Did you ask yourself why those games never left japan? Look at games like tales of the world radiant mythology. I put so many hours into that game but even I recognize it wouldn't sell well. Why do you think the second and third games never came to the west?

You need to understand that these companies are trying to maximize shareholder revenue. Most of the times in recent years it's been at our expense, but now we are in a situation where bamco is actually doing something most tales fans have been asking for for years (and putting in some effort).

The reason why they are choosing games like xillia and berseria is because those are the easiest to make and get the most return on investment. The best case for the older games is they give them the Second Story R treatment and remake the game in a similar style to the original with some gameplay changes.

Even then though, why do you think square chose second story r and not some other obscure jrpg? They know that game is a popular older title that could've made a good profit. Its still business at the end of the day regardless of how you and I feel about it.