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News, coverage and analysis tracking Pikmin Bloom across the outlets.- Mario Kart Tour Will Be Unplayable After Nintendo Shuts It Down In SeptemberNintendo will shut down its mobile game Mario Kart Tour on September 29, ending its service after seven years. The company has suspended in-game purchases and will make subscription perks free for the remaining months. While Mario Kart Tour will become unplayable, other Nintendo mobile titles like Pikmin Bloom, Super Mario Run, and Fire Emblem Heroes remain active.
Pokémon Go 2 is out, but Niantic has big plans under new owner ScopelyScopely president of games Ed Wu and head of M&A Heather Tacskovics discussed the company's $3.5 billion acquisition of Niantic Games one year ago. They clarified that a direct sequel to Pokémon Go is unlikely, emphasizing a focus on community and exploration. The acquisition integrated Niantic's game portfolio, including Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now, into Scopely's operations, while Niantic's tech division was spun out.
Nintendo is not ditching mobile after all as it announces PictonicoNintendo has announced Pictonico, a new mobile game developed by Intelligent Systems that utilizes phone photos for its minigames. Despite previous reports of Nintendo losing interest in mobile, this WarioWare-esque title, launching May 30, suggests continued experimentation in the sector. The game will be free-to-start with purchasable content volumes.
Pikmin Bloom Is Celebrating Earth Day with an Official Party Walk!Pikmin Bloom is celebrating Earth Day with a special 'Official Party Walk' event running from April 22 to April 27. This event focuses on players collectively planting flowers, with global milestones unlocking rewards like Decor Pikmin. The event encourages participation by emphasizing collective effort towards environmental health.
Pikmin Bloom Celebrates The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Its Latest CollabPikmin Bloom is collaborating with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for a special in-game event running from April 1st to May 31st, 2026. Players can link their Nintendo accounts to complete missions that reward Gold Seedlings for Super Mario Keychain Decor Pikmin. Additionally, a simultaneous Tulip Festival event will feature Klompen Keychain Pikmin and returning Easter-themed decor.
Niantic Says Pokémon Go Data Now Being Used to Train Delivery Robots, as 'Getting Pikachu to Realistically Run Around' Is 'Actually the Same Problem' - IGNNiantic is leveraging data from its augmented reality games like Pokémon Go to train delivery robots for its partner company, Coco. The company claims the spatial understanding required for AR navigation is similar to that needed for robots to safely traverse urban environments. Niantic Spatial has access to billions of real-world images collected from players to aid in this development.
Pikmin Bloom Brings Back Afternoon Tea Decor and Reverse Valentine’s Day Sticker Decor Pikmin Alongside the Festival of ColorsPikmin Bloom is reintroducing Afternoon Tea Decor Pikmin and Reverse Valentine’s Day Sticker Decor Pikmin throughout March 2026, alongside a Festival of Colors event. Players can complete missions to earn seedlings for these special Pikmin and Color Powder Decor Pikmin, with these decor types offering advantages in mushroom battles.