Yes, this is a fan game. But there are other fan games too. Just look around on pokecommunity or something, and you'll see projects similar to this one. Ours stands out because of our well done sprites and such, but we have to keep a professional image if we want people to pay more attention to our game. Using the most up to date canon sprites is the best way to stay as professional as possible, which is why I support zero's administrative decision.