@Scobre yes i have read the article and seen the video as well. in the quote, he is giving the star wars lego as an example of how you are given a serie of tools which you can make your own. the sims gives you the game, the worlds, the premades, but you make with them what you want.
SimAnt is Wright's game too, it's normal that he got inspired on his own project.
the pokemon thing...the quote goes like "Games are motivating kids far more thoroughly - whether they're learning Pokemon statistics or whatever - than teachers. Which is a shame." you misunderstood again.
the drew carey thing was a fun little cameo in an already well done game. easter eggs & references are very common anywhere however they stop being fun when they become intrusive and the main focus.
