Electronic Arts is branching Origin out from the proprietary digital distribution hub it was originally publicized to be. EA recently announced distribution of titles from Capcom, THQ, and Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment starting in November. The specifics of the deal have yet to be made public. Origin currently boasts six million users, and recently […]
Earlier today, during the release of EA’s financial earnings report, EA CEO John Riccitiello stated that he believes the industry has changed significantly over the last few years, and that as a result, developers have to re-think the way they create their games. Industrygamers.com reports that Riccitiello told investors he considers the traditional development cycle […]
The Wall Street Journal reported that Electronic Arts was readying its answer to platforms like Steam and Direct2Drive by building and offering its own digital distribution hub, a story EA later confirmed. Origin will offer over 150 titles at launch and be the sole digital platform for Star Wars: The Old Republic, as well as […]