I recently talked to a friend of mine who works for a video game store for receiving, and he said that Interplay has told stores that if all goes as planned, BGII should be on the shelves September 15th. I can't wait, and already have money set aside. Just thought I'd pass on the word, cuz I know you'r all as eager as me.

I certainly are but I have to wait even longer, I live in Europe thus it could take 2 months or so longer, very depressing!

So have one of your nice American friends buy it on release day and air mail it to you.

I live in europe too (Netherlands) and I won't wait till it is in our stores, but i won't order it in america either, because the shipping is more expensive then the game in itself!
So I'm going to order it in England;
There it will be available on the 29th september and shipping is 5 pounds, or so,
and i'll have the game 3-5 days later!
Maybe this is a tip for you,
I'll order it at amazon.co.uk