The Weekly Splat

In which I discuss the results of a dramatic week of Competitive Splatoon, without actually talking about the drama.

This may be the last TWS episode for a couple of weeks, as I'll be moving in to my freshman year of College on Thursday! Thanks for your understanding.

Last Week's Events:

Bleck n' Spoon - https://discord.gg/GgfXR6x

Casual Fridays - https://discord.gg/BDYMVgK

Fresh Start Cup - https://discord.gg/Utr7aXf

Squidboards Lounge (SqSS) - https://discord.gg/cPnc8xY

LUTI Discord Server - https://discord.gg/eA5g69D

LUTI Brackets - https://inkleagues.challonge.com/

IkaFeed - https://twitter.com/InkLeagues

Me (Host) - https://twitter.com/Kbot_273

In which I summarize the Platinum Cup and the status of LUTI's Season 6, in addition to bringing to light some upcoming events.

Last Week's Events:

Bleck n' Spoon - https://discord.gg/GgfXR6x

LUTI Discord Server - https://discord.gg/eA5g69D

LUTI Brackets - https://inkleagues.challonge.com/

Platinum Cup VOD - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/292906047

Upcoming Events:

Fresh Start Cup - https://discord.gg/Utr7aXf

Squidboards Splat Series - https://discord.gg/TSZM7yW

Long Island Summer Splat - https://smash.gg/tournament/long-island-summer-splat/details

IkaFeed - twitter.com/InkLeagues

Me (Host) - twitter.com/Kbot_273

In this Short Splat, I give a detailed summary of the Platinum Cup, including the format of the event, the teams and players participating in the event, and why it's significant for Splatoon.

What are your predictions? Vote in the poll on the IkaFeed twitter account, or tweet at me @Kbot_273 with the hashtag #PlatCup4!

Resources:

Platinum Cup Info - https://league.splat.jp/platinumcup4th_en

SplatStats Preview - https://medium.com/splatstats/platinum-cup-4-preview-4a396cd8078c

Splat Japan League Results (JPN Qualifier) - https://league.splat.jp/category/Results

InkStorm Cup Results (Western Qualifier) - https://smash.gg/tournament/inkstorm-cup-summer-2018/events

Get Connected!

Announcements:

Platinum Cup Organizers - https://twitter.com/sp_PlatinumCup

English Stream - https://twitter.com/EndGame_TV

Community Groups:

Inkademey Discord server - https://discord.io/inkademy

SplatStats Twitter - https://twitter.com/SplatStats

IkaFeed Twitter - https://twitter.com/IkaFeed

My Twitter -

In which I set the stage one final time for the Platinum Cup, as we talk about what to expect this coming Saturday in Tokyo!

Be sure to catch the Platinum Cup THIS WEEKEND starting at Midnight EDT on August 4. Stream link is down below!

Last Week's Tournaments:

Bleck n' Spoon - https://discord.gg/GgfXR6x

Casual Fridays - https://discord.gg/BDYMVgK

Sendou's Tournaments (In The Zone) - https://discord.gg/Utr7aXf

Oceanink Squids (Splat of Origin AUNZ Regional) - https://discord.gg/TTrX8Nb

LUTI - https://discord.gg/eA5g69D

Platinum Cup Info:

Platinum Cup Info - league.splat.jp/platinumcup4th_en

Twitter Updates - https://twitter.com/sp_PlatinumCup

English Stream - https://twitch.tv/EndGameTV1

Stream Updates - https://twitter.com/EndGame_TV

Follow Ganba for more weapon composition notes! Ganbawoomy - https://twitter.com/ganbawoomy

IkaFeed - twitter.com/InkLeagues

Me (Host) - twitter.com/Kbot_273

In which I discuss updates on the Platinum Cup, including the final 4 teams, and sit down with Dragonuto to discuss the current season of Leagues Under The Ink as we cross the midpoint of the season.

Tournament Roundup:

The Planeptune Cup - https://discord.gg/V6cBYpU

Bleck n' Spoon - https://discord.gg/GgfXR6x

extrAFaganza - https://discord.gg/rXFm8eg

Sendou's Tournaments (In The Zone) - https://discord.gg/Utr7aXf

Platinum Cup Update:

Platinum Cup Info - https://league.splat.jp/platinumcup4th_en

Splat Japan League - https://league.splat.jp/

EndGameTV Announcement - https://twitter.com/EndGame_TV/status/1021334104909008897

Leagues Under The Ink Roundup:

Discord - https://discord.gg/eA5g69D

Twitter - https://twitter.com/InkLeagues

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/leaguesundertheink

IkaFeed - https://twitter.com/InkLeagues

Me (Host) - https://twitter.com/Kbot_273

In which I recap the story behind the InkStorm Cup, feature the teams who are heading to Tokyo for the Platinum Cup, and give a quick update on the Splat Japan League's standings and current status.

Tournaments Recap

Bleck n' Spoon: discord.gg/GgfXR6x

Seascraper Events: https://discord.gg/uawRXjY

Fresh Start Cup (NA/EU Play-in to NITC): discord.gg/Utr7aXf

LUTI: https://discord.gg/eA5g69D

InkStorm Cup

Bracket & Info: https://smash.gg/InkStorm

Day 1 VOD: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/284593529

Day 2 VOD: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/284984668

Splat Japan League

Website: https://league.splat.jp/

Updates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sp_JapanLeague

OpenREC: https://www.openrec.tv/user/Splat_Japan_League

Get Connected!

IkaFeed: https://twitter.com/IkaFeed

Find me at https://twitter.com/Kbot_273

You can chime in! Send in your favorite moments of the InkStorm Cup OR the SJL by using the Anchor mobile app or sending an email to [email protected]!

In which I touch on the most recent SplatStats update, focus on the InkStorm Cup and Splat Japan League in preparation for Platinum Cup 4, and talk with one of Bleck n' Spoon's namesakes about their tournament series.

Tournament Discord Servers:

Bleck n' Spoon: https://discord.gg/GgfXR6x

Casual Fridays: https://discord.gg/BDYMVgK

Fresh Start Cup: https://discord.gg/Utr7aXf

Sendou's Tournaments: https://discord.gg/Utr7aXf

SplatStats:

S4 INT Rankings: https://tinyurl.com/Season4INT

Power Rankings: https://tinyurl.com/SplatoonPowerRankings

Discord: https://discord.io/SplatStats

InkStorm Cup:

Info: https://smash.gg/InkStorm

Discord: https://discord.io/InkStorm

Stream: https://twitch.tv/EndGameTV1

Splat Japan League:

Website: https://league.splat.jp

Ganbawoomy's SJL Daily Recaps: https://twitter.com/ganbawoomy

InkTV Website: https://inktv.media

Voice Messages welcome! Anchor or [email protected]

IkaFeed Twitter: https://twitter.com/IkaFeed

My Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kbot_273

In which I discuss the July update for Splatoon and give a roundup of the past week in LUTI and other tournaments.

Don't forget: Send your questions about Competitive Splatoon to me using the Anchor mobile app or by submitting your audio clip to [email protected]. Please keep submissions to under a minute, and be sure to state your name!

Links:

Monthly Maplist is in the Inkademey Discord Server: https://discord.io/inkademy

LUTI Discord: https://discord.gg/AHJXF7k (Brackets in channel linked)

Fresh Start Cup Battlefy Page: https://battlefy.com/fresh-start-cup/fresh-start-cup/5b2c7b85166dcd03c0323de1/info?infoTab=details

Bleck n' Spoon Discord: https://discord.gg/GgfXR6x

Swift Second Saturdays Battlefy: https://battlefy.com/swift-second-saturdays/swift-second-saturdays-10-now-with-an-actual-purpose/5b2efb1a2deebd039d69774e/info?infoTab=details

Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kbot_273

Follow IkaFeed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IkaFeed

In which I (Kbot) discuss happenings in the Western Splatoon community since E3, including the acquisition of Team Olive by Ghost Gaming, My thoughts on the current tournament structure, and the upcoming InkStorm Cup and what’s on the line.

The opening clip you heard was from Nintendo's Splatoon World Championship 2018.

Resources:

A History of Competitive Splatoon (May 2015 - Summer 2016): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3masOOk06sbaVRZa0JPY3ZmdHM/view?usp=sharing

Leagues Under The Ink Discord: https://discord.gg/AHJXF7k

Bleck n' Spoon Discord: https://discord.gg/GgfXR6x

Game Set Match Discord: https://discord.gg/6HAWThr

Swift Second Saturdays Discord: https://discord.gg/ZVXmStz

EndGameTV Online Discord: https://discord.gg/U5d95wt

InkStorm Cup Info: https://smash.gg/inkstormcup

My twitter: https://twitter.com/Kbot_273

IkaFeed Twitter: https://twitter.com/IkaFeed