We already knew that the Spore franchise was coming to Nintendo platforms, but now Electronic Arts has finally revealed some details about the Wii and DS games.

The Wii-exclusive Spore Hero will take a different approach than the original PC game, giving players a story-driven action-adventure game. While on a quest to save the planet from being destroyed, players will be tasked with missions, engage in combat, and solve puzzles. The game will feature some of the customization options that made Spore so popular, as the main character can be created using a version of the Spore Creature Creator. The characters can then be further customized with parts discovered throughout the main quest.

The Nintendo DS, meanwhile, will be getting some arena-battling action with Spore Hero Arena. After creating a customized warrior, players will visit various planets throughout the galaxy, battling enemy creatures along the way. Defeating monsters will unlock new abilities, parts, and other upgrades, which can be used to further improve your little combatant. Spore Hero Arena will also support multiplayer play, which includes both local and WiFi combat with up to three other players.

Aside from the aesthetics and customization options, it looks like neither the upcoming Wii or DS game will share much in common with the original Spore. Hopefully the new versions will be interesting in their own ways. Currently neither game has an official release date, but they are both expected to be released this year."

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Should prove interesting to see how this pans out.