Could Japan sales numbers decide what games Nintendo develop?

[baloofarsan]

Esiar said:

baloofarsan said:

This also means no sequels to Splatoon (~300k), Captain Toad (150k) or Hyrule Warriors (130k).

Skyward Sword sold 370k and we are getting a new Zelda, Hyrule Warriors sold 130k and is getting a port, Xenoblade sold 160k and is getting a sequel. So, my point is that Japan sales are not the final say. 

Yes - testing and refineing my hypothesis. It is probably not an absolute rule but I will explore it and return when I think I have more "proof".