The leading developer just wrote this on his blog:
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(Added 12 June 2010)
I can hardly think of another industry that is (at least for me) as agile, as inspiring and as challenging as creating games - especially games like SH. My heart (and I am sure it's the same for most of the guys who were in the team) lies with SH, as we still follow closely how the game is doing and looking forward for new adventures on the sea.
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I especially like the last sentence...how close is closely and how exactly are they looking forward to new adventures on the sea? a new SH6? I dont know if I want to laugh or cry...