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B2W2 serve the same function as a third version, they’re just a better take on the fundamental idea of “here’s a second game set in the new region, now with more stuff.” Same for USUM, except they’re a worse take (dual third versions, lol). So really the only generation that’s missing one is Gen...

How many gaming interviews do you read where development people come in with pages and pages of market research and user feedback to back up their assertions rather than just responding to the question as asked? The interviewer wanted to know, so they asked, and Masuda answered in a way that was...

My assumption was, it’s just a technical streamlining thing. For example, in Sun & Moon, three Pokémon on Hala’s Elite Four roster only have two moves - Bewear has Hammer Arm and Brutal Swing; Poliwrath has Waterfall and Submission, and Crabominable has Ice Hammer and Close Combat. 5/6ths of...

I considered this, but then decided to use technicality to my advantage: "Can you give me a rundown of each Pokémon's design influences?" That origin (and frankly all proposed origins) never really felt convincing to me. Particularly because in researching it, I came to feel that the emphasis...