Hero-of-Time Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 http://www.n-europe.com/news.php?nid=15647 Breaking:Want an update on what's going on with the Pikmin series? Look no further. After a conference that explicitly stated no Wii U or Pikmin talk, in a shocking twist Miyamoto has just confirmed Pikmin 3 is now set for the Wii U, even though he wasn't officially supposed to announce it, but decided to anyway at the developers roundtable. Because he wanted to. When Pikmin 3 talk first surfaced during the roundtable, Miyamoto stated that it was his intention to release the next entry this year to coincide with the series' 10th anniversary and stated that it 'was' a Wii game. But due to his team being on the forefront of developing on Nintendo's new technology with HD graphics and new controller, he realized that this was the perfect system for the next entry and ended up deciding to announce it. As an extra bonus, Miyamoto went on to tease that it might not be long until it's ready either. It's a shame they didn't show us a teaser trailer at the conference. Still, it's nice to see the game is alive and well.
Zechs Merquise Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 This would work so well on Wii U. In fact with the extra screen Wii U would be perfect for games with resource management and RTS games.
Tales Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 Awesome! Since it's almost complete maybe it will be a launch game!
Jimbob Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 I knew it, and it is all good to know. I reckon it will be a launch title.
Retro_Link Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 Yeah it's bound to be a launch title. Like that 'pirate arrow' Wii U demo creates a virtual room around you almost... I like the idea of aiming the screen at the floor and seeing it covered in foliage with Pikmin at you feet. Or some sections in the game where you have to take a small group of Pikmin on side missions where you place the screen on the floor, seeing a few Pikmin in their true scale and working out some touch screen puzzles/assembly tasks with them etc...
Ronnie Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 As long as Pikmin isn't Nintendo's big launch title at the expense of a Mario game...
Fused King Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 Welp, I guess we'll have to play on the old Wii for quite some time before we get to see all these announced WiiU games. Pikmin will be freakin' incredible though! It's a game that always tried to boats realistic surroundings, so I'm expecting something like that bird trailer
Falcon_BlizZACK Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 As long as Pikmin isn't Nintendo's big launch title at the expense of a Mario game... I'd actually prefer a fully creative and dynamic a game as Pikmin 3 could be as a launch title over a somewhat predicatble Mario adventure. I think we more in-need of Pikmin - with its refreshing creativity - if as a launch title, it will definitely be one of those 'staying up all night, calling in sick' type of launch titles.
Jimbob Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 As long as Pikmin isn't Nintendo's big launch title at the expense of a Mario game... It should be a launch title, Mario games are all the same these days. Pikmin would bring a fresh approach to launch.
killer kirby Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 This is perhaps one of the few games where I really am hyped to see what it looks like in HD, one of the greatest things about Pikmin 1 and 2 was the incredible in-depth environments and also the relaxing music. HD environments and a nice relaxing music like the other 2 and I'll be a happy camper ^_^
heroicjanitor Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 I'd never seen played pikmin before or even seen what it looked like, I was shocked to find it was a real-time strategy game and looked into it, it looks like great fun! Gonna get either the first or second soon
Kav Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 This should definitely be a launch game! Man I love Pikmin!!!
Falcon_BlizZACK Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 I'd never seen played pikmin before or even seen what it looked like, I was shocked to find it was a real-time strategy game and looked into it, it looks like great fun! Gonna get either the first or second soon You haven't lived, my poor son.
Kurtle Squad Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 I'd never seen played pikmin before or even seen what it looked like, I was shocked to find it was a real-time strategy game and looked into it, it looks like great fun! Gonna get either the first or second soon I'd suggest getting the first one first; it's shorter, but "tighter" and you'll most likely be able to appreciate them both more if played in order; the first is also cheaper. Some people have a problem with the time limit of 30 "days", I can't say it ever bothered me, and it added something to the game, Pikmin 2 felt a bit loose and more random (still great though).
Hero-of-Time Posted June 13, 2011 Author Posted June 13, 2011 I'd suggest getting the first one first; it's shorter, but "tighter" and you'll most likely be able to appreciate them both more if played in order; the first is also cheaper. £5 in HMV.
Hero-of-Time Posted June 18, 2011 Author Posted June 18, 2011 Serious question. How many people on here have NEVER played the first Pikmin game?
darksnowman Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 Serious question. How many people on here have NEVER played the first Pikmin game? .......... *raises hand*
Fused King Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 .......... *raises hand* *chops it off Muramasa style*
Kurtle Squad Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 .......... *raises hand* But that means you've never used a day to farm Reds!!!
MindFreak Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 I played the first for a couple of hours and then grew bored. Does that count? Have thought about giving it a second chance someday, though.
Emerald Emblem Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) .......... *raises hand* Same here, my little brother has them both on Wii but after watching someone else play the games I don't feel any urge to play what I've seen already. Edited June 18, 2011 by Emerald Emblem
Hero-of-Time Posted June 18, 2011 Author Posted June 18, 2011 .......... *raises hand* Do you own it?
darksnowman Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 *chops it off Muramasa style* But that means you've never used a day to farm Reds!!! Do you own it? I have Pikmin 2 so please don't victimise me. : peace:
Hero-of-Time Posted June 19, 2011 Author Posted June 19, 2011 (edited) I have a spare copy of the original Pikmin on the Wii if you want it? I will send it out this week for you. Edited June 19, 2011 by Hero-of-Time
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