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Sean · (05-12-2008, 04:12 AM)

Originally Posted by Mr Jared

Holy balls. My girlfriend and I are FREAKING OUT at Viva Pinata 2.

Look at the screenshots again. There are two tools being used at the same time in some of them. If that means that true co-op or garden visiting is finally in ... then oh my god, game of the year AGAIN.

Wow, I didn't even notice that. Nice catch!

Can't wait to do some gardening co-op.

chubigans · (05-12-2008, 04:12 AM)

I'm kinda underwhelmed with the BK screens...for some reason I think Kameo looks much better. :\

Dirtbag · (05-12-2008, 04:12 AM)

So is there a keynote even planned for Gamer's day? Or would things have been released into the wild as embargo's go up. If there was no keynote, I really don't feel bad at all for looking... And if there is a keynote plan, I only feel like 5% sorry and 95% excited.

Originally Posted by chubigans

I'm kinda underwhelmed with the BK screens...for some reason I think Kameo looks much better. :\

I understand hoping for some more aliasing and some textures need to be replaced.... But what is exciting is type of gameplay we can kind of infer from the shots.

shuri · (05-12-2008, 04:12 AM)

This is already doomed to a horrible retail death, like just about every platformer on the 360. I'm not sure who the hell approved this, and who the hell thought there was enough demand for those games. Poor RARE employees :(

It looks nice and all, but there's NO public for this on the 360.

Rlan · (05-12-2008, 04:12 AM)

That's all I can find. No Ninja Blade.

Ermac · (05-12-2008, 04:12 AM)

Holy fuck I want this game NOW!

BobFromPikeCreek · (05-12-2008, 04:12 AM)

Originally Posted by BenjaminBirdie

Here's hoping they get everything right with the new Viva, all the stuff that was missing from the first one.

The only thing I think they need is the ability to start new FRESH gardens without using multiple 360 profiles. Like, fresh in terms of having no money, items, or full land to work with.

bridegur · (05-12-2008, 04:13 AM)

I wonder if VP will make use of the rumored Wiimote ripoff. Both games look awesome, I may very well have to buy a 360 this year.

BenjaminBirdie · (05-12-2008, 04:13 AM)

Originally Posted by Rlan

That's all I can find. No Ninja Blade.

You've done plenty, my little Rlan. You can rest now.

You can rest.

kbear · (05-12-2008, 04:13 AM)

Originally Posted by MirageDwarf

I feel bad for Rare now. It won't be as exciting as it would have been if they weren't leaked this early.

Same... George K's post earlier sounded like he was sad

Still, look at the lighting in this pic: http://images.gfx.no/467/467424/i_467424.jpg

!!!!!!!!

Firestorm · (05-12-2008, 04:13 AM)

I didn't like Viva Pinata so not interested in this one, but WOW at Banjo screens. I still dislike how he looks so square, but the environments are beautiful (just like in Viva Pinata).

Francias Castiglione · (05-12-2008, 04:13 AM)

Originally Posted by chubigans

I'm kinda underwhelmed with the BK screens...for some reason I think Kameo looks much better. :\

Either your monitor is broken or the "reason" is not even worth mentioning.

Aladuf · (05-12-2008, 04:13 AM)

I'm loving the VP2 screens! :D

Imperial Hot · (05-12-2008, 04:13 AM)

Viva Pinata 2 CO-OP confirmed?

Banjo looks freaking sick!

Also, does anyone find it suspicious that only two of the supposed three Rare projects leaked.

I'm calling it.

This isn't a leak. This is MS PR.

Stormwatch · (05-12-2008, 04:13 AM)

As cool as everything looks, I can't help but feel sorry for George and the rest of the Rare staff out there. I'm sure they were looking forward to the big reveal on Tuesday and now it is all spoiled :(

Ermac · (05-12-2008, 04:13 AM)

Originally Posted by shuri

This is already doomed to a horrible retail death, like just about every platformer on the 360. I'm not sure who the hell approved this, and who the hell thought there was enough demand for those games. Poor RARE employees :(

It looks nice and all, but there's NO public for this on the 360.

Their loss for not playing it.

clashfan · (05-12-2008, 04:14 AM)

Originally Posted by Rlan

That's all I can find. No Ninja Blade.

Thanks Bro!

RiskyChris · (05-12-2008, 04:14 AM)

Originally Posted by BenjaminBirdie

Here's hoping they get everything right with the new Viva, all the stuff that was missing from the first one.

Here's hoping Banjo delivers, and in this year.

With this and Fable 2 and Gears, MS really just turned the tables on 2008, if all this releases on time.

No they didn't, people just underestimated MS for 2008. Did anyone really expect the 360 to not keep up its great flow of games?

VALIS · (05-12-2008, 04:14 AM)

Wow, Banjo looks incredible. After a generation of mostly FPS, and driving games so far, I am dying for a game like that*.

* yes, I know about SM Galaxy, and I enjoyed it. just need more.

HK-47 · (05-12-2008, 04:14 AM)

Originally Posted by Emiru

:|

Sold over 1 million copies, fail.

You gotta a source for that?

exfixate · (05-12-2008, 04:14 AM)

Oh my fucking god, Rare am awesome.

BLaZiN PRopHeT · (05-12-2008, 04:14 AM)

Originally Posted by shuri

This is already doomed to a horrible retail death, like just about every platformer on the 360. I'm not sure who the hell approved this, and who the hell thought there was enough demand for those games. Poor RARE employees :(

It looks nice and all, but there's NO public for this on the 360.

so how many platformers are on the 360 again?

kbear · (05-12-2008, 04:14 AM)

Wow @ the snow in VP2: http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/i_467441.jpg

BenjaminBirdie · (05-12-2008, 04:14 AM)

Originally Posted by BobFromPikeCreek

The only thing I think they need is the ability to start new FRESH gardens without using multiple 360 profiles. Like, fresh in terms of having no money, items, or full land to work with.

Multiplayer Gardening, visitation, all that stuff. I'd really love that. Really. Really. Really love that. I want to see your garden, don't you want to see mine? I trust you not to kill all my Horstacios.

MAN it's just like the first Gears!!

Hours of chainsawing Locusts and then unwind in my beautiful garden, tossing nuts at Cinnamonkeys.

O GLORIOUS DAY.

PepsimanVsJoe · (05-12-2008, 04:15 AM)

Considering how massive the worlds look it certainly couldn't hurt to have a means of getting around them a bit quicker.

MirageDwarf · (05-12-2008, 04:15 AM)

Originally Posted by shuri

This is already doomed to a horrible retail death, like just about every platformer on the 360. I'm not sure who the hell approved this, and who the hell thought there was enough demand for those games. Poor RARE employees :(

It looks nice and all, but there's NO public for this on the 360.

You will be soooo wrong about sales. And no, I'm not guessing based on screenshots. Whatever is said by people with knowledge so far sounds really positive.

Yoboman · (05-12-2008, 04:15 AM)

Getting Jak 2 with gummi-ships vibes :\ Show more platforming, less vehicles please

Francias Castiglione · (05-12-2008, 04:15 AM)

Originally Posted by shuri

This is already doomed to a horrible retail death, like just about every platformer on the 360. I'm not sure who the hell approved this, and who the hell thought there was enough demand for those games. Poor RARE employees :(

It looks nice and all, but there's NO public for this on the 360.

Viva Pinata sold a million. Viva Pinata 2 adds co-op. I don't see a problem.

Banjo will sell to those VP buyers and I would imagine a hell of a lot more people.

Emiru · (05-12-2008, 04:15 AM)

Originally Posted by chubigans

I'm kinda underwhelmed with the BK screens...for some reason I think Kameo looks much better. :\

I think you must be blind or retarded.

godhandiscen · (05-12-2008, 04:15 AM)

Originally Posted by BenjaminBirdie

Here's hoping they get everything right with the new Viva, all the stuff that was missing from the first one.

Here's hoping Banjo delivers, and in this year.

With this and Fable 2 and Gears, MS really just turned the tables on 2008, if all this releases on time.

That would be too much awesomeness for one year. VP2 will be delayed to Feb 2009, Mark my words.

Originally Posted by snack

Viva Pinata 2 CO-OP confirmed?

Banjo looks freaking sick!

Also, does anyone find it suspicious that only two of the supposed three Rare projects leaked.

I'm calling it.

This isn't a leak. This is MS PR.

Dude, I am telling you, LIPS is PD2. I am calling it right now.

Agent Icebeezy · (05-12-2008, 04:15 AM)

Originally Posted by shuri

This is already doomed to a horrible retail death, like just about every platformer on the 360. I'm not sure who the hell approved this, and who the hell thought there was enough demand for those games. Poor RARE employees :(

It looks nice and all, but there's NO public for this on the 360.

Says who, and where are these million other platformers on the 360? This will get a proper push.

f_elz · (05-12-2008, 04:15 AM)

best looking games ever :bow
:D

chubigans · (05-12-2008, 04:15 AM)

Originally Posted by Francias Castiglione

Either your monitor is broken or the "reason" is not even worth mentioning.

What reason would that be? That was a pretty amazing first-gen effort from Rare.

MightyHedgehog · (05-12-2008, 04:15 AM)

Originally Posted by Stormwatch

As cool as everything looks, I can't help but feel sorry for George and the rest of the Rare staff out there. I'm sure they were looking forward to the big reveal on Tuesday and now it is all spoiled :(

Are you fucking kidding? Sure, this throws a wrench into plans for all of the media sites, but this is nothing but good from the exposure angle. If they're afraid of what might happen with any lost context, they will push up the date and release more info sooner.

BobFromPikeCreek · (05-12-2008, 04:16 AM)

Originally Posted by BenjaminBirdie

Multiplayer Gardening, visitation, all that stuff. I'd really love that. Really. Really. Really love that. I want to see your garden, don't you want to see mine? I trust you not to kill all my Horstacios.

MAN it's just like the first Gears!!

Hours of chainsawing Locusts and then unwind in my beautiful garden, tossing nuts at Cinnamonkeys.

O GLORIOUS DAY.

Multiplayer looks pretty guaranteed by the one pic with a shovel and watering can. :D

GameGamer · (05-12-2008, 04:16 AM)

Viva Pinata 2!!!!!!!!!!

Yes!

Rlan · (05-12-2008, 04:16 AM)

More tolerable sized pics.

Esperado · (05-12-2008, 04:16 AM)

Originally Posted by kbear

Wow @ the snow in VP2: http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/i_467441.jpg

I think that's the best screenshot I've seen this gen.

Crushed · (05-12-2008, 04:16 AM)

oh man chubigans underwhelmed by 360 game what a twist

GitarooMan · (05-12-2008, 04:16 AM)

Originally Posted by shuri

This is already doomed to a horrible retail death, like just about every platformer on the 360. I'm not sure who the hell approved this, and who the hell thought there was enough demand for those games. Poor RARE employees :(

It looks nice and all, but there's NO public for this on the 360.

Eh, I think Banjo would have a wider appeal than something like VP, and I bet there is a sizable group of people who played BK 1 and 2 who own a 360.

kbear · (05-12-2008, 04:17 AM)

Originally Posted by chubigans

I'm kinda underwhelmed with the BK screens...for some reason I think Kameo looks much better. :\

I played through Kameo (and enjoyed it). It doesn't look look nearly as good as this. And we have yet to see it in-motion.

Stantron · (05-12-2008, 04:17 AM)

^ Oh shit, son! NICE!

Imperial Hot · (05-12-2008, 04:17 AM)

I love how Microsoft's PR campaigns include 'leaks'.

Anyway, this shit is going to be nuts.

Tuesday, here I fucking come!

chubigans · (05-12-2008, 04:17 AM)

Originally Posted by Crushed

oh man chubigans underwhelmed by 360 game what a twist

Spoken like a man who hasn't played Kameo. :D

Originally Posted by kbear

I played through Kameo (and enjoyed it). It doesn't look look nearly as good as this. And we have yet to see it in-motion.

Yeah, GTA IV looks bad in shots but beautiful in motion. Could be the case here too.

claviertekky · (05-12-2008, 04:17 AM)

Originally Posted by RiskyChris

No they didn't, people just underestimated MS for 2008. Did anyone really expect the 360 to not keep up its great flow of games?

Then why do we have troll posts saying 2008 is the year of PS3?

PepsimanVsJoe · (05-12-2008, 04:17 AM)

Originally Posted by Crushed

oh man chubigans underwhelmed by 360 game what a twist

I tried so hard to feign shock at chubigans statements that it nearly destroyed existence as we know it.

Francias Castiglione · (05-12-2008, 04:17 AM)

Originally Posted by Crushed

oh man chubigans underwhelmed by 360 game what a twist

so many people are going to be faux disappointed by these screens :D

BenjaminBirdie · (05-12-2008, 04:17 AM)

Originally Posted by RiskyChris

No they didn't, people just underestimated MS for 2008. Did anyone really expect the 360 to not keep up its great flow of games?

I could probably furnish a list of people, actually.

But seriously, I do think there were indeed a lot of people who weren't expecting this much rightness. This much of what people really actually wanted. A great looking Banjo with tons of new wrinkles, a Viva Pinata that didn't abandon the original concept and instead might actually deliver on all the hopes and dreams of so many little gardeners among us.

inertiatic · (05-12-2008, 04:18 AM)

You know what this is?

A huge boner, that's what it is.

HK-47 · (05-12-2008, 04:18 AM)

People claiming 1 million sold for VP are lying assholes until they can get a proper source for that stuff