Template:Media Release/doc

This template is used to create a table to display information for a single piece of media or related title in a list of media titles. Not all parameters will be used. Different combinations of parameters are used to display different table formats.

Usage

Full template syntax {{VGtitle | article = | title = | date = | canceled = | refs = | release = | platform = | notes = }}

Parameter descriptions

• article: Used to link the media title to the article's page name; produces a piped wikilink. Should be used even if the game's title and article title are the same.
• title: The media title—required.
• date: The media's release dates. Formats may vary depending on the platform release.
• canceled: Used in place of "date" if the media was canceled. List the media's cancellation date.
• refs: Used to provide references for release dates. Will list the ^[#] next to "Release dates:", "Cancellation date", or the "platform".
• release: Listing of platforms the media has been released on by year—at least one platform is required.
• platform: Used in place of "release" depending on the desired template outcome.
• notes: Any special noteworthy piece of information. (i.e. alternative names, special milestones, etc.) A bulleted listed is recommended. Details of the media may be useful.

Other functionalities

• linkable: The template creates a html-anchor, using the title parameter.

Examples

Regular Saw title

Saw Original release dates: October 18, 2005 — DVD (Saw Uncut Edition) 2003 – non-release/promotional pitch
	Notes: Short film created as a promotion to pitch the Saw script to studios It was later included on the Uncut DVD of Saw.

Redirects

Note: Use of the redirects is deprecated.