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Shigeru Miyamoto Declares Pikmin Day In Surprise Nintendo Direct
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Nintendo announced November 1st as the new annual "Pikmin Day," a date chosen by Shigeru Miyamoto to promote the Pikmin series, coinciding with the original game's GameCube release in 2001.
- The surprise Nintendo Direct provided updates on Pikmin 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2, including a new voice command feature using the console's microphone to control the companion Oatchi.
- Pikmin 4 will introduce an exclusive timed mode called "Dandori Academy," where players get one score submission attempt on weekends and can practice during the week; a demo for this mode will be available starting November 6th.
- Pikmin Bloom, the mobile game, will soon add caves as new gameplay areas, offering treasure hunts with the risk of losing Pikmin, expanding the game's exploration elements.
- The Direct concluded with the announcement of monthly animated Pikmin shorts and introduced Fuka Koshiba as the new Pikmin ambassador, highlighting ongoing efforts to expand the franchise's presence.
