Direct2Drive fully merging into GameFly and purchases might not transfer.

[Ruler]

That's what I'm doing. I don't plan on supporting or using Origin, even at the expense of missing out on ME3.

ME3 is going to be most torrented game of 2012.

I refuse to play Kingdoms of Amalur myself just because of this. Played the demo and they already suggested that create Origin account. Just pisses me off what direction this is going, maybe one day Civ 6 needs Origin or at least activation there. If one company takes full control of online distribution I truly hope its not EA.

Just saying its going to be horrible future for all PC gamers. All your games are on Origin, and they can threat you by banning it.

http://kotaku.com/5845866/origin-ac...-playing-on-modded-battlefield-3-beta-servers

 

[Rub'Rum]

For me, Origin will probably remain a "EA Games launcher". It'll probably remain like this for other people too... Until they start having good deals like Steam and a significant catalog of games. At that point I think I'll just try to NOT look at Origin deals in order not to be tempted to buy games on the platform... But I'm pretty sure my actions won't change the fact that if they have a good catalog and good deals, people will flock even if the platform sucks. This will be crap. I'm already kind of annoyed that I have games on various websites like Gog.com and Gamersgate and whatnot and I almost forget that I own certain games... But at least these other websites don't require an entire platform to run parallel to Steam on my computer. I really resent the multiplication of platforms or software.

 

[Ruler]

Pretty good one too. Join Origin and get 7 quest for KoA. Who knows maybe Civ5's expansion already require Origin or at least encourage to people to use it.

http://www.gamesradar.com/kingdoms-amalur-online-pass-required-selected-quests/

Its not gonna be fun when this happens, EA is too powerful and definitely too dick to do anything he ever wants, I wouldnt be surprised if one day its implemented in Windows. What really annoys me about Origin is that they track what websites you visit, and sell that info to third-party, so dont be surprised if one day your favorite porn site is full of game ADs and other crap, or vice versa, you're playing your favorite game and porn ADs start to appear.

Spoiler :

2. Consent to Collection and Use of Data.

You agree that EA may collect, use, store and transmit technical and related information that identifies your computer (including the Internet Protocol Address), operating system, Application usage (including but not limited to successful installation and/or removal), software, software usage and peripheral hardware, that may be gathered periodically to facilitate the provision of software updates, dynamically served content, product support and other services to you, including online services. EA may also use this information combined with personal information for marketing purposes and to improve our products and services. We may also share that data with our third party service providers in a form that does not personally identify you. IF YOU DO NOT WANT EA TO COLLECT, USE, STORE, TRANSMIT OR DISPLAY THE DATA DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION, PLEASE DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE APPLICATION.

I rest my case, but good news indeed they need to take this slow, so 2-4 year easily.