Chris Trottier

"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

Key figures from Maxis, including founder Will Wright, reflect on the nine-year development of Spore, acknowledging it as a failed game design with disconnected elements. They attribute these issues to rapid team growth, a lack of structured decision-making under Wright's 'luminary' management style, and challenges in coordinating a large team, despite significant creative freedom granted by Electronic Arts.