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* [[Haicalive at Tokaigi 2018]] promotional posters can be found through the map. They are located on the walls of the exterior area and within the jellyfish stations. You can also find Squid Squad posters, Squid Sisters posters, and photos of the idols within these stations. | |||
==As a band== | ==As a band== | ||
Revision as of 09:17, 31 August 2023
Ancho-V Games is a video game company in the Splatoon series. The office complex it is housed in serves as a multiplayer stage in Splatoon and Splatoon 2 (also named Ancho-V Games). The defining features of the stage are propeller lifts that are central to the navigation of the stage. In Splatoon 3, Ancho-V Games is instead a band, with all Tableturf Battle music released under their name.
As a stage
Layout
Ancho-V Games has raised floors and interactive platforms, and is unique in its incorporation of propellers from Octo Valley that activate lifts. When these are hit by ink, the platform underneath moves. If the propellers are subsequently left uninked, the platform slowly falls back to its original position.
There are three different platforms with propellers that can be found on both sides of the stage, making a total of six. One can be found to the right of the spawn point that moves horizontally, another in the central part of the stage that moves vertically, and one to the left of the spawn point that moves both horizontally and vertically. Side lanes are areas, off to the sides, that can occasionally be missed later in the game unless a team is pushing into their enemy's base. Each lane contains a single propeller; following one of the lanes eventually brings the player to the center of the stage. These areas open opportunities for flanks if a team gains control of the opposing team's main lift. Center lifts are the main lifts used in all game modes. When lowered, the center looks flat, except for a couple of boxes placed for cover. When the platforms are raised, the center becomes a place for close-quarters combat, since there is no longer lots of space to move around in.
When a propeller lift is activated, some of the ink that is used to spin it comes out of the top, similar to a Sprinkler. Also like a Sprinkler, this ink does a small amount of damage if it hits a player of the opposing team. If they are splatted by this, the splat is attributed to the last player to spin the fan and says "Splatted by ink from a propeller lift!"
In Splatoon 2, the left side of the spawn point where the small, square propeller lift was located was removed and was replaced with a new section featuring a long, rectangular propeller lift which has walls on the sides for cover that allows players to drop into the middle area with no means of return. The middle section has also been updated. The two propeller lifts have been cut in half and are now a lot smaller with small raised platforms added at the removed portions. However, there is now a lot more space to ink in the middle. Two pillars have been added at each team's right, which can be used as another method of getting to higher elevation aside from the propeller lift. The area immediately in front of the base has also been modified, with much more space accessible by the opposing team. Sponges have also been added to the stage.
Ranked Battle terrain
In Ranked Battles, specifications for the terrain or placement of objects are different between the modes; these changes create new paths or new objects to take cover behind.
Splat Zones
The Splat Zone is located in the very center of the stage, included with the boxes in the middle. Some boxes have been added to the side lanes to give both teams some attacking space and to keep the other team from entering the center a certain way.
Tower Control
The Tower is located at the center, replacing the boxes normally there. The goals are located near the front of each spawn point, which has also been moved to the left, replacing the floating platforms once there. The propeller in front of both teams' regular spawn area has been taken out and the platform has been extended permanently. Several boxes and platforms have been added to help with defense and offense for both teams.
| In Splatoon 2, checkpoints have been added: | |||||
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| Checkpoint | Location | Timer (Seconds) | Progress Amount | ||
| Before | After | Total | |||
| 1 | The first checkpoint is located in the center of the stage near the inkable pillar. | 81 | 69 | 12 | |
| 2 | The second checkpoint is located near the ramp in the raised area overlooking the center. | 46 | 38 | 8 | |
| 3 | The third checkpoint is located in the area in front of spawn right before the goal. | 21 | 8 | 12 | |
| Some values may be inconsistent (Still acquiring data) | |||||
Rainmaker
The Rainmaker is located at the center, above the boxes in the middle. Boxes have been added to the middle area, giving players an extra route into enemy territory. A ramp has been added to reach the spawn area of each team and a pile of boxes near it. The goal is located near the spawn point next to a propeller lift. If the propeller on the platform is not inked, it can be difficult for a Rainmaker carrier to make the jump to the platform.
In Splatoon 2, the goal was moved to the new area that immediately drops off from the spawn point. A new inkable wall has been added in the central area to make accessible the opposing team's side easier. Three primary routes can be taken. The new inkable wall and propeller lift allow access to the left path. Using the Rainmaker shot itself, players can call in the propeller lift located on the right side of the stage which allows access to the right path.
Clam Blitz
The baskets are located deep into each team's side of the stage, located just in front of the drop from the plaza. To reach the basket, players must either ride up the propeller lift into the enemy area or swim up a small inkable block added to access the right path into the enemy base. The inkable pillar seen in other modes used as an alternative to the propeller lift has been removed.
Splatoon
File:S Stage Ancho-V Games.png
| Added in | 22 January 2016 |
| Total area | 2,293p |
| Features | Propellers |
| Hazards | Abyss |
Ancho-V Games was announced on 16 December 2015 along with Piranha Pit[1] and released on 22 January 2016 at 02:00 UTC.[2] It was the final stage released for Splatoon.[3]
Version history
| Version | Adjustments |
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| 2.9.0 |
Maps
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Turf War
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Splat Zones
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Tower Control
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Rainmaker
Gallery
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A Killer Wail set off amidst a battle.
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A desk covered in Splatoon concept art.
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Four Inklings dancing.
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A wide view of Ancho-V Games.
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Advertisements and other graphics plastered around the stage.
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A team of Inklings leaves its spawn point.
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An Inkling shooting ink at a fan.
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A jellyfish working at a computer.
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A .52 Gal against a Splat Charger using the Bomb Rush.
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Several Inklings fighting.
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Inked Ancho-V Games image.
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Using a horizontal propeller at Ancho-V Games.
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Using a vertical propeller.
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A jellyfish with Studio Headphones in a small room in the central area.
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The room mirrored on the other side, with a jellyfish typing at a computer.
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A jellyfish wearing a Krak-On shirt, likely the Sunny-Day Tee.
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Two jellyfish in another small room next to an arcade machine.
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The servers and a jellyfish below one of the central fan-powered platforms.
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Below the other platform.
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A cafeteria full of jellyfish.
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A close-up side view of the cafeteria.
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A meeting room full of jellyfish.
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Ancho-V Games' doors are much larger than their jellyfish employees.
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The first set of magazines near one of Ancho-V Games' workspaces.
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The second set.
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The third set.
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The fourth set.
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Propeller lift icon in the splat-cam when splatted.
Splatfests
Ancho-V Games was available in the following Splatfests in Splatoon:
- Perfect Body vs. Perfect Brain
- Barbarian vs. Ninja
- Pokémon Red vs. Pokémon Blue (NA)[a]
- Fancy Party vs. Costume Party
Splatoon 2
Ancho-V Games was announced on 12 July 2018 at 05:13 UTC, along with the Nautilus 47 and Bloblobber.[4] It was added to the game on 1 August 2018 at 00:00 UTC.[5]
Version history
| Version | Adjustments |
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| 4.0.0 |
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| 4.6.0 |
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Maps
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Turf War
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Splat Zones
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Tower Control
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Rainmaker
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Clam Blitz
Gallery
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Promotional image.
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Game & Watch easter egg.
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Octorok sticker
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Dr. Mario easter egg.
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Ancho-V Games during a Splatfest.
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Turf War (Splatfest) icon for Ancho-V Games.
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Getting splatted by propeller ink in Splatoon 2.
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Squidball silhouettes on the wall.
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Zapfish sticker
Quotes
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Trivia
- According to Pearl, the workers have a room filled with baby turtles to cheer themselves up.
- Splatoon concept art can be seen throughout the stage.
- This was the last stage to be added to Splatoon and the last returning stage to be added to Splatoon 2. It was also the only stage introduced in 2016.
- Due to this, it appeared in the fewest Splatfests of any stage in Splatoon, appearing in a total of four.
- Arcade machines like the one in Inkopolis Plaza can be seen in Ancho-V Games, with four individual machines throughout the stage.
- According to the Squid Sisters, Ancho-V Games is the studio that created Squid Jump.
- In the announcement tweet for this stage in Splatoon 2, it is revealed that Ancho-V Games is also the company that created Squid Beatz 2.[6]
- Some of the walls in this stage have silhouettes of sprites from the arcade machine games on them.
- Many jellyfish can be seen in this stage, with some at work on computers in small rooms with glass doors, some above the stage on catwalks, and large groups below the stage at a cafeteria.
- The stage's location in Splatoon 2 is not the same as its original appearance in Splatoon, being set in a different building across the street. One of the stage quotes in Splatoon 2 has Pearl wonder why they made the new office layout the same as the old one.
- In Splatoon 2, two computers with Squid Sisters and Off the Hook screensavers can be seen on a table with squid-shaped chairs.
- At the end of a match, or after five minutes in a Ranked Battle, a telephone can be heard ringing. This can only happen once per match, meaning it will not happen again at the end of a Ranked Battle if five minutes have already passed.
- In promotional art of the stage, an octopus that resembles the Octopus from the game of the same name on the Game & Watch can be seen.
- In Splatoon 2, the spawn point location is slightly off-center from the platform it is located on.
- Dedf1sh posters can be found in multiple areas of the stage.
- On the side of the stage, the word “Nintendo” can be found written in the inkling language font.
- Haicalive at Tokaigi 2018 promotional posters can be found through the map. They are located on the walls of the exterior area and within the jellyfish stations. You can also find Squid Squad posters, Squid Sisters posters, and photos of the idols within these stations.
As a band
In Splatoon 3, all the music that plays in Tableturf Battles is credited to Ancho-V Games. Their music has a chiptune style with almost no vocals, imitative of traditional video game music; this theme is furthered by the structure of their songs' names as descriptions of when they play.
Songs
| Fictional Band | Song Name | Audio |
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Tableturf Level Selection | |
| Tableturf Deck Selection | ||
| Tableturf Main Theme | ||
| Tableturf Three Turns Remaining | ||
| Tableturf Win Theme | ||
| Tableturf Loss or Draw Theme | ||
| Tableturf Card List |
Etymology
"Ancho-V" is derived from "anchovy", a type of fish.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 Japanese |
アンチョビットゲームズ Anchobitto Gēmuzu |
Anchovit[b] Games |
 Dutch |
Ansjobit-gamestudio | From ansjovis (anchovy), bit (bit, or binary digit), and game studio |
 French (NOA) |
Tentatec Studio | From tentacle and tech |
 French |
Tentatec Studio | From tentacle and tech |
 German |
Anchobit Games HQ | From Anchovy (fish) and bit (computer unit) |
 Italian |
Acciugames | From acciuga (Anchovy) and games |
 Russian |
Гуппи-Геймдев Guppi-Geymdev |
Guppy Game dev |
 Spanish |
Estudios Esturión | Sturgeon Studios |
 Chinese (Simplified) |
凤尾鱼游戏 Fèngwěiyú Yóuxì |
Anchovy Games |
 Internal |
Office |
Notes
- ↑ North America
- ↑ Derived from "anchovy" while also being a video game company-esque name, similar to the word "bit". The name also sounds like "Namcot", a shortened word for the video game company Namco Limited; a character that appears on a screen in the stage resembles a Pooka from Dig Dug, a game made by Namco, furthering the connection.
References
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