Darkspore will be unplayable from March 1

enWed, 24 Feb 2016 00:58:31 +0000Darkspore will be unplayable from March 1https://www.vg247.com/darkspore-will-be-unplayable-from-march-1Brenna HillierWed, 24 Feb 2016 00:58:31 +0000https://www.vg247.com/darkspore-will-be-unplayable-from-march-1RPGDarksporeOriginPC

Darkspore will go, uh, dark next week.

]]>Darkspore reinstated on Steamhttps://www.vg247.com/darkspore-reinstated-on-steamBrenna HillierTue, 02 Jul 2013 23:46:07 +0000https://www.vg247.com/darkspore-reinstated-on-steamRPGEA MaxisDarksporePC

Darkspore is once more available on Steam. The action RPG returned to Valve's digital distribution service overnight. EA has not explained its temporary absence, which added fuel to speculation that support for the game had ended. EA has pish-poshed such talk, noting that Maxis recently corrected a nasty error.

]]>Darkspore support has not ended - EAhttps://www.vg247.com/darkspore-support-has-not-ended-eaBrenna HillierTue, 02 Jul 2013 00:11:35 +0000https://www.vg247.com/darkspore-support-has-not-ended-eaRPGEA MaxisDarksporePC

EA has confirmed that Darkspore is still being supported by Maxis.

]]>Darkspore plagued by DRM errors, unavailable on Steamhttps://www.vg247.com/darkspore-plagued-by-drm-errors-unavailable-on-steamBrenna HillierMon, 01 Jul 2013 06:11:10 +0000https://www.vg247.com/darkspore-plagued-by-drm-errors-unavailable-on-steamRPGEA MaxisDarksporeOriginDRMPC

Amid widespread complaints of issues connecting to Darkspore, the EA Maxis title has been withdrawn from sale on Steam.

]]>Darkspore console port hinted at by level designer's CVhttps://www.vg247.com/darkspore-console-port-hinted-at-by-level-designers-cvBrenna HillierTue, 17 May 2011 03:54:52 +0000https://www.vg247.com/darkspore-console-port-hinted-at-by-level-designers-cvXbox 360MaxisRPGEA MaxisDarksporePCPS3

Industry sleuth Superannuation has turned up an intriguing reference to a possible console port for Maxis' action RPG, Darkspore.

]]>Video: Darkspore hero spotlight - Skar the assassinhttps://www.vg247.com/video-darkspore-hero-spotlight-skar-the-assassinStace HarmanThu, 21 Apr 2011 07:00:40 +0000https://www.vg247.com/video-darkspore-hero-spotlight-skar-the-assassincharacter creatorMaxisRPGEA MaxisDarksporeAction AdventureVideoPC

A new video's landed for EA's upcoming hybrid action RPG, Darkspore. Meet Skar: a dual wielding, death-dealing, stealthy son of a gun.

]]>Darkspore open beta kicks offhttps://www.vg247.com/darkspore-open-beta-kicks-offBrenna HillierTue, 29 Mar 2011 05:14:18 +0000https://www.vg247.com/darkspore-open-beta-kicks-offMaxisBetaRPGDarksporeEA MaxisAction AdventureStrategyPC

If you have a couple of days to devote to helping stress test Maxis' RPG, hit up Steam and sign up for the DarkSpore open beta.

]]>Darkspore pre-order bonuses include Dragon Age: Originshttps://www.vg247.com/darkspore-pre-order-bonuses-include-dragon-age-originsBrenna HillierWed, 09 Mar 2011 04:38:58 +0000https://www.vg247.com/darkspore-pre-order-bonuses-include-dragon-age-originsMaxisRPGEA MaxisDarksporeStrategyPC

EA has announced an extremely time-limited offer for Darkspore pre-orders: a free copy of Dragon Age: Origins Digital Deluxe Edition. Sightly more impressive than an extra costume or two, wouldn't you say?

]]>Viper gets introduced for Darksporehttps://www.vg247.com/viper-gets-introduced-for-darksporeJohnny CullenThu, 24 Feb 2011 06:58:34 +0000https://www.vg247.com/viper-gets-introduced-for-darksporeMaxisRPGDarksporeAction AdventurePC

EA's revealed the Viper hero class for Maxis' Darkspore.

]]>Closed beta testing for Darkspore begins, trailer releasedhttps://www.vg247.com/closed-beta-testing-for-darkspore-begins-trailer-releasedStephany Nunneley-JacksonTue, 15 Feb 2011 19:41:08 +0000https://www.vg247.com/closed-beta-testing-for-darkspore-begins-trailer-releasedMaxisRPGDarksporeEA MaxisAction AdventureVideoPC

Maxis has announced the start of closed beta testing for Darkspore.

]]>Darkspore limited edition trailer and preorder bonushttps://www.vg247.com/darkspore-limited-edition-trailer-and-preorder-bonusBrenna HillierFri, 11 Feb 2011 02:18:01 +0000https://www.vg247.com/darkspore-limited-edition-trailer-and-preorder-bonusspecial editionsMaxisDarksporeMacStrategybonus contentVideolimited editionpre-ordersPC

Maxis has released a trailer for Darkspore, showing off the Limited Edition version and its exclusive, in-game preorder bonus, the heavily-armoured Maldri.

]]>Darkspore character spotlight introduces Andromedahttps://www.vg247.com/darkspore-character-spotlight-introduces-andromedaBrenna HillierWed, 02 Feb 2011 05:25:16 +0000https://www.vg247.com/darkspore-character-spotlight-introduces-andromedaMaxisDarksporeMacAction AdventureStrategyVideoPC

Systems designer Paul Sottisanti introduces us to another of Drakspore's 25-plus heroes: Andromeda, the Gravitic War Master.

]]>Darkspore gets dated for March 29 in UShttps://www.vg247.com/darkspore-hero-editor-is-both-aesthetic-and-statistic-basedBrenna HillierWed, 26 Jan 2011 23:30:53 +0000https://www.vg247.com/darkspore-hero-editor-is-both-aesthetic-and-statistic-basedMaxistrailersRPGDarksporeMacVideoPC

A new video exposé of Darkspore's creature editor has demonstrated how the Spore-inspired sci-fi RPG caters for both streams of customisation - getting your individual look down pat, and min-maxing like Zhuge Liang on a tactical trip. Love a gauntlet but hate its stat? Strip the numbers off and slap it on as decoration.

]]>Darkspore video shows off multiplayerhttps://www.vg247.com/darkspore-video-shows-off-multiplayerStephany Nunneley-JacksonSat, 04 Dec 2010 20:41:46 +0000https://www.vg247.com/darkspore-video-shows-off-multiplayerMaxisRPGDarksporeEA MaxisAction AdventurePC

Maxis and EA has put out a new video for Darkspore, showing how cooperative works in the game.

]]>Darkspore producer diary is all about the loothttps://www.vg247.com/darkspore-producer-diary-is-all-about-the-lootStephany Nunneley-JacksonFri, 19 Nov 2010 17:03:01 +0000https://www.vg247.com/darkspore-producer-diary-is-all-about-the-lootMaxisDarksporeRPGPC

Maxis has put out a new producer diary for Darkspore, and it's all about the loot.

]]>Those who pre-order the Darkspore Limited Edition get an early access bonushttps://www.vg247.com/those-who-pre-order-the-darkspore-limited-edition-get-an-early-access-bonusStephany Nunneley-JacksonSat, 06 Nov 2010 20:11:44 +0000https://www.vg247.com/those-who-pre-order-the-darkspore-limited-edition-get-an-early-access-bonusRPGDarksporeEA MaxisAction AdventurePC

EA has announced a pre-order incentive for those who wish to get in on some Darkspore Limited Edition early.

]]>Darkspore beta sign ups are livehttps://www.vg247.com/darkspore-beta-sign-ups-are-liveStephany Nunneley-JacksonWed, 03 Nov 2010 18:23:02 +0000https://www.vg247.com/darkspore-beta-sign-ups-are-liveBetaRPGDarksporeAction AdventurePC

EA's opened up the beta sign-up pages for Darkspore over on the game's official website.

]]>Darkspore trailer shows loads of gameplay footagehttps://www.vg247.com/darkspore-trailer-shows-loads-of-gameplay-footageStephany Nunneley-JacksonThu, 30 Sep 2010 21:00:44 +0000https://www.vg247.com/darkspore-trailer-shows-loads-of-gameplay-footageRPGDarksporeEA MaxisSporeAction AdventurePC

EA has released a new trailer for Darkspore full of gameplay footage.

It's below the break.

]]>Report - BioWare only helping out with the story for Darksporehttps://www.vg247.com/report-bioware-only-helping-out-with-the-story-for-darksporeStephany Nunneley-JacksonTue, 27 Jul 2010 16:54:13 +0000https://www.vg247.com/report-bioware-only-helping-out-with-the-story-for-darksporeMaxisDevelopmentRPGDarksporeAction AdventureBiowarePC

It looks as though the only assistance BioWare's lending to Maxis on the development of Darkspore happens to be in the writing department.

]]>BioWare helping out with Maxis on DarkSporehttps://www.vg247.com/bioware-helping-out-with-maxis-on-darksporeJohnny CullenMon, 26 Jul 2010 09:09:46 +0000https://www.vg247.com/bioware-helping-out-with-maxis-on-darksporeHotMaxisDarksporeBiowareStrategyPC

Maxis confirmed over the weekend during its Comic-Con panel that BioWare is helping out on development with the recently-announced DarkSpore.

]]>EA announces Alice and more at CA Showcase - first Alice trailer includedhttps://www.vg247.com/ea-showcase-kicks-off-with-the-simsPatrick GarrattTue, 20 Jul 2010 20:19:50 +0000https://www.vg247.com/ea-showcase-kicks-off-with-the-simsHotThe SimsDarksporeDead Space IgnitionCrysis 2American McGeeAlice: Madness ReturnsThe Sims 3Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning38 Studios

EA used its Summer Showcase to debut the next Alice title from American McGee, a first trailer for 38 Studios' Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and more this evening, but fell short of a proper megaton.

Get all the news, press releases and media after the break.

]]>EA Maxis to reveal Spore RPG at Comic Con on July 24https://www.vg247.com/ea-maxis-to-reveal-spore-rpg-at-comic-con-on-july-24Stephany Nunneley-JacksonSat, 10 Jul 2010 18:06:39 +0000https://www.vg247.com/ea-maxis-to-reveal-spore-rpg-at-comic-con-on-july-24Xbox 360HotMaxisRPGDarksporeEA MaxisPS3SporeAction AdventurePC

Organizers of San Diego Comic Con updated the event's website today with panel information for Saturday, July 24.

Interestingly enough, one of the panels will reveal the new game in the Spore series.

]]>EA trademarks Darksporehttps://www.vg247.com/ea-trademarks-darksporeStephany Nunneley-JacksonFri, 07 May 2010 16:39:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/ea-trademarks-darksporeSporeDarksporetrademarksDevelopment

Another day, another gaming trademark filed.

This time, it's EA and the trademarks filed are for something called Darkspore.

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