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EA moves faster than we thought. Origin for Mac was in alpha just two weeks ago, and yet it’s already launching to the public. The completed gaming portal gives Mac users their software library, socialization and the online store in an interface that will be mostly familiar to Windows players. While the selection of Mac-native titles is currently narrow — we hope you really like Batman and Dragon Age 2 — there’s also a Steam Play-like level of cross-platform support, where a game bought for the Mac or Windows will be free to download for the other OS. Origin is currently too small to directly challenge the Mac App Store or Steam, but it’s a step forward for computer gamers wanting platform parity — and when it’s free to download, it won’t hurt to have a look.

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Nook HD and HD+ owners will be very happy to know that more gaming titles from Electronic Arts are on the way, with a couple even being available as we speak. Earlier today, the renowned developer announced its Plant vs. Zombies and Bejeweled 2 are now compatible with Barnes & Noble’s newest pair of slates, while other EA titles like Real Racing 2, Tetris, Monopoly and The Game of Life are expected to launch “through the holiday season.” Both Plants vs. Zombies and Bejeweled 2 are up for download now for $5 and $3, respectively, and you can snag your favorite one from the source link below.

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EA bringing more games to Barnes & Noble’s Nook HD and Nook HD+ originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BioWare co-founders Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka collectively announced their retirement today from the studio they founded nearly 20 years ago, as well as from their positions at parent company Electronic Arts. Each is leaving the game industry altogether, with Muzyka heading into philanthropy, and Zeschuk into the world of craft brewing.

Muzyka reflected on his years in game development and management in a blog post. “It’s not often that you can truly say you were able to pursue and achieve your dream job; I know how lucky I am to be able to say that now, in my early 40s,” he said. Zeschuk was similarly reflective. “Building BioWare over the years with Ray and the many other people involved was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I’ll cherish it always,” he wrote. The two former doctors founded Bioware in 1995, and developed iconic titles like Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and most recently, Star Wars: The Old Republic (an MMO). BioWare was purchased by Electronic Arts in 2007, and its name has since spread to a variety of EA’s other studios.

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BioWare co-founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk retire, to exit the game industry originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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