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Written on: January 1, 2008 by xDreamache

20 Comments

MatchNL i'm a little late to say this, but Spore will be so big that it probably will only have exspansion packs

There you go, a little more confirmation of my knowledge. I guess I am smart.

Correction, Spore 2 heavy development by Oct 08. Expansion pack resources terminated by Sept 08 (which means Spore's 1st expansion pack should be "completed" by Fall??)

I actually worked for EA in August for a small project and I'm currently looking at the resource list for EA's worldwide projects. EARS (Electronic Arts - Redwood Shores) has Spore and Spore 2 listed under development. There are only 2 human resources assigned for the month of march for Spore. Yes, to confirm speculation: many resources from the original production team for Spore were allocated to the Wii, Xbox, mobile versions...etc etc. The good news is Spore 2 is prediction to start heavy development by July 08.

Wow, you're smart

Don't take it all as fact. Just like I stated, it is my opinions. But I'd say It's mostly hearsay directly from EA's inner workings.

@ sporeinfo - Where did you get all of this information?

Oh, i forgot to mention. Another big reason is "simultaneous multi platform release". This might be a reason for the release slip. It's all about marketing and hitting the hype to sell on all platforms. Releasing one platform late equals lost sales. So don't be surprised if you see Spore on every platform available, they are trying to hit this license like the "The Sims" license. Look for it on PC, DS, Mobile, iPod, iPhone, Wii, ect. I know at least a few of these versions are almost done.

All these problems of spore info not reaching the community correctly stem from an internal staffing problem that EA had. Recently, it has been heard that three people that comprised of the EA marketing team walked into their superiors office and Quit, one after another. That is why places like XSPORE's pleas were not being heard for quite a while. The other problem, I believe, is that they are trying to cut out enough content to make the game a little less unwieldy to the "average" user, i.e. the general "casual" or "The Sims" gamer. Do you remember when this game started with DNA manipulation, and 3 other steps before the cell manipulation. They also took out the underwater creature level. They did try to replace the atomic level manipulation with a tetrisy style game, but I believe that didn't even make it into full production. Ultimately, according to EA style I believe they are setting this game up to omit certain "areas" to allow for expansion packs later on. Then again it could just be that I'm turning into another jaded game dev.

I'm using my Wii! I think EA should at least post the editor demo we've all been wanting, but they really love delaying! (Army of Two anyone? I didn't think so!)

Aint we suppose to get some news in January because the EA representitive(Avril i think) said we should

Who am I? I forgot where I'd left of. Anyone know where I can find a fansite for some game that I've heard about but can't think of right now? Oh, how about here?

Yeh im used to waiting also ive just been in and out checking for updates thats about all but yeh im still really anxious to play this game i mean its going to be amazing for people who get stuck playing games that like play for you like it never stops so when your stuck on it you just go with the flow haha and i get high soo its gonna be amazing

SPORE IS COMING OUT THIS YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i hope

datz wat im sayin!!!

Meh, Im am content with waiting for Spore now. Ive grown used to waiting and hopefully many of our other members are getting used to waiting. Ive been on a Hiatus from this site for a while, only zippign in and out. Sure I still am as excited, if not more excited for Spore as I was long ago, but Ive just become accustomed to waiting

Of course it will be out this year.....at least thats what I keep telling myself....

rank: he also said last year that it'd be out on christmas (the one that just past) on the colbert report and other places. :P im sure it'll be out this year though.

It is going to be released this year. Will Wright says they are only playtesting and polishing the game now, he said nothing of the sort last year. Good to have something other than that creepy Christmas kid on the page though

First Comment! I sure hope your right about it being released this year and not next year. I've been waiting too long for this game to come out.