@GamerOuTLaWz @jayd02 I think he's referring to pre-Origin, which was the same thing, except it was known then as an EA Account. So jayd02 is correct when he says 'for years'
@PeterTechGuy You've got the right frame of mind. You're keeping it open which is always healthy.
My heart and experience though tell me that two years will prove the haters correct and Origin will just be one of those 'side things' of EA that bring in a bit more cash, mainly from those kind of gamers who play games as a side thing, and therefore only know the popular stuff like Call of Duty or FIFA, and therefore have no desire or knowledge of the better stuff from Valve, for example.Origin will never win over the hardcore gamer, even if it becomes a better service.I don't deny that Valve love money, but they love gaming as well. That's their secret. EA just love money. Therefore, Valve will always be more in tune with what the gaming community wants and will be the first to move things the right way. In two years time, Steam itself will be different as it's proving every year.
@PrimeLazarus @jmr1986 This reminds me when I first bought my PS3, two controllers, and a copy of Burnout Paradise. Then invited my friend around while I hooked it up.
@PeterTechGuy @MW2ismygame The biggest difference is that the most Steamworks games aren't actually owned by Valve. It was the original developer's decision to make them Steamworks games because of how popular the platform was.Though your argument could have worked if you specifically mentioned Half-Life 2 ;)Which is true anyway, Half-Life 2 forced people on to Steam. Same tactic as Origin.The major difference though, is that Steam was a (kinda) brand new idea that many gamers would never have considered. Plus the service was really good causing gamers to stay and become loyal.Therefore, same tactics for drawing in, completely different tactics once in.
To be honest, this has been happening since the PS2 era, just that it was then called an EA account.
The most annoying thing is they're also using this to shout about how popular Origin is, and a viable competitor to Steam. When, no, it isn't, I haven't bought a single thing off Origin, yet own an account purely for Mass Effect 3.
While I'm ranting about Origin, might I add that I saw NFS: The Run for £39.99 on there, yet the same day saw a brand new copy in a local store for £6. Yeah, that kind of stuff will really make me consider purchasing off Origin. Idiots.
Plus, since when can EA charge £39.99 for a PC game? It makes sense for console games because they have to go through Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo. But £39.99 for a PC game, on your OWN distribution platform, WITHOUT any packaging costs?
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