Spore - Page 4

Mustang · 07-28-2008, 11:13 AM

Pretty impressive that you can scroll your timeline all the way back. I'm looking forward to this even more now too, but with talk of Happiness Boosters, I know that won't play well with a segment of FOFC.

spleen1015 · 08-12-2008, 11:15 AM

IGN has previewed the 1st stage of Spore evolution, the Cell Stage.

hxxp://pc.ign.com/articles/897/897975p1.html

This is going to be good stuff.

RendeR · 08-12-2008, 02:10 PM

Dear god I hope my copy gets here soon =)

RendeR · 08-12-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Pretty impressive that you can scroll your timeline all the way back. I'm looking forward to this even more now too, but with talk of Happiness Boosters, I know that won't play well with a segment of FOFC.

You never have to use stuff like that, so its good for everyone. I'm not thrilled with how cartoony some of the stuff is in the game, but for the sheer massivenes of the thing its worth putting up with a few silly graphics =)

spleen1015 · 08-13-2008, 09:07 AM

Gamespot preview highlighting the Cell stage through the Tribal stage.

hxxp://uk.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/spore/news.html?sid=6195809&part=rss&tag=gs_previews&subj=6195809

Bonegavel · 08-13-2008, 10:08 AM

I'm definitely getting this. I've been messing around with the creature creator and while I'm not sure I see where the gameplay is going to come from, I'm going to trust Will to at least entertain me for the money I pay for the game.

spleen1015 · 08-13-2008, 11:34 AM

Another hands on preview. This one covers the same areas as the Gamespot one, but goes beyond the Tribal stage some.

hxxp://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=212507

TazFTW · 08-14-2008, 11:42 PM

It has gone gold!

investor.ea.com - News Article=

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EA and Maxis Announce That Spore Has Gone Gold

Long-Anticipated Game from Gaming Luminary, Will Wright, is Complete and in Production; Hits Store Shelves September 7REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 14, 2008--The wait is almost over! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Maxis today announced that Spore(TM), the most anticipated video game of the year from the creator of The Sims(TM), has gone gold and will be available for the Mac and PC at retailers September 5 in Europe and September 7 in North America and Asia Pacific. Spore(TM) Creatures for Nintendo DS(TM) and Spore(TM) Origins for mobile phones will also be available globally September 7.

Players who preorder Spore or Spore Galactic Edition from participating retailers will receive a coupon good for $10 off their next purchase of custom merchandise at Official Spore Store: Home: Zazzle.com Gallery. For the ultimate Spore fan, the limited Galactic Edition will contain the 'Making of Spore' DVD, 'How to Build a Better Being' DVD (a 50 minute National Geographic Channel documentary DVD hosted by Spore mastermind, Will Wright), 'The Art of Spore' hardback book, an exclusive Spore poster, and a premium 100-page Galactic Handbook.

"We are so excited to finally get Spore into the hands of fans and players," said Lucy Bradshaw, executive producer of Spore at Maxis. "The Maxis studio has had an absolute blast creating Spore, but the fun is just beginning. The most engaging stories are truly the ones people create themselves, and we can't wait to see how players not only craft and explore the Spore universe, but hear what stories they have to tell as a result."

Spore gives players their own personal universe in a box, allowing fans to create and evolve life, establish tribes, build civilizations, sculpt entire worlds and explore a universe created by other gamers. Spore gives players a wealth of creative tools to customize nearly every aspect of their universe: creatures, vehicles, buildings, and even spaceships. Players can then seamlessly share their creations with the world via the Sporepedia(TM) and explore infinite new galaxies created by other gamers*.

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kingnebwsu · 08-15-2008, 08:41 PM

Nice. September 7 is a Sunday. I wonder if Gamestop/Best Buy/anywhere else will do a midnight opening for this? It would save me a trip on Sunday afternoon

RendeR · 08-15-2008, 11:39 PM

Any of you guys that generally pre-order stuff, will those arrive earlier than the shelf date or do we get shafted and get it later?

spleen1015 · 08-23-2008, 04:52 PM

hxxp://www.hookedonspore.com/index.php/2008/08/23/spore-demo-by-jenna-chalmers-at-leipzig-2008.html

Here are 2 videos of a demo that was given at Leipzig last week. This game is going to be a lot of fun.

Ajaxab · 08-23-2008, 05:04 PM

I don't know if anyone wants to mess around with a free version of the creature creator (don't know how it relates to the $10 one from a few month's back though). Here's the link to the download: hxxp://www.spore.com/trial

Pumpy Tudors · 08-23-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RendeR

Any of you guys that generally pre-order stuff, will those arrive earlier than the shelf date or do we get shafted and get it later?

Generally, preorders arrive the same day as the street date. Given that it appears the street date is a Sunday (!), though, I have no clue.

RainMaker · 08-24-2008, 03:40 AM

I can't wait for this game. Been a long wait.

RendeR · 08-24-2008, 07:39 AM

I canot wait for this, I have been SOOOOO bored lately. I need something to suck me in and ive me horrible video-game-related nightmares.

MikeVic · 09-01-2008, 02:12 PM

Whoa, this game is out next week?

mauchow · 09-01-2008, 03:55 PM

Yessir! Whenever I walk into Wal Mart, I'm reminded of that fact.

I'll be there for a midnight release on Saturday night(hopefully)

Anthony · 09-02-2008, 07:36 AM

i'm gonna trade in a game for this. should be fun. i do want to look more into the game just to see what exactly you do other than eating lesser lifeforms to advance your own race. how exactly do you interact with other species once interstellar travel becomes available?

Mustang · 09-02-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony

how exactly do you interact with other species once interstellar travel becomes available?

Message boards.

MikeVic · 09-02-2008, 10:19 AM

How are they going to prevent half of the other worlds from being inhabited by penis people?

Anthony · 09-02-2008, 10:22 AM

are all the creatures cartoony looking or can you make some real vicious monster alien looking creatures?

spleen1015 · 09-02-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

How are they going to prevent half of the other worlds from being inhabited by penis people?

You can select which creatures get into your game.

Calis · 09-02-2008, 12:23 PM

I'm reading that the release date has been broken in Australia and some places in Europe.

Be hearing a lot more impressions about the game soon then.

RendeR · 09-02-2008, 12:45 PM

Broken? as in some places released it early?

Alan T · 09-02-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RendeR

Broken? as in some places released it early?

I'm assuming they mean that the stores/distributors decided to release the game before the release date. Often stores or distributors will receive titles of software/movies early, and keep it in the back because of agreements to honor the release date.

From time to time those release dates are broken I assume with the store assuming the benefit from breaking the date with immediate sales will outweigh the future consequences from the publisher for breaking the date.

RendeR · 09-02-2008, 12:57 PM

ahh, I don't care about stores, I want my pre-ordered copy in my mailbox NOW =)

spleen1015 · 09-02-2008, 01:47 PM

I downloaded loaded the game yesterday....

It just doesn't unlock until Sunday.

JeeberD · 09-02-2008, 07:14 PM

Dammit, why does the game have to come out when my free time is at an all-time low?

Groundhog · 09-02-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Calis

I'm reading that the release date has been broken in Australia and some places in Europe.

Interesting. I guess I'll find out if that's the case when my lunch break comes around in 2 hours.

EagleFan · 09-02-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Interesting. I guess I'll find out if that's the case when my lunch break comes around in 2 hours.

Let us know how you do, and how it is if you get it.

Calis · 09-03-2008, 07:00 AM

I must be one of the few who is still on the fence concerning this one. It all sounds very neat, but what little I've read on the gameplay makes it sound like it could get old pretty quick. It just depends on if the fun of designing the creatures and such is worth the rest.

The fact that I've also bought 3 other games in the last 4 days means I need an excuse to pass on this one.

That said, I'm sure when Sunday rolls around I'll run out and buy it the first glowing thing I read on here.

RendeR · 09-03-2008, 08:40 AM

Realize too Calis that "designing the creatures" isn't just plug n play like the creature creator makes it seem. You have to earn the points and find the diferent parts to change your creature, you don't always have every option available to you, so every game will be entirely different based on what items you find and how fast/slowly you earn points to add the parts you are finding.

Did that make any sense? It sounded good in my head, but typing it makes it sound funy to me.

spleen1015 · 09-03-2008, 08:43 AM

I think the purpose of the Creature Creator is more for creating creatures that will populate your worlds. You actually build your creature as you play the game.

This is the impression I get from watching videos.

RendeR · 09-03-2008, 08:45 AM

Exactly. =) this is why the vast majority of people see a real fantastic game setting, because you may never have the opportunity to build the same creature twice in this game based on game play.

Galaril · 09-03-2008, 09:57 AM

So is it really going to in stores for ourchase here in north america on Sunday? If so I can see this being one game my wife and 6 year old daugther might enjoy even more than me.

Galaril · 09-03-2008, 10:03 AM

By the way, this thread is getting impressions of the game from those who have the game
xplore.com :Spore Community - Spore Gameplay Discussion

and this thread at octopuss overloards.com:
Octopus Overlords • View topic - SPORE Impressions

Mustang · 09-03-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaril

So is it really going to in stores for ourchase here in north america on Sunday? If so I can see this being one game my wife and 6 year old daugther might enjoy even more than me.

Wondering that myself. I had preordered, but then realized the release date was on a Sunday so, not like Gamestop will get them in on a Sunday.... which means that I'll get it on Monday and not play until Tuesday because the Packers play Monday night and short of a holographic game being released that simulates Jennifer Aniston blowing me, I don't miss Packer games.

SackAttack · 09-03-2008, 12:49 PM

GameStop will very likely get it in on Friday or Saturday, and hold it until Sunday's release date.

Nintendo *always* does their major releases on a Sunday, and that's how they do it.

spleen1015 · 09-03-2008, 12:52 PM

Yeah, I bet all retailers already have the game if not, they'll get it in time to sell it on Sunday.

Calis · 09-03-2008, 12:52 PM

I think you'll find Gamestop and the stores already have them. I'm sure it'll be out on Sunday. Now Gamestop has a tendency to not give a rat's ass about PC games so it might not be there, but Best Buy I'm sure will have them.

I picked up Mercenaries 2 which was released this last Sunday.

Yeah RendeR, I get what you're saying on how you build them up. I'm sure that'll be fun seeing what I can come up with, but I'm wondering if the actual gameplay to get to those points is going to be fun. I'm hoping it is though.

RendeR · 09-03-2008, 02:34 PM

I hate waiting

Bonegavel · 09-03-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RendeR

I hate waiting

I don't mind waiting if it is due to the fact that it is in transit. But I don't like when the stuff shows up on Friday and doesn't go on sale until Sunday. That is frickin' stupid. It should go on sale the minute it gets off the delivery truck. Or, let pre-orders get it the moment it gets off the truck. Give me a reason to pre-order.

Alan T · 09-03-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonegavel

I don't mind waiting if it is due to the fact that it is in transit. But I don't like when the stuff shows up on Friday and doesn't go on sale until Sunday. That is frickin' stupid. It should go on sale the minute it gets off the delivery truck. Or, let pre-orders get it the moment it gets off the truck. Give me a reason to pre-order.

This is pretty commonly done with virtually every major game, movie, music, novel, etc release around well the majority of the modern world as I understand it. I am sure there are many reasons why it is done, but I can imagine one of them is to make sure one store doesn't get their delivery early and sell them for a huge premium/profit over other stores.

Bonegavel · 09-03-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

This is pretty commonly done with virtually every major game, movie, music, novel, etc release around well the majority of the modern world as I understand it. I am sure there are many reasons why it is done, but I can imagine one of them is to make sure one store doesn't get their delivery early and sell them for a huge premium/profit over other stores.

Good point, I guess they are at the mercy of UPS/USPS/FEDEX and this puts all the places on even footing since the opening first few days are extremely important to sales.

I'm still scratching my head at what this game is. I've watched every gameplay video (plus their E3 coverage, ad infinitum) and, as I've said before, I'm getting this game but I have a feeling this might be like the Sims Online where it just sucked super ass (and not in a good way). Will Wright is not bullet proof.

As much as I've enjoyed the Creature Creator, the game looks light on depth. And they better not follow the DLC trend where it costs another $100 / quarter to get more cool stuff for the game. I don't mind expansion packs for $19.99 every so often, but I caught a glimpse of the Sims DLC and they can stuff that up their ass.

Groundhog · 09-03-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Interesting. I guess I'll find out if that's the case when my lunch break comes around in 2 hours.

No luck yesterday.

Trying again today in a few hours.

TazFTW · 09-04-2008, 12:20 AM

IGN AU gives it a 9.2

IGN: Spore Review

Mustang · 09-04-2008, 10:08 AM

Early returns suggest that Spore is going to be what most thought it was. Not very deep, alot of editors and more of a toy than a game (ala Sims). Looks like it is getting in the 8.9/9.0 average for these reasons.

If you were expecting stages to rival Master of Orion or Civ IV then it appears you are going to be disappointed.

I'm still looking forward to it in a few days though.

Atocep · 09-04-2008, 10:18 AM

I managed to get ahold of an early copy (same friend that got me into WAR beta). I don't have any in-depth impressions yet. I did, however, have quite a bit of fun in the time I spent with it yesterday. Not sure about its long-term replay value yet, but its been a blast so far.

MikeVic · 09-04-2008, 10:19 AM

As long as it's like The Sims, that's perfect for me. I think wanting Civ-level depth at that stage, plus having depth equal to that at each other stage is asking for way too much.

Atocep · 09-04-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

If you were expecting stages to rival Master of Orion or Civ IV then it appears you are going to be disappointed.

It is definitely not this type of game. If you're a fan of Will Wright's other work, you'll probably like this game. If you go into it expecting something along the lines of Civ or MOO as far as depth goes, you'll be very disappointed.

07-28-2008, 11:13 AM	#151
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Pretty impressive that you can scroll your timeline all the way back. I'm looking forward to this even more now too, but with talk of Happiness Boosters, I know that won't play well with a segment of FOFC. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

08-12-2008, 02:10 PM	#153
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	Dear god I hope my copy gets here soon =) __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

08-13-2008, 10:08 AM	#156
Bonegavel Awaiting Further Instructions... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Macungie, PA	I'm definitely getting this. I've been messing around with the creature creator and while I'm not sure I see where the gameplay is going to come from, I'm going to trust Will to at least entertain me for the money I pay for the game. __________________

08-15-2008, 11:39 PM	#160
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	Any of you guys that generally pre-order stuff, will those arrive earlier than the shelf date or do we get shafted and get it later? __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

08-23-2008, 05:04 PM	#162
Ajaxab College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Far from home	I don't know if anyone wants to mess around with a free version of the creature creator (don't know how it relates to the $10 one from a few month's back though). Here's the link to the download: hxxp://www.spore.com/trial Last edited by Ajaxab : 08-23-2008 at 05:07 PM.

08-12-2008, 11:15 AM	#152
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	IGN has previewed the 1st stage of Spore evolution, the Cell Stage. hxxp://pc.ign.com/articles/897/897975p1.html This is going to be good stuff.

08-13-2008, 09:07 AM	#155
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Gamespot preview highlighting the Cell stage through the Tribal stage. hxxp://uk.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/spore/news.html?sid=6195809&part=rss&tag=gs_previews&subj=6195809

08-13-2008, 11:34 AM	#157
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Another hands on preview. This one covers the same areas as the Gamespot one, but goes beyond the Tribal stage some. hxxp://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=212507

08-15-2008, 08:41 PM	#159
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	Nice. September 7 is a Sunday. I wonder if Gamestop/Best Buy/anywhere else will do a midnight opening for this? It would save me a trip on Sunday afternoon

08-23-2008, 04:52 PM	#161
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	hxxp://www.hookedonspore.com/index.php/2008/08/23/spore-demo-by-jenna-chalmers-at-leipzig-2008.html Here are 2 videos of a demo that was given at Leipzig last week. This game is going to be a lot of fun.

08-24-2008, 03:40 AM	#164
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I can't wait for this game. Been a long wait.

08-24-2008, 07:39 AM	#165
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	I canot wait for this, I have been SOOOOO bored lately. I need something to suck me in and ive me horrible video-game-related nightmares. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

09-01-2008, 02:12 PM	#166
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Whoa, this game is out next week?

09-01-2008, 03:55 PM	#167
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Yessir! Whenever I walk into Wal Mart, I'm reminded of that fact. I'll be there for a midnight release on Saturday night(hopefully)

09-02-2008, 07:36 AM	#168
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	i'm gonna trade in a game for this. should be fun. i do want to look more into the game just to see what exactly you do other than eating lesser lifeforms to advance your own race. how exactly do you interact with other species once interstellar travel becomes available?

09-02-2008, 10:19 AM	#170
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	How are they going to prevent half of the other worlds from being inhabited by penis people?

09-02-2008, 10:22 AM	#171
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	are all the creatures cartoony looking or can you make some real vicious monster alien looking creatures?

09-02-2008, 12:23 PM	#173
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	I'm reading that the release date has been broken in Australia and some places in Europe. Be hearing a lot more impressions about the game soon then.

09-02-2008, 12:45 PM	#174
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	Broken? as in some places released it early? __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

09-02-2008, 12:57 PM	#176
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	ahh, I don't care about stores, I want my pre-ordered copy in my mailbox NOW =) __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

09-02-2008, 01:47 PM	#177
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I downloaded loaded the game yesterday.... It just doesn't unlock until Sunday.

09-02-2008, 07:14 PM	#178
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Dammit, why does the game have to come out when my free time is at an all-time low? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

09-03-2008, 07:00 AM	#181
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	I must be one of the few who is still on the fence concerning this one. It all sounds very neat, but what little I've read on the gameplay makes it sound like it could get old pretty quick. It just depends on if the fun of designing the creatures and such is worth the rest. The fact that I've also bought 3 other games in the last 4 days means I need an excuse to pass on this one. That said, I'm sure when Sunday rolls around I'll run out and buy it the first glowing thing I read on here.

09-03-2008, 08:40 AM	#182
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	Realize too Calis that "designing the creatures" isn't just plug n play like the creature creator makes it seem. You have to earn the points and find the diferent parts to change your creature, you don't always have every option available to you, so every game will be entirely different based on what items you find and how fast/slowly you earn points to add the parts you are finding. Did that make any sense? It sounded good in my head, but typing it makes it sound funy to me. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

09-03-2008, 08:43 AM	#183
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I think the purpose of the Creature Creator is more for creating creatures that will populate your worlds. You actually build your creature as you play the game. This is the impression I get from watching videos.

09-03-2008, 08:45 AM	#184
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	Exactly. =) this is why the vast majority of people see a real fantastic game setting, because you may never have the opportunity to build the same creature twice in this game based on game play. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

09-03-2008, 09:57 AM	#185
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	So is it really going to in stores for ourchase here in north america on Sunday? If so I can see this being one game my wife and 6 year old daugther might enjoy even more than me.

09-03-2008, 10:03 AM	#186
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	By the way, this thread is getting impressions of the game from those who have the game xplore.com :Spore Community - Spore Gameplay Discussion and this thread at octopuss overloards.com: Octopus Overlords • View topic - SPORE Impressions

09-03-2008, 12:49 PM	#188
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	GameStop will very likely get it in on Friday or Saturday, and hold it until Sunday's release date. Nintendo always does their major releases on a Sunday, and that's how they do it.

09-03-2008, 12:52 PM	#189
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Yeah, I bet all retailers already have the game if not, they'll get it in time to sell it on Sunday.

09-03-2008, 12:52 PM	#190
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	I think you'll find Gamestop and the stores already have them. I'm sure it'll be out on Sunday. Now Gamestop has a tendency to not give a rat's ass about PC games so it might not be there, but Best Buy I'm sure will have them. I picked up Mercenaries 2 which was released this last Sunday. Yeah RendeR, I get what you're saying on how you build them up. I'm sure that'll be fun seeing what I can come up with, but I'm wondering if the actual gameplay to get to those points is going to be fun. I'm hoping it is though.

09-03-2008, 02:34 PM	#191
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	I hate waiting __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

09-04-2008, 12:20 AM	#196
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	IGN AU gives it a 9.2 IGN: Spore Review __________________ "Teams don't want to make the trip anymore," says Hawaii coach June Jones. "They come here, we kick their ass, they go home." Fire Ron Lee.

09-04-2008, 10:08 AM	#197
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Early returns suggest that Spore is going to be what most thought it was. Not very deep, alot of editors and more of a toy than a game (ala Sims). Looks like it is getting in the 8.9/9.0 average for these reasons. If you were expecting stages to rival Master of Orion or Civ IV then it appears you are going to be disappointed. I'm still looking forward to it in a few days though. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

09-04-2008, 10:18 AM	#198
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	I managed to get ahold of an early copy (same friend that got me into WAR beta). I don't have any in-depth impressions yet. I did, however, have quite a bit of fun in the time I spent with it yesterday. Not sure about its long-term replay value yet, but its been a blast so far.