Updated: Fri Nov. 06 2009 19:20:27

ctvwinnipeg.ca

A new video game is drawing criticism before it even hits stores.

The game, Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 2, shows vivid and violent role playing depictions of war and is slated to be released on November 10.

Some feel the video game's release date, a day before Remembrance Day, is disrespectful to veterans.

"It's very insensitive and tacky to use Remembrance Day as a time to promote a game that in a way, glorifies war, death and destruction," says Ron Parkes, a Vietnam War veteran.

Video game store manager Mike Haynes disagrees. He says the game is not just about "mindlessly killing people" but is also a learning tool.

He plans on honouring the video game's release date.

A spokesperson with the company that markets Call of Duty says there was no specific strategy to link the game's release with Remembrance Day, and all video games are typically released on a Tuesday.

- with a report from CTV's Karen Rocznik