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People are discussing Will Wright and Maxis’ reflections on the nine-year development journey of Spore, highlighting creative freedom and the willingness to take big swings during production. The headline frames the project as an opportunity for Wright to “go crazy” and do something “insane.”

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Key Takeaway Will Wright says nine years on Spore gave him the chance to push boundaries and pursue extremely bold ideas.
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Will Wright says nine years on Spore gave him the chance to push boundaries and pursue extremely bold ideas.

People are discussing Will Wright and Maxis’ reflections on the nine-year development journey of Spore, highlighting creative freedom and the willingness to take big swings during production. The headline frames the project as an opportunity for Wright to “go crazy” and do something “insane.”

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Top 1 signals · Will Wright says nine years on Spore gave him the chance
GamesIndustry.biz · 12d 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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Developer Will Wright and Maxis
Timeframe Nine years

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The evolution sim that was never meant to be.

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