I become increasingly exasperated when people blame video games for crime. I don't understand how escapism into a virtual world that is no different to reading a book, watching a film, tv etc gains so much negative press. I'd say the game is no more violent than 'Silence of the Lambs' or 'The Terminator'.

I suppose road developers will want to sue Sony next for using them in the game too! Bravo to Neil from Coalville. I am 26 played since C64 days.

The big bug bear is that there are irresponsible parents who buy the 15/18 cert rated games for their children. Thats where the real problem lies!!!

Paul, Guernsey,

the zealots have their own game based on fantasy that they like to play there. pity for them that most young people can tell the difference between reality and some fanciful invented storyline. hence the empty pews.

does the church think that if aliens actually invaded they would take religious sensibilities into account and limit the annihilation to the streets and government buildings? I think that's a little unrealistic myself. perhaps they should design their own game where the church is defended by a heroic priest calling down bolts of lightning through the power of prayer? although more likely they would simply send a letter of gentle admonishment to the mothership with a polite request to desist.

jem, london, uk

People who don't know what they're talking about shouldn't try to bring legal punishment down on businesses. The game in question is an alternate history shooter, the enemies are aliens, and the shooting within the church is in an effort to keep the aliens from overrunning humanity. There is no manner in which Resistance: Fall of Man supports or condones, let alone encourages, real life shootings.

Not only that, but the game was made, published, released, and played long before these shootings occurred, and is in no way sick or depraved. Regardless of our religious sentiments, setting one stage in the defense of the human race within a church should offend nobody.

Do these people honestly believe that violence is spurred by a video game in which one must shoot aliens--no matter their form--who are intent on murdering the player and every other human being? And do they think there is any legal basis for targeting one video game alone when other media show the same things?

Michelle, State College, PA

I have full confidence that no one in the church or the press played the game or even understands the storyline and just uses this supposed "moral outrage" to cover up their own greed by asking for donations (with a substantial kickback).

Mike, London,

when it comes to fantasy and the chances that it will cause people to go out an act violently in the real world, it would be hard to find a bigger offender than religion.

presumably, we should all think about suing.

jem, london, uk

I can see why the Church would be worried about a game involving aliens, given it exists to draw desperate people into its own fantasy world. Unfortunately for the Church, most young people can tell the difference between reality and a far-fetched storyline, hence the empty pews.

I wonder whether the Dean thinks that, in the event aliens did attack, they would take care not to offend religious sensibilities and would keep the fighting outside? I think not.

jem, london, uk

An ultra violent videogame? I'm going to assume the writer here did not play the game, and has neglected to research their article. Regardless, this is an absolute joke and a mockery of our society. The game is not real, it is a 'recreation' of reality, and is not in any way, shape or form insulting the Church.

Of course, this is what I have come to expect from the Church of England, so there we go. What's new?

Ross Joseph, Newton Aycliffe,

What is the problem with a GAME set in a real life location? I see no issue with this in any way, apart from the fact that it’s a cgi representation of the cathedral? It’s about fighting aliens nearly 70yrs ago. Now forgive me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think this is based on reality!

As for Keith’s comment above, you want people to no longer buy products from one of the biggest electronic equipment suppliers in the world over one game and you want the police to investigate? That’s really not going to happen is it, if it does then every film and game made would have to be investigated. We wouldn't be sat here reading this as the internet would be banned because of the amount of inappropriate material available.

I'm 28, played video games for the last 14 yrs and never once had the urge to kill some one after playing a game. People need to stop moving the blame for society’s problems on video games. Maybe if there was more discipline in children’s lives we would not have this problem!

Neil, Coalville, Leicestershire

They do it in movies all the time. What is the difference?

S, Twinsburg, OH

I wonder how game designers could expect no complaints on a misused(computer simulated religious) image or structure given today's sensitivities? Was there a reason to select a Christian structure, or was it mere chance? If so, can anyone calculate confidence levels that the structure would be a Christian one by chance?

Cyprinius, Indialantic, Fl

I will not buy an further Sony products until this is resolved with an apology and ask people of faith who are offended by this around the world to join me in finding alternative providers of electrical household appliances and games.

Is this a way in which people who wish to do us harm are getting around the new UK anti-terrorism incitement criminal laws? Please will the Police investigate?

Keith, London , England