Poll: PC Gamers how do you feel about EA and Origin
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Never have, and never will use Origin, I'm not going to buy battlefield 3 (which I was really looking forward to ) simply because of origin and EAs lovely server finding system
Same as towards Steam. I do not like it but that's something i have to adapt to in order to play games. Whenever i can i buy retail anyway because it's cheaper in my country. I'd prefer if games wouldn't use any form of 3rd party software to launch, but we're way past that stage sadly.
People will download Steam because it is a good service, and want to use it.
People will download Origin because it was needed for Battlefield 3.
I think that says it all.
People will download Origin because it was needed for Battlefield 3.
I think that says it all.
It's completely useless, nobody will take it seriously. It will just be a frantic rush to get past it and get onto the game. Nobody will pay any attention to how 'genius' it might be. They will just try their hardest to get past it and play the game.
To be honest, I would expect people to crack it. Because it sounds like it's going to be quite annoying.
To be honest, I would expect people to crack it. Because it sounds like it's going to be quite annoying.
I don't buy digital copies(not lazy or dumb enough). But if there were no more shops in the world and the only way to buy games was digital distribution I'd have no problems using Steam,Origin,Windows Marketplace all together since I don't have a shitty PC that can'0t run 2 programs at once. I really don't see why would I choose one over another if not by the games they are offering and the prices.
On a side note I wanted to try Age of Empires Online(really good actually or atleast not that bad)and I had to install Winlows live/marketplace etc all that package. Thing is I don't even have to launch it to play the game or sign in since it logs automatically when I launch the game. And people were talking as this was the worse of the bundle.
On a side note I wanted to try Age of Empires Online(really good actually or atleast not that bad)and I had to install Winlows live/marketplace etc all that package. Thing is I don't even have to launch it to play the game or sign in since it logs automatically when I launch the game. And people were talking as this was the worse of the bundle.
your "origin" account is linked/upgrade version of your bioware account, so all your dlc and stuff is tied to your origin account once you upgrade your "bioware" accountsynobal said:
Seems like this thread has been revived.
I'm not informed enough to form a secure opinion, but I think it's cheap of EA to not put their games on Steam.
Plus, I'm not a pure PC gamer. So I guess my opinion doesn't count.
I'm not informed enough to form a secure opinion, but I think it's cheap of EA to not put their games on Steam.
Plus, I'm not a pure PC gamer. So I guess my opinion doesn't count.
I use steam bc it has half life 2 and civ 5 but hate the service. I might hate it a little less once I get my own house with decent internet soon but for now it's a piece of garbage which forces me to log on every time making sure everyone knows what kind of games I play so they can use that data in one form or another.
As far as origins in my opinion it's a steam knockoff which until it has a game I like wont even think of using it. Once it does I might consider it same way with steam games today. Is it on steam I think do I really really really like the game if I might buy it if not I most certainly won't no try out's as long as steam is needed.
Also I'm missing the option for not trying origins bc it doesn't have a decent game on it right now. Does the OP think everyone likes BF3?
As far as origins in my opinion it's a steam knockoff which until it has a game I like wont even think of using it. Once it does I might consider it same way with steam games today. Is it on steam I think do I really really really like the game if I might buy it if not I most certainly won't no try out's as long as steam is needed.
Also I'm missing the option for not trying origins bc it doesn't have a decent game on it right now. Does the OP think everyone likes BF3?
Not all of us have the luck to live in a country where CD Projekt is the largest distributor.Keava said:
Very much this. I don't give a flying fuck about all the 'extras' like friend lists and achievements or whatever these 3rd party programs offer. To me they're just an extra layer between me and my fun. I don't like things getting between me and my fun.
I hated the EA download manager, so I'm not really expecting great things from Origin. The screenies posted look promising, but I'd rather not having my games spread out between a variety of different services. I'll give it a chance if it's the only way to activate/play Mass Effect 3, but I'd always prefer to have it on Steam.
