>>52126864Because they're desperately hoping for something to kill Pokémon in the west, first it was dexit and #BBND, now it's twitter mobs and 'tarded takes, as they see their other incel heros get shut down that way.
That it's also tracking the highest of any pre-order Switch game in Japan reflects the scope of the worldwide reception and this game's numbers so far mean it could legitimately threaten Gen 1's sales for all-time series mark. They're scared. Scared they'll finally lose their kiddy toy, as if the last 12 years haven't been evidence enough the series was done with them.