Original Virtual Console Games? CONFIRMED

Gotten quite a few e-mails about a recent quote from Hudson Entertainment’s director of marketing, John Lee to Game Informer:

“Well, the VC was specifically designed to bring back classic games, not to introduce new content. So to answer your question specifically: No.

“However, in the future, you should rephrase that question to: Are there any plans to launch original content on some downloadable service on the Wii, and you might get a different answer.”

That sorta got me wondering too. So, I sent Nintendo an e-mail yesterday about the topic. Here’s what they had to say:

“Nintendo has developed a programming system that will allow small independent developers to make games for Wii download service. We cannot confirm at this time in what format the new content will be delivered, but in the future there will be original games available for download through the Wii Shop.”

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata talked about a development tool like this at various games events last year, allowing low-cost game production for Wii. Geometry Wars Wii? Please God!!! PLEASE!!!!