14 DAY TRIAL // In the last couple of years, many video game publishers have changed their marketing strategy and shifted to a completely different business model: games as a service. Since this is a hit and miss strategy, the backup plan was the subscription model. Sony, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, and Ubisoft offer access to a big portfolio of games for a monthly fee, but first-time customers are given the chance to try out the service before subscribing.
Today, we have another deal that offers those who would like to play EA's blockbusters, as well as some of the games published by the company, the chance to play them for one full month completely free. This is not a trial, but rather an initiative meant to raise the signal around the security of this type of accounts.
EA gives away one month of Origin Access Basic to anyone who turns on login verification for their EA account. It will take you very little time and you get to play your favorite games for free for a month.
Now, you'll notice that when you turn on login verification for your EA account, you'll be able to choose where to have your login codes sent: email, text, call, or app authenticator. What makes this deal great is the fact that it's available to all Origin users, not just to new ones.
On top of that, if you already have login verification turned on, you automatically qualify for the deal and you won't have to pay for one month of Origin Access Basic. The same goes for those who are already paying for an Origin Access Premier membership, as they won't have to pay for their subscription in November.
Keep in mind that you'll have to enable Login Verification by the end of October. You'll get your month of Origin Access Basic starting on or after November 1.
Origin Access Basic costs €3.99 per month or €24.99 per year and gives subscribers early access to upcoming games but only for 10 hours. Also, a Basic subscription lets you access a library of 218 titles and gives you a 10% discount on Origin purchases.
The Premier membership costs €14.99 per month or €99.99 per year and includes extra content (MTX bonuses and expansion packs) included with EA games, early access to upcoming games and access to a library of 228 games.