Since Yuki truly is gone it seems, I figured I'd revive the thread with this post here...
http://www.ign.com/a...r-smash-bros-4?
In addition to providing some cool, minor details, we learn from Sakurai that "the game system itself is complete" (whatever that means) and, more shockingly, the article concludes by saying SSB4 has an expected 2013 release date.
I personally, can't believe it. The article never specifies whether Sakurai himself said that, and I just can't imagine that game being out so soon. But that said, if this is true, it could be really good news for the Wii U, since it'll have a "serious" core game available within a year of release. What do you guys think?