Origin (formerly EA Store) is a digital distribution, digital rights management system from Electronic Arts that allows users to purchase games on the internet for PC and mobileplatforms, and download them with the Origin client (formerly EA Download Manager, EA Downloader and EA Link). It is currently in Beta.
Origin features social features like profile management, networking with friends with chat and direct game joining along with an in-game overlay, sharing of game library and community integration with networking sites like Facebook, Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.
Electronic Arts has stated that it wants Origin to match Valve’s Steam service, Origin’s leading competitor, by the end of March 2012, by adding cloud game saves, auto-patching, achievements and rewards, and cross-platform releases.
Origin streamlines the download process, for quick, easy installation and use. Direct downloadof PC games requires the Origin client, and once you have it, you’ll be able to access your game library from virtually anywhere. You can even play your favorite games on other PCs when you’re on the go.
Origin is a replacement for EA Download Manager.
Changelog:
- Added the ability to upload custom avatars.
- Added cloud storage support for a number of additional EA games, including Mass Effect 3.
- Added captcha verification for increased security.
- Improved relevancy of friend search results.
- Progress bar now displays when installing games.
- Streamlined Origin update and installation processes.
- Game Add-Ons (DLC) can now be purchased and installed directly through Origin.
- Updated the look and feel of the Origin client.
- Users can now invite multiple friends to play at once.
- Users can now hide games in their Game Library.
Download: Origin Beta 8.5 | 16 MB
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