Viva Pinata Pocket Paradise
© 2008 THQ, Inc.
Based on the Fox Kids TV show, this DS edition lets you create and explore a garden that grows Piņatas. (Note that the game was formerly only for the Xbox.) The idea is that with care, you can grow more Piņatas, and that they will reproduce. Content includes 60 piņatas, including seven new species and missions based on the TV shows. Key features include the ability to transfer items or piņatas from one DS to another using the wireless connect (a second copy of the game is required). We had a demonstration at E3, and noted that it seemed easier to use (compared to the Xbox version) due to the touch screen, but still need to confirm this with more testing. We did note that reading was required in order to use the dialog boxes, and there was a good tutorial. Created by Rare for THQ.
$30, Nintendo DS
Teaches: creativity, logic