EA’s Origin service — and let’s not kid ourselves here — has been getting a lot of harsh criticism ever since its launch several months ago. Hell, evenSerious Sam 3: BFE‘s publishershave openly mocked the service. EA has been trying to getmore gamers interested in Originwith sales that has seen the likes ofBad Company 2&Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Boxbeing sold for just $5 each.

Now they’re hoping that Origin’s pre-order bonus forBattlefield 3will bring fans en masse. By pre-ordering from the online distribution service, you will get early access to theBattlefield 3open beta (set to hit in September) as well as the ability to pre-load the game. Additionally, you will also get the Physical Warfare pack which contains an exclusive set of weapons.

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Is this enough to get you to buyBattlefield 3from Origin?

Pre-order Battlefield 3 on Origin, get early Beta access[RespawnAction]

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.