He probably meant this: http://portforward.com/store/default.htm

It's easy to set up the port forwarding yourself though, just follow one of these guides: http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm

They're different games. Spore is the PC game and Spore: Creatures is the spin-off game for the DS.

Edit: I'm definately getting the PC version. The DS game looks a bit basic and ugly.