The Sonic Circle Of Hype.
Stage one
Sega announce a new game, saying they'll bring Sonic back to it's roots.
All is good with the fans, they have seen the screenshots, and they like it.
Stage two
Closer to the date of release, Sega announce a gimmick, (example, New character, new control system, ect)
Fans go ahead with it, Wondering if it'll be as good as they once thought.
Stage three
Said game is released, gimmick screws it up, fans are disappoint.
Stage one
Sega announce a new game, saying they'll bring Sonic back to it's roots.
All is good with the fans, they have seen the screenshots, and they like it.
Stage two
Closer to the date of release, Sega announce a gimmick, (example, New character, new control system, ect)
Fans go ahead with it, Wondering if it'll be as good as they once thought.
Stage three
Said game is released, gimmick screws it up, fans are disappoint.