Six-Minute Pikmin 3 Gameplay Video Surfaces

The video, embedded below, highlights the lush HD visuals of the game world, new female protagonist Brittany, and the ways that the Wii U GamePad can assist controlling the titular Pikmin.

After teasing gamers with a smart proof-of-concept in Nintendo Land, Pikmin 3 finally appears to be nearing its completion.

The game has repeatedly slipped from its release date; it was initially planed for the launch of the Wii U, but was later moved to “mid-2013” following inquiries earlier in the year. It is currently scheduled for release on the 26th July here in Europe.

After a slow first year, Nintendo looks set for a strong holiday line-up on the Wii U, with Mario Kart 8, Super Mario 3D World and the Wind Waker HD remake all due for release during that period. However, they face fierce competition from Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4, both launching around the same time with their own launch exclusives.

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