Currently all titles offered through Origin are PC only, console gamers are sorrowfully out of luck. Before putting up Mass Effect 2 and its 60 hours of gameplay, the industry giant offered 1997's Dungeon Keeperfor free, allowing a newer generation of players to experience the thrill of tunneling around and being profoundly evil. ' On the house' is a new campaign by Electronic Arts to bring older games to the masses and to improve the popularity of Origin among gamers.

The only requirement for this offer is having Origin installed, meaning the adventures of Commander Shepard are only a few clicks away.

People who have always wanted to play Mass Effect 2 but never had the chance should consider setting up an EA Origin account today: the second installment of the trilogy is currently being given away for free on the electronic service as part of EA's 'Origin on the House' promotion. EA's Origin service is offering PC gamers the chance to download Mass Effect 2 for free, allowing anyone who hasn't done so already to experience Shepard's adventures.

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