Will Spore Sell?

That is the question asked by a writer over at GigaOM. The article questions the belief among EA executives that the game will attract the same demographically broad audience that The Sims experienced and continues by saying that Spore will most likely not have the same appeal to a casual gamer as Maxis previous blockbuster.

…I’d have to say the chances of the game dominating are about as likely as a Spore creature with no teeth and stubby legs making it to the stars.

For future comparison The Sims sold 3.2 million copies in the US and SimCity 3000 Unlimited 1.1 million.

What do you think? Is he right?