Will Wright in London on September 3

Omni · 28-08-2008, 08:03 AM

Come see the creative genius behind Spore when he visits the Apple store on Regent Street and hmv on Oxford Street next week!

Will Wright will be performing a short Q&A session then signing sleeves at 12.30pm on Wednesday 3 September at hmv*, 150 Oxford Street, London, W1D 1DJ

He will then be giving a demo of the game at the Apple store on Regent Street at 3pm and signing more sleeves.

Come on down if you can!

**hmv event will be wristbanded to 200 fans. Fans can pick up free wristbands at hmv which allow them access to the event. Wristbands will be available only from hmv 150 Oxford Street from 9.00am on Wednesday 3 September on the day of the event onwards. One wristband per customer maximum, in person only, while stocks last, subject to availability, at participating store only. Due to the whimsical nature of the entertainment industry, events are subject to change without notice.

*Buy the game and bring back your signed sleeve to the 150 Oxford Street hmv store from 5 September, when the game is released, and receive an exclusive free Spore t-shirt, while stocks last, subject to availability.

Je08 · 28-08-2008, 10:11 AM

Will he be anywhere else? Like Newcastle, because I really do not have the money to travel down by train & pay accommodation...

NicMacc · 28-08-2008, 10:31 AM

a little out of my way, a 4 hour train journey

Malgor · 28-08-2008, 11:27 AM

Hmm... I wonder if any of us "not buying due to SecuROM" lot can get in and ask him directly how he feels about losing customers due to SecuROM. Anyone live close enough to give it a go?

Marcolon · 28-08-2008, 01:57 PM

ha that would be funny to hear what he has to say

Darksci · 28-08-2008, 02:35 PM

Seriously.... Wednesday? On a weekday. And at noon?

I work in Holborn, but sure as hell won't beable to goto either of those.
9am to get a wristband to get in at lunch -.-

Sounds like the only people who can goto this are students or unemployed.

Aggression · 28-08-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Malgor

Hmm... I wonder if any of us "not buying due to SecuROM" lot can get in and ask him directly how he feels about losing customers due to SecuROM. Anyone live close enough to give it a go?

Well maxis isn't the ones who put secuROM on the game, so it would be pointless asking them and its obvious that probably isn't too happy about it as it will knock sales. I would like to say again it isn't fair on maxis not to buy the game because of secuROM.

Can you please stop bringing up secuROM pester EA about, they are responsible for it!

Natala · 28-08-2008, 04:53 PM

I would so love to do that! Sounds great, I would definitely stand in line for one of those wristbands. I have enormous respect for Will Wright, not simply because he is developing this game but due to his past history. I admire the fact that Spore is the vision of one man and his colleagues, rather than another statistically proven action flick. (and I love FPS!) I am tempted, but doubt I could go.

Oh yes... and can the people who are not buying Spore, stop posting in every thread about SecuROM. It is getting old, and starting to become a bit harassing toward the people here who are buying Spore. Seriously, you already established you are not buying it and we know why, now let the rest of us enjoy the Spore forum for what it was intended. To discuss -various- topics of Spore.

Maint · 28-08-2008, 06:49 PM

to bad, i live in norway, to expensive for me to fly there, but it whud have been cool to meet him

HainLeKes · 28-08-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Je08

Will he be anywhere else? Like Newcastle, because I really do not have the money to travel down by train & pay accommodation...

Wooow Geordie! Good to meet another one on the forum.

Malgor · 28-08-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Aggression

Well maxis isn't the ones who put secuROM on the game, so it would be pointless asking them and its obvious that probably isn't too happy about it as it will knock sales. I would like to say again it isn't fair on maxis not to buy the game because of secuROM.

Of course it isn't fair to Maxis, that is kinda my point. I am a huge Will Wright fan, and greatly respect the man, but I am not the one creating a situation which is unfair for all involved. I would like to see what his opinion on the matter is, and see if he is even aware of the issue. Obviously, I do not doubt that he knows SecuROM is on there, and probably knows that there have been some complaints, but I would like to know if he is aware of the strength of feeling that some people are expressing on this issue. Unfortunately, I live hundreds of miles away from this store, so I cannot go myself - that is why I asked if anyone else who shares my distrust of SecuROM was able to go.

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Originally Posted by Aggression

Can you please stop bringing up secuROM pester EA about, they are responsible for it!

No, I can't. This is, though, the first time it has been brought up, by me, in any thread not directly related to SecuROM, but I still hold that my post was relavent and on-topic. Also, I am pestering EA about it, this is after all an EA forum, read by EA staff.

Catmoo · 29-08-2008, 06:10 PM

Hi I'm really interested in going to the event, do the lovely people at EA know if HMV are giving out sleeves to the people with wristbands, and if I was to take a different Will Wright game with me, would he happily sign that too?

Simburgur · 30-08-2008, 12:32 PM

im slightly confused, what is he actualy signing? as how are we suposed to have a copy of the game on the 3rd of september? unless that HMV is selling them 2 days early? if so i will defo be there

Simburgur · 30-08-2008, 04:13 PM

I phoned HMV, they asay you buy the game on the 3rd, get part of the packaging, get that signed, then take it back on the 5th for the actual game + t-shirt.

Catmoo · 30-08-2008, 09:41 PM

Ooo thats cool then

Guess I'll end up having two copies of the game then, silly galactic edition :P I suppose I'll see whoever is going to the event on the day

Deanie8084 · 31-08-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Catmoo

Ooo thats cool then

Guess I'll end up having two copies of the game then, silly galactic edition :P I suppose I'll see whoever is going to the event on the day

Could always sell one of them on eBay

TJK666 · 01-09-2008, 12:59 AM

Okay, I really wanna get my copy signed, but, as Simburgur said you buy the game on the 3rd; I ordered mine from GAME, does it make any difference? Tell me quick so I can cancel or not.

Thanks

TJK666 · 01-09-2008, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TJK666

Okay, I really wanna get my copy signed, but, as Simburgur said you buy the game on the 3rd; I ordered mine from GAME, does it make any difference? Tell me quick so I can cancel or not.

Thanks

This has been answered in the SPORE GAME Discussion forum. Although I'm getting the GE from GAME, I'm still gonna go along to the Q&A at HMV and the demo at Apple.

Another question: Will I need a wristband to go along to HMV on the 3rd to listen to the Q&A or is the wristband just so I can ask questions?

Catmoo · 01-09-2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJK666

This has been answered in the SPORE GAME Discussion forum. Although I'm getting the GE from GAME, I'm still gonna go along to the Q&A at HMV and the demo at Apple.

Another question: Will I need a wristband to go along to HMV on the 3rd to listen to the Q&A or is the wristband just so I can ask questions?

Well from previous hmv events I've been to, the wristband will let you get an item signed, but with the Q&A if you don't have a wristband you won't be near the stage, and you may have to be quite far away, so you might not be able to hear it.

TJK666 · 01-09-2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Catmoo

Well from previous hmv events I've been to, the wristband will let you get an item signed, but with the Q&A if you don't have a wristband you won't be near the stage, and you may have to be quite far away, so you might not be able to hear it.

Ok. Thanks for the info, time to set up camp outside HMV...

Catmoo · 01-09-2008, 10:04 AM

What time are people thinking of heading down for? For meeting Kojima I got down at about 6am in the end, and there were say 60 people in front of me maybe, but then there were 500 people allowed for that event. So I'm wondering how popular Will will be.

TJK666 · 01-09-2008, 04:39 PM

does anyone know where 'The Apple' is in relation to HMV? I would really like to know.

Weirdone · 03-09-2008, 02:26 AM

Keep walking towards oxford circus, when you reach oxford circus turn left and you will see the Apple store Apple flag.

Aggression · 03-09-2008, 04:50 PM

Did anybody go? Was it good?

Weirdone · 03-09-2008, 05:05 PM

I just got back from it, got my signed cover lol, it was cool, found out more about the water phase and why it wasn't included and also found out more about the social networking aspects.

28-08-2008, 08:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Omni Forum Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Institute Gender: Male Posts: 3,395 Blog Entries: 7	Will Wright in London on September 3 Come see the creative genius behind Spore when he visits the Apple store on Regent Street and hmv on Oxford Street next week! Will Wright will be performing a short Q&A session then signing sleeves at 12.30pm on Wednesday 3 September at hmv, 150 Oxford Street, London, W1D 1DJ He will then be giving a demo of the game at the Apple store on Regent Street at 3pm and signing more sleeves. Come on down if you can! hmv event will be wristbanded to 200 fans. Fans can pick up free wristbands at hmv which allow them access to the event. Wristbands will be available only from hmv 150 Oxford Street from 9.00am on Wednesday 3 September on the day of the event onwards. One wristband per customer maximum, in person only, while stocks last, subject to availability, at participating store only. Due to the whimsical nature of the entertainment industry, events are subject to change without notice. Buy the game and bring back your signed sleeve to the 150 Oxford Street hmv store from 5 September, when the game is released, and receive an exclusive free Spore t-shirt, while stocks last, subject to availability. __________________ Recently played: Need for Speed: Undercover Have you Met your match? Electronic Arts[/size]

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Je08 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In a rather delapidated hut. Age: 16 Posts: 72	Will he be anywhere else? Like Newcastle, because I really do not have the money to travel down by train & pay accommodation... __________________ SimGalaxy

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NicMacc Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Liverpool Age: 23 Posts: 730	a little out of my way, a 4 hour train journey __________________

28-08-2008, 11:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Malgor Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scotland Age: 31 Posts: 100	Hmm... I wonder if any of us "not buying due to SecuROM" lot can get in and ask him directly how he feels about losing customers due to SecuROM. Anyone live close enough to give it a go? __________________ Malgor *No longer buying Spore, I do NOT* endorse malware/SecuROM** http://www.ecoactuality.com

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28-08-2008, 02:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Darksci Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 141	Seriously.... Wednesday? On a weekday. And at noon? I work in Holborn, but sure as hell won't beable to goto either of those. 9am to get a wristband to get in at lunch -.- Sounds like the only people who can goto this are students or unemployed.

28-08-2008, 04:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Natala Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: England Age: 28 Posts: 136	I would so love to do that! Sounds great, I would definitely stand in line for one of those wristbands. I have enormous respect for Will Wright, not simply because he is developing this game but due to his past history. I admire the fact that Spore is the vision of one man and his colleagues, rather than another statistically proven action flick. (and I love FPS!) I am tempted, but doubt I could go. Oh yes... and can the people who are not buying Spore, stop posting in every thread about SecuROM. It is getting old, and starting to become a bit harassing toward the people here who are buying Spore. Seriously, you already established you are not buying it and we know why, now let the rest of us enjoy the Spore forum for what it was intended. To discuss -various- topics of Spore. __________________ <3 Spore!

28-08-2008, 06:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Maint Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Norway Age: 36 Posts: 226	to bad, i live in norway, to expensive for me to fly there, but it whud have been cool to meet him __________________ I insainly love this game

29-08-2008, 06:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Catmoo Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wales currently Age: 22 Posts: 9	Hi I'm really interested in going to the event, do the lovely people at EA know if HMV are giving out sleeves to the people with wristbands, and if I was to take a different Will Wright game with me, would he happily sign that too?

30-08-2008, 12:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Simburgur Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15	im slightly confused, what is he actualy signing? as how are we suposed to have a copy of the game on the 3rd of september? unless that HMV is selling them 2 days early? if so i will defo be there __________________ Sporepedia

30-08-2008, 04:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
Simburgur Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15	I phoned HMV, they asay you buy the game on the 3rd, get part of the packaging, get that signed, then take it back on the 5th for the actual game + t-shirt. __________________ Sporepedia

30-08-2008, 09:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
Catmoo Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wales currently Age: 22 Posts: 9	Ooo thats cool then Guess I'll end up having two copies of the game then, silly galactic edition :P I suppose I'll see whoever is going to the event on the day

01-09-2008, 12:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
TJK666 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11	Okay, I really wanna get my copy signed, but, as Simburgur said you buy the game on the 3rd; I ordered mine from GAME, does it make any difference? Tell me quick so I can cancel or not. Thanks __________________ Still buying SPORE. Always bought Maxis games, not gonna stop now.

01-09-2008, 10:04 AM	#21 (permalink)
Catmoo Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wales currently Age: 22 Posts: 9	What time are people thinking of heading down for? For meeting Kojima I got down at about 6am in the end, and there were say 60 people in front of me maybe, but then there were 500 people allowed for that event. So I'm wondering how popular Will will be.

01-09-2008, 04:39 PM	#22 (permalink)
TJK666 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11	does anyone know where 'The Apple' is in relation to HMV? I would really like to know. __________________ Still buying SPORE. Always bought Maxis games, not gonna stop now.

03-09-2008, 02:26 AM	#23 (permalink)
Weirdone Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 424	Keep walking towards oxford circus, when you reach oxford circus turn left and you will see the Apple store Apple flag. __________________ http://www.spore.com/sporepedia#qry=usr-Weirdone

03-09-2008, 04:50 PM	#24 (permalink)
Aggression Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 291	Did anybody go? Was it good?

03-09-2008, 05:05 PM	#25 (permalink)
Weirdone Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 424	I just got back from it, got my signed cover lol, it was cool, found out more about the water phase and why it wasn't included and also found out more about the social networking aspects. __________________ http://www.spore.com/sporepedia#qry=usr-Weirdone