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Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2008

    Spore digital-rights and activation controversy

    Spore attracted consumer criticism over the limits and administration of its SecuROM digital-rights-management system, including activation restrictions and concerns about software installation. The controversy was directed primarily at Electronic Arts as publisher, but it affected the public reception of a Maxis-developed release.