Bloody disgrace

“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” made more than $300 million on its first day in North America and the United Kingdom. That’s more than the Yankees spent to win the World Series. It’s the highest-grossing launch in the history of entertainment, but it’s nothing compared to what defense contractors earned this decade. Real war is still the best business going.

It’s no surprise that “Modern Warfare 2” is as huge as “Mario,” “Grand Theft Auto” and “Halo.” Its predecessor, 2007’s “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare,” was massively popular with both players and critics. It bolstered an amazing single-player campaign with what might be the definitive online multiplayer shooting experience. It was the rare game that mostly deserved its hype.