This unsavory reputation stems mainly from the fact that EA, the mastermind behind beloved classics like Dead Space, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Army of Two, Titanfall, and The Sims, is also infamous for its purported anti-consumerist practices. In the realm of PC gaming subscriptions and associated download managers, Origin - a creation of EA Games - doesn't exactly bask in the glow of adoration. Note: Origin has been superseded by the EA App. Gaming platform created by EA and superseded by EA App. Advertisement Buy and manage games from the store, view the latest bargains and keep in touch with friends.