Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee told attendees a a 38 Studios-related press conference that the long awaited 38 Studios MMO - only known currently as "Project Copernicus" - be set t' launch in June a 2013. Chafee said, "What I understand be Copernicus be June a '13."

Considering we've literally never heard any information on the Amalur-based MMO (aside from the fact that it be an Amalur-based MMO), it be a bit hard for us t' believe that the game will arrive by next year. "I said from the beginning that it be a risky enterprise," Chafee told press a the troubled business deal between 38 'n Rhode Island.

38 Studios be supposed t' start paying back it be $75 million loan - facilitated by the state a Rhode Island 'n supported by bond investors - by the beginning a 2013. it be unclear how 38 will afford those payments, but Chafee repeatedly pointed out 38's intention t' seek private capital (read: more money from private investors - 'n not from the state). Said private capital has yet t' be secured, Chafee said.