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Hershey @hershey.splstrong.com · 31/08/2026

VOD reviewing a player, and encountered this moment. When I asked why they didn't back up after a teammate died, I received the response "Yeah, I was gonna clean up." This is the situation they were gonna "clean up."

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Splatoon Stronghold @splstrong.com · 19/04/2026

Signups for Season 7 of the Stronghold Beginner's Academy are now open! If you want an easy way to get started in Competitive Splatoon, apply now at www.splatoonstronghold.com/academy

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Splatoon Stronghold @splstrong.com · 24/03/2026

Have you heard of the legendary team with internet so inconsistent, they made it their branding? We took some time with bsky.app/profile/mcdo... to talk about the SBA, friendships, their start in the Competitive Splatoon scene, and more! Check it out here! youtu.be/PorC9NhhxFU

Promo for the interview with McDonalds Wifi. The image is surrounded by a orange wavy banner with a picture of Splatville's train station in the middle. The left side is a picture of a container of fries with a Wifi symbol crossed out. Text above this reads "McDonalds Wifi." The right side of the image is a quote stating "The enemy team started cheering us on!"

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Great-Hero-YELLOW @great-hero-yellow.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

sure Nintendo. I'll start writing an article on my lunch break at work Please be on the lookout for no less than two, but potentially up to four, articles from Splatoon Stronghold this week written by yours truly...

The beginnings of an article titled, "The Splatoon 3 North American League Returns for 2026!", with a subtitle saying "why is it so soon", body text saying "bruh", and a YouTube link to Nintendo's Splatoon 3 North American League 2026 - Announcement video with the preview shown.

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Radha @ismiseradha.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I've made the decision to step away from my leadership position at Splatoon Stronghold. I will continue to do interviews, manage the Splatoon Community Census, and promote the scene and the many benefits of being part of it. I believe that this is the path that best enables me to do this. 1/5

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🍉Droid 🔜 RatR @splatdroid.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Fuck yall I'm plugging another Splatoon Content Creation thing Did yall know we have a server called The Grind™️ that's for splatoon content creators to help each other out with thumbnails, editing, resources, and even set up collabs? You should join if you are or are going to be a splatoon creator!

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Join the The Grind Discord Server!

Check out the The Grind community on Discord - hang out with 116 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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Great-Hero-YELLOW @great-hero-yellow.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

HELP PUT MORE LANS ON MY MAP

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Alphine 🏳️‍⚧️ @alphineagnitio.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Doing preliminary surveying of the splatoon audience in western KY and Southern IN! Likes and Reposts appreciated, please share this around so I have as much information as possible (have multiple venue ideas in mind but need to know how many people can attend) #compsplatoon #splatoon

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Western KY/Southern IN Splatoon LAN Interest Survey

Please share this with any person you know who would be interested and able to attend! If you would like to assist in any way(monetary, staffing, donating equipment, etc) please contact me directly o...

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Splatoon Stronghold @splstrong.com · 18/02/2026

Splatoon Stronghold is excited to announce its newest community resource--an interactive map showing you where the nearest upcoming LANs are taking place! Finding a LAN has never been easier! #splatoon #compsplatoon Read more: www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/lan-map...

Like a magazine ad, a promotion for Splatoon Stronghold's interactive LAN map, with stickers saying "Wow!" and "New!". An orange world map takes up most of the area, with an Inkling and Octoling in swim form sitting in the bottom left corner, making travel plans to pins on the map.

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Dapple Productions @dappleprod.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Do you like interviews? WE LOVE INTERVIEWS! In collaboration with @radha.splstrong.com, we will bring you exclusive interviews of players/teams competing in the upcoming 20XX Series 6! Are you be interested? Reach out to us through discord! Or voice your interest in the comments below 👇

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Hershey @hershey.splstrong.com · 19/02/2026

As per usual, I sit in the background, but I had my hands on this one too. Check it out! I’m pretty happy with some of the questions I wrote!

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Splatoon Stronghold @splstrong.com · 15/02/2026

Signups for Season 6 of the Stronghold Beginner's Academy are now open! If you want an easy way to get started in Competitive Splatoon, apply now at www.splatoonstronghold.com/academy

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Splatoon Stronghold @splstrong.com · 15/02/2026

We are now LIVE with the Stronghold Beginners Academy All-Stars Tournament! Check out the streams here: www.twitch.tv/splatoonstro... www.youtube.com/@splstrong

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Hershey @hershey.splstrong.com · 13/02/2026

"Have you seen the Dynamo clip?" They won the game off this btw. www.twitch.tv/dappleproduc...

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DappleProductions - Welcome Back Splatoon 1 Dynamo

Watch DappleProductions's clip titled

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Fisk @zapfisk.splstrong.com · 11/02/2026

This is an idea we've had for ages, very excited to finally make it happen

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Hershey @hershey.splstrong.com · 11/02/2026

We worked hard over at the Content Team to get this done. Really happy with how it turned out!

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Splatoon Stronghold @splstrong.com · 11/02/2026

The talent at the Stronghold Beginners Academy has been hard at work to create something special, so we put together a trailer to show you what we've been working on! Check out our video in the comments!

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Radha @ismiseradha.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Putting this masterpiece back on your TLs

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Alphine 🏳️‍⚧️ @alphineagnitio.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

New Video - Scrim and Scrim Etiquette with luti season around the corner I think this is an apt topic to talk about :> youtu.be/DA3GWsBGBqw #compsplatoon

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Scrims and Scrim Etiquette

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Radha @ismiseradha.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

esports production does things to you man

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Fufu! @fufupng.sunsetsurge.ink · 01/02/2026

‼️Attention aspiring and existing commentators and streamers‼️ Splatoon Broadcasters Server has expanded with a new Practice Corner! Whether you're completely new or all rounded, everyone is welcome! Players, wanna help out? Use the form below to submit your replay codes for us! RTs appreciated! 💕

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Alphine 🏳️‍⚧️ @alphineagnitio.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

This content thing kinda fun to do actually youtu.be/bE9EZQ5Gxxw short 3 minute ramble on community and how to make connections, I like talking about similar topics so if you want to see more lmk #compsplatoon

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Making Friends in A Community Built Around Competition

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Koreki @koreki50.inkling.social · 08/01/2026

Hello, I'm opening up commissions for Japanese-English translations! I can translate videos, text (like tweets or guides), manga, and more. Retweets appreciated! Link below

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Fisk @zapfisk.splstrong.com · 07/01/2026

Heya #compsplatoon, we're looking for more staff to help the SBA run at a scale where it is sustainable. If you have any coaching or captaining experience and want to help new players get into the community, please consider applying, links in reply reposts appreciated

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Hershey @hershey.splstrong.com · 06/01/2026

Insane projects going on behind the scenes here, couldn't be more happy to be working with BEEP. If you've got a hand to give, please do! There's only so many projects that so few people can take on.

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Broadcasting Esports Every Play @broadcastbeep.com · 06/01/2026

Looking for: Interviewers, Journalists, Researchers, and Scriptwriters of any kind. If you are interested in helping us out, message us directly on socials. We will go through trainings if you are brought on.

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xi @imxi.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

without the help of @elymental.bsky.social this year, I most likely wouldn't be able to do either of the things I'd consider to be my favorite things that I've done on the TOing side this year (LUTI Seeding Council + SWS) just throwing that out there (ty again, ely)

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AwayHealer 🔜 Diamond Duel 💎 @awayhealer.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

I’ve been cooking something up that you might be interested in, it’s still in the works and idk how much I can say, but just be on the lookout for something different from the stronghold 🗣️

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Hershey @hershey.splstrong.com · 22/12/2025

Stay tuned, we're hard at work!

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Hershey @hershey.splstrong.com · 21/12/2025

2025 has been an incredible year for me. While all the work I’ve done is in the background of the scene, that plans to change soon, real soon. Below is my reflection on this year. The things I’ve done, and what’s next in early 2026. (That I can reveal at this time, there’s always more with me!)

2025 Reflection: A Year of Opportunity
I’ve done many things in my lifetime. None of them have given me what 2025 has given me. This year I got into the staffing side of the Splatoon scene. Earlier in the year I was granted the opportunity to stream for IPL. From there I started streaming Swim or Sink. After seeing how awesome it was to provide a service to the community, I applied to be a script writer at Splatoon Stronghold and promptly forgot about it after a week. Suddenly, around June, I received a DM from someone named “Radha” who wanted to talk to me about my application. After a long interview I was accepted. After a while, when Stronghold leadership saw my passion for both content and Splatoon, I was promoted to the Content Lead of Splatoon Stronghold, where I now get to create major productions and help bring competitive Splatoon to so many others. Around the same time as being promoted to Content Lead, I found Ckk, one of the founders of BEEP, on Bluesky. I reached out to him earlier this year as well. After we talked for a while, we had a shared vision of content, a different side, one that wouldn’t be a fit for Splatoon Stronghold. He gave me an opportunity. Since then I’ve worked on the backend for pretty much all of the BEEP videos besides Splat Chat. I got to go to a LAN for my first time with Ckk as well, where I was instantly put on stream duty. This scene is something truly special. I’ve found a real passion for bringing this game to others. I can only hope it changes someone else’s life as much as it changed mine. If this year was any indication, next year I’ll do things that current me could never even dream of. Thanks to everyone I met this year, I look forward to continue working with you all. For now, I’ll have to leave you with this.

Two projects that I have poured my heart and soul into should be released in January.

One of them is for the Splatoon Stronghold channel. It’s been in the works since late August, it’s (I believe) the biggest collaborative effort the Splatoon scene has seen, and will ideally inspire more people to make content. It’s the first ‘Stronghold Production’ of many. A title that, over time, will hopefully carry meaning and weight behind it.

The other is for the BEEP channel. It’s been a WIP since early November. It plans to invite a new age of storytelling into our scene. This project is one that will tell the tale of one of Splatoon’s longest standing teams, how they got to where they are now, and the challenges they’ve faced along the way.

I hope you all look forward to seeing them! But for now, I must retreat back to the desk, for there is still much more to do.

Special thanks to

Ely: who got me into the staffing side of the scene.

Radha: who has been by my side throughout all my Stronghold projects.

Ckk: who gave me the chance to work with BEEP.

Boing and PipedreamDX: who showed me the ropes to streaming.

OmaZen, Ryan (V4p0r), Fisk, and YELLOW: who are awesome people I get to work with.

All the people who’ve agreed to do interviews for projects I’m involved in. I’m genuinely astounded at how many people were interested in working with me this year.

All the former members of CyBul: y’all gave me an amazing time playing and coaching before I retired from competition. I hope to see you all reach new competitive heights!

Everyone who I got to meet this year. You’re all amazing!

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Radha @ismiseradha.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

You know I had to call the spec cam over with the "This Way!"

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Broadcasting Esports Every Play @broadcastbeep.com · 21/12/2025

We've done a lot this past year, and we're just getting started. BEEP's 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 trailer for the 2026 year of Splatoon is now live! youtu.be/E_gVyrgwPUY?...

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SPLATOON 2026 INTRO

YouTube video by Broadcasting Esports Every Play

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Radha @ismiseradha.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

IF WE LOSE THIS WE ARE OUT OF THE TOURNEY I HAVE NEVER SCREAMED SO LOUD

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elibvn.zip 🎷🦐 @elibvn.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Raise 4 RAICES Tournament godly freaking rm clutch with the team + @radha.splstrong.com pov ! ! (results soon) #compsplatoon

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Hershey @hershey.splstrong.com · 19/12/2025

These matchmaking times are getting ridiculous

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Hershey @hershey.splstrong.com · 17/12/2025

Happy to have been able to help out with this a small bit

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Splatoon Stronghold @splstrong.com · 16/12/2025

With the Playoffs closing out the end of the 2025 Splatoon 3 North American League, Splatoon Stronghold debuts a new article format style! An updated look just in time for the best Splatoon action! Read on: www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/the-spl...

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Hershey @hershey.splstrong.com · 16/12/2025

Shortest Stronghold meeting

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Raise 4 RAICES @raise4raices.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Want some fresh art of your inkfish? How about a VOD review from some of the best coaches around? With the R4R raffle, you can have a chance at some amazing prizes, all while support a good cause! $1 donated = 1 entry into the raffle prizes of your choice! More info below: #compsplatoon

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Hershey @hershey.splstrong.com · 12/12/2025

Sometimes, a project takes an enormous amount of time. You know it'll be well worth every second it took to produce when it's released. But I'd be lying if I said it doesn't suck sometimes. This feeling does get significantly amplified when you've got three of them in the works at once.

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Splatoon Stronghold @splstrong.com · 09/12/2025

SuperJump 7, IPL's Splatoon 3 major, witnessed the closest game Splatoon has ever seen, and may ever see again. Mere frames determined who won Grand Finals. Highlights from the highest level of Splatoon awaits! Need to know who was victorious? www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/superju...

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Hershey @hershey.splstrong.com · 07/12/2025

While I'm unfortunately unable to attend, please give your support to a good cause, by great people. Let's allow our scene to do something incredible.

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Raise 4 RAICES @raise4raices.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

You've seen our organizers bring you the finest events, but how well do they fare when you flip the script? Meet R4R: An event ft all contributors to the comp community as the players televised to fundraise for @raicestexas.bsky.social mission to help immigrants! youtu.be/NWxEw2QdkS0 #compsplatoon

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Introducing Raise 4 RAICES

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AwayHealer 🔜 Diamond Duel 💎 @awayhealer.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Just finished my stream brainstorming ideas for the SCF. This is def a bigger undertaking than I ever could've imagined :0 I'm gonna need some help getting this off the ground 🙏 🧡&🔁, thanks for all the support on the last post! I'm so glad to see so much interest in my project :D #compsplatoon

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Alphine 🏳️‍⚧️ @alphineagnitio.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Would anyone be interested if I offered my services as a team manager to existing teams(ie, help sort out scheduling more efficently, give advice, etc) Not 100% on the idea bc I don't know how much work it'd be but since I have a lot more time on my hands i want to try new things #compsplatoon

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Splatoon Stronghold @splstrong.com · 04/12/2025

The Splatoon Beginners Academy has allowed many new players to get a feel for the competitive scene. We sat down with Ariikitty to talk about her experiences in Season 0 and what it's been like to play on a team. Check it out at youtu.be/NlTei-xFRng

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Splatoon Stronghold's Lead Streamer Talks About Their SBA Experiences

Ariikitty is Splatoon Stronghold's Head of Stream Production and a player for LessThanThree, a team formed through the Splatoon Beginners Academy. We sat down with Ariikitty to ask about the…

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