What's odd about it is Gerry had just emailed 57r34K that it would never be released because something bigger was in the offing with the Chinese version. Now, by emailing back to say it might be released, if it's just a lie, he's actually reverted to what would be a less impressive lie. This's the only reason I see for any optimism.
Forgot, but 57r34K actually talked to Gerry on the phone originally. Can't believe I failed to comment on the irony of Gerry saying, "We get so many crazy people calling, you have no idea!"