In 2006, Microsoft development studio Rare surprised everyone when it delivered the innovative Viva Piñata as an Xbox 360 exclusive. With its colorful critters, surprisingly deep gameplay and near ...

The piñata is a ubiquitous aspect of Mexican culture. Yet how it got to be that way is somewhat of a mystery. Six years ago, my family set sail around the world from the beach town of Bucerías on ...

Cult life-sim Viva Piñata turns 20 this year and to celebrate, the game’s brilliant soundtrack has been rerecorded. ‘Rare Treats: Viva Piñata Revisited’ is due to hit streaming services tomorrow ...

The colorful paper creations have come to be a staple at children’s parties in the US, but some are pushing its boundaries A turquoise and silver body glistens, with variations of color that suggest ...

The Xbox 360 needed two games this holiday season to combat the twin launches of the Nintendo Wii and Sony's PlayStation 3. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, ...

Piñatas in the likeness of Yolanda Saldívar, who was convicted of the murder of Selena Quintanilla, have been popular with little girls for years. A new docuseries may supercharge their swinging. By ...

James Carr is a writer and journalist primarily covering games. Hobbies include games movies television and sports. Follow him on Twitter @jamesthecarr The Viva Piñata series has produced two console ...

If you choose to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the U.S., you absolutely must do it responsibly and respectfully. Honestly, the holiday is way more of a big deal to Americans than it is to Mexicans. The ...

The split between Nintendo and Rare wasn't a pretty one; plain and simple. Nintendo fans lost their Perfect Dark and Banjo Kazooie games, Rare lost its easy to sell to casual crowd, and all was not ...