One of several Spore projects on tap for 2009, the expansion will give players the ability to design whole planets and build their own adventures, then share them via the same web-based mechanism as other game creations. Maxis has put together a "behind the scenes" look into the concept -- which, even if it doesn't address all of Spore's sore spots, will at least allow for planets that look like adult novelties.
One of several Spore projects on tap for 2009, the expansion will give players the ability to design whole planets and build their own adventures, then share them via the same web-based mechanism as other game creations. Maxis has put together a "behind the scenes" look into the concept -- which, even if it doesn't address all of Spore's sore spots, will at least allow for planets that look like adult novelties.
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 10:00PM (Unverified) said
wow that is what they should have done the first time around that actually looks worth the $
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 10:46PM misanthropelove said
/agree
I thought that through the whole vid, in between all of the transparent hype-speak.
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I thought that through the whole vid, in between all of the transparent hype-speak.
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 8:55PM (Unverified) said
I agree but I kinda expected this for good or ill. I wonder if they always had it planned this way or if GA is a response to the harsh-but-accurate criticism of the game. I'm looking forward to this but it's gonna hurt my wallet.
And the DRM doesn't scare me.
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And the DRM doesn't scare me.
Posted: Jan 26th 2009 10:00PM (Unverified) said
Spore is a Whore
Anyway, I didn't buy it because of the DRM, and I didn't pirate it because that's wrong, and I heard that the game wasn't that good.
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Anyway, I didn't buy it because of the DRM, and I didn't pirate it because that's wrong, and I heard that the game wasn't that good.
Posted: Jan 26th 2009 10:21PM (Unverified) said
I didn't bought it because um well knowing Maxis the game would've drain the little of what the Sims 2 and Card games left.
Although it looks awesome maybe I'll buy it when I finish all the stuff I have to do in this and the next year.
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Although it looks awesome maybe I'll buy it when I finish all the stuff I have to do in this and the next year.
Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:39PM BananaBoat said
It truly was the most disappointing game of the year.
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 10:12PM (Unverified) said
Spore wasn't much of a game, this looks like some major improvements.
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 10:17PM (Unverified) said
Let's boldly go where no-ones gone before.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Beam me up mr scott, sulu go to warp
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Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Beam me up mr scott, sulu go to warp
Posted: Jan 26th 2009 10:20PM Premature ejaculation man said
I don't know if Joystiq picked it or not. But the video preview picture (before you press play) is hilarious.
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 10:22PM (Unverified) said
That's what I thought. In fact, I'm not going to even watch it. She's already sold me on the game!
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 10:43PM (Unverified) said
Jigglypuff FTW.
Awww even as Spanish inquistors my Jigglypuffs are so cute.Look how they purge that "Halo Elite" planet with their little lazors awww.
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Awww even as Spanish inquistors my Jigglypuffs are so cute.Look how they purge that "Halo Elite" planet with their little lazors awww.
Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:24PM jorojoserojas said
This isn't even about the post - HOLY CRAP! Joystiq is transforming before my very eyes!!!
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:34PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
"Yellow banana"
"Weird...but exciting!"
You are one sick puppy Vesper.
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"Weird...but exciting!"
You are one sick puppy Vesper.
Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:35PM jorojoserojas said
Is it just me, or has the blue background changed to a pixelated look?
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:37PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
I think thats just you ... Look the same to me so far.
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:39PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Your right now it IS pixelated.
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:40PM jorojoserojas said
For the record, this should have totally been liveblogged.
I don't F5 this much during E3!
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I don't F5 this much during E3!
Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:52PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Would it be lame for me to ... perhaps ... raise the roof?
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:52PM (Unverified) said
I didn't notice anything changed until I read this thread
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Posted: Jan 27th 2009 12:24AM (Unverified) said
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 1:20AM einhanderkiller said
Joystiq has evolved!
It's kinda cool. Ew at the GameDaily logo in the top right, though.
And the design of the sidebar could be improved.
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It's kinda cool. Ew at the GameDaily logo in the top right, though.
And the design of the sidebar could be improved.
Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:31PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Anyone notice the little fist crashing through the wall?
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:36PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
I know!
If it's anything like the change the fanhouse blogs (also part of the AOL blogsmith network) went under a week or so ago it's going to be SICK and SLICK. They actually (wait for it) let you LOG IN and then comment. Instead of having to log in for each comment.
!!!!!!!
Still no way to post a picture or video (html) into the body of your post on Fanhouse but should be a welcome change.
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If it's anything like the change the fanhouse blogs (also part of the AOL blogsmith network) went under a week or so ago it's going to be SICK and SLICK. They actually (wait for it) let you LOG IN and then comment. Instead of having to log in for each comment.
!!!!!!!
Still no way to post a picture or video (html) into the body of your post on Fanhouse but should be a welcome change.
Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:39PM dr steve brule said
i know, i thought poor joystiq is getting fisted. but then again if barack and michelle are doing it ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgtN-CtU_BU
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgtN-CtU_BU
Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:51PM (Unverified) said
I didn't notice anything had changed until I read this comment thread
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:53PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Not everything ... unless I need to refresh
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:54PM chrisgrant said
RIP R.L. Causton: We won't have the same commenting functionality as Fanhouse YET – we're getting there. They run the same Blogsmith backend, but have a custom comment system. They also have a really slick forum package I'm hoping to get my hands on as well.
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:57PM (Unverified) said
@ronald.raygun's video
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:37PM jorojoserojas said
I'm sorry y'all, but I am MAD excited for this!
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Posted: Jan 26th 2009 11:40PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
*This is mamma beat to pappa bear*
The background is pixelated.
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The background is pixelated.
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The background is pixelated.
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The background is pixelated.
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