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(Because some people learn about Pikmin wikis from Did You Know Gaming, I think it's apt to have some of the facts they have there be here too, for familiarity's sake.) |
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*...that files in the '''''[[New Play Control!#Pikmin 1 and 2 on Wii|New Play Control!]]''''' games imply that both remakes were initially meant to be in | *...that ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' has some secret '''[[Pikmin drawings]]''' hidden throughout the game? | ||
*...that the '''[[Puffstool]]''' appears in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]''? | |||
*...that '''[[Koppai]]''' is named after Nintendo's original name, Nintendo Koppai? | |||
*...that ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' contains an '''[[Unused content|unused]]''' executable that allows testing the game on Windows? | |||
*...that files in the '''''[[New Play Control!#Pikmin 1 and 2 on Wii|New Play Control!]]''''' games imply that both remakes were initially meant to be in the same disc? | |||
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==Older facts== | |||
*...that in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', the spots on the backs of '''[[Grub-dog]]s''' change size, and analogously, those on the back of [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]s are static? | *...that in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', the spots on the backs of '''[[Grub-dog]]s''' change size, and analogously, those on the back of [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]s are static? | ||
*...that the behavior of '''[[Swooping Snitchbug]]s''' over [[Throw|held]] Pikmin is different in each game? | *...that the behavior of '''[[Swooping Snitchbug]]s''' over [[Throw|held]] Pikmin is different in each game? | ||
*...that the [[Hazard#Poison gas|gas pipes]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s overworld '''[[area]]s''' respawn after 99 days? | *...that the [[Hazard#Poison gas|gas pipes]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s overworld '''[[area]]s''' respawn after 99 days? | ||
*...that page 23 of the '''''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''''' instruction manual has a typo: "holdung" instead of "holding"? | *...that page 23 of the '''''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''''' instruction manual has a typo: "holdung" instead of "holding"? | ||
*...that the reflection of the leaves in '''[[Hazard#Water|water]]''' is actually just a black-and-white "bowl" under the ground? | *...that the reflection of the leaves in '''[[Hazard#Water|water]]''' is actually just a black-and-white "bowl" under the ground? | ||
*...that '''[[Candypop Bud]]s''' actually have a root? | *...that '''[[Candypop Bud]]s''' actually have a root? | ||
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*...that the word "'''[[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]'''" is derived from the two words "pick me"? | *...that the word "'''[[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]'''" is derived from the two words "pick me"? | ||
*...that the '''[[Unspeakable Wonder]]''' closely resembles [[mariowiki:Princess Peach's Crown|Princess Peach's crown]]? | *...that the '''[[Unspeakable Wonder]]''' closely resembles [[mariowiki:Princess Peach's Crown|Princess Peach's crown]]? | ||
*...that when '''''[[Pikmin 3]]''''' was announced all that was said was "We're making Pikmin"? | *...that when '''''[[Pikmin 3]]''''' was announced all that was said was "We're making ''Pikmin''"? | ||
*...that '''[[Ai no Uta]]''', a song used to advertise ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', actually outsold the game? | *...that '''[[Ai no Uta]]''', a song used to advertise ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', actually outsold the game? | ||
*...that the total sales for the '''[[Pikmin series]]''' so far is over 4.3 million? | *...that the total sales for the '''[[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]]''' so far is over 4.3 million? | ||
*...that the games are not the only Pikmin '''[[Pikmin Merchandise|merchandise]]'''? | *...that the games are not the only ''Pikmin'' '''[[Pikmin Merchandise|merchandise]]'''? | ||
*...that the '''[[Bulbmin]]''' is a form of Pikmin caused by a parasitic Pikmin unseen in any [[Pikmin series|Pikmin game]]? | *...that the '''[[Bulbmin]]''' is a form of Pikmin caused by a parasitic Pikmin unseen in any [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' game]]? | ||
*...that the '''[[Water Dumple]]''' is actually a part of the [[Grub-dog|Grub-dog family]]? | *...that the '''[[Water Dumple]]''' is actually a part of the [[Grub-dog|Grub-dog family]]? | ||
*...that the '''[[Positron Generator]]''' is used to make "Instant Space Noodles"? | *...that the '''[[Positron Generator]]''' is used to make "Instant Space Noodles"? | ||
Revision as of 04:58, September 23, 2014
Latest tidbits
Only five may be present at a time. The topmost is the newest one.
- ...that Pikmin 3 has some secret Pikmin drawings hidden throughout the game?
- ...that the Puffstool appears in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap?
- ...that Koppai is named after Nintendo's original name, Nintendo Koppai?
- ...that Pikmin contains an unused executable that allows testing the game on Windows?
- ...that files in the New Play Control! games imply that both remakes were initially meant to be in the same disc?
Older facts
- ...that in Pikmin, the spots on the backs of Grub-dogs change size, and analogously, those on the back of Dwarf Red Bulborbs are static?
- ...that the behavior of Swooping Snitchbugs over held Pikmin is different in each game?
- ...that the gas pipes in Pikmin 2's overworld areas respawn after 99 days?
- ...that page 23 of the Pikmin instruction manual has a typo: "holdung" instead of "holding"?
- ...that the reflection of the leaves in water is actually just a black-and-white "bowl" under the ground?
- ...that Candypop Buds actually have a root?
- ...that by changing a single setting in Pikmin 2's files, it is possible to have pikpik carrots in your party?
- ...that the caves in Pikmin 2 have some mysterious technical discrepancies?
- ...that there are some development oversights in the way Pikmin carry objects?
- ...that Olimar, with the aid of Pikmin, is a veteran fighter in the newest Super Smash Bros. installment?
- ...that Blue Pikmin can save other types of Pikmin from drowning?
- ...that the scene used when viewing an item in the Piklopedia and Treasure Hoard is the area selected on the map screen?
- ...that Yellow Pikmin carrying a bomb-rock drop it without detonating it when called back to the Onion?
- ...that some enemies heal over time and two of them can revive themselves after their defeat?
- ...that via an "Emergence Cave run", it is possible to repay the debt in 16 days without ever reaching the Awakening Wood?
- ...that in Pikmin 2, if 20 of each main type of Pikmin, are on the field they will start singing parts of Ai no Uta?
- ...that the Pikmin type counter in the first game rolls back to 000 after you get 999 Pikmin?
- ...that it is possible for the Pikmin counters in Pikmin 2 to show more than four digits?
- ...that there is a glitch that lets the player absorb a spray twice?
- ...that the Empty space container is the only treasure to not follow a Title Case styled name?
- ...that the word "Pikmin" is derived from the two words "pick me"?
- ...that the Unspeakable Wonder closely resembles Princess Peach's crown?
- ...that when Pikmin 3 was announced all that was said was "We're making Pikmin"?
- ...that Ai no Uta, a song used to advertise Pikmin, actually outsold the game?
- ...that the total sales for the Pikmin series so far is over 4.3 million?
- ...that the games are not the only Pikmin merchandise?
- ...that the Bulbmin is a form of Pikmin caused by a parasitic Pikmin unseen in any Pikmin game?
- ...that the Water Dumple is actually a part of the Grub-dog family?
- ...that the Positron Generator is used to make "Instant Space Noodles"?
- ...that the Smoky Progg is thought to be a malformed larval Mamuta?