Pikmin Bloom hands-on: a cute app that tries to make walking a little more magical
There's something strangely satisfying about leaving a trail of colorful flowers in your wake as you explore a neighborhood. It's also one of the main hooks of Pikmin Bloom, the next release from the creator of Pokemon Go, and another app designed to get you moving in the real world. I've been able to play the game for the past few days, and while it's less of a game than Pokemon Go, it definitely adds some magic and fun to a daily walk.
Pikmin Bloom is starting its gradual rollout today, and it's part of a new partnership between Nintendo and Niantic. The game is billed as a collaboration between Nintendo and Niantic's Tokyo studio, and Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto even appears in the launch trailer. Pikmin isn't necessarily the most...