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Nintendo launches first annual Pikmin Day with Switch 2 game, shorts

Shigeru Miyamoto unveils Pikmin 4 voice controls, Bloom updates, and Hello! Pikmin animated series.

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What to know

  • Nintendo designated November 1st the first annual Pikmin Day and revealed new content across Switch 2's Pikmin 4, mobile app Pikmin Bloom, and a new animated series.
  • Pikmin 4 adds voice command controls for Oatchi and a Dandori Academy competitive mode with weekend leaderboard tests.
  • Hello! Pikmin animated shorts begin today with episodes premiering monthly; the franchise is expanding into film after last year's Close to You animation.

“Players will be able to use the Switch 2's built-in microphone to issue voice commands to Oatchi, the space dog.”

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Nintendo launches first annual Pikmin Day with Switch 2 game, shorts
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    Hello! Pikmin animated short series debuts

    Nintendo announced Hello! Pikmin, a new series of animated shorts building on the success of last year's Close to You animation. The first episode premiered at the Direct, with a second airing on November 1st, a third later in November, and one short per month starting in December.

    “This morning, Nintendo announced that tomorrow, November 1st, would be the first annual Pikmin Day.”
    — The Verge · source
    • theverge_com@mastodon.social

      Happy Pikmin Day Eve https://www. theverge.com/games/1024085/hap py-pikmin-day-eve

      theverge_com@mastodon.socialMastodon12d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Pikmin Bloom receives Secret Caves feature — The mobile app Pikmin Bloom is getting a new Secret Caves mechanic where players can battle enemies and explore caves to win treasure.

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    Pikmin 4 for Switch 2 gains voice command and Dandori Academy features — Pikmin 4 will support voice commands to Oatchi via Switch 2's built-in microphone and introduce a Dandori Academy mode with limited weekend tests and competitive leaderboards.

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    Nintendo announces first annual Pikmin Day with Direct event — Nintendo declared November 1st the first annual Pikmin Day and held a Pikmin Day Direct where Shigeru Miyamoto revealed new content across multiple Pikmin titles.

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  1. 2 outlets Happy Pikmin Day Eve

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