Spore News

Network outage resolved.

2011-02-02 00:00:00.0

02/02/2011 00:00
We experienced a network outage that affected several EA sites this afternoon. The issue should be resolved. Thanks for your patience.

spore.com

Hypno Mantis Challenge

2010-12-13 00:00:00.0

12/13/2010 00:00
Enter the Hypno Mantis Challenge for a chance to use Spore to design a Darkspore NPC!

Get started

Laser Tank Challenge

2010-12-02 00:00:00.0

12/02/2010 00:00
Enter the Laser Tank template challenge for a chance to create a winning Darkspore NPC design.

Get started

Ray Shot Challenge

2010-11-23 00:00:00.0

11/23/2010 00:00
Enter the Ray Shot Challenge for a chance to design the look of a Darkspore NPC!

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Raktha Template Challenge Winners Announced!

2010-10-11 00:00:00.0

10/11/2010 00:00
Congrats to the Raktha Template Challenge top creators. Check out the top 6 creations by 0-silentium-0, phoenixtaloh, Orsapolska and WforWumbo over on the Spore Forum.

See the winners!

Raktha Template Challenge

2010-08-24 00:00:00.0

08/24/2010 00:00
Create a template creature based on the bio provided in round 1 of this challenge for a chance to help design an NPC in Darkspore.

Enter today!

EA's Upcoming Studio Showcase

2010-07-19 00:00:00.0

07/19/2010 00:00
Electronic Arts is unveiling several new titles tomorrow, Tuesday July 20, at the annual Studio Showcase media event on its Redwood City campus. The briefing can be viewed live at Gamespot at 1 PM PST on Tuesday, July 20. Make sure you tune in!

Gamespot.com

Lightning Stalker Challenge

2010-07-06 00:00:00.0

07/06/2010 00:00
Heavily armored with terrible claws and horns protruding from across their bodies, lightning stalkers are highly adept at tracking prey. Using our template, show us what the Lightning Stalker should look like!

Enter today!

Space Barracuda Template Challenge Kicked Off!

2010-06-29 00:00:00.0

06/29/2010 00:00
Once tiny sea creatures, the space barracudas are now larger and via gravitic powers, able to “swim” through the air. Show us what you think this creature should look like to win the Space Barracuda Template Challenge!

Enter today!

Game Changers Kids Spring Break Competition Extended!

2010-06-23 00:00:00.0

06/23/2010 00:00
The MacArthur foundation has extended the Game Changers Kids Spring Break Competition deadline!

Find out more

Game Changers Winners Announced!

2010-05-25 00:00:00.0

05/25/2010 00:00
Nine game developers are to share $250,000 for educational gaming experiences using LittleBigPlanet and Spore Galactic Adventures.

Find out about the winners

Quadrakiller Template Challenge

2010-05-04 00:00:00.0

05/04/2010 00:00
Quadrakillers possess four arms, each capable of unleashing terrifying volleys of lightning projectiles. Show us what you think a quadrakiller should look like to win the Quadrakiller Template Challenge!

Get started on the Spore Forum

GAME CHANGERS KIDS SPRING BREAK COMPETITION 2010

2010-05-04 00:00:00.0

05/04/2010 00:00
Create an inspired adventure with a team of 2 or 3 of your friends, or on your own for a chance to win a visit to Electronic Arts, home to Spore!

Get started on the Spore Forum

SporeDay: Scorpiod Template Challenge

2010-04-27 00:00:00.0

04/27/2010 00:00
Create the best creature from our template to win a feature!

Get started on the Spore Forum

SporeDay: Necro Template Challenge

2010-03-16 00:00:00.0

03/16/2010 00:00
Use the templates provided to create a family of four shadowy Necro creatures.

Get started on the Spore Forum

SporeDay: Developer App Gallery Updated

2010-02-24 00:00:00.0

02/24/2010 00:00
Check out some of the newest player made apps to be entered in the the developer gallery.

Visit the App Gallery

SporeDay: Spore Creatures Creature Creator Contest

2010-02-16 00:00:00.0

02/16/2010 00:00
With the release of Spore Creatures for the iPhone, we're running a Create Your Own Creature Contest until the end of the week! Twitpic @EAmobile a screenshot of your Spore Creature to enter!

More info

SporeDay: Stegavaar Template Challenge

2010-02-09 00:00:00.0

02/09/2010 00:00
Modify our template creature using clues from the bio provided for a chance to win this Maxis challenge.

Get started

DML Competition Reopens for New Adventure Creators

2010-02-03 00:00:00.0

02/03/2010 00:00
The DML competition relaunches today to take both resubmissions and brand new applications.

Enter now

SporeDay: Pi Day Challenge

2010-02-02 00:00:00.0

02/02/2010 00:00
Make a pi related creation or cook up an exquisite pie in the editor and you may be featured on 3/14!

Enter now

Spore Creatures for iPhone and iPod touch

2010-01-26 00:00:00.0

01/26/2010 00:00
CREATE. EXPLORE. EVOLVE. The SPORE Creatures are out of the ooze and onto solid ground in the sequel to the award-winning SPORE Origins.

Find out more

SporeDay: Sign up to be a “Game Changer” and earn up to $50,000

2010-01-19 00:00:00.0

01/19/2010 00:00
All Spore CREATORS, now's your chance to create fun adventures, better the community and be awarded some money - all at once. The competition is taking submissions through February 15th so be sure to think about ways to integrate the fun of Spore with learning practices for science, technology, engineering or math and enter your adventure today!

Enter Today!

SporeDay: Darwin Challenge

2010-01-12 00:00:00.0

01/12/2010 00:00
Darwin's birthday is coming soon. To celebrate, illustrate a concept behind any of his scientific contributions in the Darwin Day challenge!

Get details

SporeDay: 14 New Creature Parts!

2010-01-05 00:00:00.0

01/05/2010 00:00
Dr. Pepper is giving away exclusive in-game content for Spore. Look under the cap of specially marked Dr Pepper bottles for the game code to redeem for a set of 14 mech parts to use in the Creature Creator.

More Info

Spore and The Digital Media and Learning Competition

2009-12-18 00:00:00.0

12/18/2009 00:00
Find out about the Game Changers awards, ranging from $5,000-$50,000, that can be earned by Galactic Adventure designers who create engaging game play experiences and that incorporate and leverage principles of science, technology, engineering and math for learning.

Get more info

SporeDay: Wild Pet Spore Challenge & More

2009-12-15 00:00:00.0

12/15/2009 00:00
Create a realistic wild animal in the Wild Pet Spore Challenge. Also, check to see if you were a winner in the Holiday Mystery Giveaway #2 from last week!

Get More Info

SporeDay: Holiday Mystery Giveaway #2

2009-12-08 00:00:00.0

12/08/2009 00:00
Simply make a fruitcake creation in any of the Spore creators for a chance to be chosen to receive a holiday gift back from Maxis.

More details

SporeHero.com Sweepstakes

2009-12-01 00:00:00.0

12/01/2009 00:00
Play Zarkhator's Meteor Defense for a chance to win a Spore Hero prize pack!

Visit SporeHero.com for details

SporeDay: Holiday Mystery Giveaway

2009-12-01 00:00:00.0

12/01/2009 00:00
Maxis is getting into the holiday spirit with a Holiday Mystery Giveaway. Create a gift for a chance to receive one back!

Find out more

SporeDay: Planet Earth Template

2009-11-24 00:00:00.0

11/24/2009 00:00
A replica of the Earth is now available for download. Designed using USGS topographic maps, this template planet is perfect for creating your own realistic Galactic Adventures.

Check it out

Spore Holiday Team Contest 2009

2009-11-17 00:00:00.0

11/17/2009 00:00
The Holidays are fast approaching and Maxis is ringing in the New Year with the Spore Holiday Team Contest 2009! Get together with two friends, create a holiday adventure, and publish a YouTube movie to show it off!

Check it out

SporeDay: Player Improved Psychic Spore

2009-11-10 00:00:00.0

11/10/2009 00:00
Players posted feedback on what they wanted to see improved in the Psychic Spore game. Check out the new features, find out who inspired them, and join the Psychic Spore Challenge!

Check it out

Spore Islands on Facebook

2009-11-05 00:00:00.0

11/05/2009 00:00
Spore Islands is a simulation game where you create and evolve creatures. Adapt your creature by updating its attributes to dominate islands!

Play now!

Play Psychic Spore!

2009-11-03 00:00:00.0

11/03/2009 00:00
Psychic Spore is a little game that uses the Spore API to display sets of images that have been tagged by their creators with a common word. Your job is to try to figure out what that word is.

Play now!

SporeDay: Spore Hero Arena Fighting Tutorial

2009-10-20 00:00:00.0

10/20/2009 00:00
Get tips, tricks, and controls info on battling it out in Spore Hero Arena. Also, check out a new Maxis Adventure by opening Galactic Adventures and logging in!

See tutorial

SporeDay: Spore Hero Free MP3 Download

2009-10-13 00:00:00.0

10/13/2009 00:00
Listen to Spore Hero music whenever you want to by downloading the Beast Brawl tune from the new Wii game! Also, we've kicked off the new Halloween Team Challenge! Find out how to enter on the forum.

Get details

Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena Launch!

2009-10-06 00:00:00.0

10/06/2009 00:00
Get ready to embark on an epic fight to save your galaxy! The highly-anticipated Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena are hitting store shelves in North America today! Built from the ground up exclusively for the Wii and Spore Hero Arena for Nintendo DS, Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena immerse players into action-packed adventures filled with creativity, combat and exploration. Check out www.sporehero.com for more info, minigames, movies, and downloads today!

www.sporehero.com

New Hero Mini-Game: Zarkhator's Meteor Defense!

2009-10-05 00:00:00.0

10/05/2009 00:00
Help the evil Zarkhator defend his red meteor from waves of attacking Spore Heroes! Control tuber tongues with your mouse to fire their tongues at pesky Heroes, or use Zarkhator's special attack to unleash massive damage on Spore Heroes that get too close!

Play Mini-Game

New Movie: Spore Hero Arena – Meet the Producer

2009-10-02 00:00:00.0

10/02/2009 00:00
Take a peek into the development of Spore Hero Arena for the Nintendo DS with lead producer Jason Haber. In this video Jason explains what players can expect when they pick up a copy of Spore Hero Arena – from planet exploration and mini-quests to a fully 3D creature creator, and even multiplayer battles with your friends! Don’t miss this in-depth look at Spore Hero Arena for the Nintendo DS.

Watch it

Spore Creation Location

2009-09-30 00:00:00.0

09/30/2009 00:00
The Creation Location map lets you see where on Earth new creations are being published. Find out where creators are publishing the most creations right now!

spore.com/geo

Spore Hero Launch Trailer

2009-09-28 00:00:00.0

09/28/2009 00:00
Spore Hero for Nintendo Wii has arrived! Launching on October 6, Spore Hero features an entirely new Spore adventure far across the galaxy. Create your own creature hero and fight against an alien menace that tries to destroy your new planet. Collect new parts and unlock special abilities to customize your own Spore Hero. Conquer foes (or your friends!) and complete missions while you explore the planet in your quest to save the world. The fate of the world is in your hands.

Watch It!

Facebook + Spore!

2009-09-22 00:00:00.0

09/22/2009 00:00
Now you can share your creations on Facebook! Just view the large card of any creation and click the Facebook icon to post it to your account.

View Sporepedia

New Spore Hero Mini-game!

2009-09-17 00:00:00.0

09/17/2009 00:00
Play Spore Hero Knock-Out to battle enemies and push them off the top of a precariously tilting platform!

Play it now

SporeDay: Creature Creator 2D

2009-09-16 00:00:00.0

09/16/2009 00:00
Create your own two dimensional creatures or load in existing creatures from the Sporepedia, then take them into the creature trainer minigame!

Spore2D.com

New Sporepedia Search Features!

2009-09-10 00:00:00.0

09/10/2009 00:00
You can now apply filters to your searches to limit results to quality creations.

Try it out!

Patch 5.1 now available for Mac

2009-09-08 00:00:00.0

09/08/2009 00:00
Mac Spore players can now download the latest patch.

Get patch notes

SporeDay: New Maxis Adventure!

2009-09-08 00:00:00.0

09/08/2009 00:00
Play MaxisKate's "The Metamorphosis" adventure to earn 100 Spore Points! Just open your game and login to download it, post your review of the new adventure, then create your own transformation in the Metamorphosis Challenge!

Get the details

New Movie: Spore Hero Arena - Dangerous Missions

2009-09-03 00:00:00.0

09/03/2009 00:00
Take on dangerous missions across the galaxy in Spore Hero Arena!

Watch it!

SporeDay: New Robot Chicken Adventure!

2009-09-01 00:00:00.0

09/01/2009 00:00
Earn 100 Spore Points by successfully completing the last Robot Chicken adventure! Open your Spore Galactic Adventures game to play "Hey That's My Lunch!" by writer Douglas Goldstein.

Get the details

SporeDay: Judges Wanted!

2009-08-25 00:00:00.0

08/25/2009 00:00
Download and play the finalist Arthropod Adventures to determine which team's challenge entry deserves to be featured.

Get the details

Sporepedia Update

2009-08-18 00:00:00.0

08/18/2009 00:00
Check out the new Sporepedia Home page! Helping to show you the latest and greatest in Sporepedia at a glance.

Check it out

New Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena Movies

2009-08-17 00:00:00.0

08/17/2009 00:00
Check out our two new videos for Spore Hero and Hero Arena - coming October 6!

Watch them

Make yourself a hero!

2009-08-14 00:00:00.0

08/14/2009 00:00
In Spore Hero for Wii, and Spore Hero Arena for Nintendo DS, you can create your own hero and fight to save the galaxy. At sporehero.com, take down creatures in Meejee’s Target Practice, grab a Hero widget, download cool Spore stuff, and see the latest videos!

Visit sporehero.com now!

Patch 5.1 now available on Steam

2009-08-14 00:00:00.0

08/14/2009 00:00
Spore players can now download the latest patch on Steam.

Get the patch notes

SporeDay: Ask Maxis Interview with Audio Recording Engineer Chris Seifert

2009-08-11 00:00:00.0

08/11/2009 00:00
Now is your chance to personally interview Maxis audio recording engineer Chris Seifert. Post your questions for him on the forum, then we'll choose our favorites for you to vote on. The top voted questions will get answered by Chris!

Post your question

SporeDay: Two new community interviews!

2009-08-04 00:00:00.0

08/04/2009 00:00
Check out the community interview with Maxis artists Kate Compton and John Cimino, then find out about Spore Hero and Hero Arena in a fansite interview with producers Jason Haber and Mathieu Cote.

Read the interviews

Spore Patch 5.1 now available for PC

2009-07-28 00:00:00.0

07/28/2009 00:00
Download the latest Spore patch to update your game.

Read patch notes

SporeDay: Collada Export Tutorial & Render Gallery

2009-07-28 00:00:00.0

07/28/2009 00:00
Find out how to export Spore creatures to your 3D application that supports Collada by reading this guide by Maxis artist Ocean Quigley. Check out our render gallery of player made creatures, then post your own on the Spore forum.

Read the tutorial & get renders

SporeDay: Apollo 11 Adventure Challenge

2009-07-21 00:00:00.0

07/21/2009 00:00
On July 20, 1969 Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first humans to set foot on the moon. To remember this event, we've opened the Apollo 11 Adventure Challenge. Use our moon template planet to create your own lunar adventure for a chance to be featured.

Get Started!

Patch 5 now available for PC

2009-07-21 00:00:00.0

07/21/2009 00:00
Download the latest Spore patch to get new fixes and features including the ability to use asymmetry!

Read about the new features!

SporeDay: Community Interview with Kate Compton and John Cimino

2009-07-14 00:00:00.0

07/14/2009 00:00
This week, you'll have a chance to ask two Spore artists questions by posting them on the forum. We'll post the top 50 questions for you to vote on. The top 10 you choose will be answered by the artists.

Submit your question

SporeDay: SporeGalaxy

2009-07-07 00:00:00.0

07/07/2009 00:00
Search for interesting content clustered into solar systems to find tagged creations by the planetful!

Find a planet!

Storyboard Contest Winner Announced!

2009-07-01 00:00:00.0

07/01/2009 00:00
Afterfate won the Galactic Adventures Storyboard contest with The Meaningless Turtle, and Maxoids recreated the story as an Adventure! Download and play it from your Maxis Adventures Sporecast in game.

Read More

SporeDay: Enter the Galactic Adventures YouTube Challenge!

2009-06-30 00:00:00.0

06/30/2009 00:00
Promote your best creature to Captain and enter the Spore Galactic Adventures YouTube Challenge! Post a video showing your captain in action for a chance to win!

Enter the Challenge

New Spore Galactic Adventures Create Movie Posted

2009-06-24 00:00:00.0

06/24/2009 00:00
Join Kate Compton, Theresa Duringer, Mike Khoury and John Cimino as they show off a few of the features from the brand new Adventure Creator!

Watch it

Patch 4 Now Available for Mac

2009-06-22 00:00:00.0

06/22/2009 00:00
Download the latest Spore patch for improved building textures, animation, in-game search, and more!

Patch Notes

SporeDay: Two new Galactic Adventure Tutorials posted

2009-06-15 00:00:00.0

06/15/2009 00:00
Watch as Designer Stone Librande walks through the basics of Adventure creation, then find out how to change the look of your Adventure planet in a terraforming tutorial with engineer Dan Moskowitz.

Watch tutorials

SporeDay: New Site Features

2009-06-09 00:00:00.0

06/09/2009 00:00
We've implemented some fun new site features in preparation for the upcoming launch of Spore Galactic Adventures coming June 23rd.

Join the feature discussion

SporeDay: Galactic Adventures Tutorial movie

2009-06-02 00:00:00.0

06/02/2009 00:00
Get the basics on how to find and play Galactic Adventures missions in your Spore Space stage or directly from the quick play menu.

Watch movie

SporeDay: Checker Interview

2009-05-26 00:00:00.0

05/26/2009 00:00
See answers to the Community Interview with Chris Hecker.

Check it out

Spore Adventure Camp

2009-05-22 00:00:00.0

05/22/2009 00:00
Find out what happened when we invited some of the top Spore creators to visit the Maxis studio and play with Galactic Adventures before launch!

Get recap and see adventure panoramas

Spore Galactic Adventures and Robot Chicken

2009-05-19 00:00:00.0

05/19/2009 00:00
Today, we announced that Maxis has teamed up with the writers of the outrageously funny TV show, Robot Chicken, to create special Adventures. These will be available as free downloadable content when the game launches June 23. Check out Robot Chicken’s exploits as they create Adventures at www.spore.com/wtf!

Check it out at www.spore.com/wtf

SporeDay: Interview Poll & New Panorama

2009-05-19 00:00:00.0

05/19/2009 00:00
Vote for the questions you want answered by Chris Hecker, then check out a detailed interior created using Galactic Adventures.

Check it out

Follow Spore on Twitter

2009-05-19 00:00:00.0

05/19/2009 00:00
Get the latest tweets from Spore by following us on Twitter!

Check it out

SporeDay: Ask Maxis with Chris Hecker

2009-05-12 00:00:00.0

05/12/2009 00:00
This week, you'll have a chance to ask Chris questions by posting them on the forum. We'll post the top 50 questions for you to vote on. The top 10 you choose will be answered by Checker.

Post your question

SporeDay: Space Captain Launch Trailer posted

2009-05-05 00:00:00.0

05/05/2009 00:00
Watch the latest Galactic Adventures trailer then take a peek at the 3D spinning captain creatures created by the community.

Check it out

Spore is on Facebook!

2009-05-04 00:00:00.0

05/04/2009 00:00
Become our fan on the Official Spore Facebook page for news, updates, and more!

Visit Spore on Facebook

Galactic Adventures Storyboard Contest

2009-05-01 00:00:00.0

05/01/2009 00:00
Submit your best Galactic Adventure ideas as a storyboard for a chance to win an NVIDIA graphics card or 3D printed sculpture of your creature!

Check it out

100 Million Creations Uploaded!

2009-04-30 00:00:00.0

04/30/2009 00:00
Spore creators have reached a new milestone in the number of creation uploads. Check back soon for an announcement about the 100 millionth creation!

See latest creations

Spore: Galactic Adventures Preview on IGN

2009-04-29 00:00:00.0

04/29/2009 00:00
"Spore: Galactic Adventures is the upcoming expansion pack to Spore, and Maxis' goal is to serve up a lot more structure to the space stage of the game."

Read full preview

App Gallery & Fansite Kit refresh!

2009-04-28 00:00:00.0

04/28/2009 00:00
Get two new wallpapers and three new icons in the updated fansite kit, then check out the updated App Gallery for several new apps!

Check it out

Galactic Adventures Panoramas posted!

2009-04-24 00:00:00.0

04/24/2009 00:00
For a sneak peek into some of the exciting adventures created by Maxis, check out the new panorama shots! Move the camera yourself by dragging your cursor across the image.

View panoramas

Spore API Contest 2009 Winners announced!

2009-04-21 00:00:00.0

04/21/2009 00:00
See the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winning apps from the contest. Play with them, then discuss them on the forum.

See winners

SporeDay: Polypod Gait Tutorial

2009-04-14 00:00:00.0

04/14/2009 00:00
Find out how to control the animation of your polypod creature by adding and subtracting parts. Then show off the polypod you've made on the forum.

See the tutorial

Announcing the all new Spore Store!

2009-04-13 00:00:00.0

04/13/2009 00:00
New this week is the ability to purchase and download Spore titles directly from spore.com. The store accepts credit cards and PayPal and will be offering future Spore titles as they are released!

Check it out here

SporeDay: Sporum Wallpaper Challenge

2009-04-07 00:00:00.0

04/07/2009 00:00
Show off one of your own creations in a custom created wallpaper and battle it out to win the Sporum Wallpaper Challenge!

Check it out

New Galactic Adventures Forum Section

2009-03-31 00:00:00.0

03/31/2009 00:00
We've opened a new section on the Sporum devoted to discussion about Galactic Adventures. Post your opinions on the upcoming expansion.

Check it out

Make the 100 Millionth Spore Creation!

2009-03-27 00:00:00.0

03/27/2009 00:00
We're blown away by the number of creations our community has shared on Sporepedia. Be the creator that bumps up that number to 100 million for a chance to win an NVIDIA Graphics card, a standard copy of Spore, and a copy of Spore Galactic Adventures when it becomes available!

Get the details

Get the Spore theme on iGoogle

2009-03-26 00:00:00.0

03/26/2009 00:00
We're excited to announce that a Spore theme has been released for iGoogle pages. Deck out your page with a Spore theme today!

Get the theme

SporeDay: Meet the Captains & See Community Interview

2009-03-24 00:00:00.0

03/24/2009 00:00
Get 3D previews of the new Galactic Adventures parts, then find the answers to your questions about Galactic Adventures in our community interview.

Check it out

Spore Galactic Adventures Captains Trailer

2009-03-24 00:00:00.0

03/24/2009 00:00
Find out what it takes to become a truly great space captain in Spore Galactic Adventures. Will you have what it takes?

Watch it in HD

Sporeday: Galactic Adventures Community Interview

2009-03-17 00:00:00.0

03/17/2009 00:00
Have a question about creating missions in the upcoming expansion? Post about it in the Galactic Adventure community interview!

Check it out

SporeDay: TextureBox Prototype

2009-03-10 00:00:00.0

03/10/2009 00:00
Use the TextureBox prototype to apply simple paint-program-style tools to dynamic cellular automata systems like Biome and CellCulture.

Play with it

Spore API Contest

2009-02-26 00:00:00.0

02/26/2009 00:00
The Spore API is up and running, and we're calling on you to kick the tires! Show off your development skills by creating an original visualization or app to enter in the Spore API Contest!

Contest Details

Sporeday: New App Gallery

2009-02-24 00:00:00.0

02/24/2009 00:00
Visit our gallery to see new apps created by community members showcased. Play with the apps, send feedback to the creator, then make your own!

Check it out

SporeDay: New Stats and Dashboard

2009-02-17 00:00:00.0

02/17/2009 00:00
We've revamped our stats page with a dashboard, as well as dynamically updating leader boards on top creators and sporecasts.

Check it out

SporeDay: Custom Valentines Cards

2009-02-10 00:00:00.0

02/10/2009 00:00
Send custom Valentines to all your buddies this week simply by snapping a pic of your favorite creature in play mode and sending it as a postcard!

See an example

SporeDay: New Spore API Info & Samples

2009-02-03 00:00:00.0

02/03/2009 00:00
We've added new info on how to access RSS feeds, icon & part images, stats and more. Play with the sample apps we made using this data, then make your own to share with us!

Check it out

SporeDay: Two new interviews!

2009-01-27 00:00:00.0

01/27/2009 00:00
We interviewed one of the top creators, Slartibartfast38, who's maintained over 1,000 subscribers! Also, check out the community interview with SETI Senior Astronomer, Seth Shostak!

Read more

Performance issues affecting Spore.com

2009-01-26 00:00:00.0

01/26/2009 00:00
We're currently working to fix the problems that are slowing down the Spore site. Please bear with us as we resolve these issues.

Give us feedback on the forum

Beam Down with Spore Galactic Adventures

2009-01-22 00:00:00.0

01/22/2009 00:00
For the first time ever, get out of your spaceship, bring your closest allies with you, and explore all-new adventure-packed worlds. Complete quests, collect the rewards, then create and share your own missions!

Find out more

SporeDay: New Buddy Activity profile section

2009-01-20 00:00:00.0

01/20/2009 00:00
Get updates when your buddies make new creations with the Buddy Activity section then find out about other apps that tap into the Spore API on our Dev Corner forum!

Read more

Spore Sculptor reviewed by Replicator

2009-01-14 00:00:00.0

01/14/2009 00:00
Replicator recently reviewed the Spore Sculptor service. Check out their take on the experience of transforming a Spore creation into a 3D figurine.

Read the review

Developer Corner Forum Section

2009-01-13 00:00:00.0

01/13/2009 00:00
Join our developers to discuss how to use the Spore API to develop your own applications using Spore.com data.

Check it out

User experience testing at Maxis Studio Jan 13 & 14th

2009-01-07 00:00:00.0

01/07/2009 00:00
We'd like to invite some local bay area Spore players to join us at the Maxis studio in Emeryville for user experience testing on the upcoming expansion.

Apply to participate

Sporeday: Interview Astronomer Seth Shostak

2009-01-06 00:00:00.0

01/06/2009 00:00
Submit your questions about outer space to SETI's Senior Astronomer Seth Shostak. Then check out our upcoming newsletter to see his answers!

Submit questions here

Spore Developer Corner

2008-12-23 00:00:00.0

12/23/2008 00:00
To allow our users to create new ways to experience Sporepedia, we've launched a developer page that teaches users how to use our feeds and API calls. Keep checking in to see what new features we’ve added.

Learn more now

How will you browse the Universe?

2008-12-23 00:00:00.0

12/23/2008 00:00
This week we have a fun new way for you to explore Spore users and their creations: the Buddy Browser!

Check it out!

Spore Now Available on Steam!

2008-12-19 00:00:00.0

12/19/2008 00:00
Just in time for the holidays, Valve announced that Spore™ and Spore Creepy & Cute Parts Pack are available now via Steam.

Visit Steam

Make a Spore Sculpture

2008-12-18 00:00:00.0

12/18/2008 00:00
Bring your favorite Spore creature into the real world with Spore Sculptor, and own a one-of-a-kind collectible figurine of your creation. Check it out at www.sporesculptor.com

Get More Info

Spore De-Authorization Tool

2008-12-16 00:00:00.0

12/16/2008 00:00
In recognition of player feedback regarding DRM and SecuROM on Spore, Maxis is offering a standalone download so that users can now "de-authorize" a computer if they would like to make that authorization available for another machine.

Spore De-Authorization Tool

SporeDay:Spotlight Creator Interview & More

2008-12-16 00:00:00.0

12/16/2008 00:00
Check out our new interview with spotlighted creator Gryphon57, the grand prize winner of the Spore Holiday Contest, to find out what drives her imagination. Then get the details on the runner up creations on our contest page.

Find out more

Spore Holiday Contest 2008 Results

2008-12-15 00:00:00.0

12/15/2008 00:00
AOL/GameDaily is announcing the winners of the Spore Holiday Contest 2008 today! Find out who won out of the more than 5,000 entries, with the grand prize winner receiving a 13 inch Macbook with NVIDIA mGPU graphics! Also be sure to check out the three runner-ups and a couple of the other top Holiday creations.

See the winners!

SporeDay: New Stats up!

2008-12-09 00:00:00.0

12/09/2008 00:00
Some players have thousands of subscribers! Check out who the most popular creators are with our list of the top buddied players. Then visit out our stats page to see how bipeds, tripods, and quadrupeds compare.

Get the stats

SporeDay: Challenge winner announced & new stat up!

2008-12-02 00:00:00.0

12/02/2008 00:00
Fallingwater won our recent World Architecture Challenge. Check out our renders of rodamn's winning creation! We've also added a new stat that reveals which creations have been added to the most Sporecasts!

Check it out

The Wright Stuff Spore UGC Movie Contest Deadline approaching: December 5th!

2008-12-02 00:00:00.0

12/02/2008 00:00
Show off your coolest Spore creation and creative abilities by entering The Wright Stuff Spore User-generated Content Movie Contest now through Dec. 5th! Using in-game tools in Spore, or the Spore Creature Creator (trial edition and complete), you can upload your most entertaining 60 second movie for a chance to win a trip to the 2008 Spike TV Video Game Awards and meet the mastermind behind Spore, Will Wright!

Get the details

Buy an iPod® touch – get SPORE® Origins!

2008-12-01 00:00:00.0

12/01/2008 00:00
Fulfill your biological destiny! Now when you buy an iPod touch at any Best Buy® location, you’ll get a card entitling you to a free SPORE® Origins download from the Apple® iTunes Store! Go out and get yours now!

Learn More

Meet EA Producers at Apple® Stores!

2008-12-01 00:00:00.0

12/01/2008 00:00
Meet EA Producers at an Apple Store near you. Hear about game development and get an insider’s look at upcoming games for the iPhone™ and iPod® touch. This is your chance to meet Spore Origins producer, Scott Humphries, at the LA and SF Apple Store events!

Learn More

The Wright Stuff Spore Movie-Making Contest

2008-11-25 00:00:00.0

11/25/2008 00:00
Spike TV and Maxis celebrate the Spore user community with a contest that gives YOU the chance to come out to this year's 2008 Video Game Awards as a VIP and meet the legendary designer, Will Wright, himself!

Go to Spike.com

Spore Creature Creator Patch Now Available!

2008-11-18 00:00:00.0

11/18/2008 00:00
We're giving away 24 free creature limbs with the new patch. To get the patch, simply start your Creature Creator and you'll be prompted to patch. This patch is available for both PC and Mac

Get more info

The Creepy & Cute parts pack is here!

2008-11-18 00:00:00.0

11/18/2008 00:00
Create grotesque creatures or make cartoon-style characters with the new set of parts available in stores now!

Get the details

SporeDay: Free parts & New Contest!

2008-11-18 00:00:00.0

11/18/2008 00:00
This week we rolled out 24 new parts for free in the new Spore patch! For a chance to win even more free loot, check out our new Holiday Contest!

Get contest info

Spore Patch 3 Now Available!

2008-11-17 00:00:00.0

11/17/2008 00:00
We're giving away 24 free creature limbs with the new patch. To get the new updates, simply start your game and you'll be prompted to patch. This patch is available for both PC and Mac

Get more info

New Spore Creepy & Cute Parts Pack Movie!

2008-11-14 00:00:00.0

11/14/2008 00:00
Add 24 new animations, 48 new paint options, and 60 new parts with Spore's very first parts pack! Spore Creepy & Cute Parts Pack available in North America on November 18th!

Watch the movie

SporeDay: Community Stats

2008-11-11 00:00:00.0

11/11/2008 00:00
Check out our new aggregate stats page to see how you measure up! Then visit our achievement stats page to find out what other players are accomplishing.

See the stats

The Votes Are In!

2008-11-05 00:00:00.0

11/05/2008 00:00
We asked you to vote for your favorite candidate in our Election 08 Sporecast. We've tallied it up, and the Spore community would elect Barrack Obama and Joe Biden to the White House!

View results

Spore Patch 2 available For Mac!

2008-11-03 00:00:00.0

11/03/2008 00:00
To update Spore on the Mac, simply start your game and you'll be prompted to patch.

See the patch notes

SporeDay: Two New Wallpapers!

2008-10-28 00:00:00.0

10/28/2008 00:00
Download our new Creepy & Cute Spore wallpapers to get in the spirit of Halloween!

Check them out

Scheduled Downtime for Spore.com on Tuesday October 28th, 10 AM PT

2008-10-27 00:00:00.0

10/27/2008 00:00
The Spore.com servers will be down for maintenance on Tuesday , October 28th, at 10AM Pacific Time (5PM GMT). They will be down for approximately two hours. Players will be unable to login to their games and the website will be inaccessible during this time.

Spore.com

SporeDay: An Interview with Cyril Saint Girons

2008-10-21 00:00:00.0

10/21/2008 00:00
Spore engineer Cyril Saint Girons chats about his experiences working on the audio system in the game.

Read it!

Spore Patch 2 Now Available!

2008-10-16 00:00:00.0

10/16/2008 00:00
Log into your copy of Spore to automatically grab patch 2 (You'll need to have the EA Download Manager installed). This is a PC only patch. Mac users should check back soon.

Read the patch notes

SporeDay: Sporecast Tutorial Movie

2008-10-14 00:00:00.0

10/14/2008 00:00
Thomas Vu shows how to create a Sporecast in the game and on the site. Check out the movie, then use our archetypes guide to control the content of your creations!

Find out More!

Spore Evolves with New Content

2008-10-13 00:00:00.0

10/13/2008 00:00
The Spore Creepy & Cute Parts Pack, available worldwide as soon as November 18, 2008, provides more than 100 new creature-building components themed in two distinct styles - charming and scary.

Read More

SporeDay: Anthem Tutorial Movie

2008-10-07 00:00:00.0

10/07/2008 00:00
Watch as Cyril Saint Girons walks through creating an anthem in the city anthem creator, and learn how to make and share your favorite songs.

Check it out!

SporeDay: Mac Gift Pack & More!

2008-09-30 00:00:00.0

09/30/2008 00:00
For some fun freebies for Mac users, download our Mac OS X Gift Pack. Check it out to get feed and dashboard tools. Also, we've highlighted some notable Sporecasts in our Cool Stuff section.

Find out more here!

Spore Patch Now Available For Mac!

2008-09-24 00:00:00.0

09/24/2008 00:00
To update Spore on the Mac, simply start your game and you'll be prompted to patch.

Read More

New SporeDay Creatortips

2008-09-23 00:00:00.0

09/23/2008 00:00
Check out the "creatorip" tagged ideas submitted by other players. Find out how to create organic looking tubes, triple blasters, and more!

See the tips

Spore Patch Now Available!

2008-09-18 00:00:00.0

09/18/2008 00:00
Log into your copy of Spore to automatically grab the patch (You'll need to have the EA Download Manager installed). This is a PC only patch. Mac users should check back next week!

Read the patch notes

Tide Pool Prototype Released!

2008-09-16 00:00:00.0

09/16/2008 00:00
Play Tide Pool, the prototype that set the stage for the later, more recognizably Spore-like prototypes SPUG and GonzagoGL.

Get it now

MAC Patch for the Spore Creature Creator

2008-09-16 00:00:00.0

09/16/2008 00:00
To update the Creature Creator on MAC simply launch your game and follow the prompts.

Learn more here

New Creator Tutorial Movies Up

2008-09-10 00:00:00.0

09/10/2008 00:00
Think you know the creators back and front? Check out our new tutorial movies, narrated by Maxis developers, that include info about advanced techniques including how to copy, float, and use the eyedropper tool.

See them now!

EA's Spore Origins Oozes onto the iPhone

2008-09-05 00:00:00.0

09/05/2008 00:00
Eat-or-be-eaten in Spore Origins! Players tilt, turn and twist their way through a world made of primordial ooze. Spore(TM) Origins for the iPhone will be available this month.

Find out More!

The Wait is Over! The Next Big Bang Invades Planet Earth This Week.

2008-09-04 00:00:00.0

09/04/2008 00:00
How will you create the universe? Gamers around the world can find out this week as the highly anticipated video game Spore is released.

Get more details

Interested in exploring the genetic information we share with all animals?

2008-09-04 00:00:00.0

09/04/2008 00:00
Tune in to How to Build a Better Being on National Geographic Channel Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT for a deeper look at the science behind Spore.

Get more info

Check out The Making of Spore on Discovery!

2008-09-03 00:00:00.0

09/03/2008 00:00
Take a peek behind the scenes at the creation of Spore during a marathon of Future is Wild: The Making of Spore airing Saturday, Sept. 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT only on Discovery.

Visit Discovery.com

"Sporelebrities" Create With Spore Creature Creator

2008-09-02 00:00:00.0

09/02/2008 00:00
More than 50 celebrities, from Elijah Wood to Adam West, have made their own Spore creatures! Check them out at www.sporevote.com.

Go to SporeVote

The creatures of Spore have infiltrated MTV News!

2008-09-02 00:00:00.0

09/02/2008 00:00
Be sure to watch Video Music Awards coverage Friday, Sept. 5 – Sunday, Sept. 7 on MTV and MTV2 all weekend long for MTV News updates.

Go to MTV.com

Spore is now ready to pre-load from EA Store!

2008-08-28 00:00:00.0

08/28/2008 00:00
Pre-order Spore from EA Store and you can begin pre-loading the game now, ahead of its release on September 7th! On the day of release the game will activate and you can begin creating your galaxy in Spore before anyone else!

Get Started

Prototypes GonzagoGL and Waterboy released!

2008-08-26 00:00:00.0

08/26/2008 00:00
Play with an OpenGL-based prototype of the Spore Creature game or dive into a fluid dynamics simulator designed to explore the behavior of large bodies of water.

Check it out!

Spore Creature Creator Patch

2008-08-26 00:00:00.0

08/26/2008 00:00
You can directly download the patch without using EADM, or get the patch by logging into the Spore Creature Creator (you must have EADM installed). This is a PC only patch. Mac users should check back next week!

Find out more!

Spore Community Day Recap

2008-08-26 00:00:00.0

08/26/2008 00:00
Community representatives from Spore fansites were invited to tour the office, play the game, and interview the developers.

Read about their experiences!

Three New Prototypes Released!

2008-08-19 00:00:00.0

08/19/2008 00:00
Explore the evolution of complex behavior from simple components with NetCity, control a neighborhood of city blocks in Crowd, or simulate self-propagating star formation in Gaslight.

Check them out!

Go for the gold in 1UP's first-ever Sporelympics!

2008-08-15 00:00:00.0

08/15/2008 00:00
For a chance to win a ZPrints™ figurine of your creature, 1UP is asking YOU to submit your own Spore creation based on the theme of the week. Members of the Spore development team will be selecting the winners!

Find out more

Spore Has Gone Gold!

2008-08-14 00:00:00.0

08/14/2008 00:00
The long-anticipated game from gaming luminary, Will Wright, is complete and in production. The wait is almost over! Spore will be available for the Mac and PC at retailers September 5 in Europe and September 7 in North America and Asia Pacific.

Find out more!

SPUG and Space Prototypes Released!

2008-08-12 00:00:00.0

08/12/2008 00:00
Hunt prey, evade predators, and level up your stats in SPUG or explore a galaxy of stars in the new Space prototype.

Get them here!

Come check out Spore at NVISION, Aug 25th-27th in San Jose

2008-08-11 00:00:00.0

08/11/2008 00:00
We’ll be demoing Spore in the exhibition hall, and Dan Moskowitz & Chris Hecker will be giving a couple of talks on Spore and its technology on Aug 26th.

Get more info!

City Maze and Cell Culture Prototypes Released!

2008-08-05 00:00:00.0

08/05/2008 00:00
Spread life and culture across a planetary surface with the new Cell Culture prototype or control a city of sim creatures in City Maze.

Get them now!

Spore Origins is Here!

2008-07-29 00:00:00.0

07/29/2008 00:00
Evolve your tiny Spore creature as you explore rich undersea worlds in Spore Origins. Available now for your AT&T mobile phone.

Check it out!

New Player Tips Featured!

2008-07-29 00:00:00.0

07/29/2008 00:00
Check out some of the latest tricks from other players to see how they make their creatures stand out.

View The Tips

Spore is GameSpy's E3 Game of Show

2008-07-24 00:00:00.0

07/24/2008 00:00
"From the surprisingly tactical cell stage to the open-ended RPG of the space exploration stage, players are presented with interesting decisions and tradeoffs."

Read More

Spore wows the critics at E3!

2008-07-22 00:00:00.0

07/22/2008 00:00
Video game journalists from around the world descended on Los Angeles last week, and the response was incredible! “…I realized they had pulled it off. Spore is great.”- Shacknews

Read More

Will Wright at Comic-Con 2008

2008-07-22 00:00:00.0

07/22/2008 00:00
Will is making his first appearance at the San Diego Comic-Con, July 24th from 11:30-12:30 in Room 6CDEF. He’ll be demoing Spore, and highlighting the MashON SPORE Comic Book Creator.

More Info

BIOME Prototype Released

2008-07-22 00:00:00.0

07/22/2008 00:00
Early prototypes were made to explore design ideas and gameplay. BIOME presents a twist on the Game of Life.

Check It Out

SPORE at Comic-Con 2008

2008-07-18 00:00:00.0

07/18/2008 00:00
Play with Spore and the new Spore Comic Book Creator at Planetwide Media’s booth #5367, San Diego Convention Center, July 24-27

Get the Details

SPORE at SETI “Celebrating Science 2008”

2008-07-16 00:00:00.0

07/16/2008 00:00
If you’re in the San Francisco bay area on July 19th, come check out SPORE at SETI’s “Celebrating Science 2008” event. It’s a hands-on science event, with fun, interactive activities for youth aged 8-15.

Check It Out

Sporeday: Sporaquarium

2008-07-15 00:00:00.0

07/15/2008 00:00
We put together a scene full of some of the most unique undersea creations in the Sporepedia. Did your aquatic creature make it into the image?

See the scene

Check out the new Spore trailer!

2008-07-15 00:00:00.0

07/15/2008 00:00
We launched our latest Spore video trailer at E3 on Monday. Watch our hero progress from Cell to Space.

View here!

ParticleMan Prototype Released

2008-07-08 00:00:00.0

07/08/2008 00:00
Early prototypes were made to explore design ideas and gameplay. ParticleMan is the first available for download. It simulates gravitational attraction between particles in a cloud.

Check it Out!

Sporeday: Player Tips Featured

2008-07-01 00:00:00.0

07/01/2008 00:00
Last week we asked players to submit their tips for creating unique creatures. See the top tricks from some of the most experimental creators in our community.

Get the tips!

More Than One Million Wild and Wonderful Life Forms Created

2008-06-25 00:00:00.0

06/25/2008 00:00
The millionth creature was created by user "FlamingChidori" and was named, "Sapiusgeenus" - a two-legged green creature that the creator described as "one of my favorites so far." You can check out "Sapiusgeenus" and a million other creatures in the Sporepedia.

Check it out!

Tuesday is SporeDay!

2008-06-24 00:00:00.0

06/24/2008 00:00
This SporeDay we've collected a set of tips for you to try out in the Spore Creature Creator. Check back every Tuesday for more SporeDay updates!

Get the Tips

SPORE Facebook Application

2008-06-18 00:00:00.0

06/18/2008 00:00
Keep up-to-date on latest SPORE-related news through your Facebook page! Check it out and install it on your page now.

Find out more!

Will Wright at San Francisco Apple store, this Saturday!

2008-06-18 00:00:00.0

06/18/2008 00:00
Come along to the Apple store at One Stockton Street, San Francisco, at 7pm on June 21. Will Wright will be there making creatures and demoing Spore in the store's theater.

Go to Apple.com

Compete in the SPORE Ultimate Creature Creator Dance Off

2008-06-18 00:00:00.0

06/18/2008 00:00
Post the video of your best dancing creature on YouTube! 10 finalists will be chosen by EA and then voted on by YouTube visitors for 10 days. You can enter for a chance to win a trip for two to Washington, D.C., and other great prizes! Check out full contest details at the link. Log on your SPORE Creature Creator now and get started! Registration is open June 17 - August 19.

Check it out!

News Flash

2008-06-16 00:00:00.0

06/16/2008 00:00
Welcome to spore.com! Today is the official release of the Spore Creature Creator. Both a free trial version and the complete Spore Creature Creator are now available. Be sure to sign up and share your creations in The Sporepedia here at spore.com. Check out the FAQ area on our site to learn more about the Creature Creator and sharing.

Go to Spore FAQ

News Flash

2008-06-14 00:00:00.0

06/14/2008 00:00
The Registration/Login and sharing access for the Spore Creature Creator Free Trial will be available on our official release date, June 17. If you are trying to access these online features in a version of the Free Trial that you currently have, please try again on the 17th.

http://www.spore.com

An interview with EA Maxis’ Lucy Bradshaw on the making of Spore

2008-06-11 00:00:00.0

06/11/2008 00:00
"This is the first incarnation of a long, epic journey."

Go to VentureBeat.com

Wired - Hands-On: Spore Creature Creator

2008-06-11 00:00:00.0

06/11/2008 00:00
Nate Ralph describes his experience using the Spore Creature Creator

Go to Wired.com

CNET - 'Spore' set to mold the future of Web 2.0-enabled gaming

2008-06-11 00:00:00.0

06/11/2008 00:00
"EA has begun to integrate the Web into its latest titles--Spore included"

Go to Webware.com

Spore Creature Creator readies for launch

2008-06-11 00:00:00.0

06/11/2008 00:00
"Your creations can eventually populate your Spore game this fall"

Go to SFGate.com

Spore Creature Creator Available Worldwide June 17

2008-04-24 00:00:00.0

04/24/2008 00:00
Free Demo and Complete Retail Versions Deliver Powerful Creativity Tools

See the Announcement

Gamasutra article and the Spore Store

2008-03-31 00:00:00.0

03/31/2008 00:00
On March 31st, 2008 some incorrect details were published about Spore on Gamasutra.com.

See the Announcement

PocketGamer.com - Hands on with the evolutionary Spore Creatures on DS

2008-03-13 00:00:00.0

03/13/2008 00:00
"Sharp teeth lurk beneath the cute exterior."

Go to PocketGamer.com

Apple.com - Spore on the iPhone

2008-03-06 00:00:00.0

03/06/2008 00:00
EA's Travis Boatman talks about Spore development on the iPhone SDK.

Go to Apple.com

IGN.com - Spore Creatures DS Preview

2008-02-13 00:00:00.0

02/13/2008 00:00
"Hands-on with Spore's little brother."

Go to IGN.com

EA and Maxis to Ship SPORE in September

2008-02-12 00:00:00.0

02/12/2008 00:00
"Get ready for the next Big Bang this fall!"

See the Announcement

1up.com - Previews: Spore DS

2008-02-12 00:00:00.0

02/12/2008 00:00
"We take a gander at the larger than life game for Nintendo's handheld."

Go to 1up.com