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New games added from nintendo's offical youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6V5NJ9ZKfPo — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.11.180.58 ( talk) 18:17, 17 April 2013 (UTC)
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance and Mario Party Advance are confirmed as they have been ESRB rated. (216.252.30.100 (talk) 04:06, 23 December 2014 (UTC)) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.252.30.100 ( talk)
As the January 2015 Nintendo Direct did not refer to the announced Wii U remakes of Wii games, including Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Metroid Prime Trilogy, as part of the Virtual Console line, these should not be included here. If a reliable source appears that indicates these are intended to be Virtual Console games, then it should be considered. -- McDoob AU93 19:38, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
( edit conflict) Unfortunately, the existence of a similar list on another article is not reason enough for inclusion here. As Nintendo itself mentioned, these are converted titles, which would indeed make them similar to the 3D Classics available on Nintendo 3DS. However, the argument can also be made that as the Wii U can already run these titles as-is (through Wii Mode), this is just digital distribution of Wii software, something that wasn't previously available. In that regard, the games are no different than the digitally-distributed Wii U titles available now. Yes, they have added the ability to play with the Wii U GamePad, but a system update added the ability to use the GamePad as the display for Wii Mode, so there's no reason to think it wouldn't be possible to add the GamePad controls in a subsequent update (although obviously, this program makes that option moot).
Ultimately, we're all just speculating and making our own interpretations as to how this is being handled. Since Nintendo is not calling it Virtual Console, it doesn't belong here, and I would raise the same argument on the 3DS Virtual Console article's talk page and wait for consensus to shake out there before making any changes.
-- McDoob AU93 15:56, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
They just got rid of the Virtual Console banner, the games are still there but now they are just referring to them as "classic games". Now can we put up Wii games? Looney Guy — Preceding undated comment added 23:04, 21 January 2015 (UTC)
Please add this game since it's been ERSB rated ( 216.252.30.100 ( talk) 04:15, 8 July 2015 (UTC))
Continuing a saga that appears every few months, ESRB is reportedly rating a game (this time, Bonk's Adventure) that it previously rated and therefore the game is being released. As has been discussed ad nauseum on other VC articles, and on this talk page, ESRB and similar ratings boards have not been deemed reliable. Even if the game has been rated by the given board, that is no guarantee that the game is being launched. Again, as has been noted in the past, other games have been rated by ESRB yet never released. There is no deadline, and this is not intended to be the be-all-and-end-all source for VC info, so we can be patient and wait until something authoritative appears. -- McDoob AU93 20:29, 11 November 2015 (UTC)
The source for "Yoshi's Cookie" as a Virtual Console title for Wii U is now 3 years old. All the other games featured in that video were released to the Virtual Console within months after its launch. Also taking into consideration that this title got delisted from the Wii Virtual Console (about half a year after this video was posted to Youtube), is there any evidence other than this video that suggests this title will get released to the Wii U Virtual Console? If the title should remain on the list of upcoming releases, I would think a source more recent than 3 years ago should be used. -- S275ironman ( talk) 22:08, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
This came up when Virtual Console started on Wii, and was settled then. The first reason is because Virtual Console includes content from other publishers, not just Nintendo, so it is appropriate to include who made the console/device in the section subheading. Second, we write for readers, not for ourselves; we must assume the reader has no idea what a Game Boy Advance is or who made it. We know enthusiasts know, but we can't make that assumption in an encyclopedia article. -- McDoob AU93 16:29, 5 May 2016 (UTC)
While Wii titles do not have many of the other features that VC titles have (i.e. save states, restore points, controller configuration, etc.), many news outlets and Nintendo itself have been referring to Wii titles that have been digitally released as Virtual Console titles. I'm curious to see whether or not there is interest in adding a section to this page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Serplux ( talk • contribs) 23:02, 9 May 2016 (UTC)
There is an ongoing debate over whether the YouTube sizzle reel from Nintendo should still be considered a valid source for including "Yoshi's Cookie" on the list of upcoming releases. Many people seem to be frustrated that is has been almost 4 years since the launch of the Wii U Virtual Console and the game hasn't released. Sometimes you just have to apply common sense when accessing the situation. Our only source is a video with just a few seconds of footage of the game. We don't have a quote from an actual person. We don't have a statement from a press release. We don't have a source that gives a specific release date. Yet, we don't allow a listing from the ESRB to be used because it doesn't specify a release date, and sometimes a game doesn't get released. How is this any different than allowing that YouTube video to be used as a source? Is it because it is a video from Nintendo? That should not matter. We should only use a source if it gives an exact release date (or window of release) for a game. I understand we don't have a source to back up any claim that the game won't get a release. But at the same time, do we really have a source that confirms that the game really is scheduled for a release? I don't think that video is enough evidence. I am not going to remove the game from the list, but at the same time, if someone else removes the game from the list, I will not add it back. I just think everyone who has an interest in keeping this page accurate and reliable for our readers should join this discussion. S275ironman ( talk) 12:44, 12 March 2017 (UTC)
Again, users are trying to imply that readers cannot count. There is no need for this count unless it has a bona-fide source, not a user (who, as well meaning as they may be, can make a mistake ... we are human, after all) manually counting things, which is what our users would do on their own anyway. -- McDoob AU93 12:21, 9 August 2017 (UTC)
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New games added from nintendo's offical youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6V5NJ9ZKfPo — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.11.180.58 ( talk) 18:17, 17 April 2013 (UTC)
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance and Mario Party Advance are confirmed as they have been ESRB rated. (216.252.30.100 (talk) 04:06, 23 December 2014 (UTC)) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.252.30.100 ( talk)
As the January 2015 Nintendo Direct did not refer to the announced Wii U remakes of Wii games, including Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Metroid Prime Trilogy, as part of the Virtual Console line, these should not be included here. If a reliable source appears that indicates these are intended to be Virtual Console games, then it should be considered. -- McDoob AU93 19:38, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
( edit conflict) Unfortunately, the existence of a similar list on another article is not reason enough for inclusion here. As Nintendo itself mentioned, these are converted titles, which would indeed make them similar to the 3D Classics available on Nintendo 3DS. However, the argument can also be made that as the Wii U can already run these titles as-is (through Wii Mode), this is just digital distribution of Wii software, something that wasn't previously available. In that regard, the games are no different than the digitally-distributed Wii U titles available now. Yes, they have added the ability to play with the Wii U GamePad, but a system update added the ability to use the GamePad as the display for Wii Mode, so there's no reason to think it wouldn't be possible to add the GamePad controls in a subsequent update (although obviously, this program makes that option moot).
Ultimately, we're all just speculating and making our own interpretations as to how this is being handled. Since Nintendo is not calling it Virtual Console, it doesn't belong here, and I would raise the same argument on the 3DS Virtual Console article's talk page and wait for consensus to shake out there before making any changes.
-- McDoob AU93 15:56, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
They just got rid of the Virtual Console banner, the games are still there but now they are just referring to them as "classic games". Now can we put up Wii games? Looney Guy — Preceding undated comment added 23:04, 21 January 2015 (UTC)
Please add this game since it's been ERSB rated ( 216.252.30.100 ( talk) 04:15, 8 July 2015 (UTC))
Continuing a saga that appears every few months, ESRB is reportedly rating a game (this time, Bonk's Adventure) that it previously rated and therefore the game is being released. As has been discussed ad nauseum on other VC articles, and on this talk page, ESRB and similar ratings boards have not been deemed reliable. Even if the game has been rated by the given board, that is no guarantee that the game is being launched. Again, as has been noted in the past, other games have been rated by ESRB yet never released. There is no deadline, and this is not intended to be the be-all-and-end-all source for VC info, so we can be patient and wait until something authoritative appears. -- McDoob AU93 20:29, 11 November 2015 (UTC)
The source for "Yoshi's Cookie" as a Virtual Console title for Wii U is now 3 years old. All the other games featured in that video were released to the Virtual Console within months after its launch. Also taking into consideration that this title got delisted from the Wii Virtual Console (about half a year after this video was posted to Youtube), is there any evidence other than this video that suggests this title will get released to the Wii U Virtual Console? If the title should remain on the list of upcoming releases, I would think a source more recent than 3 years ago should be used. -- S275ironman ( talk) 22:08, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
This came up when Virtual Console started on Wii, and was settled then. The first reason is because Virtual Console includes content from other publishers, not just Nintendo, so it is appropriate to include who made the console/device in the section subheading. Second, we write for readers, not for ourselves; we must assume the reader has no idea what a Game Boy Advance is or who made it. We know enthusiasts know, but we can't make that assumption in an encyclopedia article. -- McDoob AU93 16:29, 5 May 2016 (UTC)
While Wii titles do not have many of the other features that VC titles have (i.e. save states, restore points, controller configuration, etc.), many news outlets and Nintendo itself have been referring to Wii titles that have been digitally released as Virtual Console titles. I'm curious to see whether or not there is interest in adding a section to this page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Serplux ( talk • contribs) 23:02, 9 May 2016 (UTC)
There is an ongoing debate over whether the YouTube sizzle reel from Nintendo should still be considered a valid source for including "Yoshi's Cookie" on the list of upcoming releases. Many people seem to be frustrated that is has been almost 4 years since the launch of the Wii U Virtual Console and the game hasn't released. Sometimes you just have to apply common sense when accessing the situation. Our only source is a video with just a few seconds of footage of the game. We don't have a quote from an actual person. We don't have a statement from a press release. We don't have a source that gives a specific release date. Yet, we don't allow a listing from the ESRB to be used because it doesn't specify a release date, and sometimes a game doesn't get released. How is this any different than allowing that YouTube video to be used as a source? Is it because it is a video from Nintendo? That should not matter. We should only use a source if it gives an exact release date (or window of release) for a game. I understand we don't have a source to back up any claim that the game won't get a release. But at the same time, do we really have a source that confirms that the game really is scheduled for a release? I don't think that video is enough evidence. I am not going to remove the game from the list, but at the same time, if someone else removes the game from the list, I will not add it back. I just think everyone who has an interest in keeping this page accurate and reliable for our readers should join this discussion. S275ironman ( talk) 12:44, 12 March 2017 (UTC)
Again, users are trying to imply that readers cannot count. There is no need for this count unless it has a bona-fide source, not a user (who, as well meaning as they may be, can make a mistake ... we are human, after all) manually counting things, which is what our users would do on their own anyway. -- McDoob AU93 12:21, 9 August 2017 (UTC)