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At times, ''[[Pikmin series|Pikmin]]'' will make a '''reference''' to another piece of media, normally within the same company, [[Nintendo]]. These nods to other franchises can range from subtle to obvious, and their discovery is a small entertainment reward for savvy and attentive fans. The [[mario:Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] is the most commonly referenced one | At times, ''[[Pikmin series|Pikmin]]'' will make a '''reference''' to another piece of media, normally within the same company, [[Nintendo]]. These nods to other franchises can range from subtle to obvious, and their discovery is a small entertainment reward for savvy and attentive fans. The [[mario:Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] is the most commonly referenced one. | ||
==General== | ==General== | ||
*[[Olimar]]'s Japanese name, {{j|オリマー|Orimā}}, is an anagram of [[mario:Mario|Mario]]. To fit in with this reference, [[Louie]] was given that name to resemble [[mario:Luigi|Luigi]]. | *[[Olimar]]'s Japanese name, {{j|オリマー|Orimā}}, is an anagram of [[mario:Mario|Mario]]. To fit in with this reference, [[Louie]] was given that name to resemble [[mario:Luigi|Luigi]]. | ||
*{{icon|Poko|y|n=Pokos|nosize=y}} resemble [[mario:Coin|coins]] from the [[mario:Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]]. | *{{icon|Poko|y|n=Pokos|nosize=y}} resemble [[mario:Coin|coins]] from the [[mario:Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]]. | ||
==''Pikmin 2''== | ==''Pikmin 2''== | ||
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| {{icon|Flame of Tomorrow|y}} || [[File:Flame of Tomorrow texture.png|128px]] || ''[[mario:Mario (series)|Mario]]'' || [[mario:Bowser|Bowser]] || The matchbox exhibits the text "Bowser Breath Brand" and has a picture of Bowser. The choice was made because of Bowser's iconic fire breath. | | {{icon|Flame of Tomorrow|y}} || [[File:Flame of Tomorrow texture.png|128px]] || ''[[mario:Mario (series)|Mario]]'' || [[mario:Bowser|Bowser]] || The matchbox exhibits the text "Bowser Breath Brand" and has a picture of Bowser. The choice was made because of Bowser's iconic fire breath. | ||
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| {{icon| | | {{icon|Master's Instrument|y}} || [[File:Master's Instrument texture.png|128px]] || ''[[mario:Mario (series)|Mario]]'' || ''[[mario:Mario Paint|Mario Paint]]'', [[mario:Princess Peach|Princess Peach]] || The treasure says "Mario Paints" on it, with a font type and color scheme similar to the one used in most ''Mario'' games, and references the game of the almost identical name. The text "Peach Pink" refers to Princess Peach and her characteristic color, pink. | ||
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| {{icon| | | {{icon|Decorative Goo|y}} || [[File:Decorative Goo texture.png|128px]] || ''[[mario:Mario (series)|Mario]]'' || ''[[mario:Mario Paint|Mario Paint]]'' || Like the [[Master's Instrument]], this treasure belongs to the fictional brand "Mario Paints". | ||
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| {{icon| | | {{icon|Unspeakable Wonder|y}} || [[File:Unspeakable Wonder TH.png|128px]] || ''[[mario:Mario (series)|Mario]]'' || [[mario:Princess Peach|Princess Peach]] || The crown treasure looks identical to the crown used by Princess Peach in the ''Mario'' games. | ||
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| {{icon| | | {{icon|Cosmic Archive|y}} || [[File:Screenshot 2014-04-08 at 6.30.38 PM.png|128px]] || ''The Mysterious Murasame Castle'' || ''[[wikipedia:The Mysterious Murasame Castle|The Mysterious Murasame Castle]]'' || The treasure is a Japanese [[wikipedia:Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom]] disk with the game ''Nazo no Murasame Jō'', otherwise known as ''The Mysterious Murasame Castle''. | ||
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| {{icon| | | {{icon|Dream Architect|y}} || [[File:Dream Architect.png|128px]] || ''[[wikipedia:Game and Watch|Game and Watch]]'' || ''Ball'' || This treasure is actually a Game and Watch game, ''Ball'', the first one in the series. | ||
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| {{icon| | | {{icon|Implement of Toil|y}} || [[File:Implement of Toil.png|128px]] || N/A || Nintendo 64 || The pencil belongs to a "brand" named Nintendo 64, after the console. | ||
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| {{icon| | | {{icon|Remembered Old Buddy|y}} || [[File:Thumb rememberedoldbuddy.jpg|128px]] || N/A || R.O.B. || The treasure is actually a R.O.B. head, a product released by Nintendo as an accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System. In addition, the [[gyro block]]-related treasures are gyros to be used with R.O.B. | ||
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| {{icon| | | {{icon|The Key|y}} || [[File:The Key.jpg|128px]] || ''[[mario:Mario (series)|Mario]]'' || [[mario:Key#Super Mario World|Key]] || The key highly resembles the key used in the secret entrances in ''[[mario:Super Mario World|Super Mario World]]'', and later, the locked rooms in ''[[mario:Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker|Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]''. | ||
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In addition to these, some [[Unused content | In addition to these, some [[Unused content|unused treasures]] exist in the game's files, and they are based off of game discs for ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', ''[[zelda:The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'', ''[[mario:Luigi's Mansion|Luigi's Mansion]]'', and ''[[mario:Super Mario Sunshine|Super Mario Sunshine]]''. | ||
==''Pikmin 3''== | ==''Pikmin 3''== | ||
===Intro=== | ===Intro=== | ||
During the introduction [[cutscene]], when the diagram shows the [[S.S. Drake]] being | During the introduction [[cutscene]], when the diagram shows the [[S.S. Drake]] being [[wikipedia:Gravity assist|gravity assisted]] by a celestial body (likely [[Koppai]]'s moon), a faint chiptune-like sound effect plays<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-bi6y5qpZk#t=61 The ''Pikmin 3'' introduction cutscene, with the ''Mario Bros.'' walking being heard at 1:02]</ref>. This sound is actually the walking sound for [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]] on the NES port of ''[[mariowiki:Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFptXdODy7k Gameplay of ''Mario Bros.''; Mario's walking sound can be heard through most of it]</ref>. In addition, when the cutscene shows a diagram of the Drake exploding and the three [[leader]]s scattering, a jingle similar in retro nature can also be heard.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-bi6y5qpZk#t=95 The cutscene, with the ''Duck Hunt'' failure jingle being heard at 1:35]</ref> This one is actually the sound byte that plays when a player lets the ducks fly away in ''[[nintendo:Duck Hunt|Duck Hunt]]''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFEw5Xcq4uM#t=443 Gameplay of ''Duck Hunt'', with the player letting a duck fly away at 7:23]</ref> | ||
===Others=== | ===Others=== | ||
*In the [[Twilight River]], the main pipe that connects the two sections of the map, and the tilted flower pot near the section with the [[clipboard]]s are quite similar to the [[mario:Warp Pipe|Warp Pipes]] from the ''Mario'' franchise. For the latter, one might need to use the [[KopPad]]'s camera to see it well. | *In the [[Twilight River]], the main pipe that connects the two sections of the map, and the tilted flower pot near the section with the [[clipboard]]s are quite similar to the [[mario:Warp Pipe|Warp Pipes]] from the ''Mario'' franchise. For the latter, one might need to use the [[KopPad]]'s camera to see it well. | ||
==''Pikmin'' Short Movies== | ==''Pikmin'' Short Movies== | ||
===''Treasure in a Bottle''=== | ===''Treasure in a Bottle''=== | ||
*When the [[Red Pikmin]] notices the size and details of the bottle, a song similar to ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rzDXNQxjHs Also Sprach Zarathustra]'' plays. | *When the [[Red Pikmin]] notices the size and details of the bottle, a song similar to ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rzDXNQxjHs Also Sprach Zarathustra]'' plays. | ||
===''Occupational Hazards''=== | ===''Occupational Hazards''=== | ||
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**[[mario:Coin|Coins]] come out of the previous pipe after it comes into view, accompanied by their sound effect from ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]''. | **[[mario:Coin|Coins]] come out of the previous pipe after it comes into view, accompanied by their sound effect from ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]''. | ||
**The "pipe entered" sound from the same game can be heard straight after the coins come out. | **The "pipe entered" sound from the same game can be heard straight after the coins come out. | ||
**A [[Red Pikmin]] appears with dust | **A [[Red Pikmin]] appears with dust on its face, making it resemble [[mario:Mario|Mario]]. | ||
**When that Pikmin jumps out, the "jumping" sound effect from ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]'' plays, along with the main theme from the same game. | **When that Pikmin jumps out, the "jumping" sound effect from ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]'' plays, along with the main theme from the same game. | ||
*When the Pikmin land safely on top of the unconscious [[Bulborb]] after the backhoe's bucket lifts them all up, one Pikmin bumps into another, and the "[[mariowiki:Green shell|shell]] kicked" sound effect from ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]'' plays. | *When the Pikmin land safely on top of the unconscious [[Red Bulborb|Bulborb]] after the backhoe's bucket lifts them all up, one Pikmin bumps into another, and the "[[mariowiki:Green shell|shell]] kicked" sound effect from ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]'' plays. | ||
==''Pikmin Adventure''== | ==''Pikmin Adventure''== |