Some time ago, I might have been with the majority - some updates from classic franchises, like Mario/Kid Icarus/Startropics/F-Zero, etc. However, I am tired of playing continual sequels, updates and remakes. Really tired. Maybe not everyone can, but I can go back and play all of those great games at any time via NES/SNES/GBA emulators, flashkits, a modded xbox, etc. I don't need to keep buying the same games or 're-imagined' versions of those games, no matter how good they are/were.
I want new games.
Let me say that again - I want NEW games.
Games like Trauma Centre, Phoenix Wright, the brain games, etc. The market has proven that it's ready and willing to soak up new games. Sure, sink some of the development cash into your proven sequels and sports franchise updates to guarantee cashflow - but lets get some new stuff out there! As fun as Maniac Mansion DS might be, you can pretty much have it already with your favourite compatible flashcart and ScummVM DS. As cool as the idea is, Lucasarts is simply not going to make a new title in the series nor are they going to port the existing ones to the DS.
We need to remember the games that make us nostalgic, the ones that brought us into gaming - but there are tons of ways to keep playing through those games when we get the urge. What we really need are new games to propel us forward into a new generation of gaming.
NEW GAMES. PLEASE! NEW, NEW, NEW!