They are using the same models with the same animations, they are not redoing the models or giving more lively animations to any old pokemon. The only thing is just better textures. Is giving every pokemon better texture to much for Gamefreak to handle or is the fact that this game has to be released in time with the merchandise and anime and can't be delayed to fix this?
Even if merchandise sells more, the games are important and indicates the quality of the franchise and when you burn the fans enough merchandise will plummit to