Origin offers free limited access to games, starting with Titanfall

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Titanfall will be free to download and play for 48 hours this weekend as part of Origin's new Game Time service. Unlike Steam's Free Weekend program, Origin is making select games free for a set period of time that starts once you begin playing.

Just to note, that's real-time rather than game time, so the free mech-mashing ends after 48 of your Earth hours. EA also says progress during free access is saved, so if you choose to purchase the game afterward you can pick up where you left off.

Game Time is the latest of a few recent initiatives to bolster Origin. EA introduced On the House to the portal earlier this year, with the service offering permanent freebies that have included Peggle, Dead Space, Battlefield 3 and Plants vs. Zombies.

Posted: Jun 20, 2014 11:03 pm
Related Forum: Gaming Discussion

Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2014/06/20/origin-offers-free-time-limited-access-to-games-starting-with-t/

Comments

attackedheartPosted: Sat. Jun 21, 2014

Hey guys, i know this is off topic but thought u pc gamers could do with some good news, Dead Rising 3 will be released on pc September 5, and is available for pre-order on steam now!

imaqtpiePosted: Sat. Jun 21, 2014

This is a great idea, it'll increase their sales too.

DeluxeHazardPosted: Sat. Jun 21, 2014

This is a very smart marketing move by EA. I enjoyed this game on the Xbox 360 and I am pretty sure many people are going to buy it.

ExoticWolfsPosted: Fri. Jun 20, 2014

This is very cool, and a good way to promote games. Once your time ends and you like the game, then you are going to want to get it even more.

TomPosted: Fri. Jun 20, 2014

Im downloading this game right now ATM. This is actually quite cool. Im downloading it free aswell!

JoveticPosted: Fri. Jun 20, 2014

"Just to note, that's real-time rather than game time, so the free mech-mashing ends after 48 of your Earth hours."

The 48 hours only starts after you've started the game for the first time, so all the time you spend downloading, doesn't count.

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