Topic: game-key cards
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Pokémon Pokopia Release Date Revealed for Switch 2 Game-Key Card
Pokémon Pokopia, a life-simulation and crafting spin-off featuring an anthropomorphized Ditto, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5th, allowing players to build a Pokémon paradise. The game will use Nintendo's Game-Key Card system, which requires an internet connection for digital download...
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Nintendo Seeks Feedback on Controversial Game-Key Cards
Nintendo is surveying players about their preferences for physical vs. digital games on the Switch 2, exploring factors like ownership and collecting habits. Game-Key Cards, which require downloads and server access, face criticism for limiting true ownership, especially after the closure of olde...
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Switch 2 Cartridge Size Leaked by Retailer Mistake?
A game publisher's retracted statement about new Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge sizes has reignited industry discussion on the high costs of producing physical game cartridges. The expense of cartridges leads many publishers to use cheaper "game-key cards" containing only download codes, with report...
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Clear Your Console: Hyrule Warriors Needs Space Now
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment releases on November 6, 2025, and requires significant storage space, between 40GB and 45GB, for a direct download on the Nintendo Switch 2. Opting for the physical edition from Nintendo includes the complete game on the cartridge, avoiding the need for a larg...
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Pokémon Pokopia Trailer Reveals Animal Crossing-Style Gameplay
Pokémon Pokopia is a life simulation game inspired by Animal Crossing, featuring unique characters and redesigned classic Pokémon like a ghostly Pikachu and moss-covered Snorlax. Gameplay involves exploring ruins, completing quests from Professor Tangrowth, and using Pokémon abilities to craft en...
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Devon Pritchard's First Public Appearance as Nintendo of America President
Devon Pritchard made her first public appearance as the new President and COO of Nintendo of America, focusing on community and celebrating the 'Playing With Purpose' educational program. In her address, she emphasized the value of diverse creative voices in gaming and encouraged perseverance, li...
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