"Baba: We don’t have any plans at the time [to bring the Tales series to Wii U]. But the Wii U is very unique hardware, which has one big screen [on the TV] and one small screen [on the controller], but with the console for development of an RPG, the players need to play for a long time, so we need to create a game in which the gameplay will help players feel less stress."
http://gematsu.com/2012/10/interview-tales-producer-hideo-baba-on-tales-of-xillia-more
Now take this quote with a grain of salt; it doesn't mean we WON'T see Tales on Wii U. Note that he said "at the time". "At this time" does not equal "not ever." So please, PLEASE don't blow this out of proportion.
That said, it IS a rather odd statement, especially since Namco is working with Nintendo on SSB4 for WiiU. AND porting Tekken to Wii U with all new exclusives. Then again, it could just be just one guy who doesn't know everything. For all we know, maybe Tales will indeed one day hit the WiiU.
After all, as koopzilla on GoNintendo.com said:
"I'd say it's just an excuse they are making up for the moment until a Tales game comes out for WiiU. I don't really see them not developing games for the system as close as Namco and Nintendo have been working together lately. Surely they'll see potential in the controller for RPGs and they will have developers with experience making games for the system. Wasn't part of the Tales team some of the ones who are working on Smash Bros?"
