During a Nintendo Direct today, Nintendo confirmed that Hey! Pikmin

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The new Pikmin amiibo

Alongside Hey! Pikmin’s launch, a new Pikmin amiibo will be available on the same day.Hey! Pikmin was announced during a Nintendo Direct last year , but didn’t have a title until today. Since then, Nintendo hasn’t said much beyond confirming that it was still due for release later this year Hey! Pikmin, which marks the franchise’s handheld debut, is a 2D platformer that will see players exploring by using the system’s touchscreen to throw Pikmin.Stay tuned to IGN for more from today’s Nintendo Direct.

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