First Viva Pinata Xbox360 Screens & Info >

	2006/03/15 8:04:43: Posted by DM
	The new game that is geared towards kids for the Xbox360, Viva Pinata, has been revealed. The game looks fantastic with all its vibrant colors and such, Rare really did a great job with it. Click read more for the full press info and screens. REDMOND, Wash., and NEW YORK — March 15, 2006 — Microsoft Game Studios and 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE) today celebrate the introduction of "Viva Piñata," a high-energy, mass-appeal entertainment property created by Rare Ltd. that brings a vibrant world of living piñata animals to video games, television and beyond. The "Viva Piñata" universe showcases an engaging cast of colorful, wild-roaming piñata animals that entertain and challenge imaginations. "Viva Piñata" will offer a number of entertainment elements enjoyable for everyone — from kids to adults. The "Viva Piñata" world will include a Saturday morning 3-D animated television series, slated to premiere this fall on 4Kids TVTM on FOX, that is produced and created by 4Kids Entertainment, known for such powerhouse properties as Yu-Gi-Oh!®, Pokémon®, Cabbage Patch Kids® and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles®. An immersive video game developed by Rare Ltd. exclusively for the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system is scheduled to debut this holiday worldwide, enabling gamers to create and customize piñata-filled adventures in their own evolving world. The 4Kids Entertainment licensing program will result in additional licensed products launching in 2007. Additional information can be found at http://www.vivapinata.com. "With 'Viva Piñata,' we are introducing a revolutionary brand that will entertain, inspire and excite children, families and creative minds around the globe," said Peter Moore, corporate vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft Corp. "With Rare and 4Kids Entertainment we will best showcase the vibrant world of 'Viva Piñata,' enabling a mass audience to have an immersive experience via the animated television series, the Xbox 360 title and related merchandise." "Viva Piñata" — The Animated Television Series The "Viva Piñata" television series is set to air in the U.S. in fall 2006 on 4Kids TV — 4Kids Entertainment's four hours of children's programming broadcast Saturday mornings on FOX. In this comedy series, created by 4Kids Entertainment, a cast of piñata "friends" embark on wild adventures on Piñata Island. The appealing characters and their charming personalities are sure to entertain and stimulate the series' audience as they accompany the piñata characters on their zany adventures. "We are very excited about partnering with Microsoft to share the 'Viva Piñata' universe with the world," said Alfred R. Kahn, Chairman and CEO of 4Kids Entertainment. "The potent combination of the Microsoft Game Studios and 4Kids will ensure that the 'Viva Piñata' world, including the video game, television series and merchandising program, attracts a worldwide audience." "Viva Piñata" for Xbox 360 Set to release this holiday season worldwide, "Viva Piñata" is a customizable, social and spontaneous game that invites players of all ages and skills to explore an immersive world where they are challenged to create and maintain a living garden ecosystem that grows in real time. Beginning with a few basic tools, players build and take control of their environment to attract and host more than 60 species of wild piñata, utilizing hundreds of customizable elements to create their very own distinctively unique thriving paradise. "Viva Piñata" gameplay continues to evolve with new content available via the Xbox Live® service and the ability to play, trade and interact with more than 2 million gamers via the online service. Following the strategic alliance previously announced in January 2006 with Microsoft, 4Kids' exclusive representation agreement includes all broadcast, home video, music and merchandise licensing rights on a worldwide basis for the "Viva Piñata" property.
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Great looking game! Hell I might just buy it for myself. My inner child loves it.

Hopefully the game will be good. Over the years Rare made great games like Perfect Dark, kameo, Banjo and Killer Instict to name a few. Even though this game seems a little young it probably will be just as fun as those games. Rare keep up the good work.

Damn rare is pretty damn talented game looks pretty god damn good graphically. Wonder how the thing plays even though its for kids :)

Killer instinct, now that was a damn fun game. I wonder if there's any plan pn bringing it to the Xbox 360?

Nothing official but Rare has dropped a few hints that Killer Instinct may in the works including Killer Instinct ingame reference placed in Conker.

I hope if they make Killer Instinct they also consider throwing in the old one like a Retro game or maybe even bring it out for the XBOX360 arcade.