Wow, this is exciting stuff!  I started this thread back in May but never expected such a lively discussion to stem from it!  Just happened to check it 3 months later and it sounds like the game is back in the making!  Even though I don't have any skills related to programming or game creation, I would be happy to help if needed...

I am a long time fan of the series.  Does anyone know any of the producers of Hero 6 personally, or at the least, know how to get in touch with any of them?  We need to get some official statements on the status of the game production.  Does anyone have any ideas on how we can publicize this and get the passion for these games flowing again?  Today's games just don't seem to have the same care and passion put into them as the QFG series.  Or maybe I'm just getting old...