Tag Archives: Pikmin 3
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 11:26 BST
Pikmin 3 is “ultimate version” of the original game, Miyamoto says
Pikmin 3 will include all of the features Shigeru Miyamoto wasn’t able to get into the GameCube original due to technical limitations and because the man has a very massive imagination. Regardless, the Wii U romp will see all of those ideas brought back into one charming package of win.
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 08:44 BST
Pikmin 3 ‘Bingo Battle’ multiplayer mode shown on Wii U, Miyamoto presents
Pikmin 3′s ‘Bingo Battle’ multiplayer mode has been shown running in realtime, courtesy of Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto. Watch it here.
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 05:40 BST
“Wii U was made for Pikmin,” says Miyamoto
In a video narrated by Shigeru Miyamoto, the designer discusses why the Wii U is such a perfect host for Pikmin 3, the long-awaited artificial life management sim.
Sat, May 18, 2013 | 18:41 BST
Nintendo Direct – Sonic: Lost World exclusive to Wii U, 3DS
Nintendo Direct sessions for North America and Europe contained quite a bit of interesting information on the firm’s upcoming Wii U and 3DS titles for summer. During the event, the biggest take away was when Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced that the next three Sonic titles to be released from SEGA will be exclusive to Nintendo systems.
Wed, Apr 17, 2013 | 21:37 BST
Pikmin 3, Mario Party, Super Luigi U, more – screenshot extravaganza
Nintendo has released quite a few screenshots for the titles it covered during its Nintendo Direct sessions this morning. Below the break you will find images of the following: Mario Golf: World Tour, Mario & Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move, Wii U Panorama View, Mario Party, New Super Luigi U, Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 3 box art, Yoshi’s Island, Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros., LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Bravely Default: Flying Fairy, Animal Crossing: New Leaf and its 3DS bundle, ad finally, the Shin Megami Tensei 4 special edition. Shots for the Link to the Past game along with a bevy of trailers, can be found through our Nintendo Direct report.
Thu, Apr 18, 2013 | 08:38 BST
Nintendo Direct: EarthBound, Pikmin 3, A Link to the Past
Nintendo hosted Nintendo Direct sessions in both North America and Europe today, announcing a new installment in the Mario Party series for 3DS, release dates for Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, the Virtual Console release of Earthbound or Mother 2 if you will, and a 2014 release for Bravely Default: Flying Fairy in the west.
Tue, Apr 09, 2013 | 11:42 BST
Pikmin 3′s captain-switching mechanic detailed, will be more strategic says Miyamoto
Pikmin 3 will enable players to switch between one of three captains on the fly, giving rise to more strategic options, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto has explained.
Mon, Mar 11, 2013 | 17:00 GMT
Miyamoto-directed Pikmin cartoon shorts to debut around Pikmin 3 launch
Pikmin producer Shigeru Miyamoto has revealed that his series is getting the cartoon treatment for the launch of Pikmin 3. It’ll be a series of short clips at first, but if popular they could justify a full animated series.
Mon, Mar 11, 2013 | 14:55 GMT
Pikmin 3: Miyamoto feels it should have launched alongside Wii U
Pikmin 3 is due sometime in Spring, but producer Shigeru Miyamoto feels that it should have ideally launched alongside the Wii U itself. He’s also said that The Legend of Zelda Wii U is a long way off.
Thu, Mar 07, 2013 | 16:33 GMT
Pikmin 3: Wii U GamePad makes for a deeper experience than the originals, says Miyamoto
Pikmin 3 will go deeper than the original games, according to Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto. His team looked at the Wii U’s bespoke features closely to give players a deeper experience, thanks in large part to the console’s GamePad.
Wed, Jan 23, 2013 | 21:38 GMT
Pikmin 3 screens show googly-eyed enemies
Pikmin 3 should not be scary but augh, look at the lips on these monsters.
Wed, Jan 02, 2013 | 09:35 GMT
Pikmin 3 to be more like first game, says Miyamoto
Pikmin 3 will be more like the original Gamecube title, rather than its ‘less-stressful’ sequel Pikmin 2, according to Shigeru Miyamoto. The developer has given some insight into the nature of his impending Wii U title in a new interview. Check out his quotes after the jump.
Mon, Dec 17, 2012 | 11:48 GMT
Miyamoto discusses birth of Pikmin concept, Olimar added much later in process
Pikmin 3 is finally heading to Wii U early next year, and veteran designer Shigeru Miyamoto has shed light his team’s concept for the game, and how the loveable Pikmin creatures have evolved over time. For example, did you know they used to be the game’s enemies, rather than your own subservient followers? Get more insight below.
Fri, Dec 07, 2012 | 11:47 GMT
Nintendo goes date-crazy: Wii U & 3DS European release round-up
Nintendo Direct Europe happened on Wednesday and with it came a wave of new release dates, narrowed release windows and more. But they didn’t stop there, oh no. The release dates on Wii U and 3DS – for both retail and eShop games – keeps going, so there was no other choice for us really: it’s round-up time.
Wed, Dec 05, 2012 | 17:57 GMT
Nintendo Direct Europe narrows release of key 2013 titles
Nintendo Direct Europe is playing now and it’s going so fast my fingers are nearly worn down to bloody stumps. But there’s good news too, as Nintendo has narrowed release windows and issued dates for a selection of its Wii U launch window titles, and 3DS launches – including Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Castlevania: Mirror of Fate and more.
Wed, Dec 05, 2012 | 21:47 GMT
Nintendo Direct videos – Game & Wario, Pikmin 3, New Super Mario Bros. 2 DLC
Nintendo has released videos shown during its North American and European Nintendo Direct presentations. Check it all out below.
Wed, Dec 05, 2012 | 18:21 GMT
Nintendo Direct NA – Pikmin 3, Luigi’s Mansion, Fire Emblem dates confirmed
The North American Nintendo Direct presentation discussed Nintendo the firm’s 2013′s Wii U and 3DS release slate. Get the details below.
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 | 12:19 BST
Pikmin 3 release window confirmed as ‘Spring 2013′
Pikmin 3 has previously been billed as a ‘launch window’ title on Wii U in the States, meaning it will launch before March 31st. New information from Nintendo’s recent ‘Iwata Asks’ panel narrows down the clues a little.
Thu, Sep 13, 2012 | 16:04 BST
Nintendo reveals Wii U software line-up for Japan
Nintendo has revealed its first and third-party software line-up for Wii U in Japan. It includes known quantities such as Assassin’s Creed 3 and Mass Effect 3 and some previously unannounced titles in the form of Ninja Gaiden: Razor’s Edge and Bayonetta 2.
Tue, Aug 28, 2012 | 14:12 BST
Various Wii U titles will be available to try out at PAX Prime
Wii U will be at PAX Prime this weekend along with a bevy of titles to sample, according to an announcement from Nintendo.


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