July 2018 NPD: Switch #1, Octopath Traveller #1 software, UPDATE

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LGBTDBZBBQ said:

PortisheadBiscuit said:

You can tell hardcore Pokemon fans are disappointed in Let's Go. I don't think it'll flop per se, but will sell more on the lines of a 3rd version. Seems like many hardcore fans are holding out for the 2019 title. 

Seriously one of bizarre decision to not double down on nostalgia factor for Kanto remake with a new graphical overhaul and story presentation. 

They can make a new Kanto remake + improved graphics + Story presentation + Other extra details and quest + New Pokemons and it will definitely sell around 15-16M without a single doubt.  

Instead, they're making a new Kanto remake + phone graphics + overprice peripheral + New Catching mechanics + No wild battle + gym type restriction and it pissed off the majority of core fans by hoping a smooth adoption of casual GO players, a big fucking mistake by them. 

It's weird when Masuda is in full defensive mode right now with his statements regarding Pokemon Let's go and next mainline pokemon such as " New mainline will have a better graphics ". "Core fans please look forward to the next year ", " we know what we're doing with Let's Go, please have a faith in us " and etc. 

Smash Bros Ultimate will obliterate Pokemon Let's Go easily 

 

 

Perhaps they wanted a Pokemon game to come out this year (or else they will have nothing) soooo they made something easy to make.

 

And probably how from 3DS to Switch is HUGE leap in terms of graphical power and removing the dual screen which they used since the DS.