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IGN AU: Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise Review

IGN AU writes: "The original Viva Piñata was one of those few games that really divided gamers. Some people hated it. They despised the sugar-coated naming, the oddball character design and the fact that this game was being pushed out at the expense of a new Killer Instinct or then-still-MIA Banjo Kazooie. Then there were people like us, who openly admit to having the emotional maturity of a preschooler and a penchant for candy and gardening. Viva Piñata is a game for guys and girls like us. But, ironically, the target demographic – presumably aged 14 and under, might still not see what all the fuss is about."

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Viva Pinata places a brutal lens on late-stage capitalism

When Rare developed Viva Piñata it was a cute game for the Xbox 360 to rival Pokémon. It shipped, wholesome and lurid, with every new 360 for basically the console's whole lifespan and spawned a co-operative play sequel, Trouble In Paradise.

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johndoe112112193d ago

I'm confused, is this review a joke? Did this imbecile just write a tediously long extremely boring review just to somehow, in her warped brain, link it to capitalism in order to say capitalism is evil? Or did I read that entire review wrong? Can someone clear this up for me?

meep3162193d ago

It’s from an insufferable sjw, which isn’t that far off from a Marxist.

william_cade2193d ago

This is actually quite sad in actuality. This content writer could be using their time to actually fighting for liberation and the well-being for all in the living breathing world that is our streets, forests and communities.

In stead they choose to do it virtually in the most extreme capitalistic way (an environment where intangibility commands a high price for profit) with a boss begging mentality. How does this apply to those that want to be free from being exploited?

This isn't Marxism or even beyond left, it's a narrative of someone that is enjoying life as an exploiter and a sympathizer to all those that exploit.

The writer is a part of the problem.

CaitSith2193d ago

Women make about ~80% of consumer purchases so, if anything, women benefit from the system and thus are the problem.

Atom6662193d ago

This was a funny read. The comments in here made it better, too.

Maybe, just maybe, some articles are meant to be entertaining and nothing more.

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15 Tropical Games to Help You Forget About the Cold

Twinfinite Writes: With the winter months approaching everyone needs a few good games to take a tropical vacation in.

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The 5 Best Games In Rare Replay

Andrew Gonzalez from Xbox Enthusiast lists his 5 favorite games included in Rare Replay.

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