Origin for Mac

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Origin for Mac is Electronic Arts' gaming platform that allows Mac users to buy and download EA games. Similar to Steam, Origin for Mac was launched in Alpha in North America and the United Kingdom in January 2013 and had a full release in February of the same year.

If you prefer buying digital copies of games instead of physical copies, Origin for Mac is a must-have. It not only manages your premium downloads but also runs the installer and launches the game. Additionally, Origin acquires any necessary DRM licenses, making it a requirement to run downloaded games.

Origin for Mac offers features such as game save sync, automatic patching, and a friends list, similar to Steam. EA also has plans to bring Twitch.tv live streaming support to the Mac client. However, the game selection on Origin for Mac may be smaller than the PC version as developers have the option to port games to Mac. The interface of Origin for Mac resembles the PC version, but it is expected to improve as more games become available.

Overall, the arrival of Origin for Mac brings exciting times for Mac users who are fans of EA games, although the initial game selection is limited.