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Nintendo DS - Xbox 360 Connectivity Considered For 'Viva Pinata: Trouble In Paradise'

MTV Multiplayer writes:

What would you say about the unholy marriage of the Nintendo DS and Xbox 360?

The developers at Microsoft's Rare games studio tested it and one of them told me that they've gotten it to work.

But you won't be playing it.

Here's why…

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meepmoopmeep5819d ago

that's very cool indeed if this comes true.

PS360WII5819d ago (Edited 5819d ago )

That would of been epic ^^

v1c1ous5818d ago (Edited 5818d ago )

to know why it didn't happen

MS: so yeah, hey guys. you know your DS thingy is purty popular with the kids, and we're kinda trying to break into the casual market. we got this series with Rare, you know your former most important company that we took from you, and we were wondering...if...you know...

could you give the permit to allow a DS-360 connection for our Viva Pinata game?

Nintendo: NO! 360 is pig disgusting! Nintendo would commit seppuku before allowing our gracious DS to connect to your console and get e-herpes! didn't you get the hint when we cut the umbilical on your little goldeneye remake project? we are NINTENDO. we share our profits with NO ONE BUT OURSELVES!

EDIT: after READING THE ARTICLE, it turns out the 360 just reads from the screen of the DS.

lame.

PS360WII5818d ago (Edited 5818d ago )

actually it was because Rare didn't think about it till the DS game was finished

DanteLinkX5818d ago (Edited 5818d ago )

HAHAHA, nice one, now picture this, you connect your DS to your 360, then the DS stars flashing red, boths screens, and DS turns off, and does that everytime you turn it on. Nintendo RSoD (Red Screens of Death), bubbles!

iamtehpwn5818d ago

a Dog having Sex with A Panda bear?

Although, it'd be interesting to see.

SolidSnake935818d ago

Doubt it, they are systems from two different corporations.

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Revival rumors swirl as Microsoft renews Viva Piñata trademark

Viva Piñata could well make a come back after Microsoft moved to renew the trademark, along with Blast Corps.

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-Foxtrot660d ago

Rather see Banjo-Threeie

Hell a remake-revamp of Grabbed by the Ghoulies, great concepts, not executed the best but having everything around you as a weapon was great, with new tech they could get more creative

Sciurus_vulgaris660d ago

Microsoft has been gradually rebooting Rare IPs. I wouldn’t be surprised if MS announces another Rare IP reboot after Perfect Dark release in 2023-2024. Based on popularity you would think Banjo, Viva Piñata and Conker would be the next likely candidates for rebooting [or a new release].

maxbeverett659d ago

Agree completely with you but Viva Pinata would be beautiful with modern graphics

AngainorG7X660d ago

Banjo, Conker, Kameo so many great IPs, come on MS..

maxbeverett659d ago

Conker is a particularly great shout

XiNatsuDragnel660d ago

So much rare IPs cmon Microsoft

Fearmonkey659d ago

I loved the first game, id love a new game like the first one.

EazyC658d ago

This game rocked. It was so relaxing making a little garden and getting pinatas to... Dance with each other.

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5 Neglected Rare Franchises That Also Deserve a Comeback

Jared writes: "With the Battletoads having made a triumphant return, let's look at the rest of Rare's back catalog for which series deserves a return to form next."

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GaboonViper1338d ago

I want a new Perfect Dark, Banjo and Jet Force Gemini.

Bathyj1338d ago

I actually don't want them. I'm not a big fan of Microsoft rehashing IPs they had nothing to do with creating just because they happen to own them.

Before you call me fanboy tell me a game they did that to that actually lives up the the original?

Just leave our beloved memories alone. You want to bring something back, redo crimson Skies or Brute Force. At least they were your games and they need updates.

gamer78041338d ago

I'm all for The Initiative rebooting perfect dark as a third person though, sounds like its trying something new and not just rehashing with a new coat of paint with this idea. Hope we see a tease of it in the next showcase.

gamer78041338d ago

Rumor is The Initiative is working on rebooting Perfect Dark in third person, normally I wasn't a fan of taking existing IPs but if its something new like this I'm up for it.

jznrpg1338d ago (Edited 1338d ago )

Don’t give them the Battletoads treatment .

TravsVoid1338d ago (Edited 1338d ago )

Donkey Kong Country is probably my favorite game of all time but I've not connected with much else Rareware has made since other than maybe Killer Instinct. Sea of Thieves has got to be close to my worst $60 purchase I've ever made.

sagapo1338d ago

Viva pinata was kinda fun imo.

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Rare Games That Need A Comeback

Kaan writes: "Rare is easily the most historic Xbox Game Studio. Founded in 1985, Rare may have begun life churning out middling titles for Nintendo but in the '90s Rare became a juggernaut within the games industry. They released classic after classic in quick succession and the most impressive part was the variety in titles. Beat 'em ups, Kart racers, platformers, first-person shooters, third-person action games; Rare did it all. But they need to bring some of these games back. Now."

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PhoenixUp1589d ago

Rare’s legacy is the entire reason I even got an Xbox One used at a cheap price

RosweeSon1588d ago

Yeah I got an S for rare replay and halo collection and horizon 3 not much else haha

timotim1588d ago

Kameo
Conker
Banjo
Perfect Dark
Viva Piñata (multiplat/cross play)
Jet Force Gemini

RosweeSon1588d ago

No blast corps 🧐🤨😑