Mortal Kombat 3 News And Updates
All Mortal Kombat Referencses And Easter Eggs In NBA Jam Plus More
by Roy Arkon on Oct 5, 2022 :: 0In 1994, Midway released one of their most successful and popular games ever, NBA Jam. On top of everything the game had to offer, it also included a ton of Mortal Kombat secrets and Easter Eggs, from references to already-released MK games in Mortal Kombat 1 and Mortal Kombat II, to hints for the release of Mortal Kombat 3 Vanilla which came to fruition the following, to even having several MK characters making to the game as hidden guest characters. These are the 3 playable MK Ninjas of MK2, Reptile, Scorpion and Sub-Zero, along with Raiden. That's not all though, as NBA Jam actually had hidden Fatalities, which could've happen by pushing players from the opposing teams with the MK characters. Guess it is only natural, when there are MK characters and voidance involved, it's gonna go down to Fatalities 
And on top of that, this game also had references for other already-existing and future Midway games, such as an advert for WWE WrestleMania: The Arcade Game, which would be released the following year.
That being said, the MK characters have been taken out of later revisions of the game. Thankfully, longtime fighting game YouTuber named Desk has managed to get an earlier version of the game, showcasing how to unlock the MK characters and Fatalities, along with all of the refences and Easter eggs, both that are related and not relegated to MK.
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And on top of that, this game also had references for other already-existing and future Midway games, such as an advert for WWE WrestleMania: The Arcade Game, which would be released the following year.
That being said, the MK characters have been taken out of later revisions of the game. Thankfully, longtime fighting game YouTuber named Desk has managed to get an earlier version of the game, showcasing how to unlock the MK characters and Fatalities, along with all of the refences and Easter eggs, both that are related and not relegated to MK.
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History Of Weapons In The Mortal Kombat Games
by Roy Arkon on Jul 29, 2022 :: 0The fighting game genre had weapon-based fighting styles being used and showcased across multiple games and across multiple franchises, and the Mortal Kombat franchise is one of them. While it was never a full-on weaon-based series like Soul Calibur or Samurai Shodown, MK had weapons being used for the vast majority of it's games and for a vast majority of characters in the series, with the weapons having their level of usage, visibility and gameplay impact being changed from game to game, and in some cases, from character to character.
In his newest video, Ketchup breaks down everything that weapons have brought to the MK series, from Mortal Kombat II all the way to Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate.
Author's note: Technically speaking, the MK series started to have weapons since Mortal Kombat 1, but it was only with Scorpion and Kano and with only 1 special move each (Scorpion's Spear and Kano's Knife Toss), while MK2 was the game that really gave the signs of things to come for the series as the concept of weapons has been used for more characters and not only way more than just one special move, but Fatalities as well.
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In his newest video, Ketchup breaks down everything that weapons have brought to the MK series, from Mortal Kombat II all the way to Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate.
Author's note: Technically speaking, the MK series started to have weapons since Mortal Kombat 1, but it was only with Scorpion and Kano and with only 1 special move each (Scorpion's Spear and Kano's Knife Toss), while MK2 was the game that really gave the signs of things to come for the series as the concept of weapons has been used for more characters and not only way more than just one special move, but Fatalities as well.
Check out the video from Ketchup below, enjoy:
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Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Jade PCS Statue
by Roy Arkon on Jul 22, 2022 :: 1The Mortal Kombat franchise has had a long line up of figurines and statues, and Premium Collectibles Studio just came with an all-new MK statue, which is already available for pre-order.
This is a Jade statue, this is a 1:3 scale statue and it features Jade in her Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 outfit. Also comes with her classic purple Staff and Glave and with to versions of heads (masked and unmasked) and with a standing plate that came straight out of the Dead Pool.
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This is a Jade statue, this is a 1:3 scale statue and it features Jade in her Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 outfit. Also comes with her classic purple Staff and Glave and with to versions of heads (masked and unmasked) and with a standing plate that came straight out of the Dead Pool.
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Did Injustice 2 Have Brutalities?
by Roy Arkon on Mar 2, 2022 :: 6As you know, Mortal Kombat XL reintroduced the Brutalities as mid-match condition-based Finishers, rather than the long combo-based ones that they were in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Mortal Kombat Trilogy, and then they were brought back in Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate. However, did you know that Injustice 2 also had Brutalities, or at least they were planned to be included there?
As discovered by a YouTuber named Ermaccer, IJ2 had a few, hidden and scrapped Brutalities for 3 characters: Aquaman, Supergirl and Superman, all whom were included in the roster for the IJ2 beta, which means that these were originally planned to be in the game, but then the whole idea was scrapped before the game's release, and these Brutalities were remain hidden in the game's files all along.
As you can see in the video below, Aquaman's Brutality is just leftovers of it that only include Aquaman's winning pose and the opponent's final defeat animation. Supergirl's Brutality, while also remain in leftovers form, can be "manually" billed together again, as it is clear that the opponent's final defeat animation of that Brutality, in which the opponent remains stuck with his/her head and torso in the ground, is supposed to be attached to Supergirl's throw, in which Supergirl throw the opponent high into the sky, causing them to land on the ground, headfirst. And finally, we have Superman's Brutality, which is the most complete one, with the opponent, or at least Deadshot (as he is the one shown in the video), having reaction voice to it. In this Brutality, Superman shoots the opponent 3 times with his Heat Vision, causing the opponent to fall to the ground, seemingly killing the opponent.
As shown with both Brutalities from Superman and Supergirl, it's very clear that these Brutalities were planned to look like the Heroic Brutalities from Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe, as they are indeed Brutal, but not necessarily fatal like the Mortal Kombat Fatalities or Brutalities. It will be interesting to know why these Brutalities were scrapped from the final game, as the idea of IJ2 having this feature is a pretty big deal. In the words of Atom from IJ2: "What a remarkable discovery"!
All we can do now is wait and see if NetherRealm Studios and/or WB Games ever tell us the answer to this question.
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As discovered by a YouTuber named Ermaccer, IJ2 had a few, hidden and scrapped Brutalities for 3 characters: Aquaman, Supergirl and Superman, all whom were included in the roster for the IJ2 beta, which means that these were originally planned to be in the game, but then the whole idea was scrapped before the game's release, and these Brutalities were remain hidden in the game's files all along.
As you can see in the video below, Aquaman's Brutality is just leftovers of it that only include Aquaman's winning pose and the opponent's final defeat animation. Supergirl's Brutality, while also remain in leftovers form, can be "manually" billed together again, as it is clear that the opponent's final defeat animation of that Brutality, in which the opponent remains stuck with his/her head and torso in the ground, is supposed to be attached to Supergirl's throw, in which Supergirl throw the opponent high into the sky, causing them to land on the ground, headfirst. And finally, we have Superman's Brutality, which is the most complete one, with the opponent, or at least Deadshot (as he is the one shown in the video), having reaction voice to it. In this Brutality, Superman shoots the opponent 3 times with his Heat Vision, causing the opponent to fall to the ground, seemingly killing the opponent.
As shown with both Brutalities from Superman and Supergirl, it's very clear that these Brutalities were planned to look like the Heroic Brutalities from Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe, as they are indeed Brutal, but not necessarily fatal like the Mortal Kombat Fatalities or Brutalities. It will be interesting to know why these Brutalities were scrapped from the final game, as the idea of IJ2 having this feature is a pretty big deal. In the words of Atom from IJ2: "What a remarkable discovery"!
All we can do now is wait and see if NetherRealm Studios and/or WB Games ever tell us the answer to this question.
Check out the video from Ermaccer right here, enjoy.
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Ed Boon Is Being Inducted Into The DICE Awards Hall Of Fame!
by Roy Arkon on Jan 29, 2022 :: 0A couple of days ago, the official Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) Twitter page has announced that Mortal Kombat as well as the Injustice franchises, and Co-Creator and Chief Creative Officer of NetherRealm Studios, Ed Boon, has officially been selected the 25th Inductee into the DICE Awards Hall of Fame.
According to the AIAS president Meggan Scavio, as stated in announcment of the official AIAS AIAS website, "We are thrilled to have Ed be inducted into our Hall of Fame. From his early work on pinball machines to his monumental achievements co-creating the Mortal Kombat franchise, Ed's dedication and perseverance to the craft and art of games has left an incredible legacy for fans and game developers alike."
Xbox Game Studios head, Matt Booty, who started his video game career at Midway back in the day and is also the one who will represent Boon the award, said the following: “I met Ed on my very first day in the game industry at Midway and had the good fortune to watch him lead the creation of Mortal Kombat and work with so many talented people to grow it into an iconic, worldwide franchise. Ed epitomizes the best of what a game designer can be: big ideas, a great sense of humor, clear focus, and the ability to bring people together as a team. He has created not only a string of hit games but has also supported countless people on their own paths in the game industry.”
The AIAS Hall of Fame honors game creators who have been instrumental in the development of highly influential games and moving a gaming genres forward. These individuals demonstrate the highest level of creativity and innovation, resulting in significant product influence on a scale that expands the scope of the industry. Past AIAS Hall of Fame recipients include Connie Booth (2020), Bonnie Ross (2019), Todd Howard (2017), Hideo Kojima (2016) and more.
Ed Boon will be joining the AIAS Hall of Fame for all of his contributions to the gaming industry. From starting his career working on pinball machines at Williams Electronics, from working on his first title High Impact Football and it's sequel Super High Impact, to creating the Mortal Kombat series which became a global phenomenon that sold 75 million copies across almost 30 years and spread to all types of pop culture media and merchandise, to creating the Injustice series that also has become overly successful as well and was spread to various types of pop culture media as well.
The 25th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas and livestreamed by IGN during the DICE Summit that which will take place between February 22-24.
Congratulations to Ed Boon for such a monumental achievement, and thank you for all that you have done for the video game industry and gamers around the world!
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According to the AIAS president Meggan Scavio, as stated in announcment of the official AIAS AIAS website, "We are thrilled to have Ed be inducted into our Hall of Fame. From his early work on pinball machines to his monumental achievements co-creating the Mortal Kombat franchise, Ed's dedication and perseverance to the craft and art of games has left an incredible legacy for fans and game developers alike."
Xbox Game Studios head, Matt Booty, who started his video game career at Midway back in the day and is also the one who will represent Boon the award, said the following: “I met Ed on my very first day in the game industry at Midway and had the good fortune to watch him lead the creation of Mortal Kombat and work with so many talented people to grow it into an iconic, worldwide franchise. Ed epitomizes the best of what a game designer can be: big ideas, a great sense of humor, clear focus, and the ability to bring people together as a team. He has created not only a string of hit games but has also supported countless people on their own paths in the game industry.”
The AIAS Hall of Fame honors game creators who have been instrumental in the development of highly influential games and moving a gaming genres forward. These individuals demonstrate the highest level of creativity and innovation, resulting in significant product influence on a scale that expands the scope of the industry. Past AIAS Hall of Fame recipients include Connie Booth (2020), Bonnie Ross (2019), Todd Howard (2017), Hideo Kojima (2016) and more.
Ed Boon will be joining the AIAS Hall of Fame for all of his contributions to the gaming industry. From starting his career working on pinball machines at Williams Electronics, from working on his first title High Impact Football and it's sequel Super High Impact, to creating the Mortal Kombat series which became a global phenomenon that sold 75 million copies across almost 30 years and spread to all types of pop culture media and merchandise, to creating the Injustice series that also has become overly successful as well and was spread to various types of pop culture media as well.
The 25th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas and livestreamed by IGN during the DICE Summit that which will take place between February 22-24.
Congratulations to Ed Boon for such a monumental achievement, and thank you for all that you have done for the video game industry and gamers around the world!
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