Why are you letting yourselves get hyped? Do you have Stockholm Syndrome? Do you enjoy the abuse that Gamefreak unleashes on its fans?
I've enjoyed the series since I was 8 but jesus christ, you've gotta be even more desperate than me to stay on this sinking ship of a game series.
Seriously, lose all your expectations and watch the Direct with cautious optimism. You'll be happy if something good happens but not too let down if something bad happens.