Pikmin 3

The announcement of Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch may well have whetted our collective appetites for another round of this juicy, adorable real-time strategy game, but did you know about this curious translation from the original on Wii U?

One of the many pieces of fruit that you can find in the game is called the 'Scaly Custard'. It's actually an avocado, described by Brittany as a cross between a reptile and a pudding, and poor old Alph is allergic to the things. What we didn't know, though, is that it had a very different name in Japan, as brought to our attention by Twitter user, @reggie_800.

You what, Nintendo?

Other translations found across the web back up this claim, although the Pikmin Wiki has it listed as 'Crocodile Testis'. Is that any better? Probably not.

According to Business Insider, the avocado was originally called the 'āhuacatl' when first discovered by the Aztecs in 500 BC. That translates to 'testicle', so perhaps Nintendo was just giving us a quick history lesson?

Either way, if you've pre-ordered your copy of Pikmin 3 Deluxe and are looking forward to enjoying it when it launches this October, keep an eye out for the Crocodile Scro– erm, Scaly Custard.

[source twitter.com]