This isn't the first time a video or computer game has been singled out because of an eerie similarity to a real-world tragedy. 'It's a fun game for people playing around with the idea of wanting to fly.' 'It's not a training solution,' said Pilla, who is a pilot. When users fly into a structure, the screen reads 'building crash.' The game is rated 'E' for 'everyone' and does not include explosions. Other reports have claimed retailers are removing the program from store shelves The Chronicle was not able to find any local stores pulling the product.įlight Simulator 2000 Professional, which sells for $71.95, allows users to pilot several different aircraft through stunningly detailed, 3D cities and around various landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and the Space Needle in Seattle. Pilla would not comment on reports that the software helped train the terrorist pilots.

'In retrospect, it's not appropriate at this point, and obviously it was not intended to hurt anyone's feelings.' 'We apologize if that comment causes anyone any pain,' said Microsoft spokesman Matt Pilla. The Redmond, Wash., company will also remove the instructors' dialogue, and make available a downloadable patch to delete the conversation from current versions of the program. So striking that Microsoft has agreed to remove the skyscrapers from future versions of the 17-year-old game.

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