The Switch 2’s data-free, download-enabling Game Key Cards have proved controversial with players who worry about long-term ownership and access issues to their purchases. But they’ve remained popular ...

Nintendo has found itself at the center of a controversy over its new "game key cards" for the Switch 2. Since the console’s launch, fans have taken to social media to voice strong frustrations over ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. George Yang is a critic covering Japanese and Western games. Mar 25, 2026, 12:04am EDT This voice experience is generated by AI.

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 ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for a little over a month, and it’s already selling well. Despite the popularity of the original Switch, record-breaking sales weren’t a given for the Switch 2. The ...

Utterly obsessed with gaming, anime, and manga for the past 25 years, Carley attended Florida State University, graduating with a degree in Japanese in 2012. A professional Japanese/English translator ...

TL;DR: Nintendo will produce lower- and mid-capacity Switch 2 game cartridges despite earlier plans to offer only 64GB models. These smaller carts remain costly and slower due to flash memory limits ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. One Ubisoft developer has explained why Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 will rely on Game Key Cards instead of standard cartridges, citing technical ...