I can summarize it in one word: ORIGIN. That’s right, EA’s Origin digital storefront. With the upcoming release of Battlefield 3, and likely subsequent EA PC releases, the installation of Origin will be required in order to play the game. This includes both digital copies of the game, and even physical boxed retail copies of the game.
Now, a lot of people may scoff at the notion of boycotting such a massive title as Battlefield 3 over having to install ‘just’ a piece of software on your PC. While it’s true that skipping out on Battlefield 3, or other titles such as Mass Effect 3 makes me cringe, it’s an unfortunate reality for me based on what you’re really signing up for. When you install Origin on your PC you’re not just installing a piece of software, or even making purchases from EA directly — you’re signing away certain rights, and giving EA permission to audit your personal computer.
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