Technologies

Virtual Game Cards Are Nintendo’s New Way to Share Switch Games Digitally

The new Switch update lets you loan out games for up to 14 days.

Nintendo Switch firmware update 20.0.0 just went live, allowing players to share games more easily with other console owners. Virtual Game Cards is the new catch-all term for anything digital you can swap from one console to the next, covering downloaded games, free software, or even pieces of DLC (additional game content). This new update makes it easier to share your downloaded games with other people, though they need to be near you, so no sharing with friends over the internet.

Ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch on June 5, this could be one of the last software updates for the original Switch before its successor is released.

Until Tuesday, if you wanted to share a digital version of a Nintendo Switch game with a friend, it wasn’t easy — you had to designate one as your Primary Switch and the other as Secondary. The major downside here was that only the Primary user could play the shared game when offline, and the Secondary always needed to be connected to the internet to play.

But now Nintendo has a new system to lend out digital games. Shareable software are now represented by Virtual Game Cards, which alleviates some of this hassle by sharing full access to the game with the new user. Updating to the new Switch firmware will give users the new Virtual Game Cards icon on their home menu. From there you can select the game (or DLC) you want to share.

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You have two options for how to share the game. The first is Load on Other System, which requires the second Switch to be linked to your main one. This is similar to the original Primary/Secondary system where you had to have your Nintendo account set up on both devices to share between.

The second option is Lend to Family Group Member and utilizes the family group you may have set up with a Nintendo Switch Online Family Plan. To do so, you need to bring the two Switch consoles close together to link them.

There are some important limitations to keep in mind when using the Lend to Family Group Member option. The first is that Virtual Game Cards can be borrowed for up to 14 days, after which they’ll be automatically returned to the lending system. It also means that the original system will not have access to that game/DLC while being loaned out. Lastly, players can only lend one Game Card per borrower, up to three borrowers at a time, and a borrower can borrow only one Game Card at a time. So you can’t fill up your Switch with borrowed games from your family members.

It remains to be seen how much more beneficial this system will be compared with the previous version. While this does allow borrowed games to be played offline, unlike before, it also prevents multiple people from each playing a copy of the same game at the same time. This seems like Nintendo is getting its console ready for the eventual launch of the Switch 2 by adding more robust game sharing functionality.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im