Nintendo can't compete with Microsoft and Sony, that's why they've pulled out of the E3 pissing contest. That's almost a dignified admission of defeat.
So E3 is a pissing contest. That's bad. However, exiting the pissing contest apprently shows a lack of confidence. That's also bad.
What's the road to common sense then?
Wii U's situation is awful, but the article's intent of writing it off doesn't offer insight to Nintendo, or anyone else. Neither has it done anything helpful leading up to this point.
Industry apathetic over Gamecube despite Nintendo's personal success
Industry superficially applauds Wii's novel interface, major publishers offer apathetic support
Industry apathetic over Wii despite success
Industry apathetic over Nintendo games, despite success
Industry apathetic over real problems like Wii U's pricing and lack of games
Oh shit industry is apathetic about Nintendo.
I don't think the industry owes Nintendo anything. Nintendo is responsible for their success and they do need outside pressure sometimes to get shit done. This article is overkill while stating nothing.
God forbid Nintendo also try to help a Sega franchise escape obscurity. Securing Resident Evil didn't save Nintendo either, but it delivered RE0 and RE4.
Perhaps ironically, REvelations being ported to all systems is evidence that a "lesser" platform can still lead.
As for securing other franchises, maybe they're wasting their time on Yakuza if it doesn't get localized. In fact I wish they did the same with Metal Gear. Its collection is already done.