In the latest edition of the Georgia Straight is my “Trigger Happy” column. This week, I preview Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which releases next week.

‘Lest we forget’ is the message we hear every November, but that hasn’t diminished the popularity of video games about armed conflict. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is no exception. Developed by Infinity Ward, the game will be released on November 10 and is expected to be one of the best-selling games of the year.

Also this week, capsule reviews of Dragon Age: Origins and Borderlands.