[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by badlander86

I doubt there'd be DLCs for new Monsters. The idea of getting either Y or X is because the most of the Pokemon are on either or. And they still have the Wi-Fi Gift system so getting new items which may or may not unlock certain quests are bound to be available.

I do agree on Patching but...Well to put it this way, even in the new era of patching, there are companies that would rather put out a completely overhauled but essentially similar product (i.e. Street Fighter 4 -> Super Street Fighter 4 -> Super Street Fighter 4 Arcade Edition -> Ultra Street Fighter 4).

Moreso, Patching for Balance requires two things: an extremely vocal and active competitive fanbase, which Pokemon most certainly has. And a dedicated group within Game Freak primarily tasked with tweaking the game constantly throughout its life. I don't think Game Freak as a company has that kind of manpower under its belt.

The Street Fighter comparison fails.
Each SF4 release has received multiple patches. The only reason for a new release was because they were adding new characters.