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An Interview With Spore’s Infectious Designers

Posted 02/13/2008 at 1:01am | by Zack Stern

  In a word, Spore is overwhelming. This ultimate simulation is coming to Macs and PCs simultaneously on September 7, 2008. But somehow, this simulation of early life, evolution, tribal interactions, rise of civilizations, and interplanetary colonization makes “overwhelming” a good thing. On top of that, players create their own automatically animated creatures, vehicles, buildings, and more. (Check out our exclusive screenshots and deeper impressions in the April issue of Mac|Life magazine.) We recently stopped by EA’s Maxis office to try the game and speak with its developers. Spore Chief Designer Will Wright created SimCity, The Sims, and founded the original Maxis. Spore Executive Producer Lucy Bradshaw previously helped develop several The Sims games, most recently as Executive Producer. Both spoke with us about planetary phases, potential expansion packs, iPod and iPhone plans, and your personal Brian Eno.

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Corel Painter Essentials 4

Posted 02/11/2008 at 11:16pm | by cyoung

No Turpentine Required

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Vertus Fluid Mask 3

Posted 12/26/2007 at 11:55am | by Michael J. Shapiro

A Photoshopper's secret weapon.

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BenVista PhotoZoom Pro 2

Posted 11/26/2007 at 11:34am | by khansen

Zoom zoom zoom-ah zoom.

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Chronos iScrapbook

Posted 11/22/2007 at 12:51pm | by khansen

This photo finisher falters.

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Realmac RapidWeaver 3.6

Posted 11/19/2007 at 1:49pm | by Roberto Baldwin

Stylish sites made easy.

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Cheetah 3D

Posted 11/08/2007 at 1:38pm | by khansen

This 3D modeller adds character.

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Braid Arts Labs GroBoto 2.1

Posted 10/09/2007 at 11:38am | by khansen

Domo arigato, Mr. GroBoto.

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create. share. enjoy. (Part 2)

Posted 09/28/2007 at 2:57pm | by khansen

Do more on your Mac with iLife ’08 and iWork ’08.

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create. share. enjoy. (Part 1)

Posted 09/27/2007 at 10:16am | by khansen

Do more on your Mac with iLife ’08 and iWork ’08.

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