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Spore's taken knocks for being simpler in its earlier phases than it is on the Civ level, which puzzles me a little bit in an era where gamers seemed utterly relieved and refreshed by the simplicity of flOw.

Simplicity's Bad? SVGL 2008

Also: the post-Windows world and Spore's great expectations: It's thinly sourced, but a report says there will be new iPhone nanos by Christmas ...

Past Tech Trends & Products: Technology Live Archive 2008

By the way, speaking of sensationalism and front-page news, I put together a piece for Gamasutra today in which I talked to Electronic Arts, the ESA and IDC analyst Billy Pidgeon about PC game piracy and Spore's little DRM problem.

Remembering Jack In 'The Media' SVGL 2008

A large part of Spore's novelty (the positive meaning of novelty ...) is that it strings you along from, let's say, Space Invaders all the way to EVE Online.

Simplicity's Bad? SVGL 2008

Also: the post-Windows world and Spore's great expectations:

Coffee Break: Aug. 4 2008

By the way, speaking of sensationalism and front-page news, I put together a piece for Gamasutra today in which I talked to Electronic Arts, the ESA and IDC analyst Billy Pidgeon about PC game piracy and Spore's little DRM problem.

Archive 2008-09-01 SVGL 2008

Presumably one of the designers of Spore's creature creator knows a thing or two about the subject.

Archive 2009-02-01 Steve gaynor 2009

Presumably one of the designers of Spore's creature creator knows a thing or two about the subject.

GDC Guide 09 Steve gaynor 2009

Spore's sales are considered disappointing in view of the fact that analysts estimate the title -- released in September after more than a year's delay -- cost about $50 million to make.

Creator of Sims Games to Leave Electronic Arts 2009

Considering the controversy over Spore's DRM, shouldn't you have asked about it while you were there?

Wired Top Stories 2009