"Project Needlemouse" - 2D Sonic in 2010

Sonic fan community:

"SEGA, YOU **** UP EVERY GAEM!"
"SEGA CAN'T MAKE **** THESE DAYS!"
"SEGA YOU SUCK ****, ****, AND **************!"

Sega:

"We're making a 2D Sonic game!"

Sonic fancommunity:

"ZOMG! RETURN OF SONIC!"
"HAVE MY CHILDRENS, SEGA!"
"I NEED A NEW PANTS!"

2D does not equal Sega answering all of our prayers. I'm going to hold all speculation until I see actual gameplay, but the announcement of a new Sonic game is nonetheless exciting news.

There is a related interview at GameSpot, as well.