Outrageous Chaos Ensues: Dissatisfied Splatoon Fan Shakes Up Nintendo Shareholder Meeting
An impassioned Splatoon 3 enthusiast boldly voices their discontent during Nintendo's shareholder gathering in Japan, passionately stating their primary grievance with the game
A Splatoon 3 fan took a unique approach to express his grievances to Nintendo of Japan during a shareholder meeting. It is not uncommon for fans to voice their concerns to developers, but this particular fan's method was rather unconventional.
Splatoon 3 currently holds the highest rating among the trilogy of child-friendly multiplayer shooters, as per Metacritic. Furthermore, it has achieved remarkable sales figures, making it the fastest-selling entry in the series. However, despite its success, the game has not been without criticism. Some players have pointed out its lack of innovation compared to Splatoon 2, as well as issues with online matchmaking latency. Nevertheless, the most intriguing complaint thus far revolves around the Inkling customization features, which have been expanded from the previous game and lauded by critics. This Japanese fan took the opportunity to directly express his disappointment to the gaming giant.
Following the incident, a self-proclaimed fan revealed that he had gone to the extent of purchasing Nintendo stocks to gain access to shareholder meetings and have an audience. Prior to this, he had sent multiple ignored emails expressing his complaint and even sold several Nintendo Switches to afford the stocks. It should be noted that investing in Nintendo stocks can be challenging due to their volatile nature. At present, Nintendo has not provided any official comment regarding the incident.
In the era of social media, fans now have unprecedented access to their favorite celebrities and companies. Similarly, celebrities and companies have also taken to directly engaging with their fans and addressing the feedback they receive. Nintendo, in particular, has gained recognition for its responsiveness to fan complaints in recent years, evident in the sequels it releases. This perhaps led the fan to believe that Nintendo might address his complaint if he personally delivered it. However, despite the changing landscape of communication, it is crucial for all fans to be mindful of the context and maintain respect at all times, as they are not entitled to anything from their idols.
Splatoon 3 is currently available on the Nintendo Switch.
Source: Video Games SI
