Surprisingly, the review section of our Whac-a-Mole Xmas game has turned into a religious discussion on the US iTunes Store.

Some people feel offended about our choice of the word “Xmas” instead of “Christmas”. For example:

“The name should be CHRISTmas not ‘Xmas’ the reason we celebrate Christmas is because of Christ’s birth. I am a Christian, and totally am offended by the name Xmas because thats just not what it should be called”.

and

“U should of made the name Christmas not Xmas u insulted me but it’s ok of a game”.

This prompts responds such as this:

“Why don’t you Christians stop whining over a stupid shortening of the word “Christmas”. God you people get offended so easily no wonder everyone can’t stand you.”

and

“The reason they shortent the term Christmas is because not everybody celebrates it. Have you forgotten about the other holidays of the jewish people?? I’m Christian, and I know why it’s done. Remember, God wants us to live our lives and not obsess with everything that we see as wrong. Because chances are that you’ve broken quite a few commandments yourself, so don’t act like you’re alittle angel. God loves us all, sinners and everything. : – )”

We can assure you all, that we had no intentions of offending anyone and we didn’t expect our game to start a religious discussion. We just wanted to celebrate the holiday – whatever you wish to call it : -)