Editing Pikmin 3

{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Pikmin 3''}}
[[File:Pikmin 3 logo (red).png|thumb|360px|Logo, as seen in a Nintendo Direct video in 2013.]]
[[File:Pikmin3boxart.jpg|thumb|Most recent PAL official box art for the game.]]
'''''Pikmin 3''''' is the third game in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]], set to be released for the [[Wii U]] on July 13, 2013 in Japan<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/software/pikmin3.html]</ref> and on August 4, 2013 in North America.<ref>[http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/33889 2013 - ''Pikmin 3'' Out in August]</ref> It was revealed at [[w:Electronic Entertainment Expo|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>  Major new elements announced include [[Rock Pikmin]], [[Winged Pikmin]] and three [[leader]]s. In the Nintendo Direct of May 17, 2013, it is shown that the storyline in entirely separate from [[Pikmin (game)|''Pikmin'']] and ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' and features three different captains: Alph, Brittany, and Charlie.

''Note: some details on this page are inferred from gameplay videos and trailers, and may not be entirely accurate.''

==Plot==
The game begins as a boy named Alph, a scientist named Brittany, and a captain named Charlie are on Planet Koppai. [[File:Pikmin 3 Captains.png|thumbnail|left|The three captains in Pikmin 3: Alph, Brittany, and Charlie]]It is unknown whether they are Hocotatians, or if Hocotatians even play a role in the game. However, since Olimar is said to appear in this game, it is likely they are somehow related to Hocotatians. Their planet is facing a doomsday by a food shortage, so the three captains leave out to search for much needed food. During the trip, they crash land on the [[Pikmin Planet]] and get separated. Along the way, they discover the [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]] . They reunite and find some fruit. However, due to the gargantuan size of the fruit, the captains must use the Pikmin to retrive the fruit. After the fruit is analyzed, it turns into juice, which the player drinks throughout the day. The seeds of the fruit are sent back to Koppai to grow the fruit there, in hopes of ending the food crisis.

==Gameplay==
The gameplay of ''Pikmin 3'' is largely similar to that of the other two games in the [[Pikmin (series)|series]] in that players use the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] to accomplish tasks, and the five existing Pikmin types have been confirmed for the game. The game is said to be more similar to [[Pikmin (game)|''Pikmin'']] than ''Pikmin 2'', as there is a time limit. New gameplay elements include the Rock Pikmin, used to destroy the armor of enemies and other tough objects; the Winged Pikmin, which hover low above the ground; and new [[hazards]] such as ice and magma, which require new tactics to overcome.  Pikmin have demonstrated new abilities not previously encountered, such as riding down a natural slide to gather materials and collecting stones from piles around the area to build [[bridge]]s.

These Pikmin [[captain|leaders]] are able to throw other leaders in ''Pikmin 3'' (though at a lower angle than Pikmin), allowing for new puzzles.  Throwing a leader seems to have a similar effect to throwing a Pikmin: the thrown leader will perform possible actions in the surrounding area, such as picking buried Pikmin.

After completing a stage, the replay feature allows players to review their session using the GamePad and the television. The recorded game can be fast-forwarded, rewound or paused.

The game features a Challenge Mode, with three submodes; of these, Mission Mode challenges players to earn a high score by gathering the most fruit by value in a given time limit.  The fruit is carried by Pikmin to a floating machine that resembles a satellite, which draws it in and stores it.  At certain scores, medals are awarded to the player.  Online multiplayer will not feature in the game, but local multiplayer will.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/06/11/the-origins-of-pikmin-3 2012 - multiplayer local only - IGN]</ref>

==Controls==
Players can play using Wii Remote Plus- and Nunchuk-based controls similar to those of the ''[[New Play Control!]]'' titles, or using the Wii U GamePad controller.  With the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, to throw Pikmin, the player shakes the Wii Remote, unlike in the ''New Play Control!'' games, and ''Pikmin 3'' adds the ability to shake the Nunchuk to "charge" up a throw.

The GamePad acts as an overhead map and radar to track Pikmin movements in real time.  It allows players to move the camera around the area freely by sliding a finger across the touch screen, making it possible to view obstacles from all sides and giving greater flexibility in commanding multiple groups of Pikmin.

When the cursor is moved over an obstacle, enemy or fruit, the target gains a blue glow, and some information is displayed.  A button press zooms in the camera and displays its name.  In this game, captains gain a new action: they can perform a sideways roll to move out of the way of danger. If the cursor is aimed at an object which the Pikmin can interact with, it turns into a target. The number of the Pikmin closest to you is displayed on the cursor. 

Another new control feature has been shown. Using the GamePad as a map, the player can scroll through the entire area. During this, the game automatically pauses. By pressing a button in the top right corner, the game resumes. Also, if the player selects a captain, the player can move them to specific locations automatically. 

==New enemies==
*'''[[Armored Mawdad]]''': a large armored millipede-like creature with pincers around its mouth that it uses to capture Pikmin before using its tongue to eat them. It can be defeated by breaking its armor with Rock Pikmin.
*'''Medusal Slurker''': a Jellyfloat-like creature that attacks in the same way. 
*'''Pyroplasmic Slooch''': a magma slug that attacks by licking up Pikmin with its tongue.
*A flying caterpillar-like creature with dragonfly like wings and a curled, butterfly-like proboscis.
*A transparent squid-like enemy that lives underwater and releases poison.
*'''Whiptongue Bulborb''': a white Bulborb that can snatch up Pikmin with its incredibly long tongue.
*'''Skutterchuck''': A Dweevil-like creature that keeps a crystal on its back to defend and camouflage itself; this can be destroyed with Rock Pikmin to expose the creature.
*'''Vehemoth Phosbat''': A large bat-like enemy that attacks by creating a tornado to suck Pikmin in.  It is decorated with many coloured lights, and can become invisible by turning these off.
*'''Joustmite''': A ground-based enemy in similar appearance to the [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]]. It attacks similarly, but has a fleshy weak spot hanging out of its rear. There also appear to be air-based variations.
*What appear to be [[Skitter Leaf]]-like enemies that look like dead leaves, with smaller, usually concealed leaf-like limbs for moving around. Unlike the Skitter Leaf, they can harm the Pikmin.
*3-legged water strider-like 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.
*Large fiddler crab enemy with an oversized claw that it uses to grab Pikmin with to eat them.  It moves the claw around to block thrown Pikmin, and can expel bubbles which trap Pikmin and captains and float away, popping after a while and dropping anything they contain.
*Flying butterfly-like creatures that look a little different to [[Unmarked Spectralid]]s; they stop and rest on Bulborbs' backs, much like how Unmarked Spectralids did in the Piklopedia in the second game.

==New obstacles==
*Gates made out of sand that look like sandcastles.
*Glass gates that Rock Pikmin can break.
*'''Crystal Nodule''': large crystals that Rock Pikmin can break. They may have items inside.
*'''Spotcap''': small mushrooms that block areas and can be broken by any Pikmin.
*'''Kingcap''': a large Spotcap.
*'''Fragments''': piles of pieces used to make bridges.  A number above the pile shows how many pieces remain.
*Lily pads that captains and the Pikmin can stand on.

==New Pikmin==
'''[[Rock Pikmin]]''': Rock Pikmin are basically rocks that have a Pikmin stem, legs, and arms. They are capable of breaking Crystal Nodules due to their physical properties also being similar to that of rocks. They are also the only Pikmin capable of breaking the armor of the [[Armored Mawdad]]. They are seemingly generated from the Medusal Slurkers, but they also seem to have an Onion, notified by the Grey [[Pellet]]. They are immune to the crushing attacks of Skutterchucks and [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]].

'''[[Winged Pikmin]]''': Appearing pink in color with large blue insect-like eyes, the Pink Pikmin are unique in that they have wings. This enables them to fly over hazards and carry objects through the air with ease. While it has not been explicitly stated, the Winged Pikmin have a pink [[pellet]] that they can carry, so it is assumed that they have an [[Onion]].

==Other elements==
*Common Glowcaps can be found mostly buried beneath the ground.  If a captain touches one of these, it emerges, rising to full height and shedding light on the nearby area.  The game features very dark areas, making these useful plants.
*''Pikmin 3'' seems to feature updated graphics that are different from the first and second game, which seemed to have a very similar style of graphics. In ''Pikmin 3'', there is much more texture, an example of which being that a Bulborb's spots seem to raise off the said Bulborb's back, rather than simply being markings on the back akin to the ladybug. Everything appears much glossier, and Pikmin stems seem to glow slightly.
*During the game, players will be able to take screenshots of the game from the Pikmins' point of view. Players can then post these screenshots onto Miiverse to share with other players.
*It seems that Pikmin now share [[Onion]]s. In the photo to the left, the Onion changes from Red to Grey, symbolizing Red and Rock Pikmin. Since there is no other onion, this seems like a logical explanation. [[File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn21.png|thumbnail|right|The mysterious Red and Grey Onion.]]
*It seems that captains now have in-game dialogue, as opposed to being limited to their notes. In a recent screenshot, which can be viewed in the Gallery, shows the captain Alph saying "What was that?" for an unknown reason.

==History==
''Pikmin 3'' was first announced during E3 2008,<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/miyamoto-were-making-pikmin 2008 - ''Pikmin 3'' announced - Joystiq]</ref> where 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 made for [[Game Boy Advance]], and later [[Nintendo 3DS]], but [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] wasn't happy that either of these consoles allowed for the type of game he wanted to produce.<ref>[http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/50893/miyamoto-we-created-pikmin-on-3ds-and-gba/ Miyamoto: 'We created Pikmin on 3DS and GBA' - Official Nintendo Magazine]</ref> At some point it was 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 Nintendo's announcement of the 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>

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 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.''" (''Pikmin 3'' confirmed - IGN)]</ref>

==Artwork==
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File:WiiU Pikmin3 1 illu01 E3.png
File:WiiU Pikmin3 2 char01 E3.png
File:Pikmin 3 trial map.jpg|A map of the area playable in the E3 demo
File:Demo_leaders.png|Playable captains in the game
File:Pikmin3NABoxart.jpg|North American Boxart
File:Pikmin3JFull.png
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==Gallery==
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File:Pikmin3Screen1.jpg|Pikmin battling an [[Armored Mawdad]]
File:Pikmin3Screen6.jpg|An image of a Whiptongue Bulborb with a long tongue that acts similar to an anteater
File:Pikmin3Screen2.jpg|Walking through a destroyed gate
File:Fragments.jpg|A pile of Fragments
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:Manta ray.png|The Vehemoth Phosbat
File:Crab.png|The crab-like enemy
File:Butterflies.png|The butterflies, just flying off from a Red Bulborb
File:Whiptongue Bulborb.jpg|Another screenshot of the Whiptongue Bulborb, showing its name
File:Pikmin3Screen7.jpg|Blue Pikmin with some new water enemies
File:Pikmin3Screen8.jpg|Pikmin sitting on a vine
File:Pikmin3Screen9.jpg|Returning fruit for points in Mission Mode
File:Pikmin3flyingbugenemy.PNG|Pikmin on a lillypad with a new enemy overhead
File:Pikmin3gate.png|[[Red Pikmin]] breaking down a [[Gate]]
File:DeadSkitterLeafPikmin3.png|[[Skitter Leaf]]-like enemies
File:RedBulborbPikmin3.png|Pikmin attacking a [[Red Bulborb]]
File:Pikmin3LavaSlug.jpg|Pikmin being eaten by Pyroplasmic Slooches
File:Pyroplasmic Slooch.JPG|Showing the Pyroplasmic Slooch's name
File:Pikmin3ScreenND1.jpg|Red Pikmin near a Whiptongue Bulborb
File:Pikmin3ScreenND2.jpg|A Whiptongue Bulborb attacking
File:Pikmin3ScreenND3.jpg|A Fiery Blowhog near some Glowcaps
File:Pikmin3ScreenND4.jpg|Unknown butterflies flying around a Spotty Bulborb
File:Pikmin3ScreenND5.jpg|A closer view of the unknown butterflies
File:Pikmin3ScreenND6.jpg|A Spotty Bulborb near two dead Dwarf Bulborbs
File:Pikmin3ScreenND7.jpg|Another view of the Spotty Bulborb
File:Pikmin3ScreenND8.jpg|Unnamed crab enemy attacking the Pikmin
File:Pikmin3ScreenND9.jpg|Yellow Pikmin on a branch
File:Pikmin3ScreenND10.jpg|A Dwarf Bulborb attacking a Red Pikmin
File:Pikmin3ScreenND11.jpg|A Spotty Bulbear and Dwarf Bulbears
File:Pikmin3ScreenND12.jpg|A Spotty Bulbear approaches
File:Pikmin3ScreenND13.jpg|Close-up of a Spotty Bulbear
File:Pikmin3ScreenND14.jpg|Another screenshot of the Spotty Bulbear
File:Pikmin3ScreenND15.jpg|Yellow Pikmin and Rock Pikmin
File:Pikmin3ScreenND16.jpg|Blue Pikmin submerged in water
File:Pikmin3ScreenND17.jpg|Red Pikmin carrying gold rocks
File:Tablet communicator.JPG|A tablet-like communicator
File:Three captains.JPG|The three captains walking
File:Ice Area.JPG|A frozen-over area
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn01.png|Alph encounters a [[Red Pikmin]].
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn02.png|[[Yellow Pikmin]] sitting on a large tin can. 
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn03.png|Yellow Pikmin attacking some Spotcaps and Kingcaps.
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn04.png|The odd Onion looking object.
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn05.png|Alph and a group of Red Pikmin.
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn06.png|Alph and a group of Red Pikmin encounter the [[Sunseed Berry]]
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn07.png|The ship analyzes the Sunseed Berry.
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn08.png|Alph and some Red Pikmin attack some [[Fiery Blowhog]]s.
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn09.png|A [[Yellow Wollywog]] prepares to attack.
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn10.png|Charlie and Brittany order Yellow Pikmin to get [[Cupid's Grenade]] in a snow-like area
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn11.png|Rock Pikmin break down a glass gate in a rainy area.
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn12.png|The Winged Pikmin carry back a Pear.
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn13.png|Charlie and some Red Pikmin fight the Pyroplasmic Slooches. 
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn14.png|Some Pikmin carrying back a Tangelo.
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn15.png|An [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]] Launches a boulder down a slope at Alph and his Pikmin.
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn16.png|The captains and pikmin ride a Lilly pad. Notice the electric gate to the right.
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn17.png|The captains and a Fiery Blowhog.
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn18.png|Alph encounters a [[Burrowing Snagret]].
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn19.png|The game's ''Map View'' mode on the Gamepad causes the game to pause.
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn20.png|Charlie is automatically being led to a location via Gamepad.
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn21.png|The base. Notice the Red and Grey Onion.
File:WUPP Pikmin3 Ev05 scrn22.png|Alph gives Red Pikmin some orders.
File:Pikmin3 logo E3.png|Older ''Pikmin 3'' Logo, first seen at E3 2012.
File:Logo Space.png|''Pikmin 3'' Logo floating in space.
File:Spaceship Pikmin3.png|''Pikmin 3'' Spaceship, along with an [[Onion]].
File:Pikmin3 Compete With Your Friends.png|''Battle With Your Friends'' (Intro to battle mode in the E3 2013 trailer).
File:Pikmin3 battle sand castles.png|Battle Mode. Also shows [[Olimar]] in his first ''Pikmin 3'' appearance.
File:Pikmin3 more battle (and Olimar).png|More Battle Mode. (Also notice the color of Pikmin Flowers and Leaves).
File:Pikmin3 battle.png|[[Olimar]] being pummeled by a falling rock.
File:Pikmin3 Battle near victory.png|Player 1, close to victory. Player 2's screen gets smaller, while the other gets bigger.
File:Pikmin 3 Battle victory.png|Victory Screen.
File:Pikmin3 Collect Fruit and Save Your Hungry Planet.png|''Collect Fruit and Save Your Hungy Home Planet'' (Intro to collecting fruit in the E3 2013 trailer).
File:Pikmin3 New Fruit.png|Discovering a new fruit type.
File:Pikmin3 Citrus Lump.png|The [[Citrus Lump]] as it appears in the scanning screen.
File:Pikmin3 Orange Juice.png|The ''Citrus Lump'' being turned into juice.
File:Pikmin3 New Wall Type.png|New Wall type. Only [[Winged Pikmin]] may lift it.
File:Pikmin3 Take On Fierce Enemies.png|''Take On Fierce Enemies'' (Intro to battling enemies in the E3 2013 trailer).
File:Pikmin3 Rawr.png|The new Worm-Like enemy, roaring at the Pikmin. Very similar to the [[Emperor Bulblax]]'s scream in [[Pikmin 2]].
File:Pikmin3 Alph Scared.png|Alpha confronting the new Bee-Like enemy.
File:Pikmin3 Bee Things Attack.png|The new enemy flies by the Pikmin squad.
File:Pikmin3 Bee Thing Closeup.png|A closeup of the new Bee-Like enemy.
File:Pikmin 3 Bee Things.png|The swarm of Bee-Like enemies being attacked by powered-up Pikmin.
File:Pikmin3 Command an Army of Tiny Pikmin.png|''Command an Army of Tiny Pikmin'' (Intro to strategic work division in the E3 2013 trailer).
File:Pikmin3 Plum.png|[[Winged Pikmin]] carrying a Plum.
File:Pikmin3 Yellow Pikmin Current.png|[[Yellow Pikmin]] creating a current through a broken wire.
File:Pikmin3 Mushroom Buds.png|Result of the current. Also shows the Mushroom Platforms before they bloom.
File:Pikmin3 Mushroom Light Things.png|Blooming mushroom platforms, in response to the new light source.
File:Pikmin3 Glass Wall.png|[[Rock Pikmin]] breaking a glass wall. Also confirms the reappearance of the [[Crimson Candypop Bud]].
File:Pikmin3 Blue Ceramic Bridge.png|A constructable bridge made of blue ceramics.
File:Pikmin3 Explore a Strange Planet.png|''Explore a Strange Planet'' (Intro to exploration in the E3 2013 trailer).
File:Pikmin3 Log Bridge.png|A log bridge being crossed by the Pikmin squad.
File:Pikmin3 Map.png|Screenshot of the map that appears on the GamePad.
File:Pikmin3 Red Glowcap.png|Screenshot of the new winged, bioluminescent, enemy. Also shows a red [[Common Glowcap]] in the background.
File:Pikmin3 That Thing.png|Closeup of the Vehemoth Phosbat. Shown behind are a red Glowcap, and a dangling light bulb.
File:Pikmin3 Emo-Long-Legs.png|A new enemy. Likely to be a boss type, and to be a member of the [[Arachnorb]] family.
File:Pikmin3 What Was That.png|Alph, when he first sees a Pikmin.
File:Pikmin3 Comets and Logo.png|The logo in space, with 3 comets, or meteors, behind it.
File:Pikmin3 Booth at E3 2013.png|Satoru Iwata standing in front of the ''Pikmin 3'' E3 booth.
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