Don't worry, I still don't have the game yet myself. In my case, though, that's only because I'm low on cash at the moment. Perhaps I'll get this game as a birthday gift or maybe around Christmas, or something.

In other news, Tails has been confirmed playable in the Sonic CD remake. For some reason, a few people over at Sonic Retro seem to be raging over his inclusion in the game. I honestly don't see what the problem is. It would be one thing if Modern Era characters like Shadow or Cream (I have nothing against either of them) were being added into the game, but Tails? Give me a break. He's been around since the Genesis Era, almost as long as Sonic and Robotnik.

I, for one, welcome Tails' presence in this game. While I would have preferred Knuckles, Tails is definitely the next best thing. Who knows? Maybe Knuckles will end up being in the game as downloadable content. After all, he was playable in the Retro Sonic fangame, and this remake is using the exact same engine. All I need to know now is whether or not they'll find some way around the legal issues involving the U.S. track, as well as whether or not they'll add Super Sonic into the game. Before anyone says anything, yes, I know that the Chaos Emeralds weren't in the game, but I do remember it being stated that collecting all seven Time Stones would enable the "S" monitors, which would replace the invincibility and speed shoes monitors, and enable Super Sonic.

http://www.tssznews.com/2011/11/04/new-sonic-generations-3ds-trailers-teases-apotos-tropical-resort/

not sure if its apotos or water palace, they look simular

it'd make sense that it is apotos, as levels between the 3DS (of what we know so far) and console versions all share an origin game.
as silver is also confirmed a rival boss in the 3DS version, we're yet to have an '06 level revealed for that version.

sonic 1
console:green hill
3DS:green hill

sonic 2
console:chemical plant
3DS:casino night

sonic 3/&K
console:sky sanctuary
3DS:mushroom hill

adventure
console:speed highway
3DS:emerald coast

adventure 2
console:city escape
3DS:radical highway

heroes
console:seaside hill
3DS:special stage

sonic '06
console:crisis city
3DS:?

unleashed
console:spagonia-rooftop run
3DS:apotos-windmill isle

colors
console:planet wisp
3DS:tropical resort

edit:forgot heroes

Sonic Generations: Green Hill Act 1 [3DS Version]

better than before as usual...but why is modern robotnik on the sign? isn't it classic robotnik in the HD version?

i don't know what you mean by off animations, but the running animation is alot like that of sonic blast, as his feet don't start blurring until he hits full speed

http://www.tssznews.com/2011/11/16/water-palace-not-apotos-last-sonic-generations-3ds-stage/
turns out, it is water palace, no wonder why the boxlike buildings in the background were making me think its water palace over apotos

Awesome, but I'll bet that Modern Sonic will be getting most of the boss battles again, just like in the console version.

In other news: Sonic CD XBLA Preview

The U.S. track has been confirmed for the Sonic CD remake! Oh, thank God. You just don't know HOW much this pleases me. Up until now, I had almost given up hope, but seeing that has brightened my day for sure.

Don't get me wrong, though... The Japanese/European soundtrack isn't terrible by any means, but like I said before, I prefer the U.S. track, since that's the one I grew up with. To me, Sonic CD just wouldn't have been the same without it. I guess this remake won't be so disappointing after all.

EDIT: Ah, crap. Sega of America took the video down.

A list of achievements for the Sonic CD remake has been revealed. It looks like I'll now have a reason to destroy the U.F.O.s and Metal Sonic projections by traveling into the Past at Quartz Quadrant through Metallic Madness. In the original, I never bothered to do so, since I'd normally have all seven Time Stones by the time the first Act of Quartz Quadrant is finished, and collecting all of those enables a Good Future in all Zones by default. Also, in case anyone didn't see the other video before it was taken down, then here's another link.