Nintendo Reportedly Blocks Switch 2 Game-Key Card Titles From Getting Full Cartridge Reprints

Nintendo’s game-key card policy is reportedly preventing some Switch 2 games from receiving traditional cartridge reprints, according to video game retailer VGP. The claim comes amid ongoing criticism from players who prefer physical releases that contain the complete game data rather than requiring an internet download. VGP has expressed interest in helping publishers release full-cartridge editions of games originally distributed as game-key cards. However, the retailer claims Nintendo’s current policy is preventing these efforts from moving forward. How Game-Key Cards…