Retro Snowman / RetroAF retweeted
Another glimpse into the future of every "better than nothing" key card and #PhysicalFraud disc. All bound to become "exactly the same as nothing". Only in this case it happened the other way round. Game wasn't even uploaded to begin with, it seems.
This is exactly what worries me about Game-Key Cards 😕
When the download isn’t available, your “physical game” becomes nothing more than a piece of plastic that can’t even play the game you paid for.
I’m sorry, but I just can’t consider that a real physical release.
And now we’re seeing a concerning example with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Holiday Play Edition on Switch 2.
A physical owner reports being unable to download or play the game after inserting their Game-Key Card.
The console displays error 2016-0070, while the eShop lists a download size of just 82 MB, compared to around 2 GB for the Switch 1 version.
The cause is still unclear, and we don’t know how widespread the issue is.
No download. No game. That’s the risk of a format that depends entirely on external downloads.
Hopefully GameMill and Nintendo can get this resolved quickly.
Retro Snowman / RetroAF retweeted
This here is such a major SLAP in the face to gamers and game ownership!
@RockstarGames has the GALL to release GTA VI’s soundtrack on vinyl and CD but turn around and release the game ONLY digitally!?
You can’t make this stuff up. Gaming in 2026 really is a tiring era man
Retro Snowman / RetroAF retweeted
I've seen people say that Gen AI is a tool. NO. Things like Photoshop, Blender, etc etc are tools used by artists. With Gen AI, the AI is the "artist". You're just the plebe commissioning the piece. I can't imagine anyone being proud of something they came up with using Gen AI.
Retro Snowman / RetroAF retweeted
Terminus | 3DO Homebrew Game Trailer youtu.be/rzfguG7HVBw?si=64aX… via @YouTube
The game is now in final testing and physical release planning. #videogames #indiegames #scifi #horror
Retro Snowman / RetroAF retweeted
For the record yes people did scalp the 25th Xbox console and selling them at insane prices! Do report the listings if you can!
Retro Snowman / RetroAF retweeted
Due to the incredible demand we saw today, we have opened up a second wave of Prototype Lancer Replica pre-orders that will ship in February.
Pre-order will stay open until Friday, August 28 at 5pm PT for you to get your order in.
Forged out of necessity.
Prototype Lancer Replicas are available for pre-order now.
shop.xboxgamestudios.com/pro…
Retro Snowman / RetroAF retweeted
We're just a few days away from the #PSBlackout .
This isn't about plastic, it's about consumer rights, cultural and artistic preservation, and anti-monopoly practices.
It is a stand here and now to say we were there to fight for what was morally right.
The choice is yours.
Sony wants to abandon fans? Let's give them a small taste of their own medicine!
Together with other creators we call for a 1 week #PSBlackout in August. No logins, no play sessions, no purchases on any of Sony's platforms.
Retro Snowman / RetroAF retweeted
Duke Nukem 3D Oooooooooh
It's still rough but somebody has actually gotten Duke Nukem 3D running on the 3DO. 🤯
youtube.com/watch?v=BegpzW15…
Retro Snowman / RetroAF retweeted
This is so cool!
Tous les jeux et démos Supergrafx fonctionnent désormais! #NEC #Supergrafx #Pcengine #retrogaming #fpga #polykubos
Retro Snowman / RetroAF retweeted
🔵 @PlayStation is delisting all PS3 and PS Vita storefronts, removing 500+ videos and sunsetting discs
🟢 Meanwhile @XBOX is giving 25 Year old OG Xbox games Achievements, making Xbox games compatible with PC and giving them a free 4K update
..and people wonder why I prefer #Xbox
Retro Snowman / RetroAF retweeted
Wow, a physical poster?!
Sonys not gonna like that 😂
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Retro Snowman / RetroAF retweeted
Fuck Sony... but in green 💚
#PhysicalMediaForever 💿💪🏻 xitter.gq/ghostgamerman/status/2…
Retro Snowman / RetroAF retweeted
WHO DID THIS?!?!?!?! 🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀 OMFG!!!
@PlayStation @Sony
