Some of the first games released on the Wii U virtual console were SNES games, but according to a Natsume representative, it’s unlikely that Nintendo will be releasing future SNES games now that their attention has shifted to releasing Nintendo 64 and Nintendo DS games. A Natsume representative confirmed that several SNES games from the company are ready for release, but that Nintendo’s lack of interest may keep them from ever seeing light on the Wii U virtual console.
In response to whether these games would ever hit the Wii U in the US, here’s what Cee-Cee, Natsume’s Community Manager had to say:
At this point, it’s unlikely we’ll see any other Natsume SNES games coming to the Virtual Console, as Nintendo’s interest has moved onto other classic systems. If it’s not up now, it’s not coming.
The publisher and Nintendo discuss which classic titles would be a good fit and have the best potential to sell. Once a title is agreed upon, Nintendo and the publisher work together to bring that title to the designated system, with Nintendo doing the bulk of the work.
The focus on Nintendo 64 games has been something gamers have been asking for for a very long time, but likely not at the expense of other classic systems.
