Out of all of the versions of the original Godfather video game, The Wii version had the best critical reception out of the three. So when EA announced that there would be a sequel, it seemed like a no-brainer that there would be a Wii version planned.

But as it turns out, EA is not planning to release a ported version to the Wii this time. While talking to TheGameReviews.com, Godfather II Producer Dave Woldman explained to us that in order to reach their vision for this game they needed to harness the power of true next generation machines.

“We felt that in order to truly deliver on the vision of The Godfather II we really had to focus and take advantage of what the next gen hardware has to offer, including online connectivity. The next gen hardware is simply more robust and allows for a higher visual bar and immersive experience.”

“A next gen hardware focus enables higher-resolution textures, longer draw distances, and better frame-rates. But we also harnessed the power of the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 to make gameplay improvements as well. We were able to create an all new Artificial Intelligence system to make our characters act and react more intelligently.”

The absence of one multiplatform game from the Wii lineup isn’t going to topple Nintendo’s empire. However, one must wonder how long Wii owners will be willing to watch the other systems get all of the big name releases that never show up on their system of choice.