It may be hard to believe, but the release date of one of the most anticipated video games in a long time is nearing. In recent months, starting with the Spore Creature Creator, we have been teased and taunted with little samples of the game, intended to keep our breath bated until the 12th of September. Now, the latest appetizer for the entree that is Spore has been released. The newest installment, titled Spore Origins, has been released for game-compatible iPods in the US. Through the 18 levels of Primordial Tide Pool goodness, EA hopes to give a taste of what the full version will present itself to be.

Read the full review of Spore Origins for the iPod after the break.

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Spore Creature Creator, a game that showcases the awesome creature creating ability that will be in Will Wright’s upcoming Spore game, has turned out to be a huge hit among Apple fans and others alike. Need proof? If the 250,000 creatures that were created within the first 48 hours of the games launch aren’t enough, more »