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Characters of Sonic the Hedgehog page image discussion

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A user has opened a discussion as to whether or not the page image for Characters of Sonic the Hedgehog should be replaced with a different image. If anyone is interested, comments are invited to help achieve consensus on this matter at Talk:Characters of Sonic the Hedgehog#New image proposal. silviaASH (inquire within) 20:57, 10 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

They haven't been getting much input, probably because it was a bit difficult to get a read on the situation. I've tried to outline the question a little more clearly. The discussion is here now. Please take a look/re-look, and give your thoughts. Thank you! Sergecross73 msg me 18:32, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

New Articles (February 3 to February 9)

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Main page: Wikipedia:WikiProject Video games/New article announcements
 A listing of all articles newly added to the Video Games Wikiproject (regardless of creation date). Generated by v3.20 of the RecentVGArticles script and posted by PresN. Bug reports and feature requests are appreciated. --PresN 01:17, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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That one game will win Game of the Year 2025 for sure. The graphics are incredible and the sound design is fantastic. Panini! • 🥪 06:09, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Template talk:Video game reviews additions

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Should we add RPG Site (rpgsite.net), TheSixthAxis (thesixthaxis.com), DualShockers (dualshockers.com), TheGamer (thegamer.com) and Twinfinite (twinfinite.net) to Template:Video game reviews? They all seem to be regularly used by Metacritic. Helper201 (talk) 19:02, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Are all of those on the usable list at WP:VG/S? I feel like some aren't... Sergecross73 msg me 19:16, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the link Sergecross73. RPG Site and DualShockers are listed as reliable on there, TheSixthAxis and Twinfinite are listed as unreliable and TheGamer is listed under "situational sources". So, I think that provides a good case for adding RPG Site and DualShockers and I guess not TheSixthAxis and Twinfinite. I'm not sure in regards to whether we can add TheGamer given its listed as a "situational source". Helper201 (talk) 19:27, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Correction, DualShockers is actually listed under "situational sources". Helper201 (talk) 19:36, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support adding: RPG Site (listed as a reliable source), DualShockers and TheGamer. Under the notes section on Wikipedia:WikiProject Video games/Sources#Valnet I don't see anything that would make the latter two unusable. It should also be noted that Hardcore Gamer is listed in this section and that is included in Template:Video game reviews. Helper201 (talk) 19:45, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I would support adding RPG Site, I use them periodically for indie game articles. Regarding the Valnet sites, I believe Hardcore Gamer was considered reliable *before Valnet bought them* which is why they're still included in the template. As of the last discussion on them, we're waiting to see if their quality declines under the new management, but they're still okay (for now). I wasn't involved in the other Valnet discussions but I believe dualshockers and thegamer were never considered to be particularly high quality sources (i'm not supporting or opposing adding them, just recapping what I believe the current consensus is). CurlyWi (talk) 19:56, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Definitely support adding RPG Site. They're a very reliable source. I see no harm in Hardcore Gamer either per the above comments. I am iffy on the others. I'm usually a fan of TheGamer, but I'm admittedly unsure of granting it special exception compared to other Valnet sources. I have no preference either way, but I will say TheGamer definitely tends to be the strongest in terms of quality out of the Valnet sources I've seen, at least out of those that cover video games. Magneton Considerer: Pokelego999 (Talk) (Contribs) 03:19, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the responses CurlyWi and Pokelego999. Pokelego999, do you have any specific thoughts regarding adding DualShockers? Helper201 (talk) 17:09, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I feel it's a pretty borderline source, and very weak. I wouldn't include it as a major source since it's about the level of the Rants, which are easily the lowest quality usable sources we have. Magneton Considerer: Pokelego999 (Talk) (Contribs) 17:33, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
If I remember correctly, DualShockers was because of it using sources that are well and truly on the unreliable list e.g VGChartz - X201 (talk) 08:31, 13 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Comments on merge discussion

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The merge discussion at Talk:Pokémon fan games#Pokémon Essentials Merge Discussion has been open for a few months now with one oppose and one support. Since consensus doesn't seem clear yet, comments on this discussion would be appreciated so the discussion can be closed with a clear consensus. Any and all thoughts are appreciated. Magneton Considerer: Pokelego999 (Talk) (Contribs) 03:26, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Why is there no page for Fallout Shelter Online?

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I noticed that Fallout Shelter Online doesn’t have its own Wikipedia page. The game was officially released in some regions, like China and parts of Asia, and it's part of the Fallout series. Shouldn’t it have a dedicated page? Riavulllll (talk) 16:06, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Many games that don't necessarily have enough material for a separate page have a section under a franchise page, which Fallout Shelter Online does. As long as the passes the general notability guidelines and there's enough reliable sourcing for a detailed article beyond just that sub-section (see WP:NOPAGE or WP:MERGEREASON), feel free to make the page! λ NegativeMP1 16:58, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
We had a falling out. It's still a bit recent so I'd rather not talk about it yet. Panini! • 🥪 17:07, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not familiar with the game and don't know a ton about the franchise, but it could be a few scenarios. It may have been decided that it didn't meet our standards for having its own article (see the WP:GNG.) Or maybe there wasn't much to say and they felt it was best to just have it be mentioned at the series article (see WP:MERGEREASON.) Or it could just be that no one got around to writing it. Editors are generally quick to create articles for major entries in established franchises, but there's often less interest when its a minor spinoff or a mobile phone spinoff. Sergecross73 msg me 17:16, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I would suggest finding some sources for it, and possibly making a subsection on Fallout Shelter for it as a start. I know TheGamer did an article about its artwork awhile back.--Kung Fu Man (talk) 18:37, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Probably not. The sources don't seem great. It should just be a section of Fallout Shelter. ᴢxᴄᴠʙɴᴍ (ᴛ) 08:42, 13 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Good article reassessment for Super Smash Bros.

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Super Smash Bros. has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 23:55, 14 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

New Articles (February 10 to February 16)

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Main page: Wikipedia:WikiProject Video games/New article announcements
 A listing of all articles newly added to the Video Games Wikiproject (regardless of creation date). Generated by v3.20 of the RecentVGArticles script and posted by PresN. Bug reports and feature requests are appreciated. --PresN 21:36, 17 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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I'll be honest, I am really not feeling Sindel. I brought it up on the talk page, but the sourcing feels really weak and stretched out, not to mention disjointed. Like the gay icon article is just...kinda its own weird island there.--Kung Fu Man (talk) 21:56, 17 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
But she consistently ranks in the top 30 of best Mortal Kombat character listicles! Sergecross73 msg me 22:01, 17 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Donald Mustard? The "Not Like Us" guy? Not sure why he was tagged. Panini! • 🥪 01:42, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I am drawing a complete blank for how you're trying to connect Kendrick Lamar and Donald Mustard. --PresN 03:28, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
"Mustard on the beat, ho!" – Rhain ☔ (he/him) 03:34, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Team Reptile, Lethal League, and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk

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Currently, Team Reptile redirects to Lethal League, which had been the developer's only notable game at the time. Since then, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk has been released, so redirecting to just one of their games makes a bit less sense now. I've added links for each game to the other's article, but I'm not sure what should be done about the redirect. Team Reptile doesn't strike me as notable enough for their own article, but would it be appropriate to change the link to something like a disambiguation page that links both LL and BRC? Taffer😊 💬(she/they) 16:27, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The redirect was listed for discussion after my message, thank you @Zxcvbnm Taffer😊 💬(she/they) 17:02, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Offering my time to research topics if needed

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I just figured I'd throw it out there, but if anyone has a topic they're itching on expanding and need sources, I can help find them. Cukie Gherkin (talk) 17:37, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

there is this old visual novel The King of Fighters: Kyo that I can't find anything about it Tintor2 (talk) 17:54, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Easy B or GA article

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For anyone so inclined, I made some improvements to Atomic Betty (video game) while reassessing stubs. I fleshed out decent Development and Reception sections. All that's missing is a Gameplay section, a screenshot, and a second set of eyes to review/copy edit to make this B-class or maybe even a GA-class. (Guyinblack25 talk 18:15, 21 February 2025 (UTC))[reply]

Expanding Elden Ring Nightreign based on network test

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Among other things, I'm considering adding a "Reception" section to Elden Ring Nightreign to detail the initial reactions to the network test (if sources exist, of course). I wanted to pass this by some other editors first, though, because I don't want to put in a bunch of work just to be reverted per WP:CRYSTAL. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gracen (talk • contribs) 21:13, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I personally think it's fine to be included similar to Deadlock (video game). ᴢxᴄᴠʙɴᴍ (ᴛ) 21:33, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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