Electronic Arts Launches New ‘Origin’ Game Service for Mobile Devices

Electronic Arts has just announced the availability of Origin, the company's new gaming platform where gamers can purchase and download some of the best content from EA.

There are more than 150 games currently available for download from Origin, but the platform will offer gamers exclusive limited edition copies of highly-anticipated EA games, including Battlefield 3 and FIFA 12, as well as content from EA Partners such as Alice: Madness Returns and 38 Studios’ Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, in the coming months.

In addition to the Origin beta application for desktop, Electronic Arts also offers on the go access to its game store with the service on mobile devices.

Those who wish to take advantage of the new gaming platform can make an Origin mobile profile and connect and play with their friends EA titles such as Scrabble or the upcoming mobile version of Battlefield 3.

“Origin is a game service with two fundamental features,” said David DeMartini, senior vice president of Global Online at EA.

“It’s a download service for the very best content from EA and its partners. It also offers a social function which, over time, will connect a player’s profile with friends lists and a cross-platform feed that shows what your friends are playing and where.”

Once a new profile is created, gamers will be able to manage their favorite games and friend lists that are accessible from any PC or mobile device.

“We’re committed to offering consumers direct access to great content and community in a way they have never experienced before,” said EA CEO John Riccitiello. “Today we’re launching Origin.com and the Origin beta application. Over time, Origin will grow with new functionality and unique new content that consumers can’t get anywhere else.”

According to Electronic Arts, in the following months new features will be added for mobile gamers, who will also be able to see what games their friends are playing, as well as compare high scores and share what’s fun.