User:Chazmatron/Nintendo Today!
| Nintendo Today! | |
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| Japanese name | Nintendo Today! |
| Console | iOS, Android |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Genre | News |
| Players | N/A |
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| Japan | March 28th, 2025 |
| North America | March 27th, 2025 |
| Europe | March 27th, 2025 |
| Australia | March 28th, 2025 |
| South Korea | September 11th, 2025 |
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Nintendo Today! is a free, news-based, application released by Nintendo that posts daily Nintendo-related updates, information and announcements related to different Nintendo franchises, software and other things. The app was first revealed in the March 27th, 2025 Nintendo Direct, with the app releasing not too long after the Direct has finished.[1] On September 11th, 2025, the app released in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan,[2] on December 2nd, 2025 it released in Malaysia[3], Philippines[4], Singapore[5], and Thailand,[6] and on January 19th, 2026-January 20th, 2026 it released in Argentina, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.[7] To use the app, a Nintendo account will be required.[8]
| Topic | Article name | Date released | Description |
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| N/A | Nintendo Direct – 27/03/2025 | March 27th, 2025 | The Nintendo Direct, showcasing virtual game cards and the Nintendo Today! app. |
| Nintendo Direct – 27/03/2025 | Introducing virtual game cards | March 27th, 2025 | A video showing how virtual game cards work. Said video featured Pikmin 4. |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Today! | More User Icons | May 05th, 2025 | An article showing off all the new (and old) user profile icons. Along with the 3 Pikmin avatars present on the Nintendo Switch, an additional 15 have been added (with the old 3 being updated to match Pikmin 4's art style. |
| Pikmin Bloom | Pikmin Bloom Tour 2025: Seoul | May 15th, 2025 | A 38 second video about the Pikmin Bloom tour occurring in Seoul. Many people were wearing cardboard headbands resembling the 3 main Pikmin types. |
| Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO | Merchandise #3 Pikmin | June 20th, 2025 | An article showing various Pikmin-themed merchandise at the newly-opened Nintendo San Francisco store. Some of these items include Pikmin and Bulborb plushes, as well as socks resembling the main 3 Pikmin. |
| Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO | Merchandise #4 Clothing | June 21st, 2025 | Another merchandise article showcasing multiple different clothing merchandise. Some of these clothings include Pikmin t-shirts and shirts. |
| Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO | Merchandise #6 Hats | June 21st, 2025 | A third merchandise article showcasing multiple different hats. One of these hats includes a Yellow Pikmin on it. |
| Pikmin Bloom | Tiny Tales: In Grate Danger | July 25th, 2025 | A 16 second video advertising Pikmin Bloom. The video involves a Red Sweetshop Decor Pikmin with a Macaron decor falling into a grate. |
| Pikmin Bloom | Tiny Tales: Apple Trouble | July 26th, 2025 | Another 16 second video advertising Pikmin Bloom. This video shows an animation of what Pikmin get up to when on an expedition, specifically an apple-retrieval expedition. |
| Pikmin Bloom | Tiny Tales: Clamshell-Shocked | July 27th, 2025 | A third 16 second video adversing Pikmin Bloom. In the video, it shows a Red Pikmin on a quest to bring back a gift box, of which the Beach Decor outfit is inside. |
| Pikmin Bloom | Tiny Tales: Mushroom Mayhem | July 28th, 2025 | A fourth 16 second video adversing Pikmin Bloom. The video shows multiple Pikmin attacking a Red Mushroom. |
| Pikmin Bloom | Tiny Tales: Postcard Panic | July 29th, 2025 | A fifth, and final, 16 second video adversing Pikmin Bloom. In the video, it shows a Red Pikmin delivering a postcard of a Yellow Pikmin and Rock Pikmin posing in front of a tower. |
| Pikmin Bloom | Pikmin Bloom Train Wrap in Taiwan | October 01st, 2025 | An article about a train being decorated with a Pikmin Bloom wrap in Taiwan. This is to advertise the Pikmin Bloom Tour 2025: Kaohsiung that took place between October 11 and 12. |
| N/A | Close to you | October 09th, 2025 | The Close to you animation. It features both versions of the short, with the one without Pikmin being first. |
| Pikmin Bloom | Ice Pikmin are finally here! | October 22nd, 2025 | A 31 second animation featuring an Ice Pikmin. It shows the Ice Pikmin being plucked from a seedling and sliding across a mobile phone. |
| Pikmin 4 | Update Overview – Nintendo Switch | October 22nd, 2025 | The trailer for the free Pikmin 4 update, including Decro Pikmin, a Field Camera, and a difficulty mode. |
| Pikmin Bloom | Pikmin Bloom Journey 2025: Sendai | November 01st, 2025 | A 38 second video about the Pikmin Bloom Journey occurring in Sendai. It is similar to the Pikmin Bloom Tour 2025: Seoul video. |
| Nintendo Live 2025 Tokyo | Pikmin spotted! | November 01st, 2025 | A minute-long video showing that Pikmin were in the Nintendo Live 2025 Tokyo event. They could be spotted with a venue-exclusive app on mobile phones. |
| Pikmin Bloom | Pacifier Decor Pikmin Gold Seedling giveaway | November 27th, 2025 | An article saying that the new Pacifier Decor Pikmin is being added, and the Gold Seedling for it is being given to players for free. It also includes a video of Close to You (a compilation of both versions). |
| N/A | New uniforms for Kyoto Sanga F.C. | December 19th, 2025 | An article showcasing Kyoto Sanga F.C.'s new uniforms. They feature a Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, Blue Pikmin, and a Purple Pikmin. |
| Merchandise | Pikmin: If you pluck it... | January 25th, 2026 | A 43 second video showcasing some new Pikmin merchandise called MUGEN BLOOMING PIKMIN DX. |
| Nintendo Today! | Update (Ver. 2.4) | February 13th | An article explaining the new features of update version 2.4. In it, more widgets have been added/updated, including ones with Pikmin-based themes. |
| Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park | Overview Trailer | March 10th, 2026 | Whilst not specifically about Pikmin, the trailer showcases the appearance of Glow Pikmin in the background of a stage. |
| Nintendo TOKYO Merchandise | #2 Pikmin: Long Sleeve Shirt | March 26th, 2026 | A short video showcasing a Pikmin-themed long sleeve shirt that is a part of the Nintendo TOKYO Merchandise set. |
| THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE | In cinemas today! | April 1st, 2026 | An 11 second clip showcasing many characters features in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, with one frame including a Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and a Blue Pikmin. This is taken from the promotional short released on X by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie account.[9] |
Alarmo Intro
The Alarmo Intro option is about the different musical themes added to the Nintendo Alarmo Clock. It includes a theme from Pikmin 4, which is called "Collecting Treasure". Listeners can hear Pikmin noises when carrying objects, Pikmin being thrown, as well as the theme for the Rescue Command Post.
Decor Pikmin Guide
The Decor Pikmin Guide options shows different Decor Pikmin of different Pikmin types and where to unlock them. An image of the Decor Pikmin in question will be displayed in the center of the screen, with the Pikmin Bloom logo towards the top left. Underneath the Decor Pikmin lies a textbox, which states what they wear and where to find them. Each Decor Pikmin is of a specific Pikmin type, but the type is not written down anywhere. The only main thing affected by their typing is the background color. Their type will be written in brackets. In addition, some appear twice with different Pikmin types. So far, there is:
- Acorn Decor Pikmin (Purple)
- What they wear: Acorn
- Where to find them: Near a Forest
- Baguette Decor Pikmin (Yellow) (White)
- What they wear: Baguette
- Where to find them: Near a Bakery
- Banana Decor Pikmin (Blue) (Rock)
- What they wear: Banana
- Where to find them: Near a Supermarket
- Bottle Cap Decor Pikmin (Yellow) (Blue)
- What they wear: Bottle Cap
- Where to find them: Near a Corner Store
- Burger Decor Pikmin (Rock)
- What they wear: Burger
- Bus Papercraft Decor Pikmin (Red)
- What they wear: Bus Papercraft
- Where to find them: Near a Bus Stop
- Where to find them: Near a Burger Place
- Chef Hat Decor Pikmin (Blue) (Winged)
- What they wear: Chef Hat
- Where to find them: Near a Restaurant
- Clover Decor Pikmin (Yellow) (Rock) (Winged)
- What they wear: Clover
- Where to find them: Near a Park
- Coffee Cup Decor Pikmin (Yellow)
- What they wear: Coffee Cup
- Where to find them: Near a Café
- Coin Decor Pikmin (Red) (Yellow)
- What they wear: Coin
- Where to find them: Roadside
- Curry Bowl Decor Pikmin (Rock)
- What they wear: Curry Bowl
- Where to find them: Near a Curry Restaurant
- Dandelion Decor Pikmin (White)
- What they wear: Dandelion
- Where to find them: Near a Zoo
- Donut Decor Pikmin (Yellow) (Blue)
- What they wear: Donut
- Where to find them: Near a Sweet Shop
- Fishing Lure Decor Pikmin (Red) (Blue)
- What they wear: Fishing Lure
- Where to find them: Near Waterside
- Hair Tie Decor Pikmin (Red) (Rock)
- What they wear: Hair Tie
- Where to find them: Near a Clothes Store
- Macaron Decor Pikmin (Blue)
- What they wear: Macaron
- Where to find them: Near a Sweet Shop
- Mushroom Decor Pikmin (Blue)
- What they wear: Mushroom
- Where to find them: Near a Supermarket
- Paper Train Decor Pikmin (Red) (Winged)
- What they wear: Paper Train
- Where to find them: Near a Station
- Picture Frame Decor Pikmin (Red) (Blue)
- What they wear: Picture Frame
- Where to find them: Near an Art Gallery
- Popcorn Snack Decor Pikmin (Yellow) (Purple)
- What they wear: Popcorn Snack
- Where to find them: Near a Movie Theater
- Ramen Keychain Decor Pikmin (Yellow) (Blue)
- What they wear: Ramen Keychain
- Where to find them: Near a Ramen Restaurant
- Scissors Decor Pikmin (Red) (Blue)
- What they wear: Scissors
- Where to find them: Near a Hair Salon
- Shell Decor Pikmin (Red) (Purple)
- What they wear: Shell
- Where to find them: Near a Beach
- Snack Decor Pikmin (Blue)
- What they wear: Snack
- Where to find them: Near a Corner Store
- Stag Beetle Decor Pikmin (Red)
- What they wear: Stag Beetle
- Where to find them: Near a Forest
- Stamp Decor Pikmin (Yellow) (Rock)
- What they wear: Stamp
- Where to find them: Near a Post Office
- Sushi Decor Pikmin (Red) (Yellow)
- What they wear: Sushi
- Where to find them: Near a Sushi Restaurant
- Toothbrush Decor Pikmin (Red)
- What they wear: Toothbrush
- Where to find them: Near a Pharmacy
- Tiny Book Decor Pikmin (Rock) (Winged)
- What they wear: Tiny Book
- Where to find them: Near Library & Bookstore
Decor Pikmin Moves
The Decor Pikmin Moves option showcases different Decor Pikmin of different Pikmin types and their animations. So far, there is:
- Red Banana Pikmin
- Red Chef Hat Pikmin
- Red Curry Bowl Pikmin
- Red Donut Pikmin
- Red Makeup Pikmin
- Red Popcorn Snack Pikmin
- Red Tool Pikmin
- Yellow Acorn Pikmin
- Yellow Battery Pikmin
- Yellow Fairy Lights Pikmin
- Yellow Picture Frame Pikmin
- Yellow Pizza Pikmin
- Yellow Tiny Book Pikmin
- Yellow Tool Pikmin
- Blue Burger Pikmin
- Blue Bus Papercraft Pikmin
- Blue Curry Bowl Pikmin
- Blue Dandelion Pikmin
- Blue Hotel Amenities Pikmin
- Blue Leaf Hat Pikmin
- Blue Popcorn Snack Pikmin
- Purple Banana Pikmin
- Purple Dandelion Pikmin
- Purple Fishing Lure Pikmin
- Purple Picture Frame Pikmin
- Purple Ramen Keychain Pikmin
- Purple Sushi Pikmin
- Purple Stamp Pikmin
- Purple Toy Airplane Pikmin
- White Burger Pikmin
- White Curry Bowl Pikmin
- White Macaron Pikmin
- White Pizza Pikmin
- White Stamp Pikmin
- White Toothbrush Pikmin
- Rock Bus Papercraft Pikmin
- Rock Chef Hat Pikmin
- Rock Coin Pikmin
- Rock Donut Pikmin
- Rock Hotel Amenities Pikmin
- Rock Scissors Pikmin
- Rock Tool Pikmin
- Winged Coin Pikmin
- Winged Donut Pikmin
- Winged Hotel Amenities Pikmin
- Winged Macaron Pikmin
- Winged Makeup Pikmin
- Winged Pizza Pikmin
- Winged Scissors Pikmin
Piklopedia
The Piklopedia option includes more scientific and biological information about the creatures on PNF-404. So far, there is:
- Red Pikmin
- Yellow Pikmin
- Blue Pikmin
- Purple Pikmin
- White Pikmin
- Rock Pikmin
- Winged Pikmin
- Ice Pikmin
- Glow Pikmin
- Bulborb
- Empress Bulblax
- Albino Dwarf Bulborb
- Emperor Bulblax
- Dwarf Bulborb
- Breadbug
- Giant Breadbug
- Joustmite
- Skitter Leaf
- Skutterchuck
- Pyroclasmic Slooch
- Bearded Amprat
- Groovy Long Legs
- Man-at-Legs
- Puffstool
- Armored Cannon Larva
- Horned Cannon Beetle
- Fiery Blowhog
- Watery Blowhog
- Foolix
- Mitite
- Burrowing Snagret
- Downy Snagret
- Creeping Chrysanthemum
- Gildemander
- Gildemandwee
- Male Sheargrub
- Female Sheargrub
- Sunsquish
- Waterwraith
- Lumiknoll
- Mamuta
- Smoky Progg
- Toady Bloyster
- Skeeterskate
- Waddlepus
- Peckish Aristocrab
Pikmin Comics / Pikmin Motion Comics
The Pikmin Comics and Pikmin Motion Comics are 4-panel, manga-styled comics about the Pikmin series. Comics marked with a "C" are the regular comics, whereas those marked with an "M" are the motion comics – comic with "CM" are available in both regular and motion variants. So far, the comics on the app include:
- A Decisive Resolution - C
- A Helping Hand - C
- A Loyal Pup - C
- A Moment of Rest? - M
- A Private Booth - C
- Accomplished - C
- An Amphiguous Gesture - C
- Cold as Ice - C
- Creeping Chrysanthemum - M
- Dalmo the Animal Enthusiast - C
- Dandori - C
- Delayed Gratification - C
- Delicious Nectar, Pt. 1 - C
- Delicious Nectar, Pt. 2 - C
- Direct Hit - C
- Dreaming - C
- Everyone Loves Oatchi - M
- Flashbulb - CM
- Floracious Appetite - CM
- Fools for Fuzz - C
- Formal Request - C
- Freezing Touch, Pt. 1 - C
- Freezing Touch, Pt. 2 - C
- Funny Face-Off - C
- Getting a Grip - C
- Getting Warmer - C
- Hiding Spot - CM
- In Bloom?
- Just a Taste - C
- Kingsly the Flower Lover - C
- Love Seat - C
- Lucky Find - C
- Morning Routine - C
- Natural Talents, Pt. 1 - C
- Natural Talents, Pt. 2 - C
- Nocturne the Tables - C
- Obviously - C
- One Good Turn - CM
- Outsized Ambition - C
- Photo Bomb - C
- Puddle Muddle - C
- Raw Material - C
- Ride Quality - CM
- Riding the Breeze - C
- River Bed - C
- Safe Landing - C
- Seeds of Wisdom - C
- Side-Eye - CM
- Special Treasure - C
- Stealth Check - C
- Surprise Guest - C
- Take Aim - M
- Too Stuck to Pluck - CM
- The Captain's Treasure - C
- The Cost of Fidgeting - M
- The Ferryman - C
- The Joy of Command - C
- The Joy of Spring - C
- The Leafling - C
- The Skies Clear - C
- The Sting of Loss - C
- The Wrong Suspect - C
- Trust - C
- What's He Thinking? - C
- White Pikmin - C
Pikmin Crew
The Pikmin Crew topic shows short bios of characters in the Pikmin series. There are 13 profiles in total, one each for the 3 Hocotations, one each for the 3 Koppaites, and the remaining 7 are for the Rescue Corps members, excluding the rookie Rescue Officer.
- Captain Olimar
- Louie
- The President
- Alph
- Brittany
- Captain Charlie
- Captain Shepherd
- Collin
- Russ
- Dingo
- Bernard
- Yonny
- Oatchi
Captain Olimar
“Hocotate Freight Astronaut
Captain Olimar
Hails from: Planet Hocotate
Hocotate Freight astronaut. Always dreamed to be an explorer. Works hard for his family even on holiday. Naturally surrounded by troubles.
Relationships: Wife, son, daughter, Bulbie (Pet dog from Space)
Hobbies: Solo travel
Dream: To be an explorer”Louie
“Wordless newbie Driver
Louie
Hails from: Planet Hocotate
He doesn't talk much and no one knows what he is thinking. Hocotate Freight's new crew member. He is a real trouble maker. Follows his own will and is a super fighter when it comes to food.
Relationships: Grandmother in hometown
Hobbies: Cooking
Dream: To live freely”The President
“The president of Hocotate Freight
Chacho
Hails from: Planet Hocotate
The president of Hocotate Freight. Money lover. Somewhat hateful character. He has travelled all around space.
Relationships: Wife (The true president of Hocotate Freight)
Hobbies: Making money
Dream: Make Hocotate Freight the best company in all of space”Alph
“A young engineer of the S.S. Drake
Alph
Hails from: Planet Koppai
He is a young engineer from Koppai with a straightforward and positive attitude. His grandfather was the designer of the S.S. Drake, and he grew up watching him. He is the 13th son of 15 siblings.
Relationships: Many children, and his grandfather Drake
Hobbies: Tinkering with machines
Dream: Designing spaceships”Brittany
“The botanist of the S.S. Drake
Brittany
Hails from: Planet Koppai
She is a botanist from Koppai, and uses her knowledge to compile reports on various fruits. She has a strong obsession with food and a sly streak as well.
Relationships: Aunt
Hobbies: Eating and beauty
Dream: Ensuring a sustainable food supply on Koppai”Captain Charlie
“Captain of the S.S. Drake
Captain Charlie
Hails from: Planet Koppai
The captain of the S.S. Drake, he was sent to save Koppai from a food crisis. He is a legendary ranger who has saved many ducks in the past.
Relationships: Elizabeth (pet duck)
Hobbies: Ducks
Dream: Saving the people of Koppai”Captain Shepherd
“The captain of the Rescue Corps
Captain Shepherd
Hails from: Planet Giya
She is the 99th captain of a family line that has served in the Rescue Corps for generations. She is also a top-tier Rescue Pup trainer, but is not good with animals other than dogs.
Relationships: Past captains, Oatchi, Rescue Pups at Rescue Corps HQ
Hobbies: Training Rescue Pups, walking Rescue Pups, playing with Rescue Pups, and anything with Rescue Pups
Dream: The arrival of a safe and peaceful space era without the need for a Rescue Corps”Collin
“An operator of the Rescue Corps
Hails from: Planet Giya
He is an operator for the Rescue Corps. Because he can do anything skillfully, he is also entrusted with tasks like spaceship maintenance and aftercare for the people rescued.
Relationships: Grandfather (who he inherited his wireless transceiver from)
Hobbies: Tinkering with machines
Dream: Improving the quality of rescue operations”Russ
“A scientist of the Rescue Corps
Russ
Hails from: Planet Giya
He is a material engineer and invention specialist who develops tools useful to aid in rescues. He is heir to one of the largest corporations on Planet Giya.
Relationships: Mother
Hobbies: Developing inventions
Dream: The advancement of science”Dingo
“A ranger of the Rescue Corps
Dingo
Hails from: Planet Ohri
A team member skilled in solo rescue missions. He has a pure-hearted and passionate side that makes him dependable in times of need.
Relationships: Yonny (childhood friend)
Hobbies: Strength training
Dream: Protecting someone he loves”Bernard
“The pilot of the Rescue Corps
Bernard
Hails from: Planet Nijo
A highly skilled pilot, said to be the best in the universe, who always arrives exactly on time. Perhaps due to flying across the universe from a young age, he has a unique way of speaking that blends various regional dialects.
Relationships: A soulmate from his hometown
Hobbies: Piloting spaceships
Dream: A luxury flight”Yonny
“The doctor of the Rescue Corps
Yonny
Hails from: Planet Ohri
He is a doctor well-versed in medicine and pharmacology. In an effort to eliminate all diseases and suffering, he observes the daily activities of other team members and looks for opportunities to test new medicines.
Relationships: Dingo (childhood friend)
Hobbies: Reading books, observing people
Dream: Researching new medicines”Oatchi
“A rookie Rescue Pup of the Rescue Corps
Oatchi
Hails from: Planet Giya
This young, loyal Rescue Pup is one of an elite breed of space dogs that's faithfully served the Shepherd family for generations. His planet of origin is unknown.
Relationships: Captain Shepherd, Rescue Corps Rookie (the player)
Hobbies: Walking and playing
Dream: ?”Pikmin Gallery
The Pikmin Gallery option shows an image with Pikmin in it. So far, there is:
- Multiple Pikmin climbing a fence covered in roses.
- A few Glow Pikmin near some Ornithogalum flowers.
- A Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin underneath a sunflower.
- A Yellow Pikmin, Blue Pikmin, White Pikmin, and Purple Pikmin near a common bluebell.
- A Yellow Pikmin, Blue Pikmin, Rock Pikmin, and Ice Pikmin on an orange flower.
- A Red Pikmin and Blue Pikmin on a pink flower. Many Winged Pikmin are flying nearby.
- A Red Pikmin and a Blue Pikmin carrying an acorn with a Yellow Pikmin on top, and a Purple Pikmin carrying another with a White Pikmin on top.
- A Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin sitting on a pink flower, watching the sunset.
- 3 Ice Pikmin atop a frosty plant branch.
- A Red Pikmin and Blue Pikmin jumping from one violet flower to another while a Yellow Pikmin and White Pikmin watch.
- A Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin hanging around on a pink flower and a White Pikmin stands on one further back.
- 4 Blue Pikmin playing on a low-hanging plant above water.
- A Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin standing on some pink flowers.
- A Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin exploring an overgrown patch of land.
- Multiple Pikmin hanging around a wooden bench.
- A few Pikmin watching the sunrise in an autumnal forest.
- Many Pikmin playing in and near a body of water. A Bulborb has spotted them.
- Multiple Pikmin camping in a snowy area. A Red Pikmin is sat on top of an active fire starter.
- The rookie Rescue Officer and Oatchi Rushing through a snowy path, knocking some Pikmin out of the way.
- Many Pikmin hanging around different purple and pink colored flowers.
- Some Pikmin finding nectar in a forest of purple-leafed plants. The rookie Rescue Officer and Oatchi are nearby.
- Multiple Pikmin resting on some grass, with a sleeping Bulborb nearby.
- A Blue Pikmin, Winged Pikmin, and 2 Ice Pikmin playing in a lily pad pond along with a rubber ducky.
Pikmin Short Movies
Pikmin Short Movies are available on this app, as well as YouTube. There are only 3 of them:
- Occupational Hazards
- The Night Juicer
- Treasure in a Bottle
Nintendo365
The Nintendo365 option showcases games and/or systems released on the day mentioned, though these are for the Japanese versions of the games/consoles; the European release dates will be mentioned in the article. The option showcases a game's box art and some gameplay footage. The following table will be listed in chronological order.
| Title | Description |
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| Games Released on 12.3 | Overview of games released on 12th March, including New Play Control! Pikmin 2. Footage features clips from the Awakening Wood and Hole of Beasts. |
| Games Released on 26.10 | Overview of games released on 30th October, including Pikmin. |
| Games Released on 30.10 | Overview of games released on 30th October, including Pikmin 3 Deluxe. |
| Games Released on 8.12 | Overview of games released on 8th December, including Nintendo Land. |
| Games Released on 25.12 | Overview of games released on 25th December, including New Play Control! Pikmin. |
Research Reports
The Research Reports option are a collection of reports about PNF-404. There exist 12 report subjects, each being split into 2 parts:
- #01-1 The Mysterious Planet PNF-404
- #01-2 The Mysterious Planet PNF-404
- #02-1 Mysterious Creatures Known As Pikmin
- #02-2 Mysterious Creatures Known As Pikmin
- #03-1 Mysterious Object: Onion
- #03-2 Mysterious Object: Onion
- #04-1 Uncovering the Mysteries of Treasure
- #04-2 Uncovering the Mysteries of Treasure
- #05-1 Man and His Space Dog
- #05-2 Man and His Space Dog
- #06-1 Spaceships on Duty
- #06-2 Spaceships on Duty
- #07-1 The Planet's Subterranean Areas
- #07-2 The Planet's Subterranean Areas
- #08-1 Space Suits
- #08-2 Space Suits
- #09-1 Explorers of PNF-404
- #09-2 Explorers of PNF-404
- #10-1 Mystery of the Planet
- #10-2 Mystery of the Planet
- #11-1 A Troublemaker?!
- #11-2 A Troublemaker?!
What's This?
The What's This? option is a minute long quiz on real-world objects, some of which are based off the treasures seen in Pikmin 4. Each video starts with a brief intro lasting 15 seconds. A Red Pikmin can be seen walking from the right, holding a Cupid's Grenade, before dropping it when it reaches the middle of the screen. It then zooms in to the Pikmin, before every other type (sans Ice Pikmin and Glow Pikmin) runs into frame and towards the screen. It ends with the logo appearing above them all "PIKMIN WHAT'S THIS?".
Each video will show an up-close shot of the object in question, with there being 3 shots in total. Each shot lasts about 10 seconds, and one all 3 have passed, the object will be revealed. During the last 3 seconds of each video, for the first 26 videos, an in-game clip of the object's game-counterpart. From video 27 onwards, these last 3 second instead show a specific enemy.
There are 31 of them:
- A chalkboard eraser
- Yellow Pikmin carrying the Dusty Bed
- A castanet
- Yellow Pikmin carrying the Harmonic Synthesizer
- A peach
- Winged Pikmin carrying the Mock Bottom
- A harmonica
- Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin carrying the Wind Detector
- A croissant
- Red Pikmin carrying the Flaky Temptation
- An origami crane
- Red Pikmin carrying the Sweat-Soaked Blue Bird
- Bananas
- Rock Pikmin carrying the Slapstick Crescent
- A whistle
- Purple Pikmin carrying the Emperor Whistle
- Avocados
- Purple Pikmin carrying the Scaly Custard
- A kendama
- Yellow Pikmin carrying the Aspiration-Ritual Pole
- A toothbrush
- Ice Pikmin carrying the Brush of Foolishness
- A pretzel
- Rock Pikmin carrying the Puzzle Snack
- Paper balloons
- Red Pikmin carrying the Divine Balloon
- A clasp purse
- Red Pikmin carrying the Greed-Inducement Device
- Egg sushi
- Red Pikmin carrying the Belted Delicacy
- A bell
- White Pikmin carrying the Spouse Alert
- A custard pudding
- Winged Pikmin carrying the Jiggle-Jiggle
- An ocarina
- Ice Pikmin carrying the Ambiguous Hostel
- A hand gripper
- Ice Pikmin carrying the Tandem Trainer
- A melon
- Ice Pikmin carrying the Wayward Moon
- A dragon fruit
- Purple Pikmin carrying the Fire-Breathing Feast
- Binoculars
- Blue Pikmin, Purple Pikmin, and White Pikmin carrying the Double Dragon-Eyed Scope
- An éclair
- Yellow Pikmin carrying the Sweet Torrent
- A Lucky Cat
- White Pikmin carrying the Beckoning Mannequin
- Tuna sushi
- Blue Pikmin carrying the Maestro of Flavor
- Toy sauce containers
- Blue Pikmin carrying the Mystery Squish Fish
- Macarons
- Swim goggles
- A baumkuchen
- A straw hat
- Sugar candies
- Beach sandals
- A garden trowel
- A mesh cap
- A light bulb
- A cheesecake
- Clothespins
- A microphone
- Fishcakes
- A stapler
- A whisk
- A baseball glove
- Clear tape
- A sponge
- Shuttlecocks
- A watering can
- A tambourine
- A scrubbing brush
- Table tennis rackets
- Canelé pastries
- An hourglass
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
Nintendo Today!? | – |
 French |
Nintendo Today! | – |
 German |
Nintendo Today! | – |
 Italian |
Nintendo Today! | – |
 Korean |
Nintendo Today! | – |
 Spanish |
Nintendo Today! | – |
Alarmo Intro
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Decor Pikmin Guide
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Decor Pikmin Moves
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Dutch
PortuguesePiklopedia
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Pikmin Comics
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Pikmin Motion Comics
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Crew
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Gallery
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Pikmin Short Movies
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Research Reports
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Pikmin What's This?
|
Nintendo365?
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See also
References
- ^ YouTube video showcasing the Nintendo Today! announcement, published on March 27th, 2025, retrieved on March 27th, 2025
- ^ The App Store's 2.0 update notes on the App Store
- ^ Nintendo's Malaysian website on Nintendo.com
- ^ Nintendo's Filipino website on Nintendo.com
- ^ Nintendo's Singaporean website on Nintendo.com
- ^ Nintendo's Thai website on Nintendo.com
- ^ The App Store's 2.3 update notes on the App Store
- ^ Nintendo Today! on Nintendo.com
- ^ They're ready for their close up. Don't miss The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, only in theaters April 1. on X, published on March 17th, 2026, retrieved on April 1st, 2026
External links
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Nintendo Today! coverage on other NIWA wikis: | |
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- App pages
- Websites