The Video Game Awards (VGAs) this year are touted as being extra special; Spore designer Will Wright will receive the first ever Gamer God award as a "testament to his contributions to the electronic gaming medium" over the years. To make it really something else, the guys and ladies at Spike TV and Electronic Arts (EA) are putting off “The Wright Stuff SPORE UGC” contest.
“Since launch, Spore players have created nearly 50 million of the most unique and creative creatures, vehicles and buildings the gaming community has ever seen,” said Spore Designer, Will Wright. “The Spore VGA contest takes creativity to a whole new level, allowing budding filmmakers and novices alike to unleash their imaginations in search for the best 60 second Spore film short. I can’t wait to see what they’ll come up with!”
Essentially you make a 60 second Spore film short, and if you win, you and whoever you like (please don't bring your Mom) get sent to the awards and get to chill with Wright. Maybe you can ask him why he sponsored McCain or why he sold out Spore...
Using in-game tools in Spore, or the Spore Creature Creator (trial edition and complete), Spore players can upload their most creative and entertaining 60 second movie to http://www.spike.com/group/spore/landingpage through December 2nd. A panel of judges, including Spore creator Will Wright, will then select the best video, to be revealed on December 4th. The winner and a guest will receive round trip airfare, 2 nights’ hotel stay, and ground transportation for the 2008 Spike Video Game Awards on Sunday, December 14th in Culver City, California.
For official rules please, visit http://www.spike.com/group/spore/rules.
The sixth annual “VGAs” will bring together megastars from the worlds of video games, Hollywood, music, sports and more to celebrate the outstanding achievements within the video game industry over the past year. The 2-hour extravaganza will premiere LIVE on Spike TV Sunday, December 14 at 9:00pm, ET/PT (tape delay west coast) from Sony Picture Studios in Culver City, CA.
