I have been wondering - what happened to the new EULA we were supposed to be getting / needed to agree to and
also wondering what happened to the new hud that was supposed to be issued at the same time.

Has that idea been shelved?

Also, this last puzzle thing I totally missed out on as I was not monitoring the group chat, and evidently I didn't get a email notice of any IM if any were sent.

So I'd just like to know - for the sake of clarity which IS the official place / position or channel to release news and updates for the game or status emergencies?

I would really prefer NOT to have to keep group chat windows open all the time if it can be helped.