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Spore: gameplay details and the future
Sean Ridgeley - Saturday, August 16th, 2008 | 9:50AM (PT) 0 Like


Expansions/DLC, a demo (lack thereof), copy protection and heaps more

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Spore's executive producer Lucy Bradshaw (pictured above) had a live chat on Eurogamer yesterday with gamers about Will Wright's shortly coming (September 7) project, and it didn't dissapoint.

Firstly, though the game is quite large at present, there will be additional content:

"When we started Spore, we were thinking about how we'd make an engine that had the possibility of expansion, so yes, we'll add to the experience. I think, however, we have a very cool opportunity to take Spore in a few different directions too. The editors are so cool and fun, that we want to advance those as well as the gameplay that we put into the core game."

The "flora editor" looks to be one of these additons in the future, so there's that to look forward to!

On a demo, in short: no. They're not planning one; the Creature Creator (and some videos) is all you get, though really, that's plenty, ain't it?

Copy protection - this will be implemented, and is something they feel is required:

"We do have copy protection, it is a necessary part of our biz, but we've worked to make it something that does not punish the legit owners. You need to authenticate once at the first install. This happens online. You can install on three separate computers and you do need to register for the online features."

I'm going to have to disagree with Bradshaw on this one (with it being necessary and with this not punishing owners), but with a face like that, it's hard to stay mad. In either case, I like that they're being open and speaking directly to the gamers about it.

Tons more details, mainly focusing on the features of the game are available for your perusal via the source: easter eggs, cheats, aesthetics, Spore the Musical, day/night cycles, etc. For anyone pumped for Spore, it's essential Saturday reading.

Source: Eurogamer

Section: PC Games

  • 0 thumbs!
    OmegaFury since Jan 2008 | Aug 16, 08
    I was pumped for Spore, but I've been waiting too long to give a damn now. That, and I don't feel like getting any PC upgrades at this moment in time. For now, the best choice for me is to stick to console gaming.
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    JT gAnGstA since Apr 2007 | Aug 16, 08
    From what I have heard, This wont require a good pc to run. The game certainly has taken very long, but that is because they are trying to make the game great, without rushing.
  • 0 thumbs!
    twizttid13 since Aug 2007 | Aug 16, 08
    You can only install it on three separate computers..Nice! Oh wait. No its not. I guess if you felt like playing it down the road after owning it for a while (and installing it on a few computers) you will be out of luck after its been on three comps.

    I don't know about you but I know for a fact my diablo 2 has been installed on more than 3 computers (some people may not go through computers too quickly) and maybe more in the future if i ever get bored? I guess spore wont have much playability concerning old games when it gets old. Although this may not bother some people as they may only want to play through it once and then be done with it.
  • 0 thumbs!
    oni_hero since Jul 2005 | Aug 17, 08
    I will probably get the DS version...
  • 0 thumbs!
    | Aug 17, 08
    quote
    I guess if you felt like playing it down the road after owning it for a while (and installing it on a few computers) you will be out of luck after its been on three comps.
    You can call customer services if you want to install it on more computers, so they thought of that one

    quote
    I will probably get the DS version
    In my opinion, the DS one looks to be awful, since it's only going to have a downgraded version of the creature stage with poor graphics, but it'll still cost the same ammount of money because pc games are a fair price, unlike console games unfortunately. (I like zero puncuation too, oni hero!)

    Spore looks to be a great game, especially since you wont get annoyed by the same song over and over again like you did in the sims! haha!
  • 0 thumbs!
    JT gAnGstA since Apr 2007 | Aug 17, 08
    The extra money you pay for console games goes to the creator of the console, hence the reason why consoles are less than $1000.
  • 0 thumbs!
    oni_hero since Jul 2005 | Aug 18, 08
    quote Rob
    In my opinion, the DS one looks to be awful, since it's only going to have a downgraded version of the creature stage with poor graphics, but it'll still cost the same ammount of money because pc games are a fair price, unlike console games unfortunately. (I like zero puncuation too, oni hero!)

    Spore looks to be a great game, especially since you wont get annoyed by the same song over and over again like you did in the sims! haha!
    I say the DS version because my PC won't be able to run the game most likely.... that and I need more games for my DS lol.
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