EA Wii U games require Origin account for online play

I am registered with Origin because EA intergraded all old accounts to origin without asking, but I never ever installed origin on my computer.. if thats an answer to that. I will never do it.

Who still buys EA games on console?

Origin, it has 12 million users: "Look how many we got to sign up for this DRM software whether they like it or not!" Lol, not like I think that's what the EA executives gleefully tell themselves, but amount of accounts doesn't show how many of them signed up to install Origin, just because a single one of the games they wanted to play required Origin. I don't have Origin and although I would like to play Mass Effect 3 some day, that day is years into the future. I still haven't gotten around to playing games with DLC yet.

Just another reason not to buy EA games (as if people needed one).

It's time for EA to cut their losses and drop this awful system or policies. No matter what they do, Origin is unappealing.

To be honest, this has been happening since the PS2 era, just that it was then called an EA account.

The most annoying thing is they're also using this to shout about how popular Origin is, and a viable competitor to Steam. When, no, it isn't, I haven't bought a single thing off Origin, yet own an account purely for Mass Effect 3.

While I'm ranting about Origin, might I add that I saw NFS: The Run for £39.99 on there, yet the same day saw a brand new copy in a local store for £6. Yeah, that kind of stuff will really make me consider purchasing off Origin. Idiots.

Plus, since when can EA charge £39.99 for a PC game? It makes sense for console games because they have to go through Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo. But £39.99 for a PC game, on your OWN distribution platform, WITHOUT any packaging costs?

**** off, EA

There aren't going to be any dirty EA games going into my shiny Wii U.

I wish I could say that I am surprised. Well, no. EA is the worst company ever. 

My list of reasons not to buy EA games has just finished it's fourth book with this news.

Thank you for inflicting this upon us EA. You never cease to amaze us.

People still play EA games? How sad.

Lmfao at people overeacting. EA games always asked for EA accounts, all the way back to PS2 era. Origin on consoles is just another service. It has nothing to do with its PC counterpart.

 @MW2ismygame Ever heard of GOG? They are a pretty good digital distribution service, too. Steam offers sales and has lots of stuff, while GOG makes consumers feel like VIPs with DRM's "stand up act" being replace with the "rockin' performance" of bonus content like wallpapers, music, digital manuals, avatars, artwork, etc. If EA offered sales like Steam and used "VIP treatment" instead of using abusive DRM, more people would respect them and Origin.

You know EA I find it so funny that you try to do a steam like service and dont at least copy any of the good things. Do you want to know why steam has 40+ mill people on it ? little hint, because people came to IT and LIKED it, they did not have it forced down their throats. Thanks for making me inclined to spend even more on a steam sale than your sh***y service. Have a nice day EA.

Nothing we can do.  They'll keep spending time trying to build mainstream popularity with Origin because Steam was given the same chance.  The only difference is, Steam got a whole lot better after its first year.  Origin will not, and given EA's history, its doubtful that will change in many years to come.

Nope.  Nope nope nope.

I'm pretty sure Origin has been marked down as a failure. Can't they just cut there losses and concentrate on being a good company instead?

It's like EA doesn't want their games to succeed on the Wii U. An origin account has never been required for their games on other consoles, so there's no reason for it be required on the Wii U. This isn't the first thing they've done to screw over the system. Come on, EA. You could at least try to be fair.

Is it so wrong to just wanna launch your games and play without any interruptions? Thank you CD Projeckt and GOG for being the only ones to understand.

I don't mind having to setup an Origin account. Especially since I already have one LOL. But I wouldn't mind even if I didn't.

What I do mind is EA requiring me to allow them access to "Mii information, friend list,  and date of birth"

I should have the option to use Origin, but limit it's access. So I can allow it access to the email I use to sign up for Origin, but deny it access to my date of birth.

I understand the reasoning for this, but it's the same reasons I am cautious of allowing apps to connect to Facebook. I don't like it and I don't like the all or nothing approach to my info. 

You have got to be kidding me EA. No one likes this service. Stop forcing it on people.

This news story should be in Escape from Mount Stupid!! Look at the complainers who really don't have a clue about what they are even complaining about, just mobbing up because others are. This is how people end up getting arrested because they were following the crowd, stop it and think for yourselves.  Read the story, it says "EA Origin account will be needed to play games on Nintendo Wii U", now coincidentally PS3 EA games require the same as do 360 games, thing is once you sign in on your console once it will ask you when you use a new game to connect using that very same account. Now ask yourself something, what is the difference on the Wii U? Think about that for a second...no, a few more....yes you got it....in case you didn't...It's nothing, there is no difference.  Gamespot, why did you even post this as a story without actually stating that Wii U users just like PS3 and 360 will have to sign in to their Origin accounts to play online with EA games. Look at the freaking stampede you caused by yelling "Fire" in a crowded theater.

The last game i bought from EA was ME2; i intend to keep it that way. Funny how EA stands for Electronic Arts but its been a while since i saw any of this "art" on any their games. psst nowadays ir more like Evil Ambitions.

hm... i can see into the future.. i predict EA will then boast about how many users they have.

Good thing EA has only a limited number of online games that play best on consoles and even fewer for Nintendo. Origin isn't so bad on the PC, very little personally identifiable information is required, and I am very, ah, circumspect about the information I provide.