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@Shockwave If you think the Viva Piñata series was "mediocre" or merely "kinda good to some people," you're deeply mistaken. As someone who counts Demon's Souls and other 'hardcore' titles as my all-time faves, I'm an unlikely defender of Rare and Viva Piñata, but like I said - those games are absolutely awesome, and I will always give Rare much respect for making them.

@sammo21 I know it's hip for gamers to hate on Rare, but honestly, any serious gamer who hasn't played and mastered Viva Piñata is absolutely missing out. I picked up those games for about $20 and they are, by far, two of my favorite games on any system. And I am the farthest thing from a casual gamer.

Banjo Kazooie was pretty good, but in my mind the brilliant Viva Piñata games more than make up for any of Rare's sins.

Try 'em before you accusing Rare of "not making games" anymore or whatever.

@Emokitteh Here it is for anyone looking: http://www.mediafire.com/?d8cczx3i0e16al1

@Emokitteh Couldn't find it - link?

YAY, more LBP!

@mmmfishtacos OOps you're right dude, it was 1.5 million in Europe.

Impressive numbers for both, but I'm more impressed by MSFT's quick sales. They will probably hit 5 million by 2011. Crazy to me given that there aren't that many good games for it.

@mmmfishtacos Um, dude, it sold 1M in america and 500K in Europe in its first four weeks.

That means 1.5 million TOTAL in its first four weeks in two territories.

Kinect has sold 1 million in America in its first 10 days. It's simply selling better.

Absolutely adore the Viva Pinata games. To those doubting how well they did, keep in mind they're Platinum Hits -- meaning they sold heaps.

Hope to see another one -- maybe Natal enabled (can you imagine petting a Horstachio??!!) -- s(w)oon!

Pardon the comment-jacking.

This news makes me a very happy piñata.

ADDED to the list of super-awesome stuff I regularly read about that never comes to fruition (see also, quantum computing, cancer cure, etc.).