Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise

While Microsoft is asking all of its divisions to "get lean," Rare is doing some restructuring of its own.

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The economy's cold shadow has begun to loom over Rare, with the Banjo Kazooie developer telling GI.biz that it is undergoing restructuring that could leave a "small number" of employees cleaning out their desks. The effort is part of a broader...

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Is Rare still relevant in today's video game industry? The developer behind Viva Pinata and Banjo Kazooie has defended itself following harsh remarks from Peter Moore. Also, a new Killer Instinct game is not looking likely.

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Filed under: Microsoft Xbox 360, Simulations, Metareviews

In the terrible glut expected this holiday season, it's good to see Microsoft and Rare bringing a piñata to the party. According to reviews, Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise doesn't...

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If you're not an avid fan of the first Viva Pinata game, the sequel, Viva Pinata: Trouble In Paradise, won't change your mind. If you love caring for confetti-filled creatures, over 30 new species of Pinatas and two new land types (sand and snow)...

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Filed under: Microsoft Xbox 360, Casual

The obsession began as most obsessions do -- with a simple observation. Perhaps it was the perfectly arranged row of tulips, or the masterfully grown monkeynut trees. Perhaps it was the stunning flock of...

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Filed under: Microsoft Xbox 360, Simulations

If those pesky Achievements for the game are to be believed, Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise will support four player online co-op. 360sync.com lists all the "bleep bloops" for the upcoming...

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Filed under: Microsoft Xbox 360, Simulations, Casual

The festivities on Piñata Island won't get into full swing until Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise hits shelves on September 2, but that's not stopping Rare from handing out an early...

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The developer of titles like Viva Pinata and Banjo-Kazooie is licensing Wwise for use in several of their upcoming projects. The audio solution was made even more appealing by the support Audiokinetic has offered.

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Filed under: Microsoft Xbox 360, RPGs

All you Nerds worried about wasting Mounds of time waiting for Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise should stop being such Airheads. The anticipated sequel will be Star-bursting onto the scene on Sept. 2 in...

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