Shigeru Miyamoto and Spore have been recognized by The Jim Henson Company as part of their annual "Jim Henson Honors" awards. The legendary game designer was bestowed the Celebration Honor, which goes to an "individual, organization or product that makes the world a better place by inspiring people to celebrate life." Mario, Donkey, Wii ... yeah, you know the drill.
As for Spore, it took home the Technology Honor, probably because it allowed everyone to create their favorite Star Wars characters or giant penis monsters. The other not so game-related awards went to artist Shepard Falrey (Creativity Honor) and the Center for Puppetry Arts Distance Learning Center (Community Honor).
Congratulations to everyone. We can't think of a better way to celebrate than with the video after the break.
Will Wright's games haven't really impressed me this year... I mean, Spore was certainly unique and original, but it just wasn't all that fun to play. Felt like five way-too-long minigames with a creature editor thrown in.
Wright should've kept his mouth shut. If he would just said Spore was Sims on a broader scale, we would probably be happy right about now. But no, as the game kept getting delayed, Wright had to keep peoples interest in it, so he had to hype that shit up.
If only Jim Henson were still alive. Henson, Shigeru Miyamoto, and Will Wright together. That would be an awesome moment.
Hell, I'd just like to see Shiggy and Will do something together. That would be awesome (so long as it isn't announced until it's completely ready and doesn't involve Mario in 3D.)
