After all this time waiting to hear a solid release date, it looks like we can expect Spore to launch September 7th, 2008. Having been a fan of essentially every game that Will Wright has made, Spore has captivated my interest since the first time it was mentioned. Rarely have I had the patience to follow a game that is in production for the length that Spore has been. Finally it will all pay off. It’s only coming out for the PC, Mac, Nintendo DS, and Mobile Phones to start, which means I’ll either have to cave and buy it for the PC or wait until it’s Nintendo Wii launch. The point is that this game has finally set a launch date.

Spore allows you to create your own universe, starting at the molecular level. From there you evolve your spore into a full fledged civilization where your creations can take over the entire planet you created them on. If by chance the denizens of your fine planet decide that the rest of the world is theirs for the taking, then prepare for intergalactic travel as you come face to face with your friends creations. You have almost limitless ability to create whatever you want in Spore, making this by far the most comprehensive and impressive simulation.

Finally I can stop being so jealous of Robin Williams getting to play Spore last year at E3 and actually play the game myself!