"Go fiddle around until you find a star" isn't getting lost. It's just not clear design. I like the 3D Mario games, but they are not like the 2D Mario games, and if they were, then they might sell better.
A flashy-first game is awesome when it comes out. A great-first game is awesome forever.
Plus, just for the hell of it: Kelly Brook at the 2008 BAFTAs








