Splatoon 2 World Championships Going Down at E3

By Shane McGlaun

E3 will be held in Los Angeles this year like it has been in one form or another for a long time. Nintendo has announced that it will be holding the Splatoon 2 World Championships in LA on June 11-12. The cool part is that anyone can compete in the event.

All you need to do is grab your Switch and three teammates plus an alternate. You dont even have to be in LA to compete, it’s an open online tournament. You do need to register your team at Battlefy.com/splatoon2.

When June 11 rolls around you need to check in an hour before the tournament kicks off. You can then use the Battlefy Private Match Chat to talk while you take out your opponents.

Registration is open right now. There are prizes for the winning team and the fine print is below:
“NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US and CA residents only; 13+; access to Nintendo Switch system, Splatoon 2, and high-speed internet required. To participate, register by 4/21/18 at 9:00AM PT; visit battlefy.com/splatoon2, provide requested information and agree to Official Rules. Team captain must also register team. Qualifiers (single elimination, Turf War) will be held on 4/21/18 at 11 a.m. PT; top 8 teams (verified by Nintendo) will be eligible to advance to finals (double elimination, Ranked Battle) on 4/28/18 at 8:00AM PT. Each member of the first, second and third place teams will receive a prize. 1st Place Prize (to receive prize, at least 4 team members must agree to participate in Splatoon 2 World Championship 2018): Trip to participate in Splatoon 2 World Championship 2018 and attend E3, plus one (1) download code for Splatoon 2 DLC Octo Expansion (full game required to use DLC; sold separately) and (1) Pearl & Marina amiibo 2-pack (ARV $2,069). 2nd Place Prize: one (1) download code for Splatoon 2 DLC Octo Expansion (full game required to use DLC; sold separately) and Pearl & Marina amiibo 2-pack (ARV $45); 3rd Place Prize: one (1) Pearl & Marina amiibo 2-pack (ARV $25). Skill of participating players determines the winner(s). Details and restrictions apply; visit https://e3.nintendo.com/splatoon-2-inkling-open/rules for full rules. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc.”