yeh this was a cool little presentation on viva pinata I was there nere the back listening to the guy talk, It was a laugh some of the time and I am looking forward to the DS version of the game myself ^^

I've been a huge fan of the company since I was little, way back when the '64 and S. Nes had just begun hit the market, their innovative games stole my heart away. From the bird-totting Banjo to the banana junkie Donkey Kong...Rare is nothing short of amazing. All of their games hold true to the word 'fun'. I've never thought a Rare game will/would disappoint me. I will aways stay true and always believe in the company I can't live without...LONG LIVE RARE! Don't ever give up!

This game is overcute.

sounds like a fun game, where's my stick?

I think it is vital for the game to sell on the DS, then you can call it a big IP.

This game can't be all that bad since it refuses to die...heck I even watch the cartoon (it refuses to die also).

I still play viva pinata on 360 all the time, I just wish more ppl would understand colorful games can be for teens and adults. I mean this game would most likely overwhelm a small child when u rly think about.

Viva Pinata? More like Video Game crack! I remember putting it in my tray at like 8 PM Christmas day going "I'll just have a go" then realizing it was 2 AM in the morning . The game is nothing short of addictive.

I am a huge fan of the original Viva Pinata game and it makes me sad that it didn't hit the market in a huge way. I'm glad they haven't given up on the IP yet, but I hope they don't deny the fans a true sequel eventually, even if they have to release it for the Wii as well to recoup some costs. I'd still by the 360 version of said sequel, especially if they enhance the online features (ala letting us visit each others gardens or co-op a garden...). It is cool to see the franchise spin off into party games, or racing games or whatever... just don't go to long without taking a chance on a true sequel. Yes, some improvements could be made to the formula, but the core experience is strong and the franchise could still grow with enough support.

Lol, Viva Pinata owns any "casual game" for the Wii.

yo pienso que viva piñata rulea!!!

Rare....is awesome...Viva Pinata...is awesome.....Banjo-Kazooie and Perfect Dark.....are REALLY awesome! Go Rare!

i'd like to see a proper sequel with different pinatas. It would be cool if you could wander past your own patch a bit and get close to the outer buildings.

@Akillathenun - plus, DS lovers may like Viva Pinata so much they'd be willing to pick up an X360, maybe

they can't do 007 because i think activision has to rights to that now. but they should release banjo news and make a worthy PD sequel true to the n64 title.

"I'm confused. How can Rare make games for the DS if they are owned by Microsoft?"

Microsoft make money from each Rare game, and since they would make more money from 360 games being sold (licensing), than Wii/ PS3 games (no payment for making game disks, etc), but they have no handheld, so it makes sense for them to release where there is no competition to make 'some' money, rather than not getting any at all

Viva was good but it got old rather fast. They should go back a do a better perfect perfect dark game. Because Zero was horribly bad. A new conker would be great or even a new bond!

I think they are only 2nd party with MS. With some IPs being partly owned by MS and others belonging to Rare.

I remember when I bought my N64 solely because of Rare games and they were a company that always made really good games. Now they're just another developer... who makes mediocre titles or good games in genres i'm not interested in.

I'm confused. How can Rare make games for the DS if they are owned by Microsoft? Someone answer please.

Ya i rather have any other of their titles like a new Perfect Dark, Banjo, or Conker!!!!!!!!

viva pinata has been attracting me with its bright colors and what not. maybe i should try it out.

I like what Rare is doing for Microsoft, and I'll admit that if I like any of the Big 3 game developers, it's Microsoft... but I still think that Rare would be better off as a Third Party able to develop for Nintendo or actually being owned by Nintendo itself. There's just too much good history between Rare and Nintendo to just dismiss out of hand.

I want a new CONKER!!!!!

obsession isn't a good thing but for people making my games obsession (on a game) is great, it's nice to see the developers getting into the game so they'll actually make a good game and I never played Viva Pinata but now i think i'll buy it.

We need DLC... more pinatas, buildings, goals and achievements, please!

Where's my Pinata 2, Rare?!

Viva Pinata is a great game, and as much as I love it on the 360 the DS version is where this game really feels right. Being able to take it with you is a big enough advantage, but the touch controls would suit this game really well. I'm looking forward to it.

Rare pretty much WAS my childhood. There games on the N64 are some of my favorites.

You know what'd be really great? If Rare made a new Perfect Dark game that was worth a damn. The first one was, as the name implies, perfect (well almost).

That aside, I love Viva Pinata and hope there is a sequel in the future.

Game was amazing, too bad not that many people played it...
Sometimes I wonder whether Rare was a good fit for Microsoft, probably should have spent that money on Bioware or Irrational or something...

thrashunreal, I think Rare would have left MS to become a third paty (just for the sake of making nintendo games) a long time ago if they couldn't make DS games. Deep down inside I think they miss nintendo and they want to make a Wii game.

"Thsi game screams Wii, MS needs to let Rare do it."

I've been thinking that all along. My god. It'd be beautiful on the Wii.

But seriously. I wish Rare would stop talking Viva Pinata and start talking Banjo-Threeie... or talk signing off of MS and signing back with Nintendo. That'd be great. NINTENDO NEEDS A NEW GOOD DONKEY KONG GAME!!

this game really is a cool game. really

Thsi game screams Wii, MS needs to let Rare do it.

viva pinata + DS = $$$$$

I may pick up the DS version when it comes out.

The whole thing has quality, even the anime series, however, it lack a little bit of charisma, maybe it's because I'm not into children's cartoons.

I really enjoyed this game as well. I'm 23 and found this game to be very addicing. It's one of those games that didn't really sell well and make a mainstream splash, but is actually a really good game.

This game was actually a great game. Indeed, I did feel a little wierd when i first started playing it, but I adapted. Its a shame alot of people didn't get to realize that due to their "its a kids game" ideal. In my eyes, Its too complex to be a child's game, and the graphics are beautiful.

Bring on boatloads of VP, I don't mind one bit!

I have an appreciation for this game I really enjoyed it a lot personally. It just allows the 360 to reach more people and that is what really counts. better games for everyone. I want this franchise to go on for a long while. Like Mario.

i see it as a good franchise for all ages but the game could be to hard for kids so I wouldn't call it kiddy

It is a very kid friendly game and could be a great educational game if taken in the right direction. Parents would be more willing to go this video game route and it is a direction that xbox should pursue. it would expand their market.

Viva Pinata was ok. I didnt like it like I thought I would.

damn, I want some Banjo 3 news

I love Viva Pinata, and I'm glad that Rare is finally starting to regain the recognition they had back in the N64 days, but I want some more Banjo-Threeie news, dammit!

It's cool that the 360 got a title that's family friendly, but imo this game really would have fit better on a Nintendo system. The DS outing should do good things for this franchise.

Nice to see orginal family IPs on the 360. Gamers don't just want play FPS and Driving games.

I love this game - and I sincerly hope more is on the way.

You have to love a game which can make you say the word "Bunnycomb" without feeling like a prat.