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Discussion centers on Will Wright and Maxis looking back on the nine-year development journey of Spore, including what it enabled them to do creatively. People are reflecting on the legacy of that long production and the ambitious design decisions behind the game.

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Key Takeaway Will Wright and Maxis reflect that Spore’s nine-year development gave them room to take risks and pursue “insane” creative ideas.
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Will Wright and Maxis reflect that Spore’s nine-year development gave them room to take risks and pursue “insane” creative ideas.

Discussion centers on Will Wright and Maxis looking back on the nine-year development journey of Spore, including what it enabled them to do creatively. People are reflecting on the legacy of that long production and the ambitious design decisions behind the game.

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GamesIndustry.biz · 13d ago
"I was given that opportunity to go crazy and do something kind of insane" - Will Wright and Maxis look back on nine years making Spore

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speakers Will Wright and Maxis
topic Nine-year making of Spore
quoted idea Opportunity to “go crazy” and do something “kind of insane”

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