Interesting note - take a look at the notice for Yoshi's Cookie:
We have to redownload by the 18th? I found this odd, so I checked the VC shop, and can't see a selection for Donkey Kong Country, which I purchased. This could be because I have DKC on my Wii U SD card, or perhaps the option to redownload is tied to my original Wii. Or is the option to redownload a discontinued game on a different menu? I don't think I've ever had to do it.
The Virtual Console title Yoshi's Cookie (500 Wii Points) will be discontinued at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2013. If you'd like to purchase this title or have already purchased and would like to redownload, please do so before this time.We apologize for any inconenience
We have to redownload by the 18th? I found this odd, so I checked the VC shop, and can't see a selection for Donkey Kong Country, which I purchased. This could be because I have DKC on my Wii U SD card, or perhaps the option to redownload is tied to my original Wii. Or is the option to redownload a discontinued game on a different menu? I don't think I've ever had to do it.