It is being reported that Nintendo are developing a system that will allow independent developers to make games for Wii download service.

It is being reported on gaming website C&VG that Nintendo could be offering some downloadable form of original content for the Wii in the future.

An interview with Game Informer with a Hudson Employee allowed rumours to surface that Nintendo could be "developing a channel that will allow users to download games."

When asked if Hudson plans to release any original content through the Virtual Console, Lee responded: "Well, the VC was specifically designed to bring back classic games, not to introduce new content. So to answer your question specifically: No.

"However, in the future, you should rephrase that question to: Are there any plans to launch original content on some downloadable service on the Wii, and you might get a different answer."

After these events had taken place, C&VG then contacted Nintendo and received this response:

"Nintendo has developed a programming system that will allow small independent developers to make games for Wii download service.

"We cannot confirm at this time in what format the new content will be delivered, but in the future there will be original games available for download through the Wii Shop."

In the past, Nintendo Head Satoru Iwata talked about such tools which would allow low-cost production games for Wii. We'll bring you more information on this as soon as it breaks.