To hold off the Wii (and infiltrate the family room), the Xbox 360 needed something approachable and kid-appropriate. Enter "Viva Piñata," a fresh twist on the Sims formula, starring 60 colorful ...

Viva Pinata is a solid port of a fun and underrated game. While there are a few issues here and there, the game is a worthy investment if you missed out on it on the Xbox 360.

Viva Piñata is a game that can be enjoyed by players of any age and certainly shouldn't be dismissed because of its colorful visual style. By Justin Calvert on November 15, 2006 at 5:48PM PST ...

Viva Pinata veterans should recognize some of the game’s typically upbeat music, as much of it has come directly from the 360 original, but the game’s sound shines in terms of its effects.

Oh, so here's a release date for the Xbox 360 Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise! September 5th is when the follow-up in the candy-filled franchise hits — and it strikes me, you know, what an odd ...

If you didn't like the first Viva Piñata for the Xbox 360, you're more than likely going to feel the same way about Trouble In Paradise. Some people get it and absolutely adore it, but I'm not ...

Hopefully everyone's overcome that now though, because Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise is just as good, if not better. More of an expanded version of the original game than a sequel, Trouble in ...

Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise will release on September 5, Microsoft confirmed this evening. The 360 sequel is to include 30 new piñata species, areas to explore outside gardens, and co-op modes.

Occasionally, you'll be offered a mission by the local Pinata Central factory, but most are easy and quickly dispatched. Graphically, Viva Piñata is one of the showcase games for the Xbox 360's ...

There's no trouble in this paradise: The second Viva Pinata is just as captivating as the first, with enough tweaks and new additions to make this great for everyone.