>>46034920Because TPC's entire business model to make their IP grow and lure children, manchildren and coomers into buying their merchandise.
Game Freak doesn't care if the game mechanics aren't accessible for the average gamer or even if the games themselves aren't good at all. Game Freak just wants to profit with minimal costs which they can get away with because the IP will sell regardless of the quality.
Yes, the NPCs are blinded by brand recognition...
