I get email on Spore news. I've been following the development of this game since it received such high acclaim at E3 - what - almost 3 years ago now? So I heard about this editor pretty quickly after they decided to go this route, and I've been trying to sort out what I think about it ever since then. I think I've come to a conclusion.

I'm for it. I don't think the 10$ is really purchasing game content. If it were solely that, then I would agree that they are charging twice for the same thing. What they're actually selling, however (my opinion), is time. Time for you to play with creatures before the game comes out. Even if those creatures could NOT be imported into the game at release (and my understanding is that they can be), becoming familiar with the editor and all of its possibilities is a product with a value. In this case, the value is 10 dollars, and it is up to the consumer whether or not they think this product is worth that. There's basic capitalism for ya

Myself, I'm on the fence as to whether or not I want that product for 10$. I have blown 10$ on sillier things, so I just might if it's downloadable. If I have to order it and wait for it to arrive, (no stores in Italy are likely to stock it), then probably not.

Yes, I understand its psychology. I just think it is absurd. But, apparently it works. I will wait until its release, when I do not have to spend 20% more for the game.

Why would EA choose
in their comfy shoes
to alienate
those who already would deviate
from their taxing tactics
and frantic antics
to make much cash
at the cost of a will to smash.

I just want to make humans with elephant heads. If I can do this earlier..why not? Big deal 10 bucks. I find it on the ground. I bought garrys mod 10 for 10 bucks, If I waste that money, I can waste more.

Typical EA. They've found a great way to double dip. Charging for an EDITOR is lame. I will happily pirate it if it appears. Despite hating EA, I will most likely buy Spore (though not on release day. Let other suckers deal with the bugs first. If the game is an utter trainwreck, I want warning). I will not pay for the editor twice.

It's yet another money gouge from EA, and it saddens me to think if this succeeds, more developers will try it. Massively overcharging for the damn games isn't enough apparently. (If $50 wasn't overcharging, you wouldn't see the games reduced by $20 just a few short months later.)