If Halo is the series that defines Xbox and Xbox 360 as consoles, how difficult has it been to try and change peoples view with a game like Viva Pinata?
Halo defines the Xbox and Xbox 360 for the traditional gamer market. What Viva Piñata is trying to do is to redefine that same piece of hardware to a different audience. I thought that it would be something very difficult but everyone that’s seen or played the game seems to really enjoy it. That’s been a reassuring surprise. How will the Xbox Live multiplayer work? How many players? We’ve heard that gamers will have the opportunity to have friends and rivals in a worldwide community of Viva Piñata-gamers. Initially the multiplayer aspect is just online trading. Any player can pack any items from their garden into a crate and send them to their friends. The crates are all identical and you can’t find out what’s inside until you unpack them so you’ll have the element of surprise. We have some plans for more multiplayer features in the future. Will your pinatas die on a natural way, (including being eaten by another Pinata) or will you have an overpopulation in the future? Piñata can be s
