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Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts. It offers mainly online gaming service and digital rights management (DRM). Origin allows its users to purchase games via the internet for PC and mobile platforms and then download them with the Origin client. It also features many social options, like profile management, networking with friends on chat, and direct game joining (along with the in-game overlay). Another cool option is streaming via TwitchTV, sharing of game library and community integration with networking sites (Facebook, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, etc.). Electronic Arts wants Origin to match its leading competitor, Steam by adding many new features, rewards, and cross-platform releases. Origin also allows its users to browse and purchase games for full price from Electronic Arts' catalogs. Instead of receiving a box, disc, or even an activation code, the purchased software is immediately (and permanently) attached to the user's account and can be downloaded with the corresponding Origin client. EA Downloader was launched in late 2005. After many changes, it was reopened under the Origin name on June 3, 2011. Currently, Origin has over 50 million registered users.4X games is a sub-genre of strategy video games. In 4X games, players are given control over an empire and they have to do 4 things to achieve victory: eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate. The term was created by Alan Emrich during Master of Orion release in 1993, and since then, other developers and gamers have used it to describe games of similar design. 4X video games are renowned for their deep, complex gameplay. Emphasis is placed upon economic and technological development, as well as a range of non-military routes to supremacy. 4X games can take a long time to complete since the amount of micromanagement needed to sustain an empire increases as the empire grows. 4X games can be either turn-based or real-time titles. The most renowned 4X franchises of all time are Civilization, Master of Orion, and Rome: Total War. Games Republic. The best 4X games for gaming fanatics all around the world. Top titles for the lowest prices.If you like space exploration and almost unlimited gameplay possibilities, Stellaris is a game for you. One of the newest creations of Paradox Development Studio (makers of Crusader Kings and Europa Universalis) is a true evolution of grand strategy genre with space exploration at its core. Stellaris games feature deep strategic gameplay, rich and diverse selection of alien races and very emergent storytelling. Franchise's challenging gameplay rewards interstellar exploration as you discover, interact and learn more about the galaxy full of different species. Stellaris is a treat for every 4X lover as well as every sci-fi geek! Don't miss it! Get your own Stellaris CD key for the best price - only on Games Republic!The Lord of the Rings (also known as LOTR) franchise is based on a legendary high-fantasy novel created by J. R. R. Tolkien. The story of The Lord of the Rings includes mythology, philology, religion and the Tolkien's view for the effects of industrialization, as well as his experiences from World War I. The book was a massive success and was praised by readers, critics and scholars alike. It basically started the entire genre of modern fantasy. Today, The Lord of the Rings franchise consists of books, movies, musicals, comics, toys and even video games. The Lord of the Rings video games franchise is encompassing many different genres. Role-playing games (LOTR; War in the North), real-time strategy games (LOTR: The Battle for Middle-earth), MMORPGs (LOTR Online), adventure games (LOTR: Conquest), and even collectible card games. It’s a massive franchise and it’s consistently spawning new adaptations. If you love high-fantasy, J. R. R. Tolkien, or if you’re just a fan of video games, The Lord of The Rings franchise is perfect for you. Get your own copy at Games Republic and fight for the Middle-earth!Hide
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