I've uploaded release schedules, current as of 21-Sep-01, for the following systems:

• Sony PlayStation
• Sony PlayStation 2
• Sega Dreamcast
• Nintendo 64
• Game Boy Color
• Game Boy Advance

The attack on America, which occurred a week ago today, had the following minor repercussions in the video gaming industry:

• Syphon Filter 3 (PSOne) delayed four months.
• Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 (PC) recalled; new box to ship late October.
• Metal Gear Solid 2 (PS2) release unknown.
• Project Gotham Racing (Xbox) under consideration.
• Twisted Metal Black & Dropship (PS2) European releases delayed.
• Microsoft Flight Simulator (PC) recalled.
• Online conspiracy game Majestic (PC) suspended by Electronic Arts.
• Tom Clancy products under consideration.
• World War III Black Gold (PC) delayed indefinitely.
• Duke Nukem under consideration.
• Ace Combat 4 (PS2) Japanese commercials pulled.
• Propeller Arena (DC) delayed indefinitely; new cover art being designed.
• Spider-Man 2 (PSOne) delayed one month.
• Crime Patrol (PC) delayed indefinitely.

In movie news:

• Collateral Damage, starring Arnold Scharwzenegger, delayed indefinitely.
• Big Trouble, starring Tim Allen, delayed indefinitely.
• Training Day, starring Denzel Washington, delayed indefinitely.
• Spider-Man movie trailer pulled.

As a result of this week's tragedy, Syphon Filter 3 has been pushed from 9/25 to sometime in January. Electronic Arts has recalled Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 due to the box art, and will re-ship with a new cover in late October. Source: GameStop.

In light of today's catastrophe, I urge everyone to do what you can. The Red Cross is always in dire need of blood; I expect the demand will increase as the nation deals with this tragedy. 80,000 donations are ready to ship to deal with today's events, and that supply will need to be replenished.

Please consider visiting your local center and donating. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to make an appointment.

Everything's on the up and up! I finally finished Shenmue, because it's a great game and the sequel is due in December. The first Shenmue took me 17 hours, which I think is just the right length for a game. Some of the extras available on the Passport disc are fantastic.

I've also been told that Konami will have an ample supply of Silent Hill 2, Castlevania Chronicles, and Metal Gear Solid 2 for the press, so expect a Konami review a month of these upcoming hot titles. Spider-Man 2 from Activision is also en route.

When not playing games, I'm reading Arcade Fever, a historical record of the Golden Age of arcade games (1977 - 1985). I may write about this item instead of Advance Wars this week. Or maybe I'll try Tales of Destiny II. Not even my editor knows!

And for some sad news: the Gamers' Forum on CompuServe is closing their doors, after 19 years in operation. I hope its members find themselves new homes, be it in Video Gaming Central, also on CompuServe, or in the Gamebits forum on Syndicomm.

Two new reviews up today: Mario Kart Super Circuit and Floigan Bros.. Allow me another shot at predicting my future schedule:

• 09.17: Advance Wars
• 09.24: Spider-Man 2
• 10:01: Silent Hill 2
• 10.08: Soul Reaver 2
• …
• 11.12: Dragon Warrior VII
• 11.19: Metal Gear Solid 2
• 11.26: Luigi's Mansion