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Splatoon 2is finally out in the wild, andits hype levels are arguably greater nowthan ever before. Nintendo’s newfound knack for developing competitive games that have staying power, outside of staples likeSmash Bros.andMario Kart, is quite a cultural turnaround for the company.

Part of that may be because competition isn’t the only worthwhile thingSplatoonhas to offer. The single player campaigns, and lore surrounding them, are enough to satisfy some on their own. The cult of personality that’s developed around the franchise’s in-game idols is a testament to that.

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GoNintendo’s Rawmeat Cowboy and Austin from Eggbusters are already part of the cult that covetsMarina and Pearl, theSplatoon 2idols collectively known as Off The Hook. They’ve created a video for one of their new tunes, complete with translated lyrics to help you sing along. I got a real kick out of it.Watch herefor a cut that jumps straight into the music.

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