Origin My Favourite Game Client

Origin (content delivery)

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Developer(s)	Electronic Arts
Initial release	June 3, 2011 (2011-06-03)
Stable release	9.0.2.2064 - 185387
Development status	Active, in Beta
Operating system	Microsoft Windows, OS X
Size	50MB Download, Expands to 100MB, (Approx)
Type	Content delivery Digital rights management Social networking
Website	store.origin.com

Origin (formerly EA Store) is a digital distribution, digital rights management system from Electronic Arts that allows users to purchase games on the internet for PC and mobile platforms, and download them with the Origin client (formerly EA Download Manager, EA Downloader and EA Link). It is currently^[when?] in Beta.
Origin features social features like profile management, networking with friends with chat and direct game joining along with an in-game overlay, sharing of game library and community integration with networking sites like Facebook, Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. Electronic Arts has stated that it wants Origin to match Valve's Steam service, Origin's leading competitor, by the end of March 2012, by adding cloud game saves, auto-patching, achievements and rewards, and cross-platform releases.^[1]
Since Origin's launch, the service has received criticism over EA's practice of suspending or deleting accounts for disputed infractions, suspected monitoring of users' computer activity, and for requiring users to forfeit their right to sue before using the software. Origin users are identified by their unified Origin account, which supersedes an EA account and may be canceled if left unused after 24 months if there are not any premium games on it.^{[dubious – discuss]} As of February 2012, Origin has been installed by 9.3 million users.^[2]