Since M$ isn't shouting everywhere how Nintendo is to blame, this looks a little fishy. But assuming it's true, are we absolutely sure that Nintendo needs approval from M$ to get the game released in Virtual Console? Every game propably had specific contracts, but i believe we don't know the specific details considering Goldeneye. Nintendo would propably release the game anyway only after the supply constrains in NA are over (so a reason for Nintendo to prevent the VC/XBLA release even if it would be fine for them in other ways).
Ei Kiinasti.
Eikä Japanisti.
Vaan pannaan jalalla koreasti.
Nintendo games sell only on Nintendo system.