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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 - Comment posted on 06/02/2009 19:24
CreamyGoodness7
We can only hope... nah he's being sassy
KoKoO Psy's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/02/2009 19:26
KoKoO Psy
Get to it Nintendo. Also, and i am gonna whisper it all day, Hoshi no Kirby...
The Legendary Star's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/02/2009 19:31
The Legendary Star
How about announcing DK64 for WiiWare? ... :]
Lcdscreen's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/02/2009 19:36
Lcdscreen
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. :)
welkstar's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/02/2009 19:38
welkstar
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 - Comment posted on 06/02/2009 19:46
Chronic Logic
Ugh, I hated the time limit, I just like exploring and killing stuff.
Diverse's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/02/2009 19:48
Diverse
I will be incredibly upset with you Chad if Nintendo doesn't utter a word about Pikmin 3.
NihonTiger90's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/02/2009 19:55
NihonTiger90
At least you know the game's being made. That's a plus. :)
Chicken008's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/02/2009 20:05
Chicken008
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.
Chicken008's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/02/2009 20:07
Chicken008
-_- eh, just noticed you already mentioned Brawl..
Xhumation's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/02/2009 20:18
Xhumation
Nintendo having more surprises up their sleeve? interesting
Edward J Grug III's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/02/2009 20:31
Edward J Grug III
Weeeelll this doesn't sound promising:

"It's not there yet."
MrSlippery's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/02/2009 20:41
MrSlippery
oh geez. This could further fuel my current rabid state. This was a great E3 year.
StriderS's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/02/2009 20:53
StriderS
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 - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 00:18
Paviel
@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.
StriderS's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 00:29
StriderS
@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.
eggz's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 03:11
eggz
shit i hope so lol :) it means itll be coming out soon aswell
FuhkTwatTheClown's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/04/2009 20:53
FuhkTwatTheClown
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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