The news has lately died down. I would also like a more concrete release date.:rolleyes :confused:

I have good news for you, Bernie. :cool:

On Thursday of last week Apolyton's extensive in-house preview of the game began (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=251887) and today it continued (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=252282) with more to come. The entire feature is being written by yours truly. :)