Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Director Would Like Nintendo Fans to ‘Come to Accept’ Game-Key Cards as ‘Part of the Culture of Gaming’ on Switch 2
Ever since their announcement, Switch 2 Game-Key Cards have kindled much discussion and provoked strong opinions from gamers and developers alike. Latest to weigh in on Nintendo’s controversial format is…
Star Wars Outlaws Developer Defends Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards, Says Cartridges That Force You to Download the Game Are Better For Loading
The use of Switch 2's widely-disliked Game-Key Cards has been defended by a Ubisoft developer who worked on the Nintendo port of Star Wars Outlaws.
This Week in Switch 2 – Direct reaction, Game-Key Card survey & Mario Paint – August 5, 2025
The Shacknews staff is back with another lively discussion about Switch 2, Game-Key Cards, Nintendo's earnings report, and more!
Nintendo Wants To Know Your Thoughts On Its Divisive Game-Key Cards
A new survey by Nintendo has gone live, as the company wants to know what its users think of physical and digital game ownership. While there are a few general…
PSA: Octopath Traveler 0 on Nintendo Switch 2 Is a Game-Key Card Only
Following the announcement of Octopath Traveler 0 during yesterday's Nintendo Partner Direct, some fans are seeing their excitement turning into irritation upon hearing the news that the Nintendo Switch 2…
Sega Addresses Concerns Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Will Be Sold As a Game-Key Card on Nintendo Switch 2, Confirms The ‘Full Base Game’ Will Be Included On the 64GB Cartridge
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be sold as a physical Nintendo Switch game with the "full base game" included on a 64GB cartridge.
Switch 2’s Game-Key Cards Are “A Little Disheartening” For Game Preservation, Says Dev
There is a lot new with Switch 2, but Nintendo's introduction of Game-Key cards has muddied the waters of physical versus digital and led to plenty of debate. For instance,…
Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Won’t Be Tied To Your Account
With the Switch 2 generation, Nintendo will introduce Game-Key cards, which don't contain the game's data and instead trigger a downloadable version for you to play. Since the card will…