I've been on road trips looking for very specific versions of physical media throughout the decades. Certain versions are better for specific speedrunning categories; certain games are censored in later releases. Game key cards kill that. You will play the version that they want you to play forever. This is disappointing.
This game looks so good in 4k. I really hope that we get a switch 2 edition of the original Hollow Knight so we don't have to put up with 720p on a 1080p handheld screen.
@Lord If you're avoiding game key cards, you have to avoid digital releases too, because that just sends the message that their products are in demand and physical is not.
I'm in the US, I got a switch pre-order the night they went live back in April from walmart. I accidentally put it on the wrong card. Friday morning I woke up and Walmart had more, so I ordered a second one with the correct card and canceled the other system. Super easy, no problems.
I not only won't buy a game on a game key card; I will spitefully not buy that game digitally in any region where it is on a game key card. I'm hoping that they keep up the trend of SEA region games being completely on the cards.
@Pipulitoch Brain Age uses the UK cover, but is in the 2019 release year column, it's Japanese release. That's probably why Bayonetta is using the North American cover despite being placed in the 2018 column.
I buy and finish all these Picross games quickly and I'll be getting this on day 1, but between S+, Logiarts Grimoire, and this, they'll have put out around 500-600 hours of puzzles since February. I prefer this glit over some of previous droughts.
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Re: Pokémon Pokopia Is Seemingly Nintendo's First Game-Key Card Release
I've been on road trips looking for very specific versions of physical media throughout the decades. Certain versions are better for specific speedrunning categories; certain games are censored in later releases. Game key cards kill that. You will play the version that they want you to play forever. This is disappointing.
Re: First Impressions: Same But Different? - Our Initial Hours With Hollow Knight: Silksong
This game looks so good in 4k. I really hope that we get a switch 2 edition of the original Hollow Knight so we don't have to put up with 720p on a 1080p handheld screen.
Re: The Switch eShop Is Buckling Under The Weight Of Silksong
@H3X3NH4MM3R Now they can use the shutdowns / crashing shops as marketing / bragging.
Re: Video: We've Played Cronos: The New Dawn On Switch 2
This really did catch my attention, but the game key card thing is a deal breaker.
Re: Gulikit's 'Elves 2' Is The First Third-Party Pad With Switch 2 'Wake-Up' Support
I'm a sucker for Saturn style controllers, but why only four buttons on the face?
Re: Nintendo Announces First Cast Members For The Legend Of Zelda Movie
@VoidofLight The pink hair was intentional. It's part of the pallete for the skin when he gets transformed into a bunny.
Re: Uh-Oh! It Looks Like Donkey Kong Bananza Is Already Out In The Wild
Why would anyone think it was a game key card? Nintendo said weeks ago they will not be using game key cards.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.4 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@PokemonDMG How about Samurai Goroh from F-Zero and Pokey/Porky from Earthbound?
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour - Surprising, Delightful, And You Know Where It Belongs
@sanderev Easily one of the best, exclusive, first-party releases for the console.
Re: Review: Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S (Switch 2) - A Disappointing Update For A Modern Puzzle Classic
@Lord If you're avoiding game key cards, you have to avoid digital releases too, because that just sends the message that their products are in demand and physical is not.
Re: Talking Point: The Switch 2 Pre-Order Situation Sucks, But Can Nintendo Do Anything About It?
I'm in the US, I got a switch pre-order the night they went live back in April from walmart. I accidentally put it on the wrong card. Friday morning I woke up and Walmart had more, so I ordered a second one with the correct card and canceled the other system. Super easy, no problems.
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Buying Any Game-Key Card Switch 2 Games?
I won't even buy a digital version of a game that comes in the game key card format.
Re: Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Won't Make It Easy For Physical Collectors In Japan
I not only won't buy a game on a game key card; I will spitefully not buy that game digitally in any region where it is on a game key card. I'm hoping that they keep up the trend of SEA region games being completely on the cards.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom On Nintendo Switch 2
@JoaoCGS This has been my question for days. If physical loads slower, I'll feel ripped off.
Re: Castlevania Dominus Collection Lands New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
When do we start getting the Goemon and Gradius/Parodius collections?
Re: Palworld Dev May Have Found An Unexpected Ally In Nintendo's Lawsuit: An Old GTA 5 Mod
A mod for a game isn't a game.
Re: English Box Art For Famicom Detective Club Remakes Spotted In Official Nintendo Graphic
@Pipulitoch Brain Age uses the UK cover, but is in the 2019 release year column, it's Japanese release. That's probably why Bayonetta is using the North American cover despite being placed in the 2018 column.
Re: Video: Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection 'Marvel Super Heroes' Trailer
"Waste of flesh!" I'm here for pink Shuma Gorath!
Re: Picross S Is Back With The 'Namco Legendary Edition' Later This Month
I buy and finish all these Picross games quickly and I'll be getting this on day 1, but between S+, Logiarts Grimoire, and this, they'll have put out around 500-600 hours of puzzles since February. I prefer this glit over some of previous droughts.