Nintendo has shaken up how it treats your digital game purchases. It's now calling those virtual game cards, and it hopes to make it easier for you to share your games across multiple Switch systems.

One of the worst things for consumers about the endless march of digital products is that life can get decidedly awkward when you buy a new version of a system you already own. If you want to keep ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...

Nintendo has announced an overhaul for how digital game licenses are handled on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 with the new Virtual Game Card. This throws out the old game sharing ...

The Switch 2 arrives this June, and as part of this, Nintendo has some things it needs to prepare before the new system's arrival. This includes the release of a new firmware update for the original ...

A new feature added to both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles is the ability to link two consoles together that both have the same Nintendo Account on them. By linking systems, you ...

When I picked up my pre-ordered Switch 2, I was unsure if my copy of Mario Kart World would be digital or physical one. Apparently, I wasn't the only one confused. However, when I opened the system I ...

The Nintendo Direct includes a major surprise for retro gaming fans, with the reveal of Virtual Boy games coming to Nintendo Switch Online.

Nintendo is bringing back the Virtual Boy next year. A VR emulator for Meta Quest already gives fans a nice preview of what to expect.