Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts used to purchasing and playing games. Originally released in 2011, Origin amassed over 50 million users by 2013, though the service has been slowly phased out in recent years as EA shifts to its EA Play subscription service.
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Anthem is on Sale for 50% Off Through Origin
The Infinite Gaming Sale is currently taking place on Origin, featuring discounts on games like Need for Speed Payback, The Sims 4, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and Anthem.
Anthem: Streamer Breaks Alpha NDA, Loses Entire Origin Library
One Twitch streamer decides to break the Non-Disclosure Agreement for Anthem's recent Alpha test, and loses their entire EA Origin library in the process.
Mass Effect 2 on PC Added to EA Origin
The video game publisher Electronic Arts makes the PC version of BioWare's science fiction RPG, Mass Effect 2, available for free through its Origin service.
EA Access Service Arrives on PC for $4.99 a Month
Electronic Arts today unveis Origin Access, the PC version of the previously Xbox exclusive EA Access subscription service. $4.99 a month unlocks the EA Vault.
EA is Giving Away ‘SimCity 2000' For Free Right Now
Gamers can pick up a free copy of 'SimCity 2000' on PC for a limited time via EA's Origin service.
Get Battlefield 3 on PC For FREE Right Now
The award-winning shooter 'Battlefield 3' is free to download from EA’s digital distribution platform Origin until June 3. Grab it while you can.
Battle.net, Steam, Origin & Other Gaming Services Hit With DDoS Attacks
Battle.net, Steam and Origin users are having trouble with online play in the post-holiday season as a series of DDoS attacks are launched on gaming services.
Origin Begins Offering Refunds on Electronic Arts Games
Electronic Arts' Origin digital distribution service now offers a 'Great Game Guarantee', a new policy that allows gamers to return digital titles for a full refund.
EA Forms New Mission Statement for Origin; Wants to Make EA Games Better
Electronic Arts' download service Origin has had a relatively strong start despite controversies and criticisms, and EA's EVP Andrew Wilson has outlined what EA has planned for it next.
'SimCity' Review
Read our 'SimCity' review to find out if the game delivers a competent city simulator experience - in spite of some controversial choices.
'SimCity' Hack Lets Users Destroy Neighbors; EA Hiding Customer Service Numbers Online
The latest batch of 'SimCity' disasters have struck customers, with hackers now capable of destroying cities and the customer service number being intentionally censored on official EA channels.
Will 'SimCity' Go Offline For The Players?
Maxis understands the desires for 'SimCity' to function offline, but they have 'no intention' of letting players
SimCity: A Launch Failure of Regional Proportions [Updated]
The Maxis-developed 'SimCity' forces users online and its launch has appropriately been labeled a 'disaster.' Here's the full story and what's being done about it.
EA Origin & Black Ops 2 Add Live Streaming Functionality
EA's Origin service adds TwitchTV live streaming support while Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 adds YouTube live streaming. Video game videos everywhere!
'Battlefield' Celebrates 10th Anniversary With $10 Games
Act fast! Today only Electronic Arts is selling Battlefield 2, Bad Company 2, Battlefield 2142 and Battlefield 3 all for $10 in celebration of the franchise's 10-year anniversary.
EA: Origin's First Year a Massive Success
Origin has completed its first year of service, and the company's own Senior VP David DeMartini spoke of their impressive sales names and, of course, touched on the Steam rivalry as well.
EA Reports Big Numbers For Origin & Battlefield 3
Electronic Arts' financial results illustrate impressive numbers for 'Battlefield 3' and the Origin service required to play it. What's in store for Origin's future?
EA Seeking Player Opinions On Origin Service
Almost a year after the service was created, EA has now decided to ask the players what they think of their online shop Origin, and if there is anything that could be improved upon.