Viva Pinata Bursts Into Stores: Don’t Beat ‘em, Join ‘em!
Horstachios, Fizzlybears, Fudgehogs, Mousemallows, Elephanillas and Pretztails are just a handful of the 60 species of wild piñata, coming to homes this Christmas in “Viva Piñata”, the highly anticipated Xbox 360 game for kids of all ages. “Viva Piñata” from Rare and Microsoft Game Studios is rated “G” and is available exclusively on Xbox 360 for an RRP of $69.95.
Breaking new ground in Xbox 360 family entertainment, “Viva Piñata” will ship to stores from November 30 across Australia. Created by world-renowned video game developer Rare Ltd. and Microsoft Game Studios exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, “Viva Piñata” invites game-players to escape to Piñata Island, where wild-roaming, living piñata animals are looking for a home.
Nick Segger, Group Product Marketing Manager Xbox Australia and New Zealand, says, “’Viva Piñata confirms Xbox 360 as a home entertainment experience for the entire family. Thanks to its co-operative, social approach to gaming, parents and kids will enjoy playing alongside each other; while seasoned gamers will appreciate the customisation and exploration on offer. ‘Viva Piñata’ really is the ideal game for everyone this Christmas.”
People of all ages will enjoy the vibrant world where they can create and customise their own environment to attract, tame and nurture more than 60 species of wild piñata and make their experience uniquely their own. Packed with hundreds of personalisation options, “Viva Piñata” lets people name their piñatas, choose accessories for them to wear, decide where to plant grass and flowers, and more. The colorful, fully customisable game invites people into a world with all kinds of possibilities.
“Viva Piñata” gameplay will be extended through the Xbox Live online entertainment network. Xbox Live Gold subscribers will be able to connect with friends, family or other players from around the globe to trade items from their piñata paradise — everything from the smallest plant to the largest piñata. Players with the complimentary Xbox Live Silver membership also can trade items. And Xbox Live will offer accessories for download into the game to personalise piñata collections.
“Viva Pinata” is supported by the Xbox 360 Family Settings that allow parents to limit the type of game content their kids can access based on the rating given by the Office of Film & Literature Classification; that is, if the Family Settings have been set to ‘G’ then the console will only permit ‘G’ rated games to be played. Parents can also decide who their kids can interact with online by blocking contact with anyone not authorised through their Xbox Live Friends List. Through the Xbox 360 Family Settings, parents can feel assured that their kids are always playing in a safe and secure environment, whether via Xbox Live or in offline mode.
The latest information about “Viva Piñata” is available at http://www.vivapinata.com, the virtual island where gamers can find hints and tips for the Xbox 360 video game, get the latest updates on the 4Kids TV animated TV series, and score exclusive extras including games, activities, ring tones and avatars.
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