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    The Pikmin series followers recurring character Captain Olimar as he travels to a planet far from his homeworld, and how he utilizes indigenous creatures he calls Pikmin for their physical likeness to Pik-pik carrots.

    Pikmin DS Could Happen

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    #1  Edited By Linkyshinks


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    In a interview with Gamespot, famed Co Producer of the Pikmin games, Shigefumi Hino, said the following when asked about the possibility of a Pikmin game on DS:

    GS: While many assume a new Pikmin would be a perfect fit for the Wii, do you think a Pikmin game would work on the Nintendo DS?

    SH: As Nintendo DS has its own unique advantages, it would be possible to create a gameplay-control mechanism which would be good for and unique to Pikmin.

    Gamespot


    He sounds positive about the idea, which for any fan like myself is great to hear, I have wondered if this may ever happen. I have also wondered what Miyamoto-san thoughts are, after this I can only assume that Miyamoto-san must be equally positive about the idea of the game coming to DS. For all we know, it could already be in development given the way Nintendo work.

    I think that if it were to happen, throwing in some compatibility with the third game on Wii would be good for the game, to mix things up and force new gameplay concepts.  I can think of a few ways in which the DS could be utilized for all manner of new stuff.  Aside from that,  I think the slight increase in DSi screen size would certainly help a Pikmin game on DS.


    Thoughts on Pikmin DS?




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    #2  Edited By JJWeatherman

    That picture is sweet. I played pikmin 1 on Gamecube... it was OK. Most likely won't spend more money on a new one.

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    #3  Edited By Lashe

    Pikmin was the reason I went and bought a GameCube for £20 a few months back. Played the arse off Pikmin 1 and 2 and absolutely loved them; Pikmin DS just sounds like the perfect combination

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    #4  Edited By Fosssil

    Pikmin would be a great fit for the DS; I hope this happens.

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    #5  Edited By c1337us
    JJWeatherman said:
    "That picture is sweet. I played pikmin 1 on Gamecube... it was OK. Most likely won't spend more money on a new one."
    That picture is awesome. I havent played Pikmin at all even though I have toyed with the idea a lot. I reckon I wouldnt like to play a Pikmin game on the DS it seems like a good fit.
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    #6  Edited By RHCPfan24

    It isn't a confirmed announcement, but a Pikmin on the DS would be great. Pikmin 2 is one of my favorite games of last-gen, and more games of the series has been all I want for the longest time.

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    #7  Edited By Tomzombie

    it would be cool but i would like to see a new pikmen game on the Wii

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    #8  Edited By oldschool

    Sign me up.

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    #9  Edited By Icemael
    Tomzombie said:
    "it would be cool but i would like to see a new pikmen game on the Wii "
    Pikmin 3 has been confirmed by Miyamoto.
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    #10  Edited By Endogene

    I'm not sure, will the small screen be able to capture the scope of pikmin?

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    #11  Edited By HazBazz

    I've never played a Pikmin game, am I a bad person?

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