On This Day in Nintendo History: Pikmin 2; WarioWare: D.I.Y; And-Kensaku On this day (April 29) in Nintendo history... - **Pikmin 2**  was released in 2004 for the Nintendo GameCube in Japan. In this puzzle/real-time strategy game, developed by _Nintendo EAD_, this time joined by his assistant Louie, Captain Olimar returns to the planet of the Pikmin motivated by that noblest of goals - financial gain. Additional species of Pikmin, new two-player modes, randomly generated dungeons, and the welcome excision of time limits mean that this is much more than just a sequel. Packed with deft creative touches, Pikmin 2 strikes a beautiful balance between challenge and fun. - **WarioWare: D.I.Y.**  (known in PAL territories as **WarioWare: Do It Yourself** ) was released in 2009 for the Nintendo DS in Japan.…