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EA's Origin to Feature Achievements for 'Joining Games'

Gamers Nexus: "We spoke with an EA rep about the bugs that saturate Origin, he released the following statement: 'We've looked at the numbers, and it would appear that the number of people who have figured out how to use Origin are surprisingly low, for this reason, we've decided that achievements should be offered for figuring out how to join a server.'"

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iamnsuperman4986d ago (Edited 4986d ago )

ermmm ok. Or you can fix the bugs.I think people would rather play without interruptions than have achievements.

This sounds like a joke to me

Velox4986d ago

You do know this is satire, right?

CynicalVision4986d ago

It's still better than getting a trophy for pausing the game...I'm looking at you Flower!

Venjense4986d ago

Microsoft should have patented Achievements.

Alos884985d ago

Wow, are the servers so bad managing to actually join a online match can be worth an achievement?

Animal Mutha 764985d ago

There should be an achievement for uninstalling Origin - Privacy Restored 20G

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EA Isn’t Changing Pricing Strategy for Now After Nintendo & Xbox Announce $80 Games

EA just hosted its quarterly financial conference call, and its executives have been asked to comment about the recent price hikes for games.

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Electronic Arts Claims "Strong" End of Fiscal Year as Split Fiction Has Sold Nearly 4 Million Units

Today, Electronic Arts announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year 2025, alongside the full year.
Split Fiction has sold nearly 4 million copies, and the next battlefield is confirmed for a release by March 2026 with a reveal this Summer.

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EA Cuts Around 300 Roles, Including Roughly 100 at Respawn

In addition to the roughly 100 job cuts IGN reported earlier today at Respawn Entertainment, EA has made wider cuts across its organization today, impacting around 300 individuals total including those already reported at Respawn.

Lightning7753d ago

Absolutely insane. Man I'm hope they land on their feet EA needs to get the shit together badly....

This is why this industry has slow releases and none compelling games.

127maXimus53d ago

Why would anyone willingly work in the VG industry or specifically for one of these globocorp organizations that put you in constant fear of losing your livelihood based on terrible choices made by idiotic management, not the people with talent making the actual games?