Exactly. The team(s) that made the stuff we love are usually long gone by the time we get "the next" whatever. My go-to for that is Criterion Games going from Burnout Paradise to... well, basically not doing anything anymore. Thanks, EA.

Some of the devs left, and Wreckreation is on the docket. It's due to be a spiritual successor, but I'd he willing to bet nowhere near as charming as Burnout. Damn, I hope I'm wrong, given "Dangerous Driving"...