nicksmith March 3, 2009 Entertainment, Industry, PC 0 views Comments Print This Post  Email This Post

Any developers out there that want to win a sweet NVIDIA graphics card or a copy of Spore to make their own Sporn? If so, there is a contest that wants you to make a Spore app or widget using the Spore API. All the details are below. Good luck.

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Calling all aspiring developers! Think you have what it takes to create the next must-have Spore app or widget? Show off your master skills by entering the Spore API Contest! Utilize the extensive content in Sporepedia to create your app from scratch, or download the source code from one of the sample apps (http://www.spore.com/comm/samples) to develop the ultimate Spore app. Whether it’s a display of your own creations, a visualization of current Most Popular New creations or a scenic diorama of Sporecast creations, your only limit is your imagination!

For some inspiration, check out our gallery (http://www.spore.com/comm/developer/gallery/) of some cool applications created by the Maxis team with the Spore API, including a creature battle, aquarium, and a buddy browser!

How to Submit:

• To enter, e-mail a link to your application to: MaxisSaguaro@Maxis.com
• All original applications created using the Spore API will be accepted, and you can enter as many applications as you’d like!
• The deadline to submit your app is April 6th, 2009

Prizes:
Grand Prize: NVIDIA graphics card
First runner up: Copy of Spore game and Spore Galactic Adventures
Second runner up: Copy of Spore Galactic Adventures

For full submission guidelines and contest info, visit: http://www.spore.com/comm/contests/