When they know a release date, i expect that they will tell us. From the sounds of it they are still working very hard on the game to get it out to us. On Twitter they mentioned that an update is coming soon. I don't know who it is doing the twitter page but it appears it's not someone fully involved with the game development.
As of right now it's still "Early 2013" and i take it that early 2013 means whenever it's ready. My idea would be before the end of March. My guess is February would be their goal at this time.
We've been waiting years for this, what's another couple months?
It's coming and it'll be spectacular.
By the way, i feel your pain. I check this site daily for updates. It's pathetic, but i simply cannot help myself - I'm outta control!