The thing is they KNOW people will buy this game regardless. I think someone said that in an interview, but I'd need to find it. Either way, they know they could serve us crap on a platter, but stick the pokemon name on it and it WILL sell
On its own I think it is an ok concept but I don't like the way it's being done. It seems like this is why we can't have a national dex. It also feels like a middle finger to everyone wanting mega evolution. It just puts a bad taste in my mouth.