Home News Rare confirms worldwide Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise release dates News by Patrick Garratt Founder & Publisher (Former) Published on Aug. 15, 2008 Rare just confirmed worldwide release dates for Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise to VG247. The DS game hits the US on September 2, UK and EMEA on September 5 and the rest of the world beginning September 11. THQ is publishing the title.