Shame it's now a taboo subject on AA, I enjoyed hearing about what's going on and everyone's thoughts on Mike, the game and the situation.

I know i am a loud agitator on the subject, but too many people who had no skin in the game would drive the thread off the rails
Homepin has been banned (I think) from AA, so we were never going to get answers from him
(and probably AP, and has closed his Pinside account)

Only one reason for that im afraid

Which is a pity because it looks like he is now (or very soon) building production games