THQ will be publishing Rare's Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise this Autumn...

First reported on last July, THQ have finally confirmed an Autumn date for Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise. The title features an array of content exclusive to Nintendo DS, as well as taking advantage of the touch screen and stylus.

Players will inherit a neglected garden on Pinata Island and turn it into a pinata paradise by tending to all aspects of cleaning the garden, growing and maintaining vegetation, caring for and breeding pinatas, as well as attracting new pinata species.

The game features seven all-new pinata species, each with new requirements, houses and unique cut scenes, with twelve full motion video clips that serve as tutorial levels within the game. The videos feature the stars of the Viva Pinata cartoon series, interestingly enough.

Finally certain rare pinatas can be acquired by using the Nintendo DS local wireless connection, where players can transfer items from their garden to a friend's garden. We'll have a firmer date soon.