![]() At the time, fans of the series weren’t pleased.ĮA’s digital gaming platform, Origin, received a major boost to its user base in late 2011 thanks to the release of Battlefield 3. In effect, EA was forcing them into using a gaming platform which, let’s face it, was lackluster when compared to the competition (in this case, Valve’s Steam).Ī lot of gamers don’t even care for Steam, or game launchers in general. But if you’re going to be forced into using one, wouldn’t it be nice if it delivered on modern expectations? Well, since its release, Origin has gotten a lot better, but compared to Steam, many would argue that it still has a lot of catching up to do (come on, EA, at least let us make simple backups of our games!). There is one way to improve your Origin experience just a wee bit, though: Importing EA games you’ve either bought at retail or on Steam. Granted, this is going to have limited appeal, but there are a couple of perks. Own a game that supports co-op or multiplayer, but doesn’t require online access? Do I need to say more? Or, it could simply be that you need or want to install a game out of Steam for any other reason. Besides this, the Fuelband was perfectly comfortable and getting used to it was relatively quick and painless.įortunately, if it’s an EA title, chances are good that you’ll be able to activate it on Origin and treat it as if you purchased it there. ![]() It comes in three sizes, and there are spacers available if you find you need something in-between.Īs far as looks go, it’s incredibly unassuming – for better or for worse. The Jawbone UP is arguably a more interesting aesthetic approach it’s thinner and less utilitarian-looking. Of course, it sacrifices the LED display that the Fuelband has, which makes it much more useful. ![]() It’s easily the coolest part of the Fuelband and what makes this type of tech worth looking into I don’t want to defer to an app to chart my activity. Having it there all lit up on your wrist - steps, calories burned, fuel level, time – makes it ridiculously accessible. ![]() ![]() To summarize, is the Fuelband going to win any fashion contests? No. But it’s discreet and quickly highlights your activity. Here are a few snippets of Nike’s definition: Given that your main objective is to meet your fuel goal, let’s take a minute to define exactly what that is. ![]()
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