Well, I hope that SEV would be released in June. That's already a date that has been delayed. I remember last summer we were hoping that it would be out for Christmas 2005. It's got to be close to completion by now; the beta tests have been going on for about a year now.
Caduceus how is dominions 3? i'm looking for something to hold me until SE5 - i can only play multiplayer civ4 when peter is around and hes 3 hours time difference!
As for the release, anyone that has ever been in a product management position can sympathize with Aaron, who *may* be forced now to make a decision: release an unfinished product or delay again to release it properly? Either decision pisses someone off. I wouldn't wanna be in his shoes with so many expectations riding on his shoulders...
but then again it'd be worth it to be able to see SE5 early!!!! =D