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EA's Origin app is officially shutting down as 32-bit support ends

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:28:01 +0000

The classic Origin app that EA used to deliver PC gamers the games it published is officially coming to a close later this year. Read more...

EA app for Windows no longer in beta, will soon replace Origin

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:12:01 +0000

After over a decade of service, Electronic Arts' Origin client is soon going away on Windows. The beta tag has now been removed from the new EA app, and it will soon replace the classic launcher. Read more...

Microsoft, Intel, BBC and others form coalition to combat misinformation

Usama Jawad — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:26:01 +0000

Numerous entities from the technology and media sector such as BBC, Intel, Microsoft, and Arm have joined forces to form the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA). Read more...

Apex Legends Steam launch slated for November 4, Switch version pushed back

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:26:01 +0000

Respawn Entertainment's popular battle royale Apex Legends is finally getting its Steam release early next month. However, those looking forward to the Switch version have some waiting to do. Read more...

Origin client on PC is becoming the EA Desktop app

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 05:34:02 +0000

Electronic Arts has revealed that the Origin games client on PC is being rebranded and is now dubbed the EA Desktop app. The new app's beta is kicking off soon, and sign-ups are now open to all. Read more...

Many EA games on Steam gain achievements, also syncs with Origin versions

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:02:01 +0000

Electronic Arts has pushed out achievements support for its games that it brought over to the Steam platform recently. Completed Origin achievements will also sync with the Steam version. Read more...

EA's Origin client is getting a redesign, beta coming soon

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 08:10:01 +0000

EA has been quietly building a new Origin client and is now looking for beta testers from its Origin Access subscriber pool. The client comes with a darker design and a new logo, among other changes. Read more...

Sega partners with EA to bring its games to Origin Access, Sonic Mania available now

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 08:32:01 +0000

Sega and EA have announced a partnership that sees games from the former arriving to the latter's Origin Access subscription service. Sonic Mania is now available in the service's Premier tier. Read more...

Command & Conquer Remastered Collection is now available on Steam and Origin

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:00:01 +0000

The Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert carrying Command & Conquer Remastered Collection has released on Origin and Steam stores. The collection brings in enhanced visuals, modding support, and more. Read more...

Medal of Honor: Airborne, Warhammer 40K Mechanicus, and more join Origin Access

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:44:01 +0000

EA today delivered another selection of games for its Origin Access and Origin Access Premier subscription services on PC. The new arrivals include AO Tennis 2 and Medal of Honor Airborne. Read more...

Trine 4, Darkwood, and Hiveswap join Origin Access

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:18:01 +0000

Today, three more games entered the Origin Access subscription services on PC, split between the Basic and Premier tiers. A first-party EA game also arrived to the Basic service earlier this month. Read more...

Command & Conquer Remastered launches June 5 on Origin and Steam

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:36:01 +0000

Command & Conquer Remastered Collection finally has a release date, with EA announcing the date to be June 5. The game will launch simultaneously on the Origin and Steam platforms. Read more...

My Time at Portia, Farmer's Dynasty, and more arrive at Origin Access

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:16:02 +0000

Origin Access has received its February bundle of new games for subscribers to experience. The newly added games include a couple of farming experiences including My Time at Portia and more. Read more...

EA discounts a month of Origin Access to $1, offer available until next week

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 22:00:01 +0000

EA has begun a promotion for its PC game subscription service Origin Access, dropping the price of the Basic version from $4.99 to $0.99. The offer is only available for one month of access. Read more...

Origin Access gaining Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, NFS Heat and more in November

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:02:01 +0000

Origin Access is about to get another delivery of games in November, including Tropico 6, SINNER: Sacrifice for Redemption, and more. Premier subscribers are also getting Fallen Order and NFS Heat. Read more...

EA formally announces return to Steam, starting with Fallen Order and EA Access

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:58:07 +0000

EA officially confirmed today that its portfolio of published games is finally returning to Steam, starting with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The subscription service EA Access is also being added. Read more...

EA may be looking to put its games back on Steam

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:24:01 +0000

Some database changes could be hinting at Electronic Arts working behind the scenes to bring its catalog back over to Steam. The publisher famously left the Valve platform back in 2011. Read more...

Origin Access gains Dead Cells, Slay the Spire, and more in October

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 18:38:01 +0000

The games EA is bringing to its Origin Access PC game subscription service on PC for the month of October was revealed today, including hits such as Slay the Spire, and Dead Cells. Read more...

EA offers free Origin Access for enabling Origin login verification

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:56:01 +0000

EA has begun offering a free month of its Origin Access subscription service on PC to everyone who enables two-factor authentication on their Origin account. The offer is valid throughout October. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Partying bundles and Origin games to catch

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 09:30:02 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include another brand new bundle from Humble filled with party games, a double giveaway from the Epic Games Store, an early gamescom sale from the Origin Store, and more. Read more...

Warhammer: Chaosbane, Vampyr, and six more games joining Origin Access in August

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 16:02:01 +0000

EA has announced its Origin Access subscription program is expanding by eight more games in August, bringing in games like Warhammer: Chaosbane, Yoku's Island Express, Vampyr, and more Read more...

Corsair announces its acquisition of Origin PC

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 17:40:01 +0000

Corsair, known for its PC components and peripherals for gamers, has announced that it has acquired Origin PC, which sells hand-built PCs that users can customize with their preferred parts. Read more...

Origin PC melds a gaming PC, Xbox One X, PlayStation 4 Pro, and Switch

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:12:01 +0000

To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Origin PC has built a new Big O unit, that impressively combines a top-end gaming PC with an Xbox One X, PlayStation 4 Pro, and Nintendo Switch. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Hits go on sale paving the way for E3

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 09:30:02 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a brand new Humble Monthly Bundle with a new early unlock duo, another freebie from Epic Games Store's mega sale, and publisher sales in preparation for E3. Read more...

Battlefield V joins Origin Access Basic subscription, no longer behind Premier

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 10:58:02 +0000

Battlefield V, the latest entry in DICE's shooter franchise, has joined EA's Origin Access Basic subscription on PC, removing the need to enroll in the more expensive Premier tier of the service. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Spring free events from Steam and more giveaways to grab

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 25 May 2019 09:30:02 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include some brand new giveaways from EA's Origin and Epic Games Store, a host of free events courtesy of Steam's Spring Cleaning Event, plus much more. Read more...

The Sims 4 is free to claim on Origin for seven days

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 21 May 2019 19:22:01 +0000

The massively popular life simulation title The Sims 4 is being given away on the Origin Store by EA. The game has players controlling Sims through their whole lives. The giveaway lasts for a week. Read more...

Into the Breach, Mutant Year Zero, and more join Origin Access today

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 14 May 2019 17:02:01 +0000

After adding 12 Star Wars games to Origin Access earlier this month, EA has now brought in six more games for its subscribers to enjoy. They include Into the Breach, Tropico 6, and others. Read more...

EA adds 12 classic Star Wars games to Origin Access celebrating Star Wars Day

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 03 May 2019 07:12:01 +0000

The amount of Star Wars games included in EA's Origin Access subscription service on PC just got boosted by quite a margin. Celebrating Star Wars Day, 12 classic games have entered the program. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Unending spring sales as Blackout continues

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include the ongoing Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout battle royale free event, new spring sales to checkout from the Origin and Microsoft stores, plus more. Read more...

Seven more games join EA's Origin Access program today

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 18:06:01 +0000

EA pushed a bunch of more games into its Origin Access subscription program on PC today. The April arrivals are mostly from the indie side of things, including Bomber Crew, Apotheon, and more. Read more...

Supergiant Games' Pyre and more Star Wars games join Origin Access

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 18:18:01 +0000

EA has brought in another bundle of games to its Origin Access subscription program on PC. Today's new additions include Pyre, Chaos on Deponia, and a couple of more Star Wars titles. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Round up some free slimes and EA games

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include Slime Rancher for free courtesy of the Epic Games Store, another Humble Indie Bundle to consider, free events for Mortal Kombat X, Conan Exiles, and more. Read more...

Origin Access gains Madden NFL 19, Gone Home, and a score of Star Wars games

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 18:58:01 +0000

With Anthem heading to Origin Access Premier subscribers, EA has also added a wealth of new games to its Basic tier. The new arrivals include Gone Home, Madden NFL 2019, and Star Wars games. Read more...

EA and Origin Access members can now try out Anthem ahead of the official launch

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 18:58:01 +0000

Electronic Arts is giving Xbox One and PC owners the chance to get started with their journey in Anthem a week earlier than everyone else, with a First Play Trial available on EA and Origin Access. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Party games and DRM-free sales bring the heat

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 09:30:02 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a five-game party pack for free from the Epic Games Store, A Caffeine bundle from Humble, a whole load of free events, and some hot DRM-free pickups from GOG. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Winter Sales 2018 Edition

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include discounted games from the numerous winter promotions that have gone up celebrating the holidays, as well as a rather large Sonic games bundle from Humble. Read more...

Origin Access gains Battlefront II, A Way Out, Tyranny and eight more games today

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:26:01 +0000

The Origin Access game subscription program on PC has gotten a hefty bundle of new games today. The 11 new arrivals are split between the Basic and Premier subscription tiers of the service. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Winter sales begin as Epic enters the freebie ring

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a giveaway from the new Epic Games Store for the hit underwater survival title Subnautica, a build-your-own bundle from Green Man Gaming, and some winter sales. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Black Friday and autumn sales kick into full gear

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include Black Friday, autumn, and fall sales for the most part, but a Jumbo Bundle from Humble, as well as free weekends for Overwatch and Star Citizen are here too. Read more...