The title of this post pretty much says it all. For fans of the Pikachu-rific games, there would be nothing greater than massive, online version of their Pokémon handheld games. Unfortunately, that concept really isn't even a factor with the creators of these kid friendly games. According to What They Play, we won't be seeing an online version of the title in the near future:

We asked Masuda if there was any chance that we would see the next major Pokémon game on the Wii and whether the series might go fully online, as many fans have expressed a desire for. He seemed skeptical. "At this point, we're not thinking of going in that direction. Trading is a core concept of Pokémon. So when you're trading, you meet with a friend and decide which one you want and which one they want. I would like to emphasize real-world communication. You don't see each other online." He pointed across the table and then back to him, and the translator laughed before explaining, " It's like right now – we're meeting each other in person and asking questions instead of chatting on the phone."

You can read the entire story over at What They Play.