Spore Gets New Content, Gameplay, and Tools

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Spore has been on the market long enough now for gamers everywhere to get to the space stage and really enjoy the game. EA has announced that it will be introducing expansion and booster packs to add new elements to the game.

EA has announced that a Space stage expansion pack is being developed alongside a Spore Creepy & Cute Parts Pack that allows players to design characters that are either cartoon cute or creepy monsters. The Space stage expansion pack is the most interesting to me. Read more

Posted on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:36:40 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Spore for PC Video Game Review

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Today we are looking at one of the most fun and enjoyable PC games I have played for a long time -- Spore. The game has a massive story line and offers so much customization possibilities that no two games will play the same.

The sole drawback to the game is the copy protection software that is required to install the game. If you have a problem with copy protection software, I suggest you don’t buy Spore. Read more

Posted on Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:03:27 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Spore Origins for iPhone Review

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Today we are checking out the new iPhone game called Spore Origins. The game has great graphics and fantastic controls. Fans of Spore on the PC will want to add the Spore Origins mobile game to their portable device.

The game will run on both the iPhone and the iPod touch. EA says versions for other handsets are coming as well. Spore Origins is a very cool game and those shopping for a time waster for their iPhone should give it a serious look. Read more

Posted on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:21:45 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Spore Origins Now Available on iPhone

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EA Mobile announced that Spore origins will be available on the iPhone, iPod and other mobile devices this month. The iPhone version of the game takes advantage of the accelerometer in the phone allowing players to turn, tilt, and twist through a maze of primordial ooze.

The goal of the game is to feed on the weak life forms and run from the strong in over 35 levels. A Creature Editor allows the customization of the texture, shape, and size of body parts to improve offense, defense, and perception. Read more

Posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2008 10:55:57 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Spore Ships to Retailers Worldwide this Week

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EA announced today that gamers around the world would be able to get their hands on spore this week. Spore is on store shelves in Germany, France, Belgium, and more countries in Europe today. Tomorrow more of Europe and South Africa will get the game.

On September 7th, Spore will be available in North America. The game is available for PC, Mac, mobile phones, iPhone, and the Nintendo DS. EA says the game will retail for $49.99. It is not clear if all versions will sell for the same price. I figure the mobile and Nintendo DS versions will be cheaper. Read more

Posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2008 05:38:38 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Maxis Announces Spore Goes Gold

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EA and Maxis announced that Spore has already gone gold, though the title doesn't hit store shelves until September 7th. Gamers in Europe have th ability get their hands the game a few days earlier, on September 5th, for both Mac and PC platforms. Spore creatures for Nintendo DS and Spore Originals for mobile phones will also be available globally on September 7th.

EA and Maxis also awards gamers who pre-order Spore or the Spore Galactic Edition a coupon good for $10 off your next purchase of merchandise from the Spore Store. The Spore Creature Creator has been available for a while now and generated some serious buzz. Read more

Posted on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:16:35 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

AT&T and EA Bring Spore to Mobile Users

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AT&T and EA are offering exclusive content from Spore to AT&T mobile and Internet customers. The exclusive content will include Spore Origins, a game designed exclusively for mobile phones and only available on AT&T handsets until September 4th.

New AT&T high speed Internet customers will also get a free download version of Spore and a free download of the Spore creature Creator. The full Spore game hits stores in America on September 7th for the PC and Mac. Read more

Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:42:44 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Spore Galactic Edition Announced

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EA and Maxis have announced a special edition version of Spore with extras called Spore Galactic Edition. The special version of the game will include a Making of Spore DVD, How to Build a Better Being DVD from the National Geographic Channel, The Art of Spore hardback book, Spore poster, and a 100 page galactic handbook.

The regular edition of Spore has a MSRP of $49.99 and the Galactic Edition will retail for $79.99. All versions of Spore for PC, Mac, and Nintendo DS will ship on September 7th in America and September 5th in Europe. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:13:41 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

EA Says Over 250,000 Creatures Created in Spore Creature Creator

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EA and Maxis announced today that over 250,000 creatures have been created in the Spore Creature Creator since it launched yesterday. More than two creatures are being created every second according to EA.

The Spore Creature Creator is a stand-alone product and creativity toy-box where players create their own creatures and bring them to life with animations and share them online. The full version of Creature Creator will be available for $9.99 and the demo version can be downloaded for free. Read more

Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:08:23 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Spore Launch Date Announced

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EA and Maxis announced today that the anticipated game Spore will be available for the PC, Mac, Nintendo DS, and mobile phones on September 7th. Spore is described as your own personal universe in a box.

"The wait is almost over," said Maxis Chief Designer Will Wright. "We're in our final stages of testing and polish with Spore, and the team at Maxis can't wait to see the cosmos of content created by the community later this year." Read more

Posted on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:58:47 CST | by Shane McGlaun

EA reveals SPORE for the Apple Mac

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At the Macworld Expo 2008 Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that SPORE will be available for the Apple Mac computers later this year.

From Will Wright, creator of the mega-hit The Sims comes Spore, the only game that allows creative personalities to explore the depths of their own personal galaxy.

Spore has been hit with delays but looks to finally be available in 2008. We reported the first time about Spore in 2006. Read more

Posted on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:40:49 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Will Wright's 'Spore' Heading For Consoles As Well As PC?

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Will Wright, the legend of PC gaming, is working on the much-anticipated PC game "Spore", which gives you complete control of an entire universe. Already known as a PC game, Wright recently made comments that would suggest that the game will make its way to other platforms as well.

"We're looking at all the platforms for Spore, because we're thinking about Spore as a franchise, not as a PC game. We're going to do the PC game first, but really, what we're trying to launch is an entire franchise that will be all across platforms," said Wright, in an interview. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr