For those of you who like the DA games, all three are on 90% off sale on Steam. I picked up all three for $10 so I can have them in my Steam library and not have to care about the Origin app anymore.
I was thinking to do that and thanks for reminding me. Though I might go through GOG, because then I don't have to use the EA apps. I wasn't able to play a game outside of DA2 the last years, since that stupid app just won't work and the support is less than helpful. ANd GOG has them on sale too and according to a friend, you don't have to use the app, at least not for DAO and DA2.
Yes needing to go through the Origin app even when playing from Steam is ridiculous. But at least this way, if EA ever goes away, I'll still have the games in my Steam library, alongside all my other games. If all my games were in GOG, then yeah I too would go with GOG.
Also, it's my understanding that you can play DA:O without needing the EA app because it predates EA creating Origin. And yes, it's been confirmed that DA4 will be playable offline.
