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Pikmin Bloom Drops a New Event Featuring New Pastry Decor Pikmin
Pikmin Bloom has launched a new in-game event featuring Pastry Decor Pikmin, which can be found near bakeries. This collection includes various pastry-themed Pikmin such as croissants, pretzels, and waffles, adding to the game's existing food-themed collectibles. This permanent map feature encourages players to explore their surroundings.
Saudi Arabia investors are considering merging EA with Savvy Games
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is reportedly considering merging Electronic Arts with Savvy Games, following its recent acquisition of EA. This potential merger is unlikely to proceed until Savvy Games completes its $6 billion acquisition of Moonton. If realized, the merger would bring together titles like Battlefield, Pokemon Go, and Apex Legends under a single entity.
This Year’s Autumn Festival Event in Pikmin Bloom Is Full of Pretzels and Wurst!
Pikmin Bloom's Autumn Festival Event runs from September 1st to September 30th, 2026, featuring new Wurst Decor Pikmin and returning Mooncake and Autumn Sticker Decor Pikmin. Players can earn rewards by clearing Event Challenge missions and collecting Freshly Baked Pretzels, with Mooncake Decor Pikmin now available for Ice Pikmin and a special mission offering a preferred color seedling.
Miyamoto talks about his future, dreams of having Miis on personal IDs
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto discussed his future in game development, expressing openness to directing again if a project sparks his interest, similar to his involvement with Pikmin Bloom. He also mused about the potential for Mii characters to be integrated into personal identification globally, highlighting their memory efficiency.
Niantic is rebranding the Pokemon Go games division under Scopely as Scopely Explore
Niantic has rebranded its games division to Scopely Explore following its sale to Savvy Games' Scopely. This rebranding aims to emphasize the exploration aspect of games like Pokemon Go, Monster Hunter Now, and Pikmin Bloom. The change is largely cosmetic, with development continuing under the new name over the next few weeks.
Mario Kart Tour Will Be Unplayable After Nintendo Shuts It Down In September
Nintendo 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 Scopely
Scopely 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 Pictonico
Nintendo 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 Collab
Pikmin 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' - IGN
Niantic 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 Colors
Pikmin 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.
