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   Game

   /ɡām/

   

   noun

   • 1. a form of play or sport, especially a competitive one played according to rules and decided by skill, strength, or luck. Similar matchcontesttournamentmeetingsports meetingmeeteventathletic eventfixturetiecup tietest matchfinalcup finalplayoffclashplaydownsplitarchaic:tourney
   • ▪ a meeting for sporting contests, especially track and field: "the Olympic Games"
   • ▪ sports and athletic activities as organized in a school. British
   • ▪ the equipment for a game, especially a board game or a computer game.
   • ▪ a person's performance in a game; a person's standard or method of play: "he will attempt to raise his game to another level"
   • 2. a complete episode or period of play, ending in a definite result: "a baseball game"
   • ▪ a single portion of play forming a scoring unit in a match, especially in tennis.
   • ▪ a score of 100 points for tricks bid and made (the best of three games constituting a rubber).
   • 3. a type of activity or business regarded as a game: informal "this was a game of shuttle diplomacy at which I had become adept" Similar businessprofessionoccupationtradeindustryline (of work)line of businessfieldprovinceareainformal:racket
   • ▪ a secret and clever plan or trick: "I was on to his little game, but I didn't want him to know" Similar schemeplotploystratagemstrategygambitcunning planmaster plangrand designcrafty designstacticstrickartificedevicemaneuverwiledodgerusemachinationcontrivancesubterfugeinformal:consetupscamwheezearchaic:shift
   • 4. wild mammals or birds hunted for sport or food.
   • ▪ the flesh of mammals or birds, used as food. Similar wild animalswild fowlbig gamequarryprey

   adjective

   • 1. eager or willing to do something new or challenging: "they were game for anything after the traumas of Monday" Similar bravecourageousvaliantpluckyboldintrepidstoutheartedlionheartedunafraiddaringdashingspiritedmettlesomefearlessdauntlessundauntedunblenchingunflinchinginformal:gutsyspunkyballsyrare:venturouswillingfavorably inclinedprepareddisposedin the moodof a minddesirouseagerkeeninterestedenthusiasticreadyOpposite timidunwilling

   verb

   • 1. manipulate (a situation), typically in a way that is unfair or unscrupulous: "it was very easy for a few big companies to game the system"
   • 2. play video or computer games: "the majority of the audience are teens who game and watch anime"
   • 3. play games of chance for money; gamble: "other Russians gamed at the tables in Monte Carlo"

   Word Origin Old Englishgamen ‘amusement, fun’, gamenian ‘play, amuse oneself’, of Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. gameness noun

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2. www.origin.com › usa › en-usOrigin

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   Origin is your gateway to EA games, where you can buy, download and play them. Install the Origin app and start your gaming adventure.

3. www.ea.com › origin-for-macOrigin for macOS - Electronic Arts

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   Origin for Mac Play your favorite EA games on macOS Mojave or older. Download Origin Read the blog Download Origin. Playing on PC? Download the EA app for Windows here. FAQ What is Origin for Mac? Origin for Mac is EA's platform for downloading and playing games on MacOS. I’ve heard about the EA app. Is it available for Mac?

4. help.ea.com › en › helpDownload and play your games in Origin for Mac - EA Help

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   Click Origin in the top menu bar. Choose Application Settings. Select the Installs & Saves tab. Under Cloud Storage, make sure Saves is set to On — or Off — depending on your preference. Origin can store 100MB of save data per game. You can find out if your games support cloud saving in the game’s Properties: Launch the Origin client.

5. help.ea.com › en › helpHow to download, install, and update the EA app - EA Help

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   When you move to the EA app from Origin on a Mac device, you'll still only be able to buy and download games that are compatible with Mac. Here's more info on what happens to your account and games after you move from Origin to the EA app. Go to the EA app page on ea.com. Choose between EA app for PC or Mac. Select Download.

6. www.theverge.com › 2022/10/7 › 23392775EA’s new PC app is here to replace Origin - The Verge

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   Oct 7, 2022 · EA’s new PC app designed to replace its Origin platform is now available to download. This new app is designed to be faster and more reliable, though macOS players will still need to use Origin.

7. www.pcmag.com › news › electronic-arts-waves-goodbye-to-origin-replaces-it-withElectronic Arts Waves Goodbye to Origin, Replaces It With the ......

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   Oct 7, 2022 · By Matthew Humphries. October 7, 2022. (Credit: EA) After 11 years, EA is ready to replace the Origin games distribution software on PC with a brand new platform known simply as the EA app.

8. answers.ea.com › t5 › Information-Guides-and[ANNOUNCEMENT] The all new EA app for Windows + FAQ

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   The EA app for Windows is Electronic Arts’ all new, enhanced PC platform where you can easily play any of your Origin games and discover new favorites. Is the EA app for EA Play members only? Nope, the EA app is available to anyone with a Windows PC that meets the minimum specifications.