TGR Writes:
"One can accuse the competitions of being a bit shallow, but certainly not the overall management of a Piñata garden itself, which even for a kids game might be a little too much responsibility for younger players. In order to provide a more accessible "drop in" experience, Rare has included Just for Fun mode, where players start with a fully equipped set of items, unlimited funds to get a garden built quickly, and no worries of dangerous Ruffians. Piñatas are also much easier to bring into the fold, so a collection can be built in no time. The only catch is that this mode is truly meant for short-term enjoyment, meaning both in-game saves and achievements are deactivated. It may be a simple addition, but it's good advancement in terms of marketing the Viva Piñata brand towards everyone.
Speaking of marketing, Microsoft has concocted another method of getting kids hooked on the franchise with Piñata Vision. Here new items and accessories can be unlocked by scanning pre-paid cards under the 360's vision cam. I think we can all understand the dangers of handing a kid a webcam and internet access, but the game does come with a commendable wealth of safety tips for using Xbox Live."
