Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 blasted past $US300 million ($325 million) in sales on its opening day, blowing away even Hollywood films to become the highest-grossing entertainment launch ever. MW2 sold 4.7 million copies and racked up $US310 million in sales in the United States and Britain alone when the eagerly-anticipated title from Infinity Ward Studio made its worldwide debut on Tuesday (local time). The videogame even bested Batman film The Dark Knight, which holds the record for the top opening weekend ever by taking in $US158.4 million in July 2008.

"The Call of Duty franchise has become a cultural phenomenon showing the power of videogames as an entertainment medium," said publisher Activision’s chief executive Mike Griffith. MW2 is the sixth title in the Call Of Duty franchise, which has won a devoted following since the first version was released in 2003. Reviewers have praised MW2 for its game play options and vivid graphics.

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