Popular Science picks at the brain behind Spore, Will Wright
by Jared Rea 
{ Feb 12th 2007 at 8:30PM }
In a massive eight page interview, game industry legend Will Wright talks about everything from the sociology of online gaming, his aspirations growing up and perhaps most importantly, his upcoming title, Spore.While the whole interview demands a read from those interested in anything Wright related, combing through it reveals a few tidbits regarding the looming project.
Wright is still aiming for a Fall, 2007 release and while he doesn't go into the specifics of other consoles (Spore is, after all, a PC title), he does mention how the game is agnostic enough to go from the PC, to the Wii and even a cell phone. While it's nothing terribly new to us, he does go more in-depth as to the argument for each platform.
The majority of the article revolves around Spore and the incredibly complex nature of its design. So grab a drink, relax and wrap your head around one of this year's biggest titles.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kenny @ Feb 12th 2007 8:56PM
Anyways...
I can't wait for Spore. Should be real good.
Cutriss @ Feb 12th 2007 9:54PM
How quaint. I saw this article earlier today. And then when I got home, there was a PopSci in the mailbox (not a subscriber). I flipped it open, and there was an interview there...but that one was only a measly two pages, most of which were covered with illustrations. Not nearly the "gargantuan" 8-page interview they have on the website, nor was there any reference to said interview.
I guess I should be glad I'm not paying for this...
ZenGaijin @ Feb 12th 2007 9:51PM
Journalist: Will Will Whats your new game like?
Will Wright: Ahh, I always have time for my fans. Basically I pee in your mouth for 10 hours......you'll love it.
Journalist: You are a god among men
Jonah Falcon @ Feb 12th 2007 10:53PM
"Wright is still aiming for a Fall, 2007 release and while he doesn't go into the specifics of other consoles (Spore is, after all, a PC title),"
And a DS title.
Jared @ Feb 12th 2007 11:12PM
Of course it's a DS title. But that's not what this is about, now is it?
Wink.
chaoticmagus @ Feb 13th 2007 12:28AM
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2006/01/20
Jake @ Feb 13th 2007 1:56PM
Is it possible for a game to look amazing and boring at the same time? That is honestly how I am viewing spore right now.
StMadnes @ Feb 14th 2007 7:13PM
I agree.. doesn't look like there's much to it at all aside from some cool graphics.
Shawn D @ Feb 14th 2007 2:22PM
Spore is gonna rock. Can't wait for this title.So many damn good games coming to the PC this year..