Changes: Origin

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Origin is a digital distribution system created and maintained by Electronic Arts for the distribution of video games, both published by Electronic Arts, and by others. Origin Studios was originally acquired by EA, and later renamed EA Origin; the Origin name was then used for the software. The client is used to access the Origin Store.

Functionally, the software is very similar to Steam, with patching and game launching handled by the client, and built-in support for Downloadable Content, including the ability to buy DLC directly from the game's store page. The client also has an overlay function accessible in-game, just like Steam. The game supports purchase using either standard real-world currencies, or with BioWare points (that are themselves purchased using real-world currencies). The client also supports achievements, and a friend system.

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-'''Origin''' is a digital distribution system created and maintained by Electronic Arts for the distribution of video games, both published by Electronic Arts, and by others. ''Origin Studios'' was originally acquired by EA, and later renamed [[EA Origin]]; the Origin namesake was then used for the software.
+'''Origin''' is a digital distribution system created and maintained by Electronic Arts for the distribution of video games, both published by Electronic Arts, and by others. ''[[Origin Studios]]'' was originally acquired by EA, and later renamed [[EA Origin]]; the Origin name was then used for the software. The client is used to access the [[Origin Store]].
-Functionally, the software is very similar to Steam, with patching and game launching handled by the client, and built-in support for Downloadable Content, including the ability to buy DLC directly from the game's store page. The client also have an overlay function accessible in-game, just like Steam. The game supports purchase using either standard real-world currencies, or with BioWare points (that are themselves purchased using real-world currencies). The client also supports achievements, and a friend system.
+Functionally, the software is very similar to Steam, with patching and game launching handled by the client, and built-in support for Downloadable Content, including the ability to buy DLC directly from the game's store page. The client also has an overlay function accessible in-game, just like Steam. The game supports purchase using either standard real-world currencies, or with BioWare points (that are themselves purchased using real-world currencies). The client also supports achievements, and a friend system.
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