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Just an FYI for all the Wii U fans - Me, haven't sprung for one yet. :P

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http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-07-25-game-releases-pikmin-3-digital-download-codes-two-days-early

GAME releasing Pikmin 3 digital download codes early

Play Nintendo's masterpiece today.

UK retailer GAME is sending out digital download codes for Wii U masterpiece Pikmin 3 two days before its intended release date.

GAME customers began receiving the codes last night, Nintendo Life reported. Pikmin 3 is not supposed to go on sale until tomorrow.

Digital downloads of eShop games usually unlock at midnight on the day of release, but customers reported being able to download and play the game immediately.

GAME's digital download price for Pikmin 3 is £34.99, compared to Nintendo's own £39.99 eShop price tag.

Downloading a digital copy of the game also entitles you to a 30 per cent discount on fellow Wii U exclusive The Wonderful 101 when that launches next month.

"Pikmin still feels like strategy seen with fresh eyes," Chris Donlan wrote in Eurogamer's glowing Pikmin 3 review. "Strategy, perhaps, by designers who were unconcerned with labelling, and just let their ideas lead them where they wanted to go."

Waiting for a boxed copy tomorrow? Eurogamer's Ian Higton will be live-streaming the game at 5pm UK time tonight

Nice.

I'll just time travel back to the 80's if I want to play this cartoon rehash.heeweesRus

I have to wait until the 4th to play Pikmin 3(US) - roughly a week. The wait is driving me nuts.

I have to wait until the 4th to play Pikmin 3(US) - roughly a week. The wait is driving me nuts.

YearoftheSnake5

No rush. You already played it when you played pikimin 1 and 2 years ago.

[QUOTE="YearoftheSnake5"]

I have to wait until the 4th to play Pikmin 3(US) - roughly a week. The wait is driving me nuts.

Gargus

No rush. You already played it when you played pikimin 1 and 2 years ago.

Nope.

I'm still waiting for the retail version on August 4th to play this masterpiece.

:lol:  Masterpiece.

One of their worst franchises. The fact they had the not so bright idea to make this shit instead of a Metroid, New 3D Mario (Not the 3DS switched to Wii U port we get this Christmas), or Mario Kart shows how litle Nintendo knows their own market.

:lol:  Masterpiece.

One of their worst franchises. The fact they had the not so bright idea to make this shit instead of a Metroid, New 3D Mario (Not the 3DS switched to Wii U port we get this Christmas), or Mario Kart shows how litle Nintendo knows their own market.

timbers_WSU

:lol:  Masterpiece.

One of their worst franchises. The fact they had the not so bright idea to make this shit instead of a Metroid, New 3D Mario (Not the 3DS switched to Wii U port we get this Christmas), or Mario Kart shows how litle Nintendo knows their own market.

timbers_WSU

Another rehash from Nintendo. At least sheep have games to play now. :lol:

is the discount for 101 only in Europe?

:lol:  Masterpiece.

One of their worst franchises. The fact they had the not so bright idea to make this shit instead of a Metroid, New 3D Mario (Not the 3DS switched to Wii U port we get this Christmas), or Mario Kart shows how litle Nintendo knows their own market.

timbers_WSU

[QUOTE="timbers_WSU"]

:lol:  Masterpiece.

One of their worst franchises. The fact they had the not so bright idea to make this shit instead of a Metroid, New 3D Mario (Not the 3DS switched to Wii U port we get this Christmas), or Mario Kart shows how litle Nintendo knows their own market.

93BlackHawk93

[QUOTE="timbers_WSU"]

:lol:  Masterpiece.

One of their worst franchises. The fact they had the not so bright idea to make this shit instead of a Metroid, New 3D Mario (Not the 3DS switched to Wii U port we get this Christmas), or Mario Kart shows how little Nintendo knows their own market.

93BlackHawk93

Another nintendo masterpiece

[QUOTE="timbers_WSU"]

:lol:  Masterpiece.

One of their worst franchises. The fact they had the not so bright idea to make this shit instead of a Metroid, New 3D Mario (Not the 3DS switched to Wii U port we get this Christmas), or Mario Kart shows how litle Nintendo knows their own market.

93BlackHawk93

[QUOTE="93BlackHawk93"][QUOTE="timbers_WSU"]

:lol:  Masterpiece.

One of their worst franchises. The fact they had the not so bright idea to make this shit instead of a Metroid, New 3D Mario (Not the 3DS switched to Wii U port we get this Christmas), or Mario Kart shows how little Nintendo knows their own market.

timbers_WSU

And, DK and Yoshi are more of AAA than Pilotwings and Waverace will ever be.

:lol: Masterpiece.

One of their worst franchises. The fact they had the not so bright idea to make this shit instead of a Metroid, New 3D Mario (Not the 3DS switched to Wii U port we get this Christmas), or Mario Kart shows how litle Nintendo knows their own market.

timbers_WSU

I figure eurogamer calls it a masterpiece b/c of the glowing review they gave it.....Pikmin 3 review

[QUOTE="timbers_WSU"][QUOTE="93BlackHawk93"]I see you have a grudge on Pikmin. Why is that?93BlackHawk93

And, DK and Yoshi are more of AAA than Pilotwings and Waverace will ever be.

Pikmin a maaterpiece?

That Wii U drought is getting to people... Pikmin's nice though.

Pikmin a maaterpiece?

That Wii U drought is getting to people... Pikmin's nice though.

Chozofication

Pikmin 1 and 2 were masterpieces. Why wouldn't the third be too?

[QUOTE="Chozofication"]

Pikmin a maaterpiece?

That Wii U drought is getting to people... Pikmin's nice though.

Pikminmaniac

Pikmin 1 and 2 were masterpieces. Why wouldn't the third be too?

Pikmin a maaterpiece?

That Wii U drought is getting to people... Pikmin's nice though.

Chozofication

[QUOTE="Pikminmaniac"]

[QUOTE="Chozofication"]

Pikmin a maaterpiece?

That Wii U drought is getting to people... Pikmin's nice though.

timbers_WSU

Pikmin 1 and 2 were masterpieces. Why wouldn't the third be too?

-No other series remotely like it: check

-top notch gameplay: check

-top tier level design: check

-open ended gameplay: check

-gameplay decisions actually have weight to them: check

-challenge mode to push your skill at the game: check

nope. Pikmin is one of gaming's greatest franchises

P.S. I own a PS3. I love me some 3rd party games.

P.P.S it's "No they weren't" not "no they wasn't". when you say something wrong you do it as wrong as you can don't you?

P.P.P.S if you're one of those stupid people that let metacritic decide if you like a game then

Pikmin: 89

Pikmin 2: 90

Pikmin 3: 88

-Now give me one of those ignorant brain dead one liners devoid of any legitimacy like you always do.

Just bought it, thanks for the heads up!
Can't wait for it to finish downloading. :)

[QUOTE="timbers_WSU"][QUOTE="Pikminmaniac"]

Pikmin 1 and 2 were masterpieces. Why wouldn't the third be too?

Pikminmaniac

-No other series remotely like it: check

-top notch gameplay: check

-top tier level design: check

-open ended gameplay: check

-gameplay decisions actually have weight to them: check

-challenge mode to push your skill at the game: check

nope. Pikmin is one of gaming's greatest franchises

P.S. I own a PS3. I love me some 3rd party games.

P.P.S it's "No they weren't" not "no they wasn't". when you say something wrong you do it as wrong as you can don't you?

P.P.P.S if you're one of those stupid people that let metacritic decide if you like a game then

Pikmin: 89

Pikmin 2: 90

Pikmin 3: 88

-Now give me one of those ignorant brain dead one liners devoid of any legitimacy like you always do.

[QUOTE="Pikminmaniac"]

[QUOTE="timbers_WSU"] No they wasn't. Sheep have been without 3rd party support for so long it is obvious you all have lowered your standards over the years.rjdofu

-No other series remotely like it: check

-top notch gameplay: check

-top tier level design: check

-open ended gameplay: check

-gameplay decisions actually have weight to them: check

-challenge mode to push your skill at the game: check

nope. Pikmin is one of gaming's greatest franchises

P.S. I own a PS3. I love me some 3rd party games.

P.P.S it's "No they weren't" not "no they wasn't". when you say something wrong you do it as wrong as you can don't you?

P.P.P.S if you're one of those stupid people that let metacritic decide if you like a game then

Pikmin: 89

Pikmin 2: 90

Pikmin 3: 88

-Now give me one of those ignorant brain dead one liners devoid of any legitimacy like you always do.

I was just waiting in bed for the bathroom to be free so I figured I'd throw him a bone.

[QUOTE="93BlackHawk93"][QUOTE="timbers_WSU"]

:lol:  Masterpiece.

One of their worst franchises. The fact they had the not so bright idea to make this shit instead of a Metroid, New 3D Mario (Not the 3DS switched to Wii U port we get this Christmas), or Mario Kart shows how little Nintendo knows their own market.

timbers_WSU

No rush. You already played it when you played pikimin 1 and 2 years ago.

Gargus

:lol::lol::lol: Pikmin 3 :lol::lol::lol:

So many haters for pikmin.. geeze. Have you guys even played a pikmin game before as you're so quick to judge and talk crap? I for one am pretty excited we are finally getting a solid wii u title and the drought is finally ending.Bangerman15

[QUOTE="Chozofication"]

Pikmin a maaterpiece?

That Wii U drought is getting to people... Pikmin's nice though.

Nintendo_Ownes7

DOTA 2 (9.0)

Civ 5 Brave New World (9.5)

TWD 400 Days (9.0)

Metro Last Light (9.0)

Guacamelee (9.0)

Bioshock Infinite (9.0)

Bittrip Runner 2 (9.0)

Ni No kuni (9.0)

That's all of the masterpeices from 2013.

So many haters for pikmin.. geeze. Have you guys even played a pikmin game before as you're so quick to judge and talk crap? I for one am pretty excited we are finally getting a solid wii u title and the drought is finally ending.Bangerman15

you can demo pikmin 3 with the first 2 games as they are essentially the same. Nintendo's life story as it seems to be.campzor

:lol:  Masterpiece.

One of their worst franchises. The fact they had the not so bright idea to make this shit instead of a Metroid, New 3D Mario (Not the 3DS switched to Wii U port we get this Christmas), or Mario Kart shows how litle Nintendo knows their own market.

timbers_WSU

Another rehash from Nintendo. At least sheep have games to play now. :lol:

speedfreak48t5p

I'll just time travel back to the 80's if I want to play this cartoon rehash.heeweesRus

Some people are such idiots...I own pretty much every gaming system that has ever existed and am looking forward to this game as I am looking forward to games on all my systems.  And yeah 3 games in 9 years is hardly milking it