Midway has revealed its long talked-up, "re-imagined" Mortal Kombat game... and Batman's in it.
The artwork to the right was leaked to MK fansite Mortal Kombat Online, and is looking very likely to be the first look at Midway's Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe game. Our Mike's in Vegas right now at a Midway press orgy, so look out for first-hand reports over the weekend.
How the hell did it happen? We're still scratching our heads, but a report on Kotaku that says the game will feature no fatalities and "little to no blood", explains a few things.
Let's hope the last bit turns out to be rubbish, otherwise it's not really Mortal Kombat anymore, is it?
Mortal Combat without blood & over the top violence is like Mario without the ability to jump?...& what the f**ks Batman doing in it!?... he's way too good to be mixed up with that s**t license.
Without the fatalities it's not exactly "Mortal Kombat", is it? And with superheroes it's not even "Mortal".
I'm wondering if it's because they're scared of the ratings boards these days and are worried that Jack "I'm a f*cking k**b-end" Thompson is going to have a go.
I'd just have added a white-haired lawyer to the game and guaranteed me an assload of sales.
I'm wondering if it's because they're scared of the ratings boards these days and are worried that Jack "I'm a f*cking k**b-end" Thompson is going to have a go.
It's more likely to with the DC Comics licensing and them not wanting their characters to have their spines pulled out through their assholes. Quite protective of their characters are DC.
Its can't hurt to have new characters I can't believe people get the bottomhole when this kind of s**t happens, like they did with Vader and Yoda in SC, but I do hope they keep the over the top violence with blood and fatalities. Be good to see Batman have his head kicked off, spine ripped out, burnt alive etc.
That's the end of Mortal Kombat, then. The only reason to ever play it was the over-the-top violence. Bunging in a licenced character won't paper over the cracks.
Sorry, haven't had any faith in MK games since they totally ruined MK3 for the Megadrive...
God only knows why DC allowed their licenses to get involved in this - Batman and the like deserve better...
Don't get me wrong, I loved Marvel Vs. Capcom/X-Men Vs. Street Fighter etc - but, I find the whole concept a bit rubbish really....MegaMan vs. Wolverine? - whatever....
MK was always a rather s**t alternative to the likes of other fighters. What it did have though, was lots of blood and excellent fatalities, which was why people played it.
MK was always a rather s**t alternative to the likes of other fighters. What it did have though, was lots of blood and excellent fatalities, which was why people played it.
Absolutely, that was the point of it! It never played as well as the Streetfighter series, it never had the cool combos like Killer Instinct, it didn't have the graphics and style of SoulCalibur. But when a pint of blood sprays out from a punch in the face, you can't complain. Ripping off someone's torso was always going to be cool.
The MK community has been s**tting a brick over this this morning. Personally I think it's an interesting experiment. Time off from the main story arc (if one even exists any more) and adjusting to a new engine whilst having some creative license to do something different might do the team some good.
If this game holds up solid fighting mechanics (I'm hoping a bit Def Jam 2ish but more fluid) then you can guarantee the next "real" MK title might actually be any good.
not something I expected to see, though the thought of Sub Zero Vs Batman is quite appealing!
That said, I've not thought much of the Mortal Kombat games for a while, MK3-era were the last good ones. Although I'm disappointed at the idea of no fatalities and no blood, I won't be bothered about that if the actual fighting makes for a good game this time around.
MK was always a rather s**t alternative to the likes of other fighters. What it did have though, was lots of blood and excellent fatalities, which was why people played it.
Absolutely, that was the point of it! It never played as well as the Streetfighter series, it never had the cool combos like Killer Instinct, it didn't have the graphics and style of SoulCalibur. But when a pint of blood sprays out from a punch in the face, you can't complain. Ripping off someone's torso was always going to be cool.
And now it's lost the only thing it had going.
Couldnt agree more but I cant see midway really doing this. perhaps they're just testing the water to see what kind of response they get.
There hasn't been a Mortal Kombat that's done that yet so I doubt this will buck the trend.
I've never really been a DC fan at all. Apart from a few Batman and Impulse issues (can't really count Vertigo and other imprints) I've never really bothered. Their characters are all dull and boring compared to Marvel's roster and the books generally tend to be full of static looking boring artwork. I just can't seem to get attached to DC characters at all. That, combined with a p**s-poor fighter with it's sole selling point taken out... No thanks.
WTF! Mortal Kombat is defined by fatalities. You could have a game that was nothing but fatalities and it would still be Mortal Kombat! Still, I guess DC doesn't want Batman's spine torn out... shame though.
There hasn't been a Mortal Kombat that's done that yet so I doubt this will buck the trend.
I've never really been a DC fan at all. Apart from a few Batman and Impulse issues (can't really count Vertigo and other imprints) I've never really bothered. Their characters are all dull and boring compared to Marvel's roster and the books generally tend to be full of static looking boring artwork. I just can't seem to get attached to DC characters at all. That, combined with a p**s-poor fighter with it's sole selling point taken out... No thanks.
DC>>>>>>>>>Marvel
IMO of course. I dont want the DC stars in this, no thanks. Marvel vs DC by Capcom that I would buy.
i was a fan since the 1st ever game right upto the last one armageddon
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62 f**kin chrachters where on the last game! it was ridiculous! half of them rip-offs of originals it was so annoying! to top it off they took away there own unique fatalitity? bulls**t! they done this on purpose probably to ween people off what made this series so famous. they knew they where going stale and they though "ok we need somthin to hit hard with this announcement" they come to a agreement with DC and DC drop the bombshell "oh but you not to have any blood or fatalities" they prob dont know what to do now.
It will be a 1 on 1 fighter with crap online gameplay, updated graphics, new fighters from each side, 3 special moves on each charachter, air juggling for 3 punches and blandest and of bland fightin system, give me tekken anyday, this series to me is officially over.
If this was officially released i would believe it...
But the picture looks fake, the faces just look cut and pasted onto the background (either that or they need to hire new design people). And as stated by bermudaviper the link doesn't even work.
If it was MK Vs DC Vs Marvel Vs Capcom I'd be more interested but I'll keep an eye on it, it's not as if it would've been that good if it was plain old MK8 in any case, so I'll take it as Tekken Tag had Tekken 4 after and expect MK8 in 2 years time.
I've never really been a DC fan at all. Apart from a few Batman and Impulse issues (can't really count Vertigo and other imprints)
Now Mortal Kombat Vs Vertigo, that would have some potential...
V (of V for Vendetta), John Constantine (of Hellblazer), the Corinthian (from Sandman), Jesse Custer and Cassidy (from Preacher). That would rock my world. Plus, no need to reduce the gore factor at all.
Don't worry, Mortal Kombat has a stellar gameplay system that isn't in any way dependent on its blood & gore. I mean, the fatalities were a nice bonus, the icing on the cake!
Mortal Kombat as a "get your mates around the tele..sorry plasma!) is f**king awesome...who needs some sad Jap. fighting cat games (apart from the new Soul Calibur!!) when you can do some serious hurt in graphic detail...if they remove the gore, (which i know Boon won't even contemplate for a second!) then it ain't MK anymore!
They are destroying MK and turning it into super smash bros melle, granted Super smash is pwnage game.
But MK has a different style, who remembers the old snes days, that game pwned on snes. This is a travesty to MK legacy. f**king batman wtf
Don't you think the smash bros. comparison is a bit over the top? If you look at the fighting scenes in the teaser http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/204831.html I think it still looks really sinister, even without blood. And btw: Batman is a really good choice for a fighting game. Looking forward to kick some a$$ with him.
Well it started with SC3 and now it's bled into MK, thoughts up a thought that neither developer beleaves in their game's own merits and fanbase anymore. They feel like they have to throw in cameos to make it sell..
At least Marvel Vs Capcon was a actal full game but just throwing the odd character here and there to boost sales surely flags up they're no longer interested in the IPs and just want to cashcow them
They are destroying MK and turning it into super smash bros melle, granted Super smash is pwnage game.
But MK has a different style, who remembers the old snes days, that game pwned on snes. This is a travesty to MK legacy. f**king batman wtf
Don't you think the smash bros. comparison is a bit over the top? If you look at the fighting scenes in the teaser http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/204831.html I think it still looks really sinister, even without blood. And btw: Batman is a really good choice for a fighting game. Looking forward to kick some a$$ with him.
From that trailer it looks like theres gonna be more then just Batman from the DC universe in it.
When I first heard about the new MK I was a sceptical. But the Trailer is fantastic. The way SubZero und Batman fights is very stylish and comic like. So I think these both universe can fit together. I want Mr Freeze (vs. SubZero) and Gorro.
I think that a crossover between these two universes is a good idea.it will be the first time that we will see characters like superman or Batman in such game. play I also heard that the story will be written by some DC Comics guys. Cool
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good old batman finish him!!
