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Have another discussion that your expertise on references and quality of information would be valued in. SharkD wants to merge graphical video game over to video game. Everyone is in agreement the article is a stub and shouldn't exist on it's own. It's just split (1.5 vs 2, and I'm saying 1.5 because I'm not sure how to interpret Xeno's vote) on whether to actually merge the content itself in to video games. -- Marty Goldberg ( talk) 06:57, 1 December 2009 (UTC)
I was refered by Xeno ( talk · contribs). I looking at your contributions closely and I feel that you are well-qualified for WP:RFA, interested in a nomination? Just remove that ugly semi-retired tag. Thanks Secret account 22:32, 1 December 2009 (UTC)
Hi, Guyinblack25, I have reverted your removal of Google Book and atarimagzine.com links. [1] I have not seen any policy or guideline that discourages inclusion of Google Books links or encourages their removal. I did a search and for the past 3 years, it seems most decisions allowed the inclusion of such links when done in a proper manner and context.
In short, Google Book links can be used in properly formatted references to help others to verify the referenced text. If I have missed out a later thread that established a decision to exclude such links, I would appreciate it if you point it out (and I will remove all Google Book links from the articles that I still monitor/maintain).
As for atarimagazines.com, http://www.atarimagazines.com/about.html states, "The head of the project, Kevin Savetz, has received permission from the magazines' publishers to make the material available on the Internet for free."
The host has been granted permission by the copyright holders (and not the articles' authors or such); the magazines are still copyrighted but freely displayed by permission of their publishers. This is a case similar to Google Books, and certainly no different from GameSpot's licensing to host Computer Gaming World's content on their website in the early days; [2] many of such GameSpot pages are linked to by Wikipedia:WikiProject Video games/Reference library/Online print archive. The two sites are a far cry from those that post scans/transcribes of copyrighted contents without permission. Jappalang ( talk) 01:24, 2 December 2009 (UTC)
| Thank you for voting in my RfA, which passed with 51 supports, 4 opposes, and 3 neutrals. |
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MrKIA11 ( talk) 12:40, 10 December 2009 (UTC)
Hmmm, looks like the Peer review was closed. Oh well. Could you still continue it on the talk page? I'll get to implementing your suggestions ASAP! - The New Age Retro Hippie used Ruler! Now, he can figure out the length of things easily. 19:56, 13 December 2009 (UTC)
Hi, thank you for choosing to do the review for Donkey Kong Country 2. I look forward to your review. NarSakSasLee ( talk) 22:31, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Hey Gib. Sorry to hear that you are semi-retire. I hope you can bounce back from your funk. Anyways, I'm at a loss. Can you take a look at The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay again? I placed it on FAC a while ago and it closed yesterday and wasn't promoted. I want to know if there's a problem to it. So, please do it if you have time. Happy New Year's. GamerPro64 ( talk) 00:05, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Template:VG series and remake reviews has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at
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Depends what you mean by "scrolling". Scrolling enemies and player, or scrolling landscape controlled by the player, or both? 1976's Cobra Gunship gave you a scrolling play area, as did 1979's Star Fire and included a scrolling star scape. Both do multi-directional "scrolling". The very first one with a fully detailed scrolling background was Atari's 1978 Sky Raider (which is playable in MAME if you want to verify it your self). This is what was later ported as River Raid by the Activision guys (most of their 2600 games were ports of 70's Atari arcade games). Features full vertical scrolling of the landscape. There's also Super Road Champions from that year (you can see it through out this video here). Atari's Football (1978, seen here) also features full vertical scrolling. Atari's Lunar Lander (1979) of course has full horizontal scrolling of the landscape (which can also be verified here). So in any of the definitions, I don't see where Defender is first at all. -- Marty Goldberg ( talk) 05:31, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
Email sent, thanks for this. -- Sabre ( talk) 19:53, 14 January 2010 (UTC)
An article about Gib for Gib (I found this by random, by the way). GamerPro64 ( talk) 22:29, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
I have nominated Characters of Kingdom Hearts for a featured article review here. Please join the discussion on whether this article meets featured article criteria. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. If substantial concerns are not addressed during the review period, the article will be moved to the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Remove" the article's featured status. The instructions for the review process are here. GamerPro64 ( talk) 02:47, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
The convo started up there, once again they were trying to get the patch in to the infobox. I tried explaining things, and compromising by putting the IGN link they wanted within the Modifications section, but they're still reaching for straws to get what they want. Since you had the majority of the convo the last time, figured you'd want to weigh in again here. -- Marty Goldberg ( talk) 02:06, 2 February 2010 (UTC)
I believe the max width should be 300px and then for our project the minimum is 250px in width, so i guess anywhere between those to numbers would be suitable. Salavat ( talk) 01:34, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
Sorry, not interested. Maybe some other time. From what I can see, there have only been three featured editors so far (in the last three issues)? There are some good editors that I think would be good candidates for an interview. Gary King ( talk) 18:56, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
Sorry for the delay there, didn't forget about the article just work's on my case and with an impending wedding...yeah I'm a busy guy. I'll try to get to something this weekend, probably Saturday or Sunday.-- Kung Fu Man ( talk) 17:10, 17 February 2010 (UTC)
HA! I did not know you were working on Cauldron (video game) till I saw your nomination at GAN. I have nominated Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior. I also recently brushed up its sequel, Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax. Although I am most likely to stop developing further articles for this company (I had played Death Sword and hence the interest this part here), maybe one day there might be enough articles for a Topic on Palace Software, eh? Jappalang ( talk) 22:52, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
In case you're interested (since I know you like the subject matter), they are coming out now. I did all of them. -- Marty Goldberg ( talk) 22:11, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
I have reviewed Cauldron (video game), it is on hold look at the review page. -- Pedro J. the rookie 19:52, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
After working in a sandbox, I created (or redirected) the article Roxas (Kingdom Hearts). I still have various things to work there, but you are welcome to give a hand. By the way, what do you think it is the image that should be used in infobox? Regards. Tintor2 ( talk) 20:40, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
I suppose I could, but be aware that I'm a little bogged down with uni work at the moment (I haven't even found time to finish off the three paragraphs needed to complete the article I was working on). Still, I'll give it a shot. -- Sabre ( talk) 16:24, 13 March 2010 (UTC)
It's taken a while, but I've finished the article on Shadow Tower Abyss. Since there's only one known review, at Famitsu, it didn't seem appropriate to include a 'Reception': I don't understand a word of Japanese and couldn't find the bulk of the review anyway. After completing the article, I didn't think it deserved a Start or a C class, so I'd appreciate feedback if you have a moment. I feel like I've done as much as I can with it. Thanks for some of the links as well! Mephistophelian † 03:03, 20 March 2010 (UTC)
I know you're prolly bogged down, but if you have any time Halo 3: ODST could really use another pair of fresh eyes with regards to prose. There's no pressing deadline, just wanted to get some more attention on it before I go for FA. :) Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs( talk) 14:36, 24 March 2010 (UTC)
Hey i was wondering if roxas should be reassessed to at least B-class article. to me it looks like A class or maybe GA. Still, does a reassessment like classes for c-a need to be informed in the project? Bread Ninja ( talk) 19:18, 24 March 2010 (UTC)
OK, I'll place it in the reassessment request page. Bread Ninja ( talk) 15:30, 25 March 2010 (UTC)
nevermind, i just noticed tintor already requested for b-class Bread Ninja ( talk) 15:33, 25 March 2010 (UTC)
I had one doubt. Can the sentence
"Unaware of the virtual nature of the city, Roxas begins to see memories of Sora's adventures in dreams;[13] encounters Axel, a member of Organization XIII who was given orders to either rescue or kill him;[14] and meets Naminé, who tells him he is Sora's other half."
be split? If it can be splitted it could be explained a bit more who are Sora (just saying he is the protagonist of the series), and Organization XIII in the section. Regards. Tintor2 ( talk) 16:18, 13 April 2010 (UTC)
Cool! The article became GA. Nice work. By the way, is this okay? Specific sections were changed to redirects. Tintor2 ( talk) 02:10, 1 May 2010 (UTC)
How's the search for Beyond Good & Evil refs? Hopefully you got someting good, like an interview or an award. GamerPro64 ( talk) 22:52, 26 March 2010 (UTC)
Your reason was:
Revert good faith edit- Sorry, but articles are not linked like that.
Please explain this more fully. The link worked and it seems to parse correctly too. Could U provide a WP:MOS style guideline that supports your decision? Warmest Regards, :)— thecurran Speak your mind my past 23:36, 19 April 2010 (UTC)
Yeah, that would be great! Thanks! -- Pres N 18:33, 27 April 2010 (UTC)
![]() | This page is an archive of past discussions. Do not edit the contents of this page. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page. |
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Have another discussion that your expertise on references and quality of information would be valued in. SharkD wants to merge graphical video game over to video game. Everyone is in agreement the article is a stub and shouldn't exist on it's own. It's just split (1.5 vs 2, and I'm saying 1.5 because I'm not sure how to interpret Xeno's vote) on whether to actually merge the content itself in to video games. -- Marty Goldberg ( talk) 06:57, 1 December 2009 (UTC)
I was refered by Xeno ( talk · contribs). I looking at your contributions closely and I feel that you are well-qualified for WP:RFA, interested in a nomination? Just remove that ugly semi-retired tag. Thanks Secret account 22:32, 1 December 2009 (UTC)
Hi, Guyinblack25, I have reverted your removal of Google Book and atarimagzine.com links. [1] I have not seen any policy or guideline that discourages inclusion of Google Books links or encourages their removal. I did a search and for the past 3 years, it seems most decisions allowed the inclusion of such links when done in a proper manner and context.
In short, Google Book links can be used in properly formatted references to help others to verify the referenced text. If I have missed out a later thread that established a decision to exclude such links, I would appreciate it if you point it out (and I will remove all Google Book links from the articles that I still monitor/maintain).
As for atarimagazines.com, http://www.atarimagazines.com/about.html states, "The head of the project, Kevin Savetz, has received permission from the magazines' publishers to make the material available on the Internet for free."
The host has been granted permission by the copyright holders (and not the articles' authors or such); the magazines are still copyrighted but freely displayed by permission of their publishers. This is a case similar to Google Books, and certainly no different from GameSpot's licensing to host Computer Gaming World's content on their website in the early days; [2] many of such GameSpot pages are linked to by Wikipedia:WikiProject Video games/Reference library/Online print archive. The two sites are a far cry from those that post scans/transcribes of copyrighted contents without permission. Jappalang ( talk) 01:24, 2 December 2009 (UTC)
| Thank you for voting in my RfA, which passed with 51 supports, 4 opposes, and 3 neutrals. |
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MrKIA11 ( talk) 12:40, 10 December 2009 (UTC)
Hmmm, looks like the Peer review was closed. Oh well. Could you still continue it on the talk page? I'll get to implementing your suggestions ASAP! - The New Age Retro Hippie used Ruler! Now, he can figure out the length of things easily. 19:56, 13 December 2009 (UTC)
Hi, thank you for choosing to do the review for Donkey Kong Country 2. I look forward to your review. NarSakSasLee ( talk) 22:31, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Hey Gib. Sorry to hear that you are semi-retire. I hope you can bounce back from your funk. Anyways, I'm at a loss. Can you take a look at The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay again? I placed it on FAC a while ago and it closed yesterday and wasn't promoted. I want to know if there's a problem to it. So, please do it if you have time. Happy New Year's. GamerPro64 ( talk) 00:05, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Template:VG series and remake reviews has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at
the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Thank you. --
Collectonian (
talk ·
contribs)
10:23, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
Depends what you mean by "scrolling". Scrolling enemies and player, or scrolling landscape controlled by the player, or both? 1976's Cobra Gunship gave you a scrolling play area, as did 1979's Star Fire and included a scrolling star scape. Both do multi-directional "scrolling". The very first one with a fully detailed scrolling background was Atari's 1978 Sky Raider (which is playable in MAME if you want to verify it your self). This is what was later ported as River Raid by the Activision guys (most of their 2600 games were ports of 70's Atari arcade games). Features full vertical scrolling of the landscape. There's also Super Road Champions from that year (you can see it through out this video here). Atari's Football (1978, seen here) also features full vertical scrolling. Atari's Lunar Lander (1979) of course has full horizontal scrolling of the landscape (which can also be verified here). So in any of the definitions, I don't see where Defender is first at all. -- Marty Goldberg ( talk) 05:31, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
Email sent, thanks for this. -- Sabre ( talk) 19:53, 14 January 2010 (UTC)
An article about Gib for Gib (I found this by random, by the way). GamerPro64 ( talk) 22:29, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
I have nominated Characters of Kingdom Hearts for a featured article review here. Please join the discussion on whether this article meets featured article criteria. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. If substantial concerns are not addressed during the review period, the article will be moved to the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Remove" the article's featured status. The instructions for the review process are here. GamerPro64 ( talk) 02:47, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
The convo started up there, once again they were trying to get the patch in to the infobox. I tried explaining things, and compromising by putting the IGN link they wanted within the Modifications section, but they're still reaching for straws to get what they want. Since you had the majority of the convo the last time, figured you'd want to weigh in again here. -- Marty Goldberg ( talk) 02:06, 2 February 2010 (UTC)
I believe the max width should be 300px and then for our project the minimum is 250px in width, so i guess anywhere between those to numbers would be suitable. Salavat ( talk) 01:34, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
Sorry, not interested. Maybe some other time. From what I can see, there have only been three featured editors so far (in the last three issues)? There are some good editors that I think would be good candidates for an interview. Gary King ( talk) 18:56, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
Sorry for the delay there, didn't forget about the article just work's on my case and with an impending wedding...yeah I'm a busy guy. I'll try to get to something this weekend, probably Saturday or Sunday.-- Kung Fu Man ( talk) 17:10, 17 February 2010 (UTC)
HA! I did not know you were working on Cauldron (video game) till I saw your nomination at GAN. I have nominated Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior. I also recently brushed up its sequel, Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax. Although I am most likely to stop developing further articles for this company (I had played Death Sword and hence the interest this part here), maybe one day there might be enough articles for a Topic on Palace Software, eh? Jappalang ( talk) 22:52, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
In case you're interested (since I know you like the subject matter), they are coming out now. I did all of them. -- Marty Goldberg ( talk) 22:11, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
I have reviewed Cauldron (video game), it is on hold look at the review page. -- Pedro J. the rookie 19:52, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
After working in a sandbox, I created (or redirected) the article Roxas (Kingdom Hearts). I still have various things to work there, but you are welcome to give a hand. By the way, what do you think it is the image that should be used in infobox? Regards. Tintor2 ( talk) 20:40, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
I suppose I could, but be aware that I'm a little bogged down with uni work at the moment (I haven't even found time to finish off the three paragraphs needed to complete the article I was working on). Still, I'll give it a shot. -- Sabre ( talk) 16:24, 13 March 2010 (UTC)
It's taken a while, but I've finished the article on Shadow Tower Abyss. Since there's only one known review, at Famitsu, it didn't seem appropriate to include a 'Reception': I don't understand a word of Japanese and couldn't find the bulk of the review anyway. After completing the article, I didn't think it deserved a Start or a C class, so I'd appreciate feedback if you have a moment. I feel like I've done as much as I can with it. Thanks for some of the links as well! Mephistophelian † 03:03, 20 March 2010 (UTC)
I know you're prolly bogged down, but if you have any time Halo 3: ODST could really use another pair of fresh eyes with regards to prose. There's no pressing deadline, just wanted to get some more attention on it before I go for FA. :) Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs( talk) 14:36, 24 March 2010 (UTC)
Hey i was wondering if roxas should be reassessed to at least B-class article. to me it looks like A class or maybe GA. Still, does a reassessment like classes for c-a need to be informed in the project? Bread Ninja ( talk) 19:18, 24 March 2010 (UTC)
OK, I'll place it in the reassessment request page. Bread Ninja ( talk) 15:30, 25 March 2010 (UTC)
nevermind, i just noticed tintor already requested for b-class Bread Ninja ( talk) 15:33, 25 March 2010 (UTC)
I had one doubt. Can the sentence
"Unaware of the virtual nature of the city, Roxas begins to see memories of Sora's adventures in dreams;[13] encounters Axel, a member of Organization XIII who was given orders to either rescue or kill him;[14] and meets Naminé, who tells him he is Sora's other half."
be split? If it can be splitted it could be explained a bit more who are Sora (just saying he is the protagonist of the series), and Organization XIII in the section. Regards. Tintor2 ( talk) 16:18, 13 April 2010 (UTC)
Cool! The article became GA. Nice work. By the way, is this okay? Specific sections were changed to redirects. Tintor2 ( talk) 02:10, 1 May 2010 (UTC)
How's the search for Beyond Good & Evil refs? Hopefully you got someting good, like an interview or an award. GamerPro64 ( talk) 22:52, 26 March 2010 (UTC)
Your reason was:
Revert good faith edit- Sorry, but articles are not linked like that.
Please explain this more fully. The link worked and it seems to parse correctly too. Could U provide a WP:MOS style guideline that supports your decision? Warmest Regards, :)— thecurran Speak your mind my past 23:36, 19 April 2010 (UTC)
Yeah, that would be great! Thanks! -- Pres N 18:33, 27 April 2010 (UTC)