This is not a joke.

Rare is making a game for the Xbox 360 called 'Viva Pinata."

Well, I'll just let you read this summary for yourself

" Viva Piñata is a customizable, social and spontaneous game that invites players of all ages to explore an immersive world where they are challenged to create and maintain a living garden ecosystem that grows in real time. Beginning with a few basic tools, players build and take control of their environment to attract more than 60 species of wild piñata, utilizing hundreds of customizable elements to create their very own distinctively unique thriving paradise."

Apparently, Microsoft thought that the Xbox 360 platform was not serving their gardner market. Although it's a very niche community, gardner gamers need love too...it's just a fact of life.

You know, to be completely honest with you - it seems like a little bit of a rip off of Pikmin mixed with Animal Crossing....But, that's just my opinion. I'll keep you posted on what's going on with Viva Pinata (what's up with that name?)