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Spore in the News

  • Tue January 19, 2010
  • SporeDay: Sign up to be a “Game Changer” and earn up to $50,000

  • 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!
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  • Tue January 12, 2010
  • SporeDay: Darwin Challenge

  • Darwin's birthday is coming soon. To celebrate, illustrate a concept behind any of his scientific contributions in the Darwin Day challenge!
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  • Tue January 5, 2010
  • SporeDay: 14 New Creature Parts!

  • 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.
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  • Fri December 18, 2009
  • Spore and The Digital Media and Learning Competition

  • 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.
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  • Tue November 24, 2009
  • SporeDay: Planet Earth Template

  • 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.
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  • Tue November 17, 2009
  • Spore Holiday Team Contest 2009

  • 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!
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  • Tue November 10, 2009
  • SporeDay: Player Improved Psychic Spore

  • 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!
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  • Thu November 5, 2009
  • Spore Islands on Facebook

  • Spore Islands is a simulation game where you create and evolve creatures. Adapt your creature by updating its attributes to dominate islands!
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Spore Accolades

What are people saying about Spore Galactic Adventures?

USA Today

"(Spore Galactic Adventures) proves to be a clever addendum for fans of the franchise."
USAToday.com - 4 out of 5

MSN

"This is the closest I've ever come to making my own video game, and this chance to craft my own gaming experience has absorbed me far more than many of my recent playing experiences have."

Crispy Gamer

"From the cosmic view, [Spore Galactic Adventures] is another piece of the ever-expanding imaginative insanity the original game only ever hinted at."
Crispygamer.com - "Buy It"

"With everything taken into consideration, Spore Galactic Adventures is a grand addition to the core Spore game. For those who already have Spore and enjoy it, you really should pick this up."
UGO.com - B+

Gamespot

"Overflowing with wit and charm, and it offers resourceful players a chance to get creative."
Gamespot.com - 8

1UP

"For players who want to get more out of the Spore universe, Galactic Adventures is a worthy addition."
1UP.com - B

"It's worth buying."
San Jose Mercury News - B

New York Times

"To an aspiring game designer Galactic Adventures, like last year's LittleBigPlanet for the PlayStation 3, is a must own."

Gamesspy

"Everything you wanted to do, that they didn't already do, you can now do."
Gamespy.com - 4 out of 5

G4 TV

"Worth your 30 hard-earned space clam."
G4tv.com - 4 out of 5

What are people saying about Spore?

PCGamer

"...if there's one thing we could all use more of, it's time to just... play."
PC Gamer - 91

Gamesspy

"a technological triumph..."
Gamespy - 4.5 / 5

Yahoo

"Video game history in the making"
90 - Yahoo! Games

Time

One of Time's 50 Best Inventions of 2008
"one of the most ambitious video games ever conceived"
Time Magazine

IGN

"God, the scale of the thing"
90 - IGN UK

Popular Mechanics

"One of Popular Mechanics' Breakthrough Award winners of 2008"
Popular Mechanics Magazine

Toy Wishes

"Honored with a Toy Wishes Holiday 2008 All-Star Award"
Toy Wishes Award

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