Nintendo's Controversial Game-Key Cards Aren't About Greed, Veteran Dev Says
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Veteran dev defends Nintendo's Game-Key Cards, sparking debate about their business model.
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compressedgas
4 months ago
Control. Even worse than greed. They want to control when the goods expire.
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