Nintendo and Niantic Join Forces on the Pikmin Finder Game
References: pikmin-finder.nintendo.net & engadget
Nintendo works together with Niantic on a new Pikmin mobile game dubbed the Pikmin Finder. It is meant to help users pass time than to offer a challenge for a more relaxed and tranquil experience. It launches just in time for the Nintendo Live event that is happening in Seattle and can be accessed from any mobile or browser.
The Augmented Reality feature works on both mediums. Similar to the previous Pikmin Bloom, the game sees Pikmin digitally right in any environment through the phone's camera. The creatures can be picked up by swiping on the phone and notably, there is usually more of the same color around when one is spotted. Other items can be searched for as well including cakes and rubber ducks.
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The Augmented Reality feature works on both mediums. Similar to the previous Pikmin Bloom, the game sees Pikmin digitally right in any environment through the phone's camera. The creatures can be picked up by swiping on the phone and notably, there is usually more of the same color around when one is spotted. Other items can be searched for as well including cakes and rubber ducks.
Image Credit: Business Wire
Trend Themes
1. Relaxed Interactive Mobile Games - Nintendo and Niantic create a tranquil mobile game experience with Pikmin Finder.
2. Augmented Reality Gaming - Pikmin Finder uses AR technology to bring digital creatures to life in any environment.
3. Mobile Game Accessibility - Pikmin Finder can be accessed from any mobile device or browser, making it widely available to users.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry embraces relaxed and interactive mobile games like Pikmin Finder.
2. Augmented Reality - Pikmin Finder demonstrates the disruptive potential of augmented reality technology in gaming.
3. Mobile Technology - Pikmin Finder highlights the accessibility and versatility of mobile games on various devices.
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