Quote Originally Posted by Hursticon View Post
Why would it be a part of it?, beyond sharing similar narrative instances they're unrelated.
(RE: My point about them not being direct sequels/prequels )
Because that's what Hasbro have been stating. Both are part of the one universe, but telling the story from different ends of the spectrum... which unfortunately meant they didn't meet up exactly in the middle.
In other words, Hasbro wouldn't be good bridge builders.