>>32365380From Google Translate (1/2):
"In a new interview, this time with Games Ch, during the Polymanga 2017 in Switzerland, Pokémon producers Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori talked about the success of Pokémon GO, Sun & Moon, their expectations for the Nintendo Switch and also about The future of the franchise.
Games Ch: Why are there always two versions of Pokémon games instead of one?
Ohmori: Pokémon is a game based on communication between players so it was always our intention to make two different versions of the same game so that people could really find each other and exchange Pokémon with each other.
Games Ch: What did you think about the great impact of Pokémon GO in the world?
Masuda: I've been working on the game, especially on its interface, besides of course the soundtrack. I just did not expect GO Pokemon to be so impacting in society. I think we were lucky, but we can not deny that the game itself is interesting and its launch was also important.
Games Ch: How do you explain the huge success of Pokémon Sun & Moon?
Ohmori: This is very difficult to answer because we are not sure, but in everything we work to make it a great game was important, so I think this is part of the success and also, of course, Pokémon GO was essential. The franchise's 20-year anniversary also boosted its success. The launch of Pokémon Red, Blue, Green and Yellow in 3DS Virtual Console was also important.
