2006-03-15 14:22:30 Viva Piñata Revealed!

http://www.xbw.nl/news/7842/

It's a kids game so the graphics are targetted at that audience, and they look perfect! ;)

2006-03-15 14:37:25

I must know more about this game!

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oh, i didn't notice that handy link of yours, hehe.

Well, BabelFishing that site is like trying to turn a kiwi into an apple, but the screenshots are great!

2006-03-15 14:48:11

The logo screams: Pokemon!

With Nintendo going for a different market, MS's buying of Rare is finally showing some direction. Rare has always made quality console games (Bangjo, Kameo, Diddy Kong Racing, etc). This is providing MS with an inhouse studio to compete in this important market.

The stylized graphics remind me of a CGI cartoon. Spot on.

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2006-03-15 14:48:59

Very cute! I like it already!

2006-03-15 14:50:30

Essentially it's Animal Crossing vs. Harvest Moon vs. Pokemon for the 360. You own a house and you cultivate the area and buy the Pinata characters and BAD Pinata characters will cause you trouble.

2006-03-15 15:17:58

Like the screen shots ..

2006-03-15 16:10:06

"...BAD Pinata characters will cause you trouble."

Those damned BAD PIÑATA CHARACTERS!

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2006-03-15 16:19:07 In reply to SimonM7 (2006-03-15 16:10:06)

2006-03-15 16:20:43

I do like a bit of variety.
I can see Rare putting lots of Pinata's on the market place for sale too.

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