The 3D platformer cycle
I mean, it's not really a cycle, it doesn't loop, but still.
- New character introduced by company, ends up being a major success
- Fans convince themselves that that character is the company's "new mascot", despite the company already having a mascot aimed at the older audience their lineup is primarily aimed at
- The series ends with a poorly-thought out joke about a sequel that was never seriously considered
- Death threats
- A new installment releases
- Death threats still
I mean, it's not really a cycle, it doesn't loop, but still.