>Gamefreak states they prefer to use sprites, because 3D models don't have the charm that sprites do
>Turn around and release X and Y, a fully 3D Pokemon handheld game.
>create 70 new Pokemon
>no postgame
>Looking to be the worst gen yet

A thought occurred. What if Gamefreak purposely made a shitty Pokemon game, just so they can make the excuse to keep using sprites?

Assuming these claims are true, of course. I'd honestly rather wait for Serebii to post everything and confirm it