Rare Confirms Viva Pinata DS with Details

Today, Rare confirmed some details for Viva Piñata DS, which should make fans of the both the title, and the DS pleased as punch. Not only will sand-box mode be added, but a journal and encyclopedia, all of the piñatas from the Xbox 360 title but also some new ones that were not included in the original game, a Wi-Fi option so you can trade piñatas with your pals, plus the obvious stylus control so you can nurture, instruct, protect and care for your garden and animals through direct touch. Episodes will also be included to tie-in with the television series. No word on a release date, so keep in touch and we will fill you in on those details as they arrive. For more information, please visit the official website.