A computer game called Bully has attracted criticisms from bullying counsellors. The game, which is still in the developmental stage, appears to show children in school uniform kicking each other. Unsurprisingly, it's been slammed by those who work with children who have been bullied.

Bullying is not a suitable theme for a game,' Liz Carnell, director of Bullying Online told the BBC. 'It diminishes the suffering of victims.' Carnell went on to say that while she had received many emails from bullying victims in support of her stand, she had also received hate emails. 'I've also had dozens of hate e-mails, some of which have been very abusive. I think this demonstrates the type of person this game is targeted at.'

The game's creators, Rockstar - who were behind the Grand Theft Auto games - stand firmly behind their creation. 'We take the problem of violence in school very seriously and support groups trying to address it,' said a spokesperson for the company. 'But we have different views on art and entertainment. People should not judge what is work in progress.'

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