Andre Yoskowitz
17 Jul 2012 22:26
Large games publisher Electronic Arts (EA) has admitted today that hardcore gamers still have major issues with the Origin download platform.
In response, the company says it is making Origin the 'best download site' it can be, looking to turn skeptics into fans.
Additionally, EA is offering a new promotion where Kickstarter-funded games can get listed on Origin for free.
Adds Origin boss David DeMartini (via MCV): "The hardcore sometimes has issues with Origin, but they seem to love these crowd-funded games. It was one of the few things we have done that wasn't controversial and nobody had anything negative to say."
DeMartini concludes:
"People forget that when Steam launched, there was a lot of backlash from the core. Origin represents a change, and anytime EA does something that is significant in the industry, it generates a certain amount of reaction.
Really it's just to give customers an opportunity for choice."