over at the beginning of the level.
Dynamic Power Ups - Players can insert power-ups that are dependent on Mario's status. For example, by attaching a Super Mushroom to a Fire Flower and placing it inside a block, Mario will receive the Super Mushroom when he is small, and the Fire Flower when he is large.
Event Courses - Event Courses arrives in the game's Course World online hub. Event Courses will feature levels from partner creators outside Nintendo. One of the first Event Courses will be "Ship Love," the winning level from the Facebook Hackathon.
Official Makers - The level that was featured in the final round of the Omegathon event at this year's Penny Arcade Expo event will also be available for players to experience shortly after the update goes live. New Event Courses will be added to the listing on an ongoing basis.

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