New Play Control! Pikmin - Nintendo , Gamecube , Pikmin , Gaming

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gamepro.com - 3/10/2009

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Late last year, Nintendo announced the New Play Control series -- GameCube games refitted with Wii controls and a lower price tag -- and there was much scoffing. After a pretty meager Summer/Fall/Winter lineup, this is what Nintendo had up their sleeve? Reheated leftovers? Adding insult to injury, GameCube games already playable on the Wii? But when you think about it, this whole New Play Control thing might not be a bad idea. Bringing forgotten gems from the company's worst-selling home console (save ...

1up.com - 3/11/2009

Miyamoto "Very Sad" During GameCube Era

— 1up.com — Even the senior managing director of Nintendo feels down now and again -- and as any dyed-in-the-wool... Nintendo fan can tell you, there were more than a few things to feel down ... (more) Miyamoto "Very Sad" During GameCube Era

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multiplayerblog.mtv.com - 3/9/2009

‘Pikmin’ Vs ‘New Play Control Pikmin’ - Impressions Of The GCN-To-Wii Port

— multiplayerblog.mtv.com — Nintendo's first port of a GameCube game to the Wii left me with mixed feelings. This is... a case of pros and cons. *** I tried two game-days of "New Play Control Pikmin" on Saturday. That's the Wii port of the 2001 GameCube game that mixed ... (more) ‘Pikmin’ Vs ‘New Play Control Pikmin’ - Impressions Of ...

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crispygamer.com - 3/9/2009

Column: Games for Lunch: New Play Control! Pikmin

— crispygamer.com — (Page 1 of 3) Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: March 9, 2009 System: Wii ESRB Rating:... E Official Web site 0:00 This is kind of a unique situation for Games for Lunch, since I already played (and loved) the original Pikmin on the ... (more) Column: Games for Lunch: New Play Control! Pikmin

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