By Kallie Plagge on Jul 26, 2017 12:06 am
Written In Ink
Splatoon 2, the sequel to the colorful Wii U shooter, is now available on Nintendo Switch. It introduces a new co-op mode called Salmon Run, changes to weapons and gear, and a new-and-improved version of the original's single player with fun collectibles to find. The hardest collectibles to get are the Sunken Scrolls, short newspaper-like clippings, photographs, and more that provide clues to the world of Splatoon. There's one on each of the single-player campaign's 27 regular levels; click ahead for a full walkthrough on how to find each of them. For more on Splatoon, see our review and our full Amiibo unlock guide. You can also check out our beginner's guide to weapon classes and tips and tricks for Turf War.
Tentakeel Outpost: Level 1
When you reach the section of this level with the tower, fall through the grate in squid form to get to the bottom. Instead of confronting the enemy right away, turn around; there will be a small portion of inkable wall and a horizontal grate with a box at the end. Swim up to the grate, then land on it in kid form. Shoot the box to reveal the scroll.
Tentakeel Outpost: Level 2
Early on in the level, you'll be at the bottom of two parallel towers with several enemies on a grate above you. Climb the first tower, then drop down into the pink ink at the foot of the second. The scroll is in a box by the wall.
Tentakeel Outpost: Level 3
You'll arrive at a wall guarded by pink paint-covered rollers. When they retract, quickly ink the wall and swim up it. Before going to the launchpad, turn to your right; there will be a ledge supporting an inkable wall. Climb up that wall to get the scroll.
Suction-Cup Lookout: Level 4
About halfway through the level, you'll reach a platform with Octohurlers riding smaller, thinner platforms around it. Kill each of them, then ink one of their platforms and ride it to the area underneath the main platform. Carefully swim or walk down the moving platform to reach the area with the scroll.
Suction-Cup Lookout: Level 5
Ride the winding rail on the platform with the pillar in the center. There will be a squid ring ahead of you; jump through it and onto the platform behind it. Shoot the box there to reveal the scroll.
Suction-Cup Lookout: Level 6
In the area with the torpedo-like Octarians, there's a platform under you with a rail entry point on it. You'll be able to see it from your landing point if you move a bit to the right. Carefully drop down to it, then ride the rail up to the platform tucked away at the end. The scroll will be in one of the boxes there.
Suction-Cup Lookout: Level 7
Get past the first two giant Squee-Gs. Once you reach the third, ride it to the opposite end of the platform and jump off of it onto the slightly higher area. Before using the launchpad to move on, jump down on the glass platform to the right--there's a small box in the corner containing the scroll.
Suction-Cup Lookout: Level 8
In the area with "a lot of Inkfurlers," be sure to shoot the fourth one--it's longer than the rest and will lead you straight to a platform with a box on it. Shoot the box to get the scroll.
Suction-Cup Lookout: Level 9
From your spawn, take a left. Go past the Splash Wall by the bridge and make your way to a second Splash Wall on a platform above one of the trapped Mini Zapfish. Destroy the Splash Wall and ink the area around it to reveal a box. Destroy the box to get the scroll.
Beaker's Depot: Level 10
Get past the section with the first Octoseeker and continue to the area with the second. Wait for it to pass by, then make your way to the gap in the platform that's bridged by inkable sponges. There's a second set of sponges below the first; use the Slosher to throw ink down on those, then carefully drop down onto them. The scroll is in the wooden box next to the launchpad.
Beaker's Depot: Level 11
At the narrow pathways (where Marie tells you not to get "sloppy"), there will be a platform below you. Drop down through the squid rings and splat the Tentakook here to get the scroll.
Beaker's Depot: Level 12
Carefully bounce your way past the conveyor of tall, inkable walls. While avoiding the Flooder at the end, ink up the (stationary) walls to your left. Swim up the shorter one, jump on top of the Flooder, and then jump and swim up the taller wall. At the top is a wooden box containing the scroll.
Beaker's Depot: Level 13
Shoot your Splatling at the Grapplink while the Flooder is under it; this will put you on top of the Flooder, which you can then ride over to the pillar with the cardboard box on it. Ink the sides, then jump over and swim to the top to retrieve the scroll inside.
Beaker's Depot: Level 14
Move carefully to avoid the Octosniper early on in this level. After moving from platform to platform, you'll hit a checkpoint; the scroll is directly underneath the area with the checkpoint on it. Just drop down and ink up the area to swim over to it.
Beaker's Depot: Level 15
The scroll is in a locked box in front and to the left of the Octoling spawn (if your back is to the spawn, that is). You'll be able to find one of two keys by breaking boxes near the center of the map. Keep in mind that the other locked box contains a special, so if you don't want to go looking for both keys, just skip that box.
Slimeskin Garrison: Level 16
Aim the cannon at the giant Octoballer, then shoot just as the Ocatarian becomes visible to destroy it. Quickly ink and swim your way up toward the pillar with the wooden box on it while avoiding the next Octoballer. The scroll is in the box.
Slimeskin Garrison: Level 17
Drop down through the grate just after the checkpoint, being careful not to fall off the rotating platform. Instead of going straight for the Octocommanders, turn around and make your way to the glass platform. The scroll is in a wooden box.
Slimeskin Garrison: Level 18
Make it past the rail-grinding section around the tower and to the area with three Octosnipers. Take out the snipers, then drop down to the platform below you. Break open the wooden box to get the scroll.
Slimeskin Garrison: Level 19
From the center area containing three launchpads and three locked boxes, take the middle launchpad. It will send you to an area you have to traverse using Grapplinks. The scroll is on an apparently out-of-reach grate. There is a red switch next to the fourth Grapplink down; aim a little to the left of the Grapplink with your blaster to ink up the switch (the large blast radius will also hook you to the Grapplink). You'll be able to pick up your hard-earned scroll at the final landing area, just before the launchpad that returns you to the start.
Slimeskin Garrison: Level 20
Collect one of the keys you need to proceed, then unlock the box straight ahead. It'll open up to reveal a fan; shoot at it to send the platform upward, then jump off of it and onto the stationary platform. Turn back around and, while still on the stationary platform, shoot down at the fan to move the elevator platform back up toward you. There will be a small red switch on the side closest to you. Shoot and ink it to reveal a hidden walkway behind you containing the scroll.
Slimeskin Garrison: Level 21
The scroll is on the Octolings' side of the map to the left of your spawn. You'll have to take out the Octosnipers (or, if you're really brave, just avoid them) to get there. Ink the wall and swim up to the lower grate, then jump to the grate on with the wooden box on it. Break open the box to get the scroll.
Cephalon HQ: Level 22
Throw a bomb to distract the Squee-Gs if need be, then ink up the invisible pillar on your right, closest to the Zapfish. There will be a series of invisible platforms you can access from this pillar; they'll lead you directly to the scroll. If you're having trouble finding it, just fling ink in all directions until something sticks.
Cephalon HQ: Level 23
Once you get to the winding ink rail, be prepared to jump twice: once over the pink ink roller, and then immediately over to another rail on your right. This rail will lead you to a platform containing the scroll.
Cephalon HQ: Level 24
Reach the platform with two moving pillars on it--the one with inkable sponges you can use to ascend. Just off the end of this platform, slightly below you, will be an inkable sponge. Use the Slosher to throw ink on it, then drop down. The scroll is tucked under the platform.
Cephalon HQ: Level 25
This one is a bit complicated, but it's a lot of fun! In the last section of the level, use your Splatling to shoot the target and move the floating platform. Continue to shoot it and ride your way around to where the Zapfish is held captive. Like in level 20, there's a hidden red switch on the side of the Zapfish's platform. Shoot it to reveal a launchpad; ride that launchpad to another platform, then climb up the Octostamp to reach another launchpad on its back. You'll land on a stack of boxes, which you can shoot with your Splatling to get the scroll.
Cephalon HQ: Level 26
You'll reach a set of two parallel platforms with stacks of three Octoballers each barreling toward you. The scroll is in a wooden box at the end of the right lane, but you have to jump to it from the left. Time it carefully and don't get squished!
Cephalon HQ: Level 27
Move out in front of your spawn past the first Mini Zapfish and ink the small platform in the center (it will have pink ink on it already) to reveal a wooden box. The box contains the scroll.
Bonus: Overworld Stamps
Each of the five overworlds contains one scroll, but they aren't like the rest--instead of lore details or cute tidbits, these give you stickers to commemorate your achievement. To get them, you have to shoot down a series of colored balloons before they blow away. It takes a little practice, but when you shoot the first balloon in the series, it will point you to the next balloon. Use ink to lay out a path for yourself as each balloon appears. Don't worry if you miss one; just wait for the starter balloon to reappear and try again.
By Array on Jul 25, 2017 04:30 am
San Diego Comic-Con has expanded to be much more than a comics-focused event, but that doesn't mean comics don't still have a strong presence. That's also true of the show's cosplay scene--there was no shortage of cosplayers dressed as various characters from the Marvel universe, from the X-Men to Iron Man and beyond. In the gallery above, you'll find a collection of photos showing some of the best Marvel cosplay from this year's show. We also have galleries featuring everything from the first-ever Doomfist cosplay based on Overwatch's upcoming character to an astoundingly wide array of fidget spinners.
By Michael Rougeau on Jul 25, 2017 03:30 am
The fidget spinners craze continued at San Diego Comic-Con 2017. Can you tell which ones are officially licensed, and which are blatant knock-offs?
By Array on Jul 25, 2017 02:27 am
Perhaps the most anticipated Overwatch character to date, Doomfist, was recently revealed and made his debut on the Public Test Realm. He's on his way to the live game this week, but before that even happens, someone has already cosplayed as the character. At San Diego Comic-Con, we got to check out the impressive cosplay you see in the gallery above--the first for Doomfist. It represents a partnership between developer Blizzard and Henchmen Studios, which worked on the outfit for around six months. Blizzard's Overwatch panel at Comic-Con brought with it some new details about Doomfist, including the fact that he at one point was able to pick up and throw other characters. We subsequently got to speak with the studio about the character and why Terry Crews didn't end up voicing him, as many hoped. You can also check out a Doomfist comic, some concept art, and his skins.
By Mat Elfring on Jul 25, 2017 02:20 am
Because other companies own the rights to some of Marvel's properties, characters from all across the Marvel universe have been featured in twice as many films as DC. This includes characters from The Avengers, Spider-Man, the X-Men, and more. Here are how all those films did in the box office, in order by worldwide totals, adjusted for inflation. Check out how DC's films did at the box office here. Box office numbers and information came from IMDb and Box Office Mojo. UPDATE 7/24/2017: Spider-Man: Homecoming's ranking and numbers updated.
The Punisher (1989)
The late '80s Punisher film was full of bad dialogue, a cheesy plot, and many unmemorable moments. Somehow, the Dolph Lungren driven film found a cult following. Worldwide total: $533,411 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,036,873) The Punisher was only released in Europe.
Man-Thing (2005)
Man-Thing went straight to the Syfy Channel in the States; however, it did get a small release in Europe. Worldwide total: $1,123,136 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,386,167)
Punisher: War Zone (2008)
The over-the-top, ultra-violent Punisher: War Zone didn't have the box office success it hoped for, even with the Punisher spinning from a chandelier, shooting people. US: $8,050,977 (Adjusted for Inflation: $9,013,304) Worldwide total: $10,100,036 (Adjusted for Inflation: $11,307,285)
The Punisher (2004)
Thomas Jane played Frank Castle in the highly-anticipated 2004 film, but it received mixed reviews, even with WWE wrestler Kevin Nash playing one of the villains. US: $33,810,189 (Adjusted for Inflation: $43,142,087) Worldwide total: $54,700,105 (Adjusted for Inflation: $69,797,797)
Elektra (2005)
Spinning out of 2003's Daredevil, Jennifer Garner starred as the titular Elektra in this critically panned film. US: $24,409,722 (Adjusted for Inflation: $30,126,321) Worldwide total: $56,681,566 (Adjusted for Inflation: $69,956,023)
Howard the Duck (1986)
Most people remember only a couple things from Howard the Duck: Lea Thompson having sex with the titular character and a topless female duck. It was a pretty weird film. US: $16,295,774 (Adjusted for Inflation: $35,838,510) Worldwide total: $37,962,774 (Adjusted for Inflation: $83,489,699)
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012)
The Ghost Rider sequel didn't win over American moviegoers as much as the rest of the world, with the majority of its box office coming from other countries. US: $51,774,002 (Adjusted for Inflation: $54,354,651) Worldwide total: $132,563,930 (Adjusted for Inflation: $139,171,513)
Blade: Trinity (2004)
The third and final Blade film had the titular character joining up with the famed Nightstalkers to hunt vampires. US: $52,411,906 (Adjusted for Inflation: $66,878,035) Worldwide total: $128,905,366 (Adjusted for Inflation: $164,484,338)
Fantastic Four (2015)
Last year's Fantastic Four was a bit of a mess, but it still managed to pull in over $100 million from the rest of the world. US: $56,117,548 (Adjusted for Inflation: $57,069,583) Worldwide total: $167,977,596 (Adjusted for Inflation: $170,827,340)
Blade (1998)
Blade was the film that really kicked off the comic book movie craze that's been running for 18 years now. US: $70,087,718 (Adjusted for Inflation: $103,642,965) Worldwide total: $131,183,530 (Adjusted for Inflation: $193,989,053)
Blade II (2002)
The sequel to Blade did well, and it helped studios realize that mass audiences have a thirst for superheroes. US: $82,348,319 (Adjusted for Inflation: $110,333,930) Worldwide total: $155,010,032 (Adjusted for Inflation: $207,689,316)
Daredevil (2003)
The only superhero film to feature a fight on a see-saw didn't have a great reach to the international market. US: $102,543,518 (Adjusted for Inflation: $134,330,893) Worldwide total: $179,179,718 (Adjusted for Inflation: $234,723,482)
Ghost Rider (2007)
Nicolas Cage suited up as Johnny Blaze in what many comic book fans consider to be an entirely forgettable film. US: $115,802,596 (Adjusted for Inflation: $134,622,151) Worldwide total: $228,738,393 (Adjusted for Inflation: $265,911,608)
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
The Incredible Hulk was the second film in Marvel's Cinematic Universe. This was the only film in which Edward Norton played Bruce Banner. US: $134,806,913 (Adjusted for Inflation: $150,920,278) Worldwide total: $263,427,551 (Adjusted for Inflation: $294,914,841)
Hulk (2003)
Ang Lee's Hulk was incredibly stylized and very ambitious. While it did well worldwide, it received mixed reviews. US: $132,177,234 (Adjusted for Inflation: $173,150,739) Worldwide total: $245,360,480 (Adjusted for Inflation: $321,419,561)
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
The Fantastic Four sequel strayed a bit from its comic roots and may have added a bit too much humor for many purists' liking. US: $131,921,738 (Adjusted for Inflation: $153,360,881) Worldwide total: $289,047,763 (Adjusted for Inflation: $336,022,102)
X-Men: First Class (2011)
This 2011 X-Men film went back in time, to the '70s, to examine how the first X-Men team came together. US: $146,408,305 (Adjusted for Inflation: $156,886,822) Worldwide total: $353,624,124 (Adjusted for Inflation: $378,933,184)
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Chris Evans made his debut as Steve Rogers in this World War II film, which featured a CG'ed Evans to make him look scrawny. US: $176,654,505 (Adjusted for Inflation: $189,297,758) Worldwide total: $370,569,774 (Adjusted for Inflation: $397,091,643)
Fantastic Four (2005)
Fox's Fantastic Four introduced the world to the famed comic book family and was as big of a hit ovearseas as it was in America. US: $154,696,080 (Adjusted for Inflation: $190,924,903) Worldwide total: $330,579,719 (Adjusted for Inflation: $407,999,356)
X-Men (2000)
Hugh Jackman made his debut as Wolverine in 2000's X-Men. US: $157,299,717 (Adjusted for Inflation: $220,181,238) Worldwide total: $296,339,527 (Adjusted for Inflation: $414,803,059)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
Although many people consider it to be the worst of all the X-Men films, X-Men Origins: Wolverine still pulled in more money than the first X-Men movie. US: $179,883,157 (Adjusted for Inflation: $202,103,489) Worldwide total: $373,062,864 (Adjusted for Inflation: $419,146,005)
The Wolverine (2013)
The sequel to the worst X-Men film did a bit better, but mainly because it resonated more with a global audience. US: $132,550,960 (Adjusted for Inflation: $137,148,994) Worldwide total: $414,828,246 (Adjusted for Inflation: $429,218,142)
Thor (2011)
The god of thunder got his own solo film in 2011, which did very well overseas. US: $181,030,624 (Adjusted for Inflation: $193,987,078) Worldwide total: $449,439,994 (Adjusted for Inflation: $481,606,645)
Ant-Man (2015)
Once again, the world market came out in droves to see another Marvel film, which featured a superhero who controls ants. US: $180,202,163 (Adjusted for Inflation: $183,259,297) Worldwide total: $519,250,779 (Adjusted for Inflation: $528,059,882)
X2: X-Men United (2003)
X2 had some of the coolest scenes in all of the X-Men franchise. US: $214,949,694 (Adjusted for Inflation: $281,581,762) Worldwide total: $407,711,549 (Adjusted for Inflation: $534,097,697)
X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
The latest X-Men film made the bulk of its money overseas. US: $155,442,489 Worldwide total: $534,619,896
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
The final--and worst--of the original X-Men trilogy brought in the most money. US: $234,362,462 (Adjusted for Inflation: $280,209,618) Worldwide total: $459,359,555 (Adjusted for Inflation: $549,221,767)
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
The first Spider-Man film to exist within the Marvel Cinematic Universe had a good opening weekend, pulling in $117 million. It still has a long way to go to catch up with Sam Raimi's films from last decade. US: $251,711,581 Worldwide: $571,711,581 (As of 7/24)
Logan (2017)
Fox tries its hand at another Rated R comic book film, featuring Logan slashing his way through everyone. US: $226,275,826 Worldwide: $616,189,858
Iron Man (2008)
Iron Man was the movie that kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Even though--at the time--mass audiences weren't very familiar with the character, it was still a box office success. US: $318,412,101 (Adjusted for Inflation: $356,471,651) Worldwide total: $585,174,222 (Adjusted for Inflation: $655,119,641)
Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Thor: The Dark World wasn't a critical hit, but it did bring in around $180 million more than the first film. US: $206,321,198 (Adjusted for Inflation: $213,478,233) Worldwide total: $644,783,140 (Adjusted for Inflation: $667,149,896)
Big Hero 6 (2014)
While Big Hero 6 was a gigantic departure from the source material, this animated feature from Disney did great in the States and even better worldwide. US: $222,527,828 (Adjusted for Inflation: $226,571,635) Worldwide total: $657,127,828 (Adjusted for Inflation: $669,069,247)
Iron Man 2 (2010)
The followup to Iron Man did exceptionally well across the globe. US: $312,433,331 (Adjusted for Inflation: $345,362,224) Worldwide total: $623,933,331 (Adjusted for Inflation: $689,692,749)
Doctor Strange (2016)
Doctor Strange did decently in the United States, but it made the bulk of its money internationally. US: $231,901,043 Worldwide total: $670,042,595
Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
Amazing Spider-Man 2 may not have been a huge hit in the States, but it killed overseas. US: $202,853,933 (Adjusted for Inflation: $206,540,223) Worldwide total: $708,982,323 (Adjusted for Inflation: $721,866,049)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
One of Marvel's best solo superhero films, Winter Solider made the bulk of its money overseas. US: $259,766,572 (Adjusted for Inflation: $264,487,086) Worldwide total: $714,766,572 (Adjusted for Inflation: $727,755,411)
X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
The time-travelling sequel to X-Men: First Class did very well. US: $233,921,534 (Adjusted for Inflation: $238,172,389) Worldwide total: $748,121,534 (Adjusted for Inflation: $761,716,504)
Deadpool (2016)
In a surprise to many people, an R-rated superhero film did very well in the box office. US: $363,070,709 Worldwide total: $782,603,445
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Many moviegoers consider Guardians of the Galaxy to be the best team movie Marvel has put out to date. Sorry, Avengers. US: $333,176,600 (Adjusted for Inflation: $339,231,132) Worldwide total: $774,176,600 (Adjusted for Inflation: $788,245,046)
Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
The Spider-Man reboot wasn't as great as fans hoped, but it still did well in the box office. US: $262,030,663 (Adjusted for Inflation: $275,091,452) Worldwide total: $757,930,663 (Adjusted for Inflation: $795,709,344)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is turning out to be a hit. Star-Lord learns his father is from the stars and more than just a humanoid. US: $385,546,006 Worldwide total: $857,745,049
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man follow-up also did great. US: $373,585,825 (Adjusted for Inflation: $476,698,677) Worldwide total: $783,766,341 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,000,092,489)
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
While Spider-Man 3 made a ton of money, it's considered to be a terrible film. US: $336,530,303 (Adjusted for Inflation: $391,221,224) Worldwide total: $890,871,626 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,035,650,832)
Spider-Man (2002)
Spider-Man was the first Marvel film to reach a billion dollars, when adjusted for inflation and held quite a few other records. US: $403,706,375 (Adjusted for Inflation: $540,903,708) Worldwide total: $821,708,551 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,100,961,565)
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
The latest Captain America film has heroes fighting heroes, so of course, people went to the movie in droves. US: $407,264,745 Worldwide total: $1,151,852,525
Iron Man 3 (2013)
The final Iron Man film did exceptionally well. US: $409,013,994 (Adjusted for Inflation: $423,202,200) Worldwide total: $1,215,439,994 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,257,602,155)
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
The Avengers sequel pulled in almost a billion dollars overseas alone. US: $459,005,868 (Adjusted for Inflation: $466,792,915) Worldwide total: $1,405,035,767 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,428,872,237)
Avengers (2012)
Finally, sitting pretty at the top spot is the first Avengers film. US: $623,357,910 (Adjusted for Inflation: $654,428,878) Worldwide total: $1,518,594,910 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,594,288,526)
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