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→‎Release model: I really don't think B2W2's case belongs (or ever did) in the same breath as remake pairs, honestly. It's silly to mix in a revisit with remakes just because they're pairs

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 ===Release model===
-While releases continue to break patterns, there is an overall model that the release of new core series games follows.
+While releases continue to break patterns, the release of new core series games tends to follow a pattern.
 When a [[generation]] of [[Pokémon games]] begins, a pair of games is always released. These paired versions feature virtually the same storyline as each other, but the [[Game-exclusive Pokémon|available Pokémon]] differ, and some other elements are usually slightly different. This encourages [[Trade|trading]], as it is required in order to complete the [[Pokédex]].
-A solitary version is later released with several minor storyline tweaks, but taking place in the same [[region]] and following the same basic storyline. Like the paired versions before it, it will always lack some of the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} but will also contain some of those species missing from either of them; thus, a {{player}} of the solitary version must link together with the paired versions to complete the Pokédex as well.
+A follow-up game or games is later released that takes place in the same [[region]]. Like the original paired versions before it, it will lack certain {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} but will also contain some of those species missing from the original pair; thus, a {{player}} of a follow-up must link together with the original pair to complete the Pokédex as well. Historically, the follow-up has been a solitary game that roughly follows the same storyline with some relatively minor tweaks, but [[Generation V]] broke with tradition by releasing {{game3|Black and White|a second pair of games|s 2}} as a sequel to the {{game3|Black and White|primary paired versions|s}}, while [[Generation VI]] was the first to entirely forego any follow-up to the original pair.
-Sometimes, a secondary set of paired versions may be released. These paired versions are usually [[remake]]s of earlier titles and are not accompanied by a solitary version, since the latter's additions and changes are taken into consideration. [[Generation V]] broke with tradition by releasing {{game3|Black and White|a second pair of games|s 2}} as a sequel to the {{game3|Black and White|primary paired versions|s}} instead of a remake. Generation VI was the first to forgo a third version or sequels entirely, with the following games comprising a new generation.
+Sometimes, a secondary set of paired versions that are [[remake]]s of earlier titles may also be released.
 New generations are typically announced and marketed every three to four years.