Viva Piñata: Party Animals
July 2007

Title: “Viva Piñata®: Party Animals”

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Developer: Krome Studios

Format: DVD exclusive to the Xbox 360™ video game system; Xbox LIVE®-enabled

ESRB Rating: Rating Pending

Price: TBD

Availability: Holiday 2007

Product Overview: Microsoft, 4Kids Entertainment and break-out Australian-based developer Krome Studios are partnering to revisit the beautiful Piñata Island with “Viva Piñata: Party Animals.” This outrageously fun new social party game for players of all ages and types was inspired by the critically acclaimed and uniquely innovative “Viva Piñata” Xbox 360 video game and 4Kids Entertainment animated television series.

In “Viva Piñata: Party Animals,” players control the fame, fortune and destiny of their favorite characters: Fergy Fudgehog, Paulie Pretztail, Franklin Fizzlybear and Hudson Horstachio, as they compete in a variety of zany battles and races.

Features:
Features of “Viva Piñata: Party Animals” include the following:

• Huge variety of exciting minigames. “Viva Piñata: Party Animals” includes more than 40 minigames and a dozen foot races for players to compete against one another to collect candy and bonuses in exotic and hazard-filled locations.

• Gameplay for everyone. Appealing to young kids or those just young-at-heart, this unique social party game rewards and challenges all players regardless of their skill level. Friends and family members of all ages can party together in one place or from around the world via Xbox LIVE, making “Viva Piñata: Party Animals” the perfect game for parents looking for fun new ways to connect with their kids or friends just looking to share a few laughs.*

• Engaging and inviting graphics. “Viva Piñata: Party Animals” is designed for interaction among friends and family. Pushing the advanced capabilities of the Xbox 360, “Viva Piñata: Party Animals” offers a vibrant and engaging gaming experience.

• Plays nicely with your friends. The “Viva Piñata: Party Animals” community is a rewarding place; up to four players can gather together in the family room to play simultaneously. With Xbox LIVE, you take the party global playing with friends or foes around the world.*

Developer Information: Krome Studios is one of the leading independent developers in the world and the largest game development company in Australia, with more than 300 employees across three studios — in Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide. Founded in 1999, Krome Studios is best known for developing the “TY the Tasmanian Tiger™” series, which has sold 2 million units worldwide and is the one of the best-selling Australian games of all time. Krome Studios has shipped more than a dozen titles, including the “TY the Tasmanian Tiger” series, “The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning,” “King Arthur,” and “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius™: Jet Fusion.”

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*Xbox LIVE Gold account required for online multiplayer
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