User:The Silvarius/Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion

Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion Article

Music
The main album of the expansion named "Octotunes" was released on July 18, 2018. This included all the songs from the expansion, several songs from Splatoon Version 3.0, and previous live performances. Limited edition versions of the album included interviews from in-game idol group, Pearl and Marina. (ref needed)

Gameplay
Octo Expansion has players take control of an Octoling that goes by the name of Agent 8, who must complete a number of challenges in their pursuit of four particular objects. These objects are called thangs. The game is an expansion of Splatoon 2, and uses much of the same mechanics, concepts, and weapons as the main game does. Players access each level in the expansion through a hub world. Octo Expansion follows the story of an Octoling that goes by the name of Agent 8. Their main mission is to reach the surface by collecting four objects called thangs through various challenges. Using points as a currency, the player must navigate various subway stations and use their points to complete said challenges. The number of points gained or lost is determined by the player's performance in the challenge. These challenges range from defeating enemies within a time limit, guiding a giant 8-ball, battling a boss, and more. Players can access each level through the subway map in the hub world.

Release
An announcement trailer was released during a Nintendo Direct on March 8, 2018. The DLC's release date was unknown until after the 2018 Splatoon 2 World Championships where it would be launched the next day on June 14, 2018. A physical version of Splatoon 2 with the DLC included was exclusively sold in Japan on October 8, 2018.

To Do List/Notes:

 * New/Expanded Sections?
 * Music
 * Octotunes
 * Mention in concerts? -> mostly in their final concert
 * Album release [COMPLETE]
 * Gameplay
 * Mention of tickets? -> rephrase?
 * Mention of weapon selection?
 * Example of tasks? -> seems too long
 * Well-written resource DO NOT COPY -> Octo Expansion Gameplay
 * Station names & aesthetics influenced by 80s & 90s culture -> Production section? Find interview or art books
 * Release
 * Amiibos
 * Promotional Gear
 * Video Previews [COMPLETE]
 * Media
 * Artbook

Peer Review- Basketballfan301
I really enjoy the topic and idea being able to correlate music and gaming into a singular piece. Very well done on the detailing and providing feedback on how things could possibly be improved. Possibly a next step being discussing a little bit of the gameplay to extent so viewers can get a mental image of what exactly the game looks like if they're not following the music. For people that are very particular about the type of music or groups they like. Being able to maybe change the example around so everyone can have their own clear perspective. It's a very interesting idea that I did not know was still being developed with recently. This information definitely will help provide a more updated looks for the outside viewer as to what the topic is and what information you should be looking at.

Maybe even going into a little of sales and seeing how well it did and if this should be a reoccurring theme for gaming. Allowing for gaming to come around harder on this aspect, and arriving at an ideal that people could get guitar hero or rock band excitement from. Creating more information options so anyone is able to quickly formulate a solid and effective opinion. Very well done not bringing any biased information into the fray, as it seems to all be based off information from research. Very good use of referencing, as it gives people the ability to background view the information presented and acquire more sound information for better understanding. Maybe adding one photo or two to give people a nice visual image to look for enjoyment. Beyond that the information is very simple and to the point, and allows new viewers to get a simple outlook without headache. It really shows how gaming and music can go a little ways together and it makes me excited being a gamer myself. Maybe adding a bit more content and image as listed above. Other than that well done and I can't wait to see the final edits and posting.