I think it draws some awareness to the issue, and in the case of World War II games, I think it taught history. [...] There are kids who would never have any interest in what their great-grandfathers did before they died, but theyÂ’re compelled to get on the phone and say "Dad or granddad or great-granddad, I just played this game. IÂ’ve talked to my mom and she said you were in that fight somewhere. What weapon did you carry? A Thompson?

I actually was reluctant to shift from [the WWII setting] just because I like talking to those [veterans]. But when I went back and saw what we’ve done with [COD4], I think it transfers some of that respect to the kids, the girls, guys—mostly guys—that are out there [in the service] today. So I feel good about it.