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EA and Maxis have released a new patch for the Mac version of Spore. The patch includes fixes for bugs reported by players, gameplay tuning, the option to select multiple items for deleting or banning in the Sporepedia, and a "cool new planet style" for users to enjoy.

Features:
Hold down the Control key in Sporepedia to select multiple creations for deleting or banning.
Hold down the Shift key in Sporepedia to select a range of creations for deleting or banning.
New planet style: Cubes.

Graphics/Aesthetics:
Fix for game entry screen turning black when banning a creature in a Saved game.
Fixed issue with flora card in Sporepedia.

Audio:
Space phase: Fixed missing VOX in some animations in Comm Screen.
Fixed audio issue with switching mode to 5.1 breaking music and VOX.
Fixed audio syncing issue when minimizing and/or maximizing Spore before opening video.

Tuning:
Space phase: Tuned relationship status to update in communication window after completing a mission.
Tribe phase: Tuned Normal difficulty mode to make social game easier.

Miscellaneous:
Fixed the ESC key to consistently skip the Spore introduction movie.
Creators: YouTube video uploads are set to private. Go to YouTube.com and log in. Then go to Account >> My Videos to set them to Public if you want to share your videos with the world.
Creators: Fixed limb joints not being selectable behind other limbs.

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