"Pikmin 4: Miyamoto's Theory, Launch Party, and Collective Might - A Geek Review"

Despite the popularity of the Pikmin series, the games have not sold as well as other Nintendo franchises. Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Pikmin, speculates that the real-time strategy gameplay and the emotional attachment to the characters may make the games difficult for some players. However, he believes that the franchise's strength lies in its relationship with mortality and the challenge it presents. Nintendo aims to maintain the unique depth of gameplay in Pikmin 4 while addressing control challenges to make it more accessible. Additionally, Niantic has released a mobile AR game called Pikmin Bloom, which is still being supported.