is Splatoon receiving more attention because its an exclusive Nintnedo shooter?

[Twilord]

I find it downright disturbing how people these days think unconventional and cartoony games should be eShop titles. Games like Splatoon and Sunset Overdrive are what their genre REALLY needs.

Just remember, Pikmin and LBP would have been deemed as for digital release only by many if they came out today.