iPhone users: Spore Origins now available

by Christopher Grant { Sep 9th 2008 at 2:58AM }

iPhone users think they have it all – a phone; an iPod; an internet communications device – but up until 3pm yesterday afternoon there was one thing they were all missing: Spore. Okay, there's two things they're all missing: copy & paste and Spore.

After what we can only imagine was a grueling certification process, Apple's army of app-sniffing robots finally approved the handheld version of the everything simulator, dubbed Spore Origins. The 80MB download will run you a cool Hamilton (that's $10 for the currency-ignorant amongst you). Add some copy & paste and you'll have it all, iPhone user!

[Via TUAW]

Source – Spore Origins App Store link

Tags: App-Store, EA, iPhone, Maxis, Spore, Spore-Origins

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

OMGOMG @ Sep 9th 2008 3:16AM

I like video games.

Hashbrown Hunter @ Sep 9th 2008 7:06AM

That was a pretty gigantic understatement.

rTwelve [xbl:chilblane] @ Sep 9th 2008 9:49AM

thaaat's what she saaaid

bryon brock @ Sep 10th 2008 12:23PM

Here is another full review of iPhone Origins for the iPhone for a different perspective: http://www.iphone-hacks.com/2008/09/09/spore-origins-for-the-iphone-reviewed/

Casper32 @ Sep 9th 2008 3:45AM

The copypasta I can do without I just want multimedia messaging + Spore and I will be complete.

I just hope this game is actually worth my Hamilton because all the others I've wasted on iPhone games could've been better spent on Chris Grant's mother.

JoeTheBlow @ Sep 9th 2008 4:22AM

$10 for a minigame?!
No thanks.

IGLAW @ Sep 9th 2008 4:39AM

oh you

Ihavepants @ Sep 9th 2008 5:38AM

Whereas us PC gamers (in Australia) get to pay $120 dollars for FIVE minigames, joy.

NvM @ Sep 9th 2008 5:21AM

I actually found the Cell Stage more interesting than the Tribal and Creature Stage.

Ihavepants @ Sep 9th 2008 5:37AM

Fuck iPhones.

Mr Awesomer @ Sep 9th 2008 6:26AM

Do you prefer to do that with your anus or your vagina?

Ihavepants @ Sep 9th 2008 7:27AM

I slice my left testicle open and squeeze it all over the screen, then use the iPhone as an implant.

Levi @ Sep 9th 2008 7:45AM

Oh go rock out with your LG Chocolate out you woman

I hate Apple but its not that bad of a phone

rTwelve [xbl:chilblane] @ Sep 9th 2008 9:50AM

Man, I was eating breakfast. Thanks a lot.

deaftly @ Sep 9th 2008 10:30AM

I hate the elitist apple fanbase more then any other group around (sony fanboys close 2nd) but the iphone is the best gadget I have ever owned. Don't knock it till you try it honestly.

Jakka(Naked Peach Brigade) @ Sep 9th 2008 11:25AM

You're hating Iphones too much.Sure, it is overpriced and you could get a 50% cheaper Smartphone with even better features but it's definitely a great gadget that you can show off to your friends.

After all,isn't it Apple's entire ideology considering how most cheaper MP3 players are better than Ipods?Either way, you're paying more for the logo than for the actual product.

Titanium_Orchid @ Sep 9th 2008 12:14PM

@deaftly

I own an iPhone AND a PS3 O_o

343 Guilty Fart @ Sep 9th 2008 1:02PM

It's also missing reliable 3G.

deaftly @ Sep 9th 2008 1:12PM

@Titanium

So do I :P

Akukami @ Sep 9th 2008 6:19AM

So how's the DRM with this version of the game?

Gregarious @ Sep 9th 2008 6:21AM

Does this work for the ipod touch as well?

Dijkie @ Sep 9th 2008 7:58AM

Yes.

AwesomeTown @ Sep 9th 2008 7:30AM

I found out in EGM that you can get the Sega-CD classic RPG Vay for the iPhone. Don't get Spore, get Vay.

http:mail.google.comatheregalgamer.comh15a50zhligoau?v=b&cs=wh&to=vaishak2future @ Sep 9th 2008 8:02AM

iPhone is going to have some of the best games, mobiles ever tasted.

baby sea tuna @ Sep 9th 2008 9:11AM

Thanks, but I've already got flOw. At this point I'd pay $9.99 for copy and paste though.

Simon Phoenix @ Sep 9th 2008 9:17AM

The reviews for this game were stellar so I bought it but it crashes when I try to run it :(

Kyle @ Sep 9th 2008 9:31AM

Its still missing A2DP as well, a music phone without stereo bluetooh...makes sense

Shu Chow @ Sep 9th 2008 9:38AM

Folks, don't support a company that openly hates and mistrusts you by implementing ridiculous DRM schemes.

baby sea tuna @ Sep 9th 2008 9:50AM

So, uh, were you referring to Apple, or EA on this one?

Jakka(Naked Peach Brigade) @ Sep 9th 2008 11:26AM

Possibly both.

Mel @ Sep 9th 2008 1:55PM

One of the best iPhone games. It made me reach the "can't put this game down and quit" point.

RobLink (Alex Kidd incarnate) @ Sep 9th 2008 2:52PM

No, but it is out for the DS. And it looks crap. I downloaded the demo from my Wii, and it pretty much blows.

Superstar90 @ Sep 9th 2008 9:56PM

The DS version is AWFUL.

joe @ Sep 11th 2008 10:00PM

@Shu Chow
too bad apple's DRM has been cracked since the app store pretty much launched. i dont use the cracked apps but they are pretty much everywhere.

PS they arent the only company to use them dumbass. if you want ridiculous DRM schemes then try installing EA games