Could it be... the Piñata?

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Wednesday, March 15, 2006 | 6:01 PM
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Xbox 360

Rumors are spreading that Microsoft and Rare will show Rare's next game tomorrow at an Microsoft expo, and now this image was put up on a blog from the people behind the expo. Could this be Viva Piñata, rumored to be the new Pokémon?
Update: Rare and Microsoft just announced Viva Piñata. First info up at official website.
Update #2: First images added.
Update #3: Another batch of images added. Release date is upcoming holiday. Update #4: Added the promotional video presenting some of the pinatas, and a few seconds of the game at around 3 minutes.

Viva Piñata?

First 8 images

Character art

Another four images

Video gallery

Téléchargement

Promo video

cma112087

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:11:00

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YAY...first to comment...

i wonder wut game rare is putting out now.

jammy2049

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:15:09

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

Check out the screens at the bottom, graphics are definately nice :)! Could be fun

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Slabs

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:17:02

It would be awesome if they announced it tomorrow and said their is a demo and short episode of the cartoon on marketplace! :)

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FireWire

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:18:20 In reply to cma112087

Posted by cma112087

YAY...first to comment...

i wonder wut game rare is putting out now.

dude stop right here, we don't need that: "YAY first comment" shit on here
just discuss the news/screens/movies

btw you guys should check the forum there's a thread about this game with screenshots

Edit:

Btw this game looks actually pretty interesting for a kids game ;)

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cma112087

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:22:43

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Yay...fourth comment...

anyways, i dont care what you think really, ill do what i want.

I got tired of putting up with people like you on gamefaqs who do nothing but find any reason to pick on anyone, so thats why im here.

So why dont YOU, stop right there.

cma112087

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:24:05

Yeah though, these graphics look extremely interesting. Really do like like pinatas.

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Cece

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:25:13

Those screens reminds me Kameo.
It seems good

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PlumbDrumb

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:25:23

cut it out, cma112087

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DJJoeJoe

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:25:50

"i wonder wut game rare is putting out now."

Um, probably this one?

On a side note, I believe anyone who just posts things like "yay, I'm fist" ect should have their IP blocked... we don't need that pre-pubescent crap in here please.

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cma112087

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:26:35

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get me some scissors

FireWire

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:26:43 In reply to cma112087

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Posted by cma112087

I'm not finding a reason; your giving me one.... Acting like a baby; "OMG i got first comment"

so do what you like here; cause i've seen people getting banned for that "omg first post" shit..

it's for your own good dude...

cma112087

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:32:54

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Imean it does say that you get banned for trolling or anything illegal.

I didnt think getting the first comment and saying ''Yay'' about it was trolling or illegal.

Idk though, if we were on gamefaqs, exactly what you are doing would be considered as trolling. You did nothing but pick a fight. You dont know me, i dont know you, you didnt have to say anything to me, that actually would have been the first and only time i would have done that, because i am a new member, and that was the first time i have ever been the first to post.

But really, how are you going to single me out like that. There are people that say and do much stupider stuff on here than say ''yay first post''...so back up

Im sure blimblim is going to be on here calling me an idiot, or deleteing my posts, or banning me or whatever, but leave it up to him. You dont have to go on some noble kamikaze flaming spree like you are lead moderator or something. Lol.

cma112087

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:36:27

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*off topic*

Can someone explain this ''Boulet Time'' thing to me? It seems like if you say something off topic or something like that, they hide it with Boulet Time. Do people mark messages for ''Boulet Time'' or what, how it work?

Acert93

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:36:55

Ahem

Looking very good. Btw... notice the 4xMSAA :D I wonder, when the pinatas move, do all the little paper shred things wiggle?? Also it looks like they did a good job on the grass. It seems to blend well... hopefully in motion the draw in LOD is done well enough where it does not look like it is "insta-grow" on you. Anyhow, this title is BURSTING with style, color, and detail. Reminds me of Banjo!

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PlumbDrumb

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:37:10

I'd definitely be one of the first to buy a stuffed animal based on these characters.
They just look so cool with that flappy pinata fur.

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Toast

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:37:41

Looks great, very interesting!

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charthepirate

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:38:34

Looks like they are really going for the multimedia assault. I love the art style, but I'm really afraid it's going to end up sacharine sweet. Releasing alongside side a cartoon for kids will do that. I did enjoy the original pokemons on the GB though, so what the hell, I'll probably give it a shot.

Char

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silverwolf

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:40:46

Nice looking game for sure!

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gok

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:41:07

Aah this looks so lovely :) My inner child just awoke, i must get this game :p

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PlumbDrumb

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:42:01 In reply to Acert93

Posted by Acert93

I wonder, when the pinatas move, do all the little paper shred things wiggle?? Also it looks like they did a good job on the grass.

Hmm, upon closer inspection, I find it looks like a variation on the fur effect from other games, like Conker.
Would be quite the killer effect if they can get it moving around based on character movement!

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Acert93

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:42:27

Day & Night Cycle, weather effects, the grass actually has depth (notice the girls foot and how some grass is on her foot!), some very nice lighting, decent shadows (only complaint is the fuzzy edges on hard objects). Yeah, this looks very nice. I like the waxy look of the leaves and pumpkins.

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Acert93

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:44:03 In reply to PlumbDrumb

Posted by PlumbDrumb

Hmm, upon closer inspection, I find it looks like a variation on the fur effect from other games, like Conker.

It could be, that is why I am asking. I cannot wait to see this in motion. I am hoping the trees sway slightly in the breeze.

Also, with the Xbox 360 core being $299, having a nice kid (family) game like this could be a good system seller.

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cma112087

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:45:40

High quality water, DoF, HDR...looks like its got it all. Definitely has 4xAA turned on no doubt. This game looks graphically better than Kameo IMO.

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cma112087

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:48:20

Omfg, look where the shadow meets the grass. It really does look like the grass has depth to it. It looks like the shadows sink down under the top of the grass, instead of just sitting on top of it, or going strait to the bottom w/o even rendering it on the grass blades.

Edit:

Volumetric grass lol

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cadavra

Commented on 2006-03-15 18:54:15

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In a word, this game is: GAY.

That's all I have to say about that.

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