We're off to a good start, let's see where Nintendo takes it from here.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/editorial/37300/what-id-like-to-see-from-the-nes-remix-series
The NES Remix series is an exciting new direction for Nintendo. The Virtual Console is a great way for Nintendo to give gamers access to the classics, but it doesn’t do much to bring in new players. Now that NES Remix 2 has released, we’re left wondering if this will become a regular franchise or just a brief footnote in Nintendo’s history. While both games have been solid entries, I have a short list of things I’d like to see from future installments and what I think it could do for Nintendo.
While the NES has quite a robust library, it would be a breath of fresh air to see Nintendo expand to third party franchises. Individual third party companies like Capcom could provide enough content for at least three or four Remix games on their own. Gargoyle’s Quest 2, Ducktales, Mega Man, the list goes on. Konami would be another excellent choice: Gradius, Castlevania, and Contra would all make easy choices for a third party specific NES Remix. Of course, third parties would have to be willing to play ball with Nintendo, and it may be that the licensing of so many third party franchises at a time would be way too expensive.
If Nintendo chooses to continue with first party franchises only, I'd like to see them treat this as an opportunity to shine a spotlight on franchises that never made it stateside. For too long, there has been an iron curtain separating Japanese and North American Nintendo games, and without any effort taken to translate them they will likely remain that way. However, with the Remix style, NES games that are in a foreign language can still be enjoyed. The beauty of the format is that the instructions are given before the game is even started, so the native language of the title is irrelevant.
This could finally be a way see Japan only titles mixing with North American titles in a meaningful way, and it could even elevate awareness of and demand for foreign titles. If popular enough, it could open up a new discourse within Nintendo, and force them to realize that by segmenting the market they're only limiting their potential. I'd love to see Mother or Fire Emblem Gaiden mixing with Metroid and Excitebike.
Regardless of where they choose to go in future Remix games (if there even are any), Nintendo has a great opportunity that I hope they seize. With the series being such a surprise, I can only hope that it's a sign that the company realizes that they need to change their strategy and treatment of classic franchises. The strategy of re-releasing ROMS on a new system was exciting with the Wii, but it's time to do something more with those titles. NES Remix could be the start to an amazing new chapter in Nintendo's history, or it could just be another missed opportunity. Only time will tell.