1996 Red and Green 1997 Blue 1998 Yellow Red and Blue 1999 Gold and Silver 2000 Crystal 2001 2002 Ruby and Sapphire 2003 FireRed and LeafGreen 2004 Emerald 2005 2006 Diamond and Pearl 2007 2008 Platinum 2009 HeartGold and SoulSilver 2010 Black and White 2011 2012 Black 2 and White 2 2013 X and Y 2014 Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire 2015 2016 Sun and Moon
This is getting... tedious. Anyone else feeling like they are reaching (or already reached) point where they should turn this franchise one way or another by 180 degrees? This series is basically refurbished tapeworm after lifting now.
Oh, do you mean the main game series? Blame gamefreak.
Jayden Campbell
Sup Forums kept defending Nintendo when I asked about this game and Mario, saying Assassin's creed and other games are much worse, and deflecting blame.
Chase Sullivan
I haven't played one since b&w so I'm not really burnt out anymore.
You don't need to get every new game ever generation. If you're being burnt out just don't buy the next couple. The games are there for those that enjoy them.
Sebastian Williams
each generation is a new engine with new content
each assasins creed is the same engine with the same content
Jack Walker
This is the worst thing to come out of the Pokémon series tho. Way too slow, should have just thrown Pokémon characters in the tekken engine
>worst things pokemon has produced >pokken >pokemon channel >when gates to infinity exists >when best wishes exists >when fucking pokemon shuffle exists
Andrew Mitchell
Hey You Pikachu was bad. Pokemon Channel was a worse version with less to do.
Josiah Cruz
Yep. Remember how super fucking fantastic FF became after they changed it? Series should always change because change is good. Just look at Dragon Quest, worst thing ever.
Jason Lewis
Sonypony show his true face.
To actually answer your question and all questions like this: It sells, usually well. Low risk high reward is what investors want to hear. The companies don't give a shit about "integrity" and "originality" as long as they make money.
Owen Miller
>turn the franchise one way or another Why fix what isn't broken? I haven't played since gen 3 but I don't see why nintendo would want to change up what is working. They already have plenty of spin off games and will continue to make more when they want to try new stuff with pokemon.
Just speaking franchises in general I rather them stay true to the origins of a series rather than trying to force unprecedented changes that weren't staples of the games to begin with. Infact most times they do that it turns out for the worst (Hitman Absolution being a prime example) as it will obviously piss off the loyal fanbases.
Joseph Myers
New generations of Pokemon for new generations of kids who've never played a Pokemon game before. It'll keep going forever with minimal changes and a few bones thrown to people who care about muh nostalgia.
David Williams
Consider picking up the side games, OP.
Grayson Fisher
A lot of Japan's series have worked this way. Take a break every so often.
Easton Bell
this. mystery dungeon series is GOAT and miles better than the main games
Chase Hall
>Why fix what isn't broken
This. So many series have turned out for the worst because the developers thought they had to change it just for change's sake.
Jaxson Jones
>Pokemon Channel >bad
Jace Morgan
>pokemon shuffle >bad Nigga you're the shitposter here
Christian King
It's a fun casual experience and a good time sink what is there not to like? It's not my favorite or obsession anymore but the consistency I can always count of (If a little shaky at times
Jack Garcia
>Professor Juniper Nope, not in THAT crazy.
John Murphy
Open world 3D Pokemon needs to happen already.
Cameron Reed
People need to understand this is how almost everything works.
Video games Shows Movies
Reboots and sequels aren't for the longtime fans, it's to hook the younger generation so they can support their IP for years to come, just like the aging past generation did.
There will always be more money in hooking in the audience that has the most disposable income, and as 90's kids get into college and outgrow a bunch of shit (at least they're suppose to), they will throw less and less money into their hobbies.
Adrian Russell
....I agree.
Colton Thompson
>that artist >that glaceon >that sylveon
Aaron Smith
>diamond and pearl came out 10 years ago
Samuel Brown
Don't forget, Pokemon Clover is set for "some time this year." And Sage is still coming.
Xavier Flores
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Aiden Richardson
Dragon Quest is fantastic. What the fuck do you know you dyel basement dwelling manlet
Dominic Torres
I'm a grown man with an actual proper job and my buddy and I play every new generation because I enjoy playing pokemon games with new pokemon. The nostalgia appeals to me and it's nice to relax with. I don't want them to change the formula because I don't play pokemon for innovation I play it for pokemon.
If you're like an intense smogon competitive guy I guess I could see why you would bee feeling fatigue.
