Former Capcom developer Masakazu Sugimori voiced support for Nintendo's Game-Key Cards, dismissing fan claims that they exist solely due to greed. The comments add fresh fuel to a debate already ...

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Game-Key Cards — mostly-blank cartridges that simply prompt users to download the game's contents — have proven unpopular among Switch 2 fans, though some developers have defended their use, saying ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 is approaching, and for at least some of its launch catalog, companies are opting for Game-Key Cards rather than fully on-cart physical games. This has understandably not been ...

Summary: Nintendo has confirmed that Switch 2 games that launch as game-key cards won’t be tied to your Nintendo account. This will allow for the games to be resold, shared, and rented out. As the ...

It seems Nintendo is aware that fans aren’t happy about Switch 2’s Game-Key Cards. The company has released a new survey asking users for feedback about physical video games. The survey is fairly ...

TL;DR: Nintendo's new Game-key Cards for Switch 2 offer a cost-effective physical distribution method by requiring digital downloads, but they raise concerns for game ...

The line between a bad video game showcase and a great one can be exceedingly slim. Often it only takes one or two surprise reveals targeting the right genres and nostalgia centers for most players to ...

"Gee, I sure wish there was a game distribution method that had all the drawbacks of physical but also had all the downsides of digital" said no one ever. Click to ...

Nintendo Switch 2's first-party games will not use the Game Key-Card feature, ensuring full game data on physical cartridges. Third party games have the option to use Game Key-Cards. Game Key-Cards ...