Sony apologizes to the Church of England for a violent computer game that features a bloody shootout inside an Anglican cathedral.

Previously, the church was threatening to sue Sony for depecting a gun battle in the Manchester Cathedral. In that story, I said that even though it might not be tasteful, I did not think that there could be a possible action against Sony. However, Sony did issue an apology over its distastefulness.

Reported in USA today, the cathedral's dean, the Very Rev. Rogers Govender, said he had received a letter from Sony. In the letter, it said,

It was not our intention to cause offense by using a representation of Manchester Cathedral in chapter eight of the work. If we have done so, we sincerely apologize.

The dean said the church wanted to discuss its outstanding demands, which include withdrawal of the game and a donation to the church's education department, which works to fight gun violence in Manchester.

In my opinion, there is still no legal action the church can take against Sony to remove that part of the game or to demand a 'substanstial donation' from them. However, if Sony does decide to donate money to the church, it would be seen as a good gesture and would generate some positive public relations.