New games this week: Spore Creature Creator edition

by James Ransom-Wiley { Jun 16th 2008 at 10:30AM }

They say records are made to be broken. And all great streaks must come to an end. Today, 45 consecutive weeks of "New games this week" brought to you by Justin McElroy has abruptly ended. For no good reason.

As we take a moment to reflect on Justin's special achievement, we can't help but acknowledge the magic behind it. What manner of intelligent design commanded his fingertips at the keyboard? How is it that on the day the streak began, Justin seemingly wrote for the day the streak would end? Let us illustrate (with just a few, slight tweaks inserted):

"It's days like this that make us pine for a time machine. Can you imagine being able to tell you from five years ago that the biggest release one week would be an original IP from EA where you [drag] and [drop] arms around to [create new life]? Oh, and also, you appear to be a giant pink squid-Travolta ... and it's called [Spore Creature Creator]. This new release list doesn't just tell you what games are coming out, it reminds you that wonders never cease."

Note: The exact release date of Spore Creature Creator ($10) is still unconfirmed. Amazon lists tomorrow, June 17; the EA Store is going with Wednesday, June 18; and an email allegedly sent out by EA Store Customer Service to a Joystiq tipster (thanks Mister_D!) claims Sunday, June 22.

Xbox 360:

[No new releases]

PS3:

[No new releases]

Nintendo Wii:

Rock Band
Puzzler 2K
Wacky Races: Crash & Dash

PS2:

Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity

PSP:

Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity
Secret Agent Clank
Space Invaders Extreme

Nintendo DS:

Arkanoid
Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled
Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A
Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard
Guitar Hero: On Tour
Imagine: Rock Star
Petz Dogz Fashion
Space Invaders Extreme
Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3
Wacky Races: Crash & Dash

PC Games:

1701 A.D.
Political Machines 2008
Spore Creature Creator
Supreme Ruler 2020

Tags: newgames, spore-creature-creator

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Shimrra @ Jun 16th 2008 10:36AM

Great super I cant wait...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Sir Fidlious Wong (Justin T. McElroy Memorial Burn of the Day Award) @ Jun 16th 2008 10:40AM

Should have been Space Invaders Extreme week. Doesn't matter what system you buy it for, it's epic.

Drago Dracini @ Jun 16th 2008 5:36PM

lies.

xFenixKnightx @ Jun 16th 2008 10:44AM

Save Teh Moniez Edition! Woohoooooo!!!

For me at least.

NATO_Duke @ Jun 16th 2008 11:50AM

Bah! We have been waiting for a goofy thing like this to have fun with. Creature creator should get some love at our house.

Nigeria @ Jun 16th 2008 10:47AM

I'm getting Space Invaders for the DS, in August. I ordered it off PlayAsia and they're bundling it with Bangai.

Did anybody download the Creature Creator over the weekend? I didn't, but I have been inundated with pictures of penis monsters other people have made. Some of them were rather intimidating - in a Mandingo way.

I still don't get the game.

GenBanks @ Jun 16th 2008 10:50AM

$10 might be worth it, even if it'll probably only be about 30min worth of entertainment.

MC Double Def DP @ Jun 16th 2008 11:00AM

I can't wait to make my own unique creature that looks just as stupid and retarded as everyone elses!

riggs @ Jun 16th 2008 11:03AM

man....that better be an extra hand

kataztrophy @ Jun 16th 2008 11:03AM

I'll download the demo and wait for the full game release.

Talryyn @ Jun 16th 2008 11:26AM

Playing with the demo until I pick my copy up tomorrow at GS? Maybe.

Demo is ok, all it really lets you do is build a creature. Gasp!! The bonus is the creatures are used to populate the game when it comes out.

I find it fun to just play around with making well creatures. As to the emotes, walking around and such, very limited and no play value.

Have to see if the boxed copy offers more than the demo posted over the weekend.

KiTA @ Jun 17th 2008 12:47AM

The demo was actually leaked on Saturday. The Penny Arcade forums kinda *exploded* because of it.

John Musco @ Jun 16th 2008 11:34AM

So are they going to release a console version of Spore or not?

Scott @ Jun 16th 2008 11:34AM

http://files.filefront.com//2;10630039;/fileinfo.html#comments

LaughingTarget @ Jun 16th 2008 12:04PM

Creature Creator demo is tomorrow, full version on the 18th. The 22nd e-mail was confirmed as an error by EA.

Joe Smith @ Jun 16th 2008 12:25PM

Doesn't Battlefield Bad Company ship this week?

Joe Smith @ Jun 16th 2008 12:25PM

Oops -- next week for Battlefiled. My Bad.

Erik Leitner @ Jun 16th 2008 12:46PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qY7BeWS2HWc

Here is my spore King Ghidorah! I love this thing!

Poisoned Al @ Jun 16th 2008 2:13PM

How did you get three necks?

Erik Leitner @ Jun 16th 2008 8:16PM

Just use arms and remove the hands... did the two tails the same way.

mr mobius @ Jun 16th 2008 1:20PM

I don't know if the demo is out officially yet but it's available from torrents and it's pretty fun in short bursts. I don't want to buy a creature creator when it'll come free with the game anyway.

DennyA @ Jun 16th 2008 1:35PM

Hey, there IS a release for the Xbox 360 this week -- Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm.

Metro Mapper @ Jun 16th 2008 1:49PM

I just downloaded the demo and made a few creatures. Here is a photo and video of one of them:

http://flickr.com/photos/purplesquirrel/2583950261/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0zW0LNp7ms

FSK405K @ Jun 16th 2008 2:20PM

I'll buy Creature Creator if it comes with a $10 off coupon for the real game. Anyone know?

JohnHeist @ Jun 16th 2008 2:31PM

I was wondering the same thing, or are we just paying $10 now and then an extra $10 later?

I'll get the free one, might get the $10 one too though it all depends.