Church of England Still Pissed at Resistance: Fall of Man
A few months ago, I wrote a post about how the Church of England was angry that Manchester Cathedral was depicted in Resistance: Fall of Man. After they've gotten money and a public apology, now the dean of Manchester wants the game withdrawn from being a nominee for the British Academy Video Games Award category, organized by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta).
In a statement, the Dean said: "It is a disgrace that Resistance: Fall of Man has been shortlisted. Sony has admitted that they did not have permission to film or use Manchester Cathedral in their computer game. Bafta should not be seen condoning such behaviour unless they are saying it is acceptable for producers to walk into historic buildings and film interiors - ignoring contracts, rights and liability." He then called on Sony to abide by new "sacred digital guidelines" as he feared other buildings would be cloned for "virtual desecration".
Virtual desecration? How about virtual immortalization? Regardless of how you want to put it, the winner of the award is chosen by the public. So let the people decide! Oh how sweet it would be if Resistance won. I'd vote for it just based on principle alone.
Church criticises gun game award [BBC News]
[via Kotaku]
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Posted to Hot Stuff, Video Games on 6 October 2007
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The Church of England really really need to let the whole thing go. Seriously, the horse has been beaten and dead, LET IT DIE!
It's a shame forgiveness isn't a policy of the church. Oh, wait...
Churd?
Is that like Chuds?
Maybe it's curd. Like cheese curd.
Ha, I was very tired when I wrote that. I like churds!