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Nintendo clarified that the 'Close To You' animated videos featuring Pikmin are actually short films produced by their newly-acquired CG studio, Nintendo Pictures, not game teasers, indicating more such content may be upcoming.
Nintendo announced that the recent 'Close To You' Pikmin short was created by its new Nintendo Pictures studio and is likely a standalone project rather than a teaser for a new game, showcasing the studio's creative potential without indicating an upcoming Pikmin release.
Nintendo released a mysterious video that initially sparked speculation about a Super Mario Galaxy Movie, but it was revealed to feature Pikmin, showing the tiny creatures moving objects around a nursery, raising questions about their visibility and potential upcoming Pikmin-related announcements.
Nintendo released a new animated short featuring Pikmin, hinting at a possible upcoming Pikmin project for Switch 2 or an expanded re-release of Pikmin 4, which recently set franchise records. The film, initially mysterious, now reveals Pikmin characters and may serve as a teaser for future game announcements.
Nintendo released an updated version of the animated short 'Close To You,' featuring Pikmin characters and more music, hinting at a possible larger project or game, though details remain unclear.
Nintendo released a mysterious, dialogue-free animated short titled 'Close to You,' sparking speculation whether it's a teaser for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie or hints at a new Pikmin game, with fans noting musical cues and visual clues related to both series.
Nintendo released a mysterious, Pixar-style animated short called 'Close to You' featuring a baby and toys, with subtle hints pointing towards Pikmin, sparking speculation about a possible new Pikmin game or project, possibly related to Switch 2, though no official details are provided.
Nintendo released a surprising animated short called 'Close To You' that features Pixar-style animation and a baby learning to walk with a sentient dummy, but notably lacks any direct Nintendo characters, leading to speculation about hidden references or a larger project.
Shigeru Miyamoto explains that most Nintendo characters are meant to stay within their own intellectual properties, except for Pikmin, which can interact with other IPs and even appear in places like Super Nintendo World, with potential plans for expanding the Pikmin franchise, possibly into a movie.
The remastered compilation of Pikmin 1 + 2 for Nintendo Switch has received its first major discount, available for $39.41 on Walmart. The physical edition includes both upscaled GameCube games on one cartridge. Additionally, Pikmin 3 Deluxe and Pikmin 4 can be purchased for $50 each at Walmart. The Pikmin franchise, known for its platforming and real-time strategy gameplay, offers a unique gaming experience. Various limited-time Nintendo Switch bundles are also available, making them great holiday gift options.
The Bacopa Cabana, also known as the "Pikmin Flower," was bred by Nintendo for a marketing campaign in 2001 to promote the Pikmin series. The flower, derived from the Chaenostoma cordatum species, represents Nintendo's creativity. Fans were able to grow their own versions of the flower after the seeds were released to the public. While blooming into a flower is purely aesthetic in the Super Smash Bros. series, in the Pikmin games, Pikmin are at their strongest and fastest in their flower stage.
Nintendo has released Pikmin Finder, a browser-based game that utilizes augmented reality (AR) to allow players to locate and capture Pikmin through their phone's camera. The game was unveiled during the Nintendo Live event and features Pikmin from all four mainline titles, offering a nostalgic and charming experience for gamers.
Japanese parents are using Pikmin logic to manage their children's behavior, with one parent successfully getting their 4-year-old to follow rules by pretending to be a Pikmin leader. The strategy has gained attention on social media, highlighting the creative solutions parents come up with to bring order to their lives.
Japanese parents are using the Pikmin franchise to keep their children from misbehaving. By allowing their kids to pretend to be Pikmin, parents ensure that their children stay close while out and about. This method taps into children's imaginations and has been successful in preventing wandering and misbehavior. The use of Pikmin demonstrates the franchise's resonance with audiences and is expected to grow with the release of Pikmin 4.
Destructoid writers Matt Cook and Timothy Monbleau share their experiences trying the Pikmin gummy candies from Japan. Matt went on a hunt for the candies in Tokyo and found them at the Nintendo store, while Timothy ordered them online. The gummies come in different flavors corresponding to the different Pikmin colors, with a rare sour flavor as well. Both writers found the gummies to be delicious and enjoyable, with Timothy giving them a score of 9.5/10.