Wii Biohazard 0 Unlikely to Go West

UK, February 28, 2008 - Following yesterday's news that a port of Biohazard 0 would be stumbling its way onto Wii, Capcom has noted that the game will likely never see the light of day outside of Japan.

Head-scratching ensued when Famitsu revealed that a remake of the underwhelming 2002 GameCube title was coming to Wii this summer. However, a Capcom Europe spokesperson today stated that, "We currently have no plans to bring the Wii version of Resident Evil 0 [...] to either US or Europe at this point in time. It will most likely be a Japan-only release."

Anyone saddened by the news would be advised to wipe away the tears and point their web browser in the direction of eBay, where copies of the Wii-compatible original are going for under five pounds.

http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/855/855573p1.html

It's no biggie, but it's a bit baffling... 90% of the Resident Evil sales on Wii come from outside of Japan. Don't they want to make money?

From a business perspective, I don't understand why they wouldn't make an English version... How much can it cost really?

Maybe their translation teams are just overloaded with work, in which case it'll probably come later.

Nice Capcom, what a retarded decision. When you think about it more western gamers buy Resident Evil than the Japanese.

This is a weird/retarded decision by Capcom :(

Come on guys Capcom is just doing some more testing to see how they should make the next test.

 See there testing for tests.

Maybe that's why they're not making a western version. If western Wii gamers learn Japanese, import a Japanese Wii (or use the freeloader disc), and buy this game, THEN they'll be worthy of Capcom's support :P

I want it. I might import it if I can.

Not bringing it outside Japan must mean it's a pretty basic remake with the entirely same engine. If it was more expensive than that, then you could be sure they'd do more to sell it.

not sure if I want this test to pass as if Capcom proves that these games will only sell in Japan how does that bode for the rest of us?

May be better if this one bombs in Japan a la No More Heroes

Haven't they done enough tests already?