Well, it looks like they are getting more done.
I think Yen will stick to it, especially given the interest in S&W and the decreasing competition.
Besides, if they put out 3 per year, all 17 will be complete by winter 2015 or spring 2016 if they don't do the other materials outside of the LNs (though I hope they do).
As for Von's question... that mystery will wait another day.