Most Hyped Video Game

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Most Hyped Video Game

Will Wright's Spore

Spore, the brainchild of legendary Sims designer Will Wright, was first shown off to eager gamers three years ago. The ambitious title aims to simulate everything from life's first steps to the clash of advanced, space-faring civilizations. Publisher Electronic Arts (ERTS) billed Spore as a "universe in a box." The game won plaudits for innovative design, graphics, and more or less delivering on its promises. But after three years of delays, Spore was without question the year's most hyped game release.