Nintendo's making sure that there will be enough software to go around for the Wii U this time around. To do this, the company has been approaching third party companies.

We've had Bethesda already imply support for the console, as well as a Skyrim port, as well as rumors of Capcom bringing Asura's Wrath to it as well. The latest to get on board, though, is Electronic Arts.

Now, although subsidiary company EA DICE has previously stated that they are not interested in the as of yet, it appears that the mother company actually is. 

Speaking to Reuters, Peter Moore was quoted as saying that they are, in fact, very much impressed with Nintendo's new console, and as such, will be committed to bringing their key franchises on board. 

"There are no indications that there's anything that feels like it's off target," said Moore. "From our perspective right now, specs are a big deal. No one thinks it's going to replace an iPad 2 but it is playing into what a consumer feels comfortable with."

And then comes the expression of commitment for Nintendo's Wii U: "In the past, publishers have backed away from dedicating too much content to Nintendo platforms, since the Japanese company tended to use its consoles to push its own software titles. But make no mistake, EA is on board with the Wii U. Our teams are working on it around the world. Our key franchises will be there. We've made that commitment to Nintendo."

If that's the case, then it should be all good for Nintendo. It's about time they widen their avenues for software, so that more consumers will be enticed to get the Wii U. Not to say that their first party titles aren't good enough, but hey, diversity and variety is always good. 

Via [Reuters]

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