GamingNintendo DirectLIVEUpdated 3 mins agoNintendo are broadcasting another Nintendo Direct presentation today, with a dedicated showcase to offer fans a new glimpse at what to expect from Splatoon RaidersSplatoon Raiders is set to be the star of today's Nintendo Direct(Image: Nintendo)Nintendo is set to reveal more Splatoon Raiders gameplay in a dedicated Nintendo Direct broadcast today (Tuesday, June 30).Today's broadcast begins at 3pm BST (7am PT / 10am ET) and will give fans a sneak peek into the upcoming first-party title. Splatoon Raiders is one of the big Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives coming this summer, and launches players into a new single-player adventure in the Spirhalite Islands.Scheduled to last 15 minutes, today's Nintendo Direct will be followed by an in-depth, 30-minute long Nintendo Treehouse to offer further gameplay analysis and show off the game's features.While a Nintendo Direct is usually an opportunity to showcase several games at once, today's broadcast will exclusively feature Splatoon Raiders ahead of its release in the coming weeks.Follow our dedicated live blog for the latest updates as soon as we get them below.Are you excited for Splatoon Raiders? Let us know your thoughts on the game and the Nintendo Direct in the comments.Today14:53 BSTNintendo Direct starts in less than 10 minutesIf, like me, you logged on early to make sure you didn't miss any of the action, you're currently being treated to a reel of trailers and gameplay for a host of Switch games.First up was a five-minute look at Yoshi's Mysterious Book, which looks like the perfect title for youngsters to edge their way into gaming.That was followed up by a cheeky look at Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and now we're getting a longer look at Rhythm Groove Paradise - which is available for demo on the Switch eShop now ahead of launch this week.Here's our preview:Today14:41 BSTWhat do you want to see from today's Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct?Fans over on Reddit are getting excited for the broadcast now, as we're just 20 minutes away from the start of today's Nintendo Direct.Many are hoping that, despite its focus on single-player action, that today's showcase will offer a greater insight into the multiplayer aspect.One Redditor said: "They keep referring to this as a single player focused game. But we know it has co-op and I'd love to see how that integrates into the rest of the game."We'll soon see, hopefully!Today14:35 BSTWhere does Splatoon Raiders sit on the summer schedule?July is set to be a busy month for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owners, and Splatoon Raiders' release near the end of that month is one of many highlights.It's the biggest first-party release of the summer, but there are plenty of other games - including the Switch 2 edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - to get excited out.Check out our definitive full list of every major Switch release in July right here:‌Today14:30 BSTSplatoon Raiders Amiibo confirmed - Frye, Shiver and Big Man figures availableNintendo has already announced Amiibo figures to release in time for the launch of Splatoon Raiders.Three distinct figures are now available for pre-order, and the set features the game's main host characters in Frye, Shiver and Big Man.You can get yours from the official Nintendo store now for £49.99. Scanning them into your game unlocok exclusive custom cosmetic and gear items.Today14:21 BSTHow to watch Nintendo Direct live todayNintendo are livestreaming the broadcast across their social media channels, with the live video hosted on YouTube. You can watch along with us below:Today14:18 BSTWhen does Splatoon Raiders come out? Price, pre-order bonuses and release dateSplatoon Raiders will launch in a little over three weeks’ time, on Thursday, July 23. It’s only available for Nintendo Switch 2, so those OG Switch owners looking for more Splatoon action are set to be left disappointed.Splatoon Raiders is priced at £41.99 for either a physical copy or digital download straight to your console via the official Nintendo Store. Pre-orders via Nintendo include a bonus Splatoon Raiders small towel as a fun extra:‌Today14:12 BSTWhat is Splatoon Raiders? Massive gameplay changes coming to Nintendo Switch 2Splatoon Raiders will break away from the traditional franchise format of 4v4 turf wars, and is instead a standalone spin-off exclusively available on Nintendo Switch 2. This time out, players will experience a story-driven, single player adventure.Gamers take on the role of a mechanic exploring the Spirhalite Islands, accompanied by Splatoon 3’s host trio, Deep Cut.But there will still be a four-player co-op mode, so it’s not solely a solo game.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday14:12 BSTWhat time does the Nintendo Direct start?Today’s Nintendo Direct will begin promptly at 3pm BST, and is scheduled to last for 15 minutes.However, it will be followed by a Nintendo Treehouse Live broadcast for a deeper dive into all things Splatoon Raiders.Today14:12 BSTWelcome to our Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct live coverage!Hello and welcome to our live blog - we’ll be bringing you the latest updates from today’s Nintendo Direct as soon as we get them.Make sure you stay with us throughout the broadcast, as we’ll have the latest news, announcements and feature reveals as soon as they happen.‌