EA says that Origin is now legacy software on PC.

If you are still running the Origin client from EA, I just have to ask: What's it like living in the past, old man?! You need to get with the times and download the new EA app. This new launcher with the beyond generic name has been in development for well over two years at this point. It was announced as an update and rebranding for the Origin client on PC and, well, it's here. Yay?

EA says that the EA app (no actual capitalization...

In case you still haven't done it yet.

The pre-load for Battlefield 2042's upcoming beta went live last night. If you have not yet downloaded the content in preparation for tomorrow, here is how you can do it.

It is important to note that the beta will not show up automatically in your game library. You will need to visit specific parts of your storefront of choice. For instance, Steam has an option to "Request Access" to the Battlefield 2042 open beta. You will...

Dice battles and adventure combine in this surreal game from Zoink.

Swedish gaming studio, Zoink, along with EA just revealed Lost in Random today during EA Play Live. The teams said that the "gothic fairytale-inspired action adventure game" will be released on September 10, 2021 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Origin and Steam.

This is a game that combines dice battles with various abilities and spells...

Another next-gen release at a premium price.

Get ready for another next-gen EA Sports title being offered up for a next-gen price. This weekend, the Euro 2020 final matchup took place between England and Italy where Italy took home the W and England became super racist. But hey, what better place to unveil a new entry in an annual soccer franchise than one of the biggest European sporting events in the world?

EA Sports FIFA 22 will feature next-gen HyperMotion technology,...

Get ready for massive maps that support up to 128 players.

At present, the Battlefield YouTube channels is counting down to when they will actually reveal the first new trailer for the upcoming Battlefield game. However, Origin spilled the beans on themselves earlier today. For a brief period of time, Origin had screenshots, key art, and details all up and publicly viewable for the new Battlefield title.

Speaking of which, it looks like the new Battlefield is called Battlefield...

Online services shutting down August 31.

EA is pulling the plug and delisting a number of older Need for Speed titles today. This means that the games will no longer be available for sale, their in-game stores closed, and their online services will be shuttered. EA says that this decision was made as it is "shifting gears (GET IT?!) to focus on the future of Need for Speed." These removals seem to have come without any advance warning that we've seen.

The titles,...

Download is now on all platforms.

The May 14 release date for Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is rapidly approaching. For a release that encompasses three games, it would probably be a good thing to have a pre-load phase available, right? Right. That's why the pre-load for Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is now live across all platforms.

This includes the PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. Don't forget that PC players will get some nice framerate benefits to boast about....

It takes two to make a thing go right.

Hazelight Studios and EA just released their co-op adventure game It Takes Two on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Origin and Steam. It Takes Two ups the co-op ante by allowing two people to play locally or online together through a unique platforming adventure.

Players will play as either Cody or May, a couple on the verge of divorce that must learn to work together, overcome their differences,...

The battle continues.

This week, developer on The Sinking City, Frogwares, claims that the game's publisher, Nacon, illegally hacked a copy of their game and uploaded it to Steam. Shortly thereafter, Frogwares issued a DMCA takedown notice against its own game to get it removed from Steam. This was just the latest move in the ongoing battle between developer and publisher that began back in April of 2020.

In response to the DMCA takedown notice and claims against them...

4K, HDR, 60fps, and more bells and whistles than you can shake a stick at.

Mass Effect Legendary Edition finally has a release date. That date, as noted in the headline, is May 14. It is on this date that you will be able to pick up Mass Effect Legendary Edition for the PC via Origin and Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It will also feature "forward compatibility" with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

This release features all single-player base content...

I feel the need...

Criterion Games along with Stellar Entertainment launched Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC today. The Switch release of the game is happening on November 13, so there's that.

The game features asynchronous multiplayer across multiple platforms. This means that Autolog is back. You will be able to seamlessly connect, compare, and compete against your friends. The game features enhanced visuals alongside the...

New details on the single player component for Squadrons.

Today during Gamescom Opening Night Live, we got ourselves a fresh look at Star Wars: Squadrons. Specifically, we got a fresh look at the game's single-player component, something you may not have even realized existed for the game.

This includes the confirmation of several familiar faces along with a slew of new faces to the Star Wars universe. Some of those familiar faces are from the original trilogy along with...

EA announces special cross-over content for The Sims 4.

Today, EA, Maxis, and Lucasfilm announced The Sims 4 Star Wars: Journey to Batuu Game Pack. This content is coming to PC via Origin and Steam, along with Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on September 8. As you may have expected from this crossover, you will be able to create your own Star Wars story in a galaxy far, far away. ...