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E3 09: Reggie: Pikmin 3 may still surprise at the show photo

Even though I obviously flipped out about some of Nintendo's announcements this morning, I have to admit I was very disappointed that there was no footage (not even a word!) of Pikmin 3. The Wii sequel was revealed at Miyamoto's round table during E3 last year, so I was sure it would have been shown at this year's conference.

But, as I was wiping away my tears, I was directed to an interview with Reggie Fils-Aime at IGN.

When asked why Pikmin 3 was not shown at the press conference, Reggie had this to say:

"Matt, we're all about surprises. We will show that game when it's ready. At the right time. Close to when it's going to be launched. It's not there yet. But Mr. Miyamoto still has his round table to do, so maybe you'll see. Maybe you might get that surprise after all."

So, there is still a chance to see the next game in my beloved Pikmin series! Woo hoo! But will it happen? What do you think? Do you think Reggie is just being sassy with his words, or could Nintendo still reveal more in the next couple days (remember: Super Smash Bros. Brawl was revealed a day after the press conference two years ago)?


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CreamyGoodness7's Avatar
CreamyGoodness7 at 06/02/2009 19:24
We can only hope... nah he's being sassy
KoKoO Psy's Avatar
KoKoO Psy at 06/02/2009 19:26
Get to it Nintendo. Also, and i am gonna whisper it all day, Hoshi no Kirby...
The Legendary Star's Avatar
The Legendary Star at 06/02/2009 19:31
How about announcing DK64 for WiiWare? ... :]
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Lcdscreen at 06/02/2009 19:36
Yay Pikmin 3! Didn't like the first due to the whole time limit thing, but I loved the second. Sad it was only a 3 day rental. D:
I really hope they announce it soon. :)
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welkstar at 06/02/2009 19:38
When is Miyamoto's round table?

I was really surprised when there wasn't a mention of Pikmin 3 at the press conference. Why did they go through the trouble of re-releasing Pikmin for Play-On-Wii? With the Metroid Prime's getting the Play-On-Wii treatment and a new Metroid being announced, I assumed this meant Pikmin 3 was a definite.

Does this mean a new Mario Tennis and Donkey Kong game as well?
Chronic Logic's Avatar
Chronic Logic at 06/02/2009 19:46
Ugh, I hated the time limit, I just like exploring and killing stuff.
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Diverse at 06/02/2009 19:48
I will be incredibly upset with you Chad if Nintendo doesn't utter a word about Pikmin 3.
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NihonTiger90 at 06/02/2009 19:55
At least you know the game's being made. That's a plus. :)
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Chicken008 at 06/02/2009 20:05
I hope so, they've done this before.
Smash Bros. Brawl wasn't shown during the conference in 2006 but was shown the next day.
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Chicken008 at 06/02/2009 20:07
-_- eh, just noticed you already mentioned Brawl..
Xhumation's Avatar
Xhumation at 06/02/2009 20:18
Nintendo having more surprises up their sleeve? interesting
Edward J Grug III's Avatar
Edward J Grug III at 06/02/2009 20:31
Weeeelll this doesn't sound promising:

"It's not there yet."
MrSlippery's Avatar
MrSlippery at 06/02/2009 20:41
oh geez. This could further fuel my current rabid state. This was a great E3 year.
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StriderS at 06/02/2009 20:53
I wish Nintendo didn't do that "Announce a close to the release" thing sometimes. It makes everyone think they have nothing to offer.
Paviel's Avatar
Paviel at 06/03/2009 00:18
@StriderS:

Can Nintendo do no right? The alternative is to let the hype for a game spiral out of control, as they found out the hard way with Twilight Princess and Brawl. I can't blame them for being cautious with their announcements after that.
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StriderS at 06/03/2009 00:29
@Paviel

What? I'm not trying to bash Nintendo. I like their late announcements, which is why I said "sometimes". It's the people that don't realize that's the way they do things is what bothers me. They act like Nintendo doesn't do anything just because they don't announce it two years earlier.


By the way, I loooooved the hype for Brawl.
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eggz at 06/03/2009 03:11
shit i hope so lol :) it means itll be coming out soon aswell
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FuhkTwatTheClown at 06/04/2009 20:53
So...um...is there still hope for an announcement? When is E3 over exactly? Or is it already. OH PLEASE GOD JUST ANNOUNCE PIKMIN 3
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