Spore coming to Mac, simultaneous release with PC this year

by James Ransom-Wiley { Jan 15th 2008 at 2:35PM }

Spore will launch simultaneously on Mac and PC later this year, reports Cnet. An official announcement from EA is expected today out of MacWorld where EA will apparently preview the everything-sim on – you guessed it – Macs. As with EA's previous PC-to-Mac titles, TransGaming technology will handle the conversion process. Spore is expected to be one of several EA games targeted for simultaneous release this year.

"[We] think the Macintosh user is somebody who is, typically, a creative individual," said EA Maxis VP of marketing Patrick Buechner, "Part of the appeal of the Mac is that it allows you to do creative things very easily. And we think that lines up very closely with what you can do with Spore ... So it just feels like a natural place for Spore to be, and we're thinking about it up front rather than as an afterthought."

Tags: breakingnews, ea, electronic-arts, spore, transgaming, will-wright

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Raikage (Wii FC 5508 0487 4434 0992) @ Jan 15th 2008 2:38PM

AWESOME! I was wondering what I was gonna be able to play this on!

I can't get bootcamp to work...D:

Intentless @ Jan 15th 2008 2:44PM

You don't need to now but Virtual Box works very well. I think it works on mac.

Raikage (Wii FC 5508 0487 4434 0992) @ Jan 15th 2008 2:46PM

Those virtual OSs (Parallels) don't work for games alot of the time, trouble with drivers and such.

I might reinstall OSX and try again sometime today, the reinstall will probably help.

Abuzar @ Jan 16th 2008 8:04AM

I guess this is good because it makes competition, but I guess this will make lots of retards switch to macs now that they have some games.

Guy1:Hey look guys Mac has games now, we should totally switch.
Guy2: But it sucks as an OS as well, what about getting THOUSANDS of user created programs amongst other things? If you want productivity why not use Linux and Windows?
Guy1: Man, because Al Gore uses a Mac. GLOBAL WARMING GLOBAL WARMING

WiNG @ Jan 15th 2008 2:46PM

"[We] think the Macintosh user is somebody who is, typically, an ELITIST individual,"

Fix'd

Jerk Face @ Jan 15th 2008 2:48PM

I LOL'ed. : )

Shagittarius @ Jan 15th 2008 3:02PM

"[We] think the Macintosh user is somebody who is, typically, an uninformed individual," said EA Maxis VP of marketing Patrick Buechner, "Part of the appeal of the Mac is that it allows you to do creative things even though your a retard."

upz @ Jan 15th 2008 3:14PM

Shag, we all know you're just poking fun of Mac users because you are one of those pot-bellied, glasses-wearing, spreadsheet-loving, corporate stiffs. You obviously can't speak badly accented Japanese, pull off wearing week old dirty clothes, or co-star in the next Bruce Willis movie.

hellalame @ Jan 15th 2008 3:40PM

No Shagittarius you'RE a retard.

James @ Jan 15th 2008 4:21PM

That's odd. I'm an artist, a musician with my own album out, a game designer and a media lecturer at my college. I eat, breathe and shit creativity and I'm exclusively a Mac user.
Same can be said for my peers. There is truth in the original quote since Macs really do have a better workflow environment for the creative industry and individuals. I've yet to spot a little chav buying a Mac or any of the uneducated or underclass.

StrangeBum @ Jan 15th 2008 4:28PM

Macfags pwn PCfags in the creative department. Just like Linuxfags pwn both in being nerdy. And PCfags pwn themselves with a shitty OS.

Also, seeing as how I'm on here, leaving this comment. Just know it's not through any computer at all. Nope, telepathic powers.

/end stupid sarcasm

chispito @ Jan 15th 2008 5:05PM

Well, James, you're sure reinforcing Wing's assertion that Mac users are elitists.

"I've yet to spot a little chav buying a Mac or any of the uneducated or underclass." Not only are you drawing your identity from the brand of computer you use, but you're proud of who *doesn't* use your brand.

Trust us, we don't want to associate with you either.

James @ Jan 15th 2008 5:32PM

Ah I see, it's alright for non-Mac users to have a pop at the Mac crowd, but vice versa and it's forbidden? There's also a stereotype image of the underclass too before you go thinking it's one big one way street.

ill trooper @ Jan 15th 2008 5:52PM

Funny how the snobby, elitist comments are coming from the humble proletariat non-mac using masses...

Shagittarius @ Jan 16th 2008 12:28AM

Mac users are only out-gayed by Wii users.

ThornedVenom @ Jan 16th 2008 1:24AM

I don't care who you are, elite, 1337 or not, but this is how it goes:

Macs are easy to use.
PCs can build nuclear bombs.
Linux can build nuclear bomb factories.

Mr.ESC @ Jan 15th 2008 2:49PM

I wonder if those new 1799 USD Mac laptops can handle Spore.

chispito @ Jan 15th 2008 5:06PM

Integrated graphics, so no.

ill trooper @ Jan 15th 2008 6:00PM

That's not really the focus of that machine, but you could try. That's like buying a motorcycle to deliver loads of groceries; it's not really built for heavy box delivery like a truck.

Zertoss @ Jan 15th 2008 2:54PM

Hopefully we get a date they expect to release it, too.

NATO_Duke @ Jan 15th 2008 2:54PM

..in a related story: Due to the time needed to correctly port the game in all of its glory, Spore is delayed until 2014. Thank you for your support.

GRANTED @ Jan 15th 2008 3:20PM

hows the graphics processing in a macbook?

Tiptup300 @ Jan 15th 2008 3:28PM

Overpriced, overhyped, & with a glossy finish.

kojo87 @ Jan 15th 2008 5:42PM

who cares its shiny! thats why its three times the price for half the machine!

James @ Jan 15th 2008 3:42PM

Good to hear. I just won't go near a PC any more. Surprised the viruses haven't transferred to humans.

oh it has.

The RAGE virus.

I also hope they make a 3rd film to that.

StrangeBum @ Jan 15th 2008 4:22PM

28 Months Later

(with movie guy voice)
This time when he comes out of a coma, he's already dead. It's old-school zombie versus new-school RAGE zombie in the ultimate showdown!

GreyFox @ Jan 16th 2008 12:46AM

"[We] think the Macintosh user is somebody who is, typically, a creative individual," said EA Maxis VP of marketing Patrick Buechner

I LOL'd at this and the release date. I'll believe it when I see it.

Geist @ Jan 15th 2008 4:44PM

LOLed at the idea of a creative Mac user, or a release date? Both are pretty silly to me.

Oh I kid.

Alex @ Jan 15th 2008 5:31PM

Now only if I could get one of those nifty MacBook Air.

Dirt @ Jan 15th 2008 5:42PM

Only people being elitist are the ones bashing Macs.

Wont somebody think of the poor Macs.

UNC Samurai @ Jan 15th 2008 7:56PM

Have specs been released yet? I'm curious to know if it will play on a MacBook.

Blazur @ Jan 15th 2008 7:54PM

The end of 2008 is likely to be a spectacular time for gaming if both Spore and StarCraft 2 get released. Of course both are only guesses...but man on man. That would be the end of my social life altogether...

rokobungi @ Feb 1st 2008 12:15AM

hey what if I'm running leopard on a regular ol' pc?

oops wait I think that means 'pirate'

the mac os is free in their low end systems and half the cost of the systems if you add 'pro' to it.

Dan CiTi @ Jan 15th 2008 10:19PM

I love how people have a death wish for Mac users for no reason. Macs are fantastic, if could afford a new computer of any kind(not even some cheap ol' $500 PC) I'd get one. The Macbook Air & Mac Mini are rather lame but everything else they have out is great.