Source: Play Nintendo

We have word from a trustworthy source that at least 26 classic titles are headed to Virtual Console for launch. Take note that this is not a final set; more could easily be added at any time, per the publisher' s decision and formal announcements.

Below is the most recent list that our source has laid eyes on, listed in alphabetical order:

1. Bonk' s Adventure
2. Castlevania
3. Duck Hunt
4. Excitebike
5. F-Zero
6. Kid Icarus
7. Legend of Zelda, The
8. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
9. Mario Kart 64
10. Metroid
11. Mortal Kombat
12. New Adventure Island
13. Ninja Gaiden
14. OutRun
15. Pac-Man
16. Prince of Persia
17. Punch-Out!!
18. R-Type
19. Rayman 2
20. Sonic the Hedgehog
21. Star Fox
22. Super Mario 64
23. Super Mario Bros
24. Super Mario Kart
25. Super Mario World
26. Tecmo Bowl

Additionally, there are at least five brand new, never seen titles in the works for launch on VC as well. Our source was not able to comment of specifics of these games, only that they are currently being developed.

Quite a few quality titles so far, then. I am particularly interested in Bonk' s Adventure, Castlevania, Duck Hunt, Kid Icarus, Metroid, Ninja Gaiden, Outrun and Prince of Persia as I have never played much of any of them. Although, seeing how my SNES is over in America, I might also download Starfox and Super Mario Kart. Here' s hoping that Nintendo confirms all this.

I believe it is safe to say that I will become bankrupt in a about a year.