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Pikmin 3 Receives an All New Control Option

Christopher Metz

In the last title update, Nintendo patched in a brand new stylus-based option for controlling the game. Now, players can choose to command their captains and Pikmin armies through the GamePad touch screen alone. Essentially, this is a nice update for players who are most comfortable with the 3DS way of things.

Second Pikmin 3 DLC Hits Nintendo eShop

Christopher Metz

This is the second batch of DLC for the title, bringing a total of 4 new challenge levels to the “Battle Enemies!” mode. The idea in this mode is to, well, battle various enemy creatures! Try to defeat as many as possible within a set time limit and set a high score on the Pikmin 3 online, global leaderboards. Many of these levels are found directly from the Story Mode in the game, with many familiar areas will being perfect for veterans to master.

First Pikmin 3 DLC Hits the Nintendo eShop

Christopher Metz

Among the many Nintendo announcements revealed in the video, Satoru Iwata mentioned that new Mission Mode challenges have been added to the current batch of “Collect Treasure!” levels. The new “Collect Treasure Pack” DLC includes challenges #7-#10, where up to two players must to work together to collect as much treasure as possible within a small time limit. While the full DLC costs the small amount of $1.99, however, gamers will be granted a single challenge level to play for free when they update their software. As with all Nintendo titles, DLC downloads must be made through the eShop channel found on the Home screen.

Pikmin 3 Co-Op Review

Christopher Metz

As a game series that began almost 12 year ago and with a massive fanbase to appease, Pikmin 3 had a lot of expectations to live up to on the Wii U. Marketed to be a cute, yet beautiful title to usher in the new HD visuals of the system, it was understandable that many were looking forward to its release. I was, however, legitimately concerned that...

Play Pikmin 3 Early at Gamestop and Recieve a Special Pre-order Bonus

Christopher Metz

Nintendo of America’s own Reggie Fils-Aime announced that anyone will be able to receive the much anticipated Pikmin 3 via Gamestop stores on July 20th to the 21st. This is a fantastic way to get some hands on impressions of the game without having to purchase it first. Nothing was specifically stated if the co-op portion of the game would be playable here, but that shouldn’t dissuade anyone from at least trying the new Wii U gameplay style. Reggie also revealed that those who digitally pre-order the game during these two days will be granted access to their Pikmin 3 purchase on August 3rd, a whole day earlier than from the official August 4th release date. Here, take a look at what he has to say below:

Meet The Pikmin Three, with the Pikmin 3 Trailer

Sam Tyler

Pikmin 3 is due out on the Nintendo Wii U on the 3rd August and will have 2 player local co-op. Details on what exactly this form of co-op will take is still hazy as Nintendo like to keep their cards close to their chest. Whilst we distract Miyamoto and sneak into Ninty headquarters to gather news, you can check out the latest trailer. If anyone asks, we were at your house all day:

Nintendo Direct Reveals Four New Ways to Play Pikmin 3, Release Date Announced

Christopher Metz

Wii U owners may have been a little disappointed that they’d have to wait for Pikmin 3’s launch later this year, but delaying its release may have been a great choice for Nintendo to make. As revealed by Satoru Iwata, Pikmin 3 will now have multiple control variations to suit almost everyone’s way to play, among the new features found within the gameplay itself.

Check Out Some Awesome Gameplay Footage of Pikmin 3, New Creatures Featured

Christopher Metz

Some new footage of Nintendo’s upcoming Wii U Pikmin title, Pikmin 3, has surfaced on the internet, and we’re excited to show off some more of its co-op gameplay. From the looks of things, there will be a crap ton of new, giant monsters to encounter and defeat. Players have got to hand it to Nintendo to make Pikmin games look so natural in both their environments and alien life forms.

Nintendo Delays Pikmin 3 Until 2013

Christopher Metz

Though Nintendo was shooting for Pikmin 3 before the end of 2012, it looks like it will just make the cutoff of the Wii U’s launch window next year.

Miyamoto Talks Pikmin 3's Wii U Co-Op Features

Christopher Metz

The announcement of Pikmin 3 at E3 was one game we couldn’t wait to learn more about. With the Wii U just months away from release, we wanted to grab as much info on Nintendo’s next-gen, co-op titles as possible. From the big Nintendo cheese himself, Shigeru Miyamoto, we got the inside scoop on Pikmin 3's co-op capabilities.