Viva Pinata plummets following November sales numbers

Microsoft's Viva Pinata (Xbox 360), -3.40 DKP (-6.14%), has fallen from 93.11 DKP (forecasts 931,100 copies sold worldwide over lifetime) to 52.00 DKP since December 24. Many traders had expected the game to be a sleeper hit following a unique gameplay concept for the Xbox 360 that appeals to both kids and adults. Expectations climbed higher as the game was greeted with strong reviews. The stock exploded in early December as bloggers declared the game a sleeper hit. However, sales estimates indicated the game had only sold 42,000 copies in November, well below what many had expected for them to justify a stock price that had hovered in the mid-90s. The decline has slowed as some investors still believe the game can gain momentum with its new television show and word-of-mouth recommendations.