Id agree that the gameplay does not seem lacking. Although, I think the blackhole is really under/poorly used. I dont want to hit it for fear that it adds more time, but the extra ball you get from it is sweet. As well, the second Vengence battle kinda sucks, in that, you dont get multiball and you are at greater risk at losing your ball <trying to> hitting it. I just continue to try to complete the mission.
It will be fun to see the changes, but I don't expect a mind shattering change to a game that plays pretty well right now. As well, I do expect new threads popping up here expressing disappointment in the new code, due to (over?) anticipation...
Hey, its summer out there (unless your in Canada), get out there and play!