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. In this action/rhythm game, developed by Intelligent Systems with Nintendo SPD , he's a crazy guy with a moustache - but nobody can deny that Wario has provided us with some monster microgame madness over the years.…