I think they are taking a big risk with their marketing. Talk about your bad tastes BM. THey seem to be putting a lot of emphasis on this "fifth X" thingy, which really when you get down to it smacks of just hype. That could cause some backlash among even loyal fans.
I really think Malfador had the right idea releasing SEIV when it did. Even though it was a little rough, and maybe not quite ready, at least it was out there and being played. MOO has been in development so long they are getting to the point now that the anticipation so high there will be no way they can live up to the expectations.
Hey, maybe that is what the fifth X is. It's not Experience after all, it's Expectations.
Geoschmo