Well, I already have Battlefield 3 on my computer, so I doubt buying this third installment in the series on my pc is going to make it any worse for me.
Don't requiring Origin mean pre-owned isn't an option? Unless Origin supports transferring licenses, which I doubt.Nurb said:And now buying it pre-owned will be required for me to play Mass Effect 3 on PC
It is a complete dealborker for me. I will not have that spyware on my system.LookingGlass said:It's certainly what I expected, including the part where they say it won't on Steam at launch.
It's not a complete deal-breaker for me... but it's definitely an extra thing to think about. If I think the game will be amazing, I'm in and I'll just have live with Origin, at least during my playing time. If I think it will be good but not great, it'll go the way of Ubisoft's PC releases where I deem it not worth it overall.
Facebook collects 'information about your peripherals and software'? Please link something to backup this statement. Also care to name some other software that collects and sends this info without your express permission.PlowmanMk said:This was quite obvious unfortunately.
It's nothing to do with Origin being 'Spyware', it's just less convenient then Steam.
Also, Origin is far from 'Spyware'. It gathers information about your peripherals and software. So what? So do several other programs and websites (Facebook included). Not to mention credit cards and store loyalty cards.
I've said this in other threads, and I'll say it again. It's purely for marketing. Nothing else.
Believe it or not, consoles operate in a similar way.
People need to stop getting so upset over little things.
No, when it does become a big deal it will be too late to complain about it. Like when you are banned from all your Origin games for having a NO-CD patch.sms_117b said:I already have Origin, and games on it, whilst I'm not a huge fan of the spyware, you know what, for me, it's really not that big a deal. So ME3 is definently still on the cards.
By that, I meant that Facebook collects information about you. Not particularly software or peripherals, but other information (ie. personal details, how the website is accessed, pages/groups that you 'like' etc)ph0b0s123 said:Facebook collects 'information about your peripherals and software'? Please link something to backup this statement. Also care to name some other software that collects and sends this info without your express permission.
I can guarantee you that a no Origin crack/fix will be published within the first 4 days of the release for PC. Same happened to BF3 and thats even multiplayer.Athinira said:Not necessarily going to prevent me from purchasing it, but I'm not gonna do it until there is a crack around. Origin is not going on my PC, period.
Don't recall saying anything about needing to buy it on release day. I'm patient and can wait.Mojo_22 said:I can guarantee you that a no Origin crack/fix will be published within the first 4 days of the release for PC. Same happened to BF3 and thats even multiplayer.Athinira said:Not necessarily going to prevent me from purchasing it, but I'm not gonna do it until there is a crack around. Origin is not going on my PC, period.
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I dont really care since Im getting it on xbox anyway and neither am I supprised since well..
its EA.
So Origin would scan your other games for a NO-CD patch and then block you? I can see how that would be, well, completely unfair, but most of my CD games I've re-brought on steam if I still play them, but I don't tend to play them, in fact currently I don't have a single CD/DVD game installed on my PC...in fact all I have atm is Audiosurf, Dragon Age 2, Skyrim and TOR.ph0b0s123 said:No, when it does become a big deal it will be too late to complain about it. Like when you are banned from all your Origin games for having a NO-CD patch.sms_117b said:I already have Origin, and games on it, whilst I'm not a huge fan of the spyware, you know what, for me, it's really not that big a deal. So ME3 is definently still on the cards.
Right so Facebook does not collect this info and to be fair the info you chose to give Face is entirely your choice.PlowmanMk said:By that, I meant that Facebook collects information about you. Not particularly software or peripherals, but other information (ie. personal details, how the website is accessed, pages/groups that you 'like' etc)ph0b0s123 said:Facebook collects 'information about your peripherals and software'? Please link something to backup this statement. Also care to name some other software that collects and sends this info without your express permission.
Proof: http://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/your-info#inforeceived
Programs like Steam and Itunes are other examples of programs which collect user data. Neither of them (Origin included) go through your personal documents and pictures.
EDIT: Also, it isn't 'without your express permission'. You usually have to agree to this stuff before its installed/signed up.