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[[Image:Th PIKMIN-1.jpg|thumb|999px|The two Pikmin games.]]
[[Image:Th PIKMIN-1.jpg|thumb|999px|The two Pikmin games.]]
The '''Pikmin series''' currently consists of two games, ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' and ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' (and their counterparts in the [[New Play Control!]] range on the [[Wii]]), with a [[Pikmin 3|third]] in production. Both games have been scored well by critics, the sequel generally higher than ''Pikmin''. There have been a number of rumours in the past concerning a Pikmin 3 being in production for the Wii, and on July 15, 2008 at a private conference, Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed that Pikmin 3 is in production. The total number of sales for the series is approximately 3.53 million<sup>[http://vgchartz.com/worldtotals.php?name=pikmin]</sup>.
The '''Pikmin series''' currently consists of two games, ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' and ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' (and their counterparts in the [[New Play Control!]] range on the [[Wii]]), with a [[Pikmin 3|third]] in production. Both games have been scored well by critics, the sequel generally higher than ''Pikmin''. There have been a number of rumours in the past concerning a ''Pikmin 3'' being in production for the Wii, and on July 15, 2008 at a private conference, Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed that ''Pikmin 3'' is in production. The total number of sales for the series is approximately 3.53 million<sup>[http://vgchartz.com/worldtotals.php?name=pikmin]</sup>.


Elements from the series also play parts in a number of [[Pikmin in other games|other Nintendo games]], most notably ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', in which "Olimar & Pikmin" is a playable character, as well as a Pikmin stage and multiple soundtracks and trophies.
Elements from the series also play parts in a number of [[Pikmin in other games|other Nintendo games]], most notably ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', in which "Olimar & Pikmin" is a playable character, as well as a Pikmin stage and multiple soundtracks and trophies.
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*''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''
*''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''
*''[[Pikmin 2]]''
*''[[Pikmin 2]]''
*[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]
*''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]''
*[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]
*''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]''
*[[Pikmin 3]] (not yet released)
*''[[Pikmin 3]]'' (not yet released)


==In other games==
==In other games==
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In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, there have been several references to the ''Pikmin'' series.
In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, there have been several references to the ''Pikmin'' series.


*If you have a saved game of Pikmin on the same memory card as one of ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', you are given the Captain Olimar trophy in Melee. That game also features a trophy of the Pikmin.
*If you have a saved game of ''Pikmin'' on the same memory card as one of ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', you are given the Captain Olimar trophy in ''Melee''. That game also features a trophy of the Pikmin.
*'Olimar & Pikmin' is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
*'Olimar & Pikmin' is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
*In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there is a Pikmin-related stage called "Distant Planet". It features Bulborbs and other threats like rain. If a [[Pellet]] or certain items are thrown into one of the [[Onion]]s, items will pop out.  
*In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', there is a Pikmin-related stage called "Distant Planet". It features Bulborbs and other threats like rain. If a [[Pellet]] or certain items are thrown into one of the [[Onion]]s, items will pop out.  
*There is a remix of the Pikmin World map music in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''; this consists of both tracks of the Pikmin map screen and the Pikmin 2 map screen. Hajime Wakai, a musician of Pikmin, is one of the musicians for ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
*There is a remix of the Pikmin World map music in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''; this consists of both tracks of the ''Pikmin'' map screen and the ''Pikmin 2'' map screen. Hajime Wakai, a musician of Pikmin, is one of the musicians for ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
*''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' has a [[Bulborb]] trophy, a [[Burrowing Snagret]] trophy, a [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]] trophy, a [[Wollywog]] trophy, a [[Red Pikmin]] trophy, a [[Yellow Pikmin]] trophy, and a [[Fiery Blowhog]] trophy, along with a [[Purple Pikmin]] sticker and a [[Louie]] sticker, among others.
*''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' has a [[Bulborb]] trophy, a [[Burrowing Snagret]] trophy, a [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]] trophy, a [[Wollywog]] trophy, a [[Red Pikmin]] trophy, a [[Yellow Pikmin]] trophy, and a [[Fiery Blowhog]] trophy, along with a [[Purple Pikmin]] sticker and a [[Louie]] sticker, among others.
*As well as the music mentioned above, there is also [[The Forest of Hope]], which is unchanged from the Pikmin game.
*As well as the music mentioned above, there is also [[The Forest of Hope]], which is unchanged from the Pikmin game.
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===Super Mario Galaxy===
===Super Mario Galaxy===
In ''Super Mario Galaxy'', a galaxy called the Space Junk Galaxy has a spaceship in it that looks very similar to [[The Ship]].
In ''[[mario:Super Mario Galaxy|Super Mario Galaxy]]'', a galaxy called the Space Junk Galaxy has a spaceship in it that looks very similar to [[The Ship]].


===Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour===
===Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour===
In ''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour'', hitting a golf ball into a patch of flowers causes Pikmin to be flung up in the air like ragdolls.
In ''[[mario:Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour|Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', hitting a golf ball into a patch of flowers causes Pikmin to be flung up in the air like ragdolls.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Stage Debut]]
*''[[Stage Debut]]''
*[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''


[[Category:Pikmin]]
[[Category:Pikmin]]

Revision as of 09:37, November 7, 2011

File:Th PIKMIN-1.jpg
The two Pikmin games.

The Pikmin series currently consists of two games, Pikmin and Pikmin 2 (and their counterparts in the New Play Control! range on the Wii), with a third in production. Both games have been scored well by critics, the sequel generally higher than Pikmin. There have been a number of rumours in the past concerning a Pikmin 3 being in production for the Wii, and on July 15, 2008 at a private conference, Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed that Pikmin 3 is in production. The total number of sales for the series is approximately 3.53 million[1].

Elements from the series also play parts in a number of other Nintendo games, most notably Super Smash Bros. Brawl, in which "Olimar & Pikmin" is a playable character, as well as a Pikmin stage and multiple soundtracks and trophies.

In other games

Main article: Pikmin in other games.

Super Smash Bros.

In the Super Smash Bros. series, there have been several references to the Pikmin series.

  • If you have a saved game of Pikmin on the same memory card as one of Super Smash Bros. Melee, you are given the Captain Olimar trophy in Melee. That game also features a trophy of the Pikmin.
  • 'Olimar & Pikmin' is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
  • In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there is a Pikmin-related stage called "Distant Planet". It features Bulborbs and other threats like rain. If a Pellet or certain items are thrown into one of the Onions, items will pop out.
  • There is a remix of the Pikmin World map music in Super Smash Bros. Brawl; this consists of both tracks of the Pikmin map screen and the Pikmin 2 map screen. Hajime Wakai, a musician of Pikmin, is one of the musicians for Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl has a Bulborb trophy, a Burrowing Snagret trophy, a Creeping Chrysanthemum trophy, a Wollywog trophy, a Red Pikmin trophy, a Yellow Pikmin trophy, and a Fiery Blowhog trophy, along with a Purple Pikmin sticker and a Louie sticker, among others.
  • As well as the music mentioned above, there is also The Forest of Hope, which is unchanged from the Pikmin game.

Animal Crossing: City Folk

In Animal Crossing: City Folk (known as Animal Crossing: Let's Go To The City in Europe), Pikmin-themed items were released as downloadable items. Every such item is available only for one or two weeks, then it is gone; the only way to obtain one later by trading with other players.

  • Pikmin Hat was released in winter 2009, when New Play Control: Pikmin was released for Wii (different dates for different regions).
  • S.S. Dolphin model was available from July 20th to August 3rd 2009, this way celebrating 40th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the Moon.

Super Mario Galaxy

In Super Mario Galaxy, a galaxy called the Space Junk Galaxy has a spaceship in it that looks very similar to The Ship.

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

In Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, hitting a golf ball into a patch of flowers causes Pikmin to be flung up in the air like ragdolls.

See also