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EA to Give Origin a Long-Overdue Makeover!
I think many would agree that out of all of the various ‘launcher’ platforms that end up on our PC, EA’s Origin is one of the most miserable. Not only in terms of its functionality (which is more than a little basic) but also the fact that (with crashes and…
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Corsair Now Bigger Than Ever @ CES 2020
Corsair really does seem unstoppable in the PC gaming market these days. It seems that every year they go from one strength to another, and 2020 looks set to be their most expansive year to date. Given their recent acquisitions of brands like Elgato, Scuf and Origin PC, there’s not…
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EA Sparks Panic Following A Poorly Worded E-mail
The chances are they if you’re an avid PC gamer, then you probably (like it or not) have the EA Origin app installed on your system. Now, as always, you’ll regularly be encouraged to ensure that your account security is kept in the best shape possible and it seems that…
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Origin PC Reveal System Featuring PS4, Xbox One, Switch & PC
Between PC and consoles, it has been an oft-asked question that wouldn’t it be nice if a system could be made that essentially got the best of both worlds? Well, it seems that the people over at Origin PC have decided to take matters into their own hands. Following an…
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DICE Shows Off New Mediterranean Map for Battlefield V
Map Based on the Events of Operation Mercury in 1941 DICE is releasing the latest map as part of their Chapter 3: Trial by Fire update for Battlefield V. This time it is set in Greece, specifically taking on a massive invasion along the Cretan coast. For those familiar with…
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The Sims 4 is Free (to Keep) from EA’s Origin Until May 28th
Although Bug on Origin Client Makes it Difficult to Claim Electronic Arts is currently feeling generous and offering The Sims 4 for free starting May 21st through May 28th. This is the standard edition and does not include any of the add-ons. Once you claim it on your Origin account,…
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EA Adds Star Wars: Battlefront II and 10 Games to Origin Access
Early Holiday Gift for Origin Access Subscribers EA is rolling out 11 additional titles to their Origin Access subscription service today. It even includes Star Wars: Battlefront II (he new one from 2017 of course, not the 2005 title of the same name). In addition to DICE‘s Battlefront remake, EA…
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Battlefield V Performance – Fastest AMD and Nvidia Cards Tested
Introduction Battlefield V Performance The release of Battlefield V is a big one, with no doubt millions of people eager to play it this week and beyond. Personally, I haven’t really played much Battlefield since the third instalment, and that was less than I played the Bad Company games. Battlefield…
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Mikes Rant – Why I’m Not Going To Buy Battlefield V!
Mikes Rant 18 One day, about 12 years ago, a friend of mine told me that he’d started working a new job and met a bunch of people who played an online game. There was about 7 or 8 of them and via the miracle of Ventrilo used to play…
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Origin PC Announces New EON15-S and EVO17-S Laptops
Core i9 Gaming Laptops from Origin PC Origin PC is rolling out two new gaming laptops featuring the most powerful Intel mobile processor yet. These new EON15-S and EVO17-S laptops are both thinner and lighter, with the option of sporting an Intel Core i9-8950HK 6-core processor inside. The laptops weigh…
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EA Shuts Down Fan Remake Of Sim City 2000
EA Shuts Down Fan Remake Of Sim City 2000 If EA proved anything in their most recent Sim City re-boot, it’s that they are completely incapable of making a re-boot of Sim City. One fan, however, decided to try and take matters into their own hands by creating their own…
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EA Has Officially Dropped The ‘On The House’ Game Offers
EA Has Officially Dropped The ‘On The House’ Game Offers Origin is changing. With the introduction of the ‘premium’ subscription service, EA is clearly looking to move their game platform into a fresh new direction. What was perhaps one of the few good things they did though was occasionally seeing them…
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EA Launching Origin Access Premiere Subscription on July 30th
Unlimited Game Subscription Service Electronic Arts is launching a new unlimited games subscription version of their Origin Access called Premiere. Origin Access provides discounts to all EA games and offers select games for free. Meanwhile, Origin Access Premiere takes that one step further, offering even new releases prior to their…
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EA Lists Battlefield V PC System Requirements on Origin
Official Hardware Requirements Gets Listed Electronic Arts has updated the official Origin Store product page for Battlefield V to include official system requirements. Surprisingly, it seems very lenient and matches the same requirements as Battlefield 1. Although developer DICE has announced exclusive partnership with NVIDIA, the requirements also include AMD…
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Final Fantasy XV Has Been Cracked 4 Days Before Release!
Final Fantasy XV We are literally days away from one of the most anticipated PC released in 2018. I do not think it’s an underestimation to suggest that since Final Fantasy XV released on console, PC owners have been patiently waiting to try this game out for themselves. Well, we…
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