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[zroid]

Well, it doesn't do much to inform people about what Pikmin 3 is, but it's certainly eye-catching. If its primary goal is to simply let passers-by know there's a new Pikmin game coming out on Wii U soon, it does the job.

 

[WhyMe6]

In related news, a striking ad:

(via DCharlie on twitter)

That's a really sweet ad! I think it both leverages the cuteness of the Pikmin and portrays the essence of the gameplay in a really simple but expressive way.

Well, it doesn't do much to inform people about what Pikmin 3 is, but it's certainly eye-catching. If its primary goal is to simply let passers-by know there's a new Pikmin game coming out on Wii U soon, it does the job.

It shows a little cute critter carrying an object, in a highly focused, ant-like manner. I think that's pretty damn spot on for an ad people will look at for all of two seconds

 

[zroid]

yeah it does capture the protectiveness you feel of Pikmin, which I suppose is a big part of the game

 

[WhyMe6]

yeah it does capture the protectiveness you feel of Pikmin, which I suppose is a big part of the game

Oh wow, I didn't think of that either.

Yeah, they did an awesome job with this.

 

[blamite]

I can only assume that anyone who doesn't at least kind of like the ad hasn't seen the great TV commercials it's based on.

Commercial 1
Commercial 2

 

[Mariolee]

That's kind of a stretch if you ask me, I didn't get that from the ad at all.

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That's a really sweet ad! I think it both leverages the cuteness of the Pikmin and portrays the essence of the gameplay in a really simple but expressive way.

It shows a little cute critter carrying an object, in a highly focused, ant-like manner. I think that's pretty damn spot on for an ad people will look at for all of two seconds

In addition, apparently the woman in the ad is a fairly famous Japanese actress, so it will no doubt capture the eye of people who are easily dissuaded into following the likes of celebrities.

 

[Subtervotion]

Not via PR or anything, but story mode footage shows a clear five slots for Pikmin in several UI elements, leaving no room for White/Purple to bump it to seven. Also, every single piece of footage including the White/Purple Pikmin has been from the challenge mode. Also, they are not featured in ANY of the official material that talks about the Pikmin in the game.

It's a lock, unfortunately.

I could have sworn I heard/read that there would be three new types of pikmin, specifically that 'pikmin 2 introduced two new pikmin (pikmin 2), and pikmin 3 will introduce three new pikmin' (pikmin 3) Kind of like they were playing off the sequel number.

But I have seen the UI screens of only 5 pikmin spots. Also all pikmin can dig now. And that was a trait of whites. Seems lame to get rid of two types, then add two new types.

 

[faridmon]

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In addition, apparently the woman in the ad is a fairly famous Japanese actress, so it will no doubt capture the eye of people who are easily dissuaded into following the likes of celebrities.

I think its Juri Ueno. If that is correct then Holy Shit, this game is gonna sell a lot.

<3

 

[Dr.Hadji]

Motionplus recommended, at least. Pointer is indispensable for this series, and Miyamoto has said they "focused" on that control scheme during development. GamePad offers ancillary and referential information when used in tandem. Can also direct squads to targets via touch and operate as a gyro-controlled camera.

But yes, you can also play with only the GamePad if you want, in which case it reverts to more GameCube-style controls.

Glad I didn't imagine the first one and didn't know about the second. This is good. This is good. Piki'mon snap here I come.

 

[onipex]

The wait is still too long. Even a week would be too long.

 

[Christopher]

It looks...GREAT!?

Now that's the Nintendo we know wow

 

[Always-honest]

Fanfuckingtastic