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[[File:Pikmin3 logo E3.png|thumb|360px|Logo, as seen on the E3 of 2012.]]
'''''Pikmin 3''''' is the recently unveiled game that serves as the next entry in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]]. It was revealed at E3 2012 along with [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cMFfTMrWI8 a gameplay presentation] and several playable demos on the showcase floor.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cMFfTMrWI8 E3 2012 Presentation]</ref>

==Gameplay==
The gameplay of ''Pikmin 3'' looks similar to that of the other two games in the [[Pikmin (series)|series]]. In lieu of the previous titles, players use the Pikmin accomplish tasks. However, new tasks and new Pikmin are available. Among the new [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] are the new [[Rock Pikmin]], used to destroy the armor of enemies, and other tough objects. New hazards such as [[Hazards|ice and magma]] are now encountered and require new tactics to overcome. 

[[Captain Olimar]] is not yet known to be a playable character, however four new characters are were playable at the E3 demo; a pink-haired girl, a bald general, a small green haired boy and a tall, green-haired man. It is also unknown if there will be any other characters from earlier games.

Unlike the other games, the scenery and the enemies are far more realistic, along with high definition graphics due to the [[Wii U]] system. It has been shown that [[Leader|leaders]] are now able to throw ''other'' leaders, allowing for new puzzles. Pikmin have demonstrated new abilities not seen yet; such as riding down a sort of slide to gather materials or collecting bridge pieces to build [[Bridge|bridges]]. With the Wii U GamePad, players are able to strafe the camera and are able to see more sides to obstacles.

Challenge mode has been confirmed to return.

===Features===
:''All information is extracted from [http://e3.nintendo.com/games/#/wiiu/pikmin-3 the official trailer at Nintendo's official webpage] unless otherwise stated.''

Players can play using Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk-based controls or the Wii U GamePad controller. With new intuitive controls that make it possible to aim at objects directly, players can command their Pikmin in new interesting ways that make use of the GamePad.

The GamePad acts as an overhead map and radar to track Pikmin movements in real time. Players can slide a finger across the touch screen to quickly switch between areas, giving greater flexibility in commanding multiple groups of Pikmin.

The greater processing and high definition capabilities of the Wii U console are put to extensive use, resulting in a more intricately designed world, enhanced ant-like movement of the Pikmin and precisely detailed overhead views for enabling easier strategic use of the Pikmin.

After completing a stage, the replay feature allows players the option to review their results using the GamePad and the television. Fast-forward, rewind or pause while assessing the previous mission to decide on other paths.

In addition to the five original types of Pikmin encountered in previous games, the new Rock Pikmin bring powerful new abilities and are able to crack hard outer shells of enemies and break through solid barriers.

Mission Mode challenges players to earn the most treasure in a given time.

==New enemies==
* A magma slug that attacks by licking up Pikmin with its blue tongue.
* A flying caterpillar-like creature that are similar to the [[mario:Wiggler|Wiggler]]s from the [[mario:Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]]. Its body seems to be made of fruit, and it has a curled, butterfly-like nozzle.
* A transparent squid-like enemy who's ink can suffocate Pikmin.
* Medusal Slurker.
* Armored Mawdad.
* A white Bulborb with black spots that can snatch Pikmin from a distances using its long tongue (similar to an anteater).
* A Dweevil-like creature that picks up crystals to defend itself, which can be destroyed with Rock Pikmin to expose the creature.
* What appear to be Skitter Leaf-like animals with realistic dead-leaf appearances. However, unlike the Skitter Leaf, they can cause direct harm to the Pikmin.
* Bugs that can skate across the surface of water and hold water in a bulb on their back which is used to attack and then must be refilled somehow.

==History==
*Around the time of the release of the [[Pikmin (game)|first ''Pikmin'' game]], it was hinted at that ''Pikmin'' might be a trilogy.<sup>citation needed</sup>

*On July 30th, 2003, ''Pikmin'''s creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, said in an interview with ''Gamers Mark'' that he had already got the basic idea for ''Pikmin 3'' in his mind.<ref>[http://www.gamersmark.com/news/2003/07/1/2940 2003 - idea in mind - Gamers Mark]</ref>

*On 12th July, 2007, in an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, an ''IGN'' interviewer asked if he planned to do anything with ''Pikmin''. His reply was as follows:<ref>[http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/804/804262p1.html 2007 - "I don't think we've seen the last of ''Pikmin''" - IGN]</ref>

:"''I certainly don't think we've seen the last of ''Pikmin''. I definitely would like to do something with them, and I think the Wii interface in particular is very well suited to that franchise.''"

*On the 18th of April, 2008, Shigeru Miyamoto revealed in an interview on the topic of Wii Fit that he desired to continue with the ''Pikmin'' series:<ref>[http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6189549.html 2008 - desire to continue with the ''Pikmin'' series - GameSpot]</ref>

:"''As for what the developer would like to work on next, Miyamoto said he's looking forward to working on the Wii some more. He also reiterated his desire to make another entry in the ''Pikmin'' series of action strategy games.''"

*On July 15th, 2008, during E3, Shigeru Miyamoto answered questions about a possible ''Pikmin 3'':<ref>[http://wiinintendo.net/2008/07/15/miyamoto-talks-new-galaxy-pikmin-and-mario-ds 2008 - "I'm sure we'll probably do something with it" - WiiNintendo]</ref>

:"''There isn't anything that we can announce right now, but I’m sure we’ll probably do something with it. The ''Pikmin'' team is, of course, still there and maybe we’ll have something to talk about before too long.''"

Pikmin 3 was boldly hinted at during E3 2008.<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/miyamoto-were-making-pikmin 2008 - ''Pikmin 3'' announced - Joystiq]</ref> Shigeru Miyamoto said, when asked about the ''Pikmin'' series, "We're making ''Pikmin''." Nothing else about the ''Pikmin'' game in development was revealed, however. On 24th July 2008, Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed in an interview, "[the Nintendo development teams] are all working on new ''Mario'', ''Zelda'' and ''Pikmin'' projects".

The game was originally planned for the [[Wii]]<ref>[http://www.mywii.com.au/NewsDetail.aspx?id=2551 2008 - ''Pikmin 3'' confirmed to be on Wii - MyWii]</ref>, but this was changed with the announcement of Nintendo's [[Wii U]] at E3 2011, where ''Pikmin 3'' was confirmed for the new console.<ref>[http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/117/1173945p1.html E3 2011 - ''Pikmin 3'' will now be on Wii U - IGN]</ref> However, no confirmation has been made as to the exclusivity of Pikmin 3 to the Wii U console.

The announcement of the ''[[New Play Control!]] Pikmin'' games<ref>[http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=198399 New Play Control! ''Pikmin'' - CVG]</ref> raised questions as to the feasibility of a ''Pikmin 3''; following, in an IGN interview, it was made clear that the re-releases of ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' and ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' are separate from ''Pikmin 3'':<ref>[http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/915/915864p1.html ''Pikmin 3'' confirmed - IGN]</ref> ''Cammie Dunaway: It's not the ''Pikmin'' that Mr. Miyamoto referred to, no. Mr. Miyamoto referred to a new ''Pikmin'', as opposed to the classics that are being re-released on Wii''.

During E3 2009, Miyamoto said the following when asked about the lack of mention of ''Pikmin 3'' during the Nintendo press conference:<ref>[http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/06/miyamoto-sorry-he-has-no-new-pikmin-for-us-yet E3 2009 - ''Pikmin'' team is small - Kotaku]</ref>

:"I’m sorry. Unfortunately we haven’t been able to expand the team size very much, because we've been working on so many different games that we've shown off at the show. So the team is working very hard, but it's a bit of a small team." He also mentioned that his "basic idea was that the depth and simplicity of the controls were still there."

On 4th June, in a post-E3 2009 interview, Miyamoto had more to say on the game:<ref>[http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/991/991714p2.html 2009 - More on ''Pikmin 3'' - IGN]</ref>

:"With ''Pikmin 3'', we've got all the basics pretty much done. Now it's just a matter of how do we go in and fill that out? What sort of work do we give our designers? That team has been constantly been moving forward. So with a little time, we'll be able to make more progress and I hope we can bring you something that will make you happy."

On 19th March 2010, ''Pikmin 3'' was revealed to be "well underway".<ref>[http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=16055 "well underway" - Official Nintendo Magazine]</ref>

At E3 2010, little more information on the game was given because the other games at the show would distract from it. "Rest assured, though, we are very hard at work on ''Pikmin''."<ref>[http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6265821/nintendo-developer-roundtable-live E3 2010 - Still in progress - GameSpot]</ref>

In an IGN E3 2010 interview, Miyamoto stated that "[the development process is] maybe getting near to the point where we'll start increasing the team size."

In a July 1st 2010 interview Miyamoto said, "Among my present promises, I have to finish ''Pikmin'' quickly, so production is progressing extremely well."<ref>[http://wii.ign.com/articles/110/1103322p1.html 2010 - "production is progressing extremely well" - IGN]</ref>

In January 2011, [http://zavvi.com a retailer] started offering preorders for a ''Pikmin (3DS)'' at £34.85 for 18th March delivery<ref>[http://uk.gamespot.com/gamecube/strategy/pikmin2/news.html?sid=6286587 2011 - ''Pikmin 3DS'' preorder - GameSpot]</ref>, but later removed the product page, stating that it was a mistake.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-01-20-pikmin-on-nintendo-3ds 2011 - ''Pikmin'' preorder a mistake - Eurogamer]</ref>

On April 15, 2012, Miyamoto said in a Spanish interview that a new ''Pikmin'' game and a new ''New Super Mario Bros'' HD game will both be showcased for the Wii U at E3 2012. An official comment from Nintendo adds, "[Miyamoto] believes that anyone who has played ''Pikmin'' games in the past will enjoy playing".<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5902458/nintendos-bringing-new-wii-u-pikmin-and-mario-to-e3 2012 - Nintendo's brining new Wii U Pikmin and Mario to E3]</ref>

==Artwork==
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File:WiiU Pikmin3 1 illu01 E3.png
File:WiiU Pikmin3 2 char01 E3.png
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Pikmin3Screen1.jpg|Pikmin battling an [[Armored Mawdad]]
File:Pikmin3Screen2.jpg|Pikmin tearing down a wall
File:Pikmin3Screen3.jpg|Pikmin carrying yellow rocks
File:Pikmin3Screen4.jpg|Captains are able to throw Pikmin as well as other captains
File:Pikmin3Screen5.jpg|Pikmin constructing a bridge
File:Pikmin3Screen6.jpg|A new type of Bulborb with a long tongue that acts similar to an anteater
File:Pikmin3Screen7.jpg|Blue Pikmin with some new water enemies
File:Pikmin3Screen8.jpg|Pikmin sitting on a vine
File:Pikmin3Screen9.jpg|Challenge Mode
</gallery>

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