Yeah, I say start a new thread post-Christmas with a 3-4 week deadline (should be plenty for these mini-games). The idea is just too cool to not pull off, but I'd like to see it pulled off well (of course).
This time you've gotta be dedicated to it though GG, ie: check in often, direct the people that are submitting stuff, and let us know what game progress has been made frequently so that the fire of creation is kept stoked in all of us. Maybe appoint someone to keep track of what parts everyone is doing, and keep an up-to-date progress list posted in the thread....ie: you don't have to do ALL the footwork, delegate some responsibility while still maintaining your role as project "coordinator." Don't use the "I'll finish mine when I'm sure everyone has finished theirs" excuse cuz that just shows that your commitment to the original idea was lackluster...set an example of dedication for all of us to follow.
I hope that wasn't too harsh of criticism, I just loved the original concept and hate to see it not happen and really hate to have wasted my time on my parts.
That being said: I call "Abobo" from the original double-dragon on arcades. He's the big black bald 1st boss that picks you up and throws you. That will be my 3rd part and it will RULE YOU ALL!