Trending Now - Nintendo Unveils Quirky Mobile Game Pictonico!
WHO:
Eurogamer - Nintendo is the company releasing the new mobile game Pictonico!.
Nintendo Everything - Intelligent Systems is involved as a co-developer of Pictonico!.
WHAT:
Eurogamer - Pictonico! includes a free "demo version" that features three different minigames.
Nintendo Everything - The game is drawing comparisons to Face Raiders on Nintendo 3DS.
Nintendo Everything - The game features a variety of scenarios, including "Your boss is hungry and needs your help!" and "Mom’s angry… But that nose hair must be plucked!"
Eurogamer - Pictonico! is described as a free-to-start game with "purchases of game volumes" that add to the collection of minigames.
Nintendo Everything - Pictonico features 80 different challenges and allows players to use their own photos or those of friends.
Nintendo Everything - Volume 1 of the game costs $5.99, while Volume 2 is priced at $7.99.
Nintendo Everything - Players can try a few minigames for free before purchasing additional volumes to unlock the full set.
WHERE:
Eurogamer - Pictonico! will be available on mobile phones, specifically on iOS and Android devices.
WHEN:
Eurogamer - Pictonico! is set to launch on May 28, 2026.
Nintendo Everything - The game will be available on the same day, May 28, 2026.
WHY:
Eurogamer - Nintendo aims to create a fun experience for parties and meetups with Pictonico!.
Nintendo Everything - The game is designed to evoke laughter and nostalgia by allowing players to look back at old photos.
HOW:
Eurogamer - Nintendo confirmed that it is not receiving users' photos through the app, as stated in the official FAQ.
Eurogamer - Pictonico! uses photos taken with the user's phone camera to create interactive minigames through filters and mechanics.
Eurogamer - A connection is only required for the first launch, changing language settings, and purchasing and downloading new game volumes.
(UPDATED May 19, 2026 19:35 UTC)
Pictonico! has just launched a free demo version that includes three different minigames, drawing comparisons to Face Raiders on the Nintendo 3DS. Players will encounter a variety of humorous scenarios, such as helping a hungry boss and dealing with an angry mom in need of a nose hair pluck. Nintendo has confirmed that the app does not collect users' photos, as outlined in their official FAQ.
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(UPDATED May 19, 2026 17:53 UTC)
Nintendo is gearing up to release a new mobile game called Pictonico!, co-developed with Intelligent Systems, which is set to launch on May 28, 2026. This free-to-start game features 80 different challenges and allows players to incorporate their own photos or those of friends, with Volume 1 priced at $5.99 and Volume 2 at $7.99. Designed for iOS and Android devices, Pictonico! aims to create a fun experience for parties and meetups, evoking laughter and nostalgia as players engage with interactive minigames using their personal photos.