Gaming Forums => General Gaming => Topic started by: BranDonk Kong on June 11, 2010, 02:10:43 AM
Title: Mortal Kombaaaaat!
Post by: BranDonk Kong on June 11, 2010, 02:10:43 AM
Anyone see the trailer for the new 2D Mortal Kombat? It looks epic! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZYND9vJON8&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZYND9vJON8&feature=player_embedded)
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Post by: ShyGuy on June 11, 2010, 04:41:16 AM
Was Liu Kang in there?
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Post by: ThePerm on June 11, 2010, 04:57:43 AM
yes!
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Post by: Dirk Temporo on June 11, 2010, 05:02:25 AM
Looks like... Mortal Kombat.
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Post by: ThePerm on June 11, 2010, 05:10:59 AM
its going to suck if its not on Wii, Wii can handle that.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on June 11, 2010, 07:58:29 AM
I didn't see a Wii logo at the end...
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Post by: Spak-Spang on June 11, 2010, 09:40:32 AM
Actually I am pretty impressed with the video. It appears they are going back to basics, and it looks and feels like Mortal Kombat 2 and not Mortal Kombat 3...which will only be good for the series. And since they moved away from motion captured characters, I believe they might make a great game...giving each character their actual unique set of standard moves.
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Post by: Morari on June 11, 2010, 11:29:25 AM
That was pretty impressive looking. As enjoyable as the 3D installments were after MK4, it would be great to be able to go back to 2D. I wonder if they'll keep the weapons system intact however?
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Post by: Chozo Ghost on June 11, 2010, 11:49:23 AM
There was no Wii (or NDS, for that matter) logo at the end, so it looks like we're getting screwed (yet again). It is possible a Wii (or NDS) port will follow eventually, but I wouldn't recommend anyone hold their breath because its possible it will never happen, even though it should.
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Post by: Ian Sane on June 11, 2010, 12:14:03 PM
When you guys said it was 2D and going back to the basics I thought it was returning to digitalized images of real actors again. Uh, this is just generic polygons. So, yeah, I don't care. Mortal Kombat's appeal was almost all style. They'll get me interested if they return to the digitalized look.
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Post by: Morari on June 11, 2010, 06:10:23 PM
It looked like there was some two-on-two action even... Capcom Vs style assists and such. That would be nice.
I liked Mileena's middle-eastern outfit from the past few games better than what was shown in the trailer. That was previously an alternative outfit, I believe.
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 11, 2010, 07:40:58 PM
I knew I should have started this thread when I first seen the info. There was a press release or more info that goes along with that video.
The gameplay is 2-d, there is tag-team matches (2vs2), either on the same team or against each other online. Bloodier and more realistic than ever and more modeled after MK2 than the last MK I think... let me go look for that PR
oh and it's not scheduled to come to Wii, DS or PSP.
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Post by: ThePerm on June 11, 2010, 08:04:32 PM
my favorite mk is mk4, my highschool best friend and I played maybe well over 3000 hours of it. Unless you like to fail don't ever challenge me. I remember showing my cousin how i could beat the hardest tournament on the hardest setting. My only complaint on this one is it seems slightly slower pace, but it looks way less glitchy and more fluid.
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 11, 2010, 10:36:29 PM
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces Mortal Kombat
Brutal Fighting Game Created By Original Game Developer With New Name – NetherRealm Studios
For PlayStation®3 Computer Entertainment System and Xbox 360® Videogame and Entertainment System from Microsoft
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces Mortal Kombat, the most brutal installment of the landmark fighting game to date for release on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in 2011. Mortal Kombat is being developed by the newly re-named NetherRealm Studios, led by Mortal Kombat creator and creative director Ed Boon.
The newest chapter of the iconic fight franchise marks a triumphant return to the series’ mature presentation and a reinvention of its classic 2D fighting mechanic. Driven by an all new graphics engine, the fan favorite Fatality is back and presented in more gory detail than ever before. In addition, Mortal Kombat introduces a number of new game-play features including tag team and the deepest story mode of any fighting game. Players can choose from an extensive lineup of the game’s iconic warriors and challenge their friends in traditional 1 vs. 1 matches, or take on several new game modes.
“We are bringing the Mortal Kombat franchise back to gamers with the talented NetherRealm Studios team creating the game fans long to play,” said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Re-establishing the brand with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Mortal Kombat innovates on past games while staying true to the brand’s legendary characters and fighting style.”
“We can’t wait for players to get their hands on Mortal Kombat,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “This game really is a response to what players have been demanding: mature presentation, reinvented 2D fighting mechanic and the best, most gruesome fatalities ever!”
Mortal Kombat introduces a number of new game modes as well as the most extensive online experience ever seen in a fighting game. Up to 4 players can battle “tag-team”- 2 players can team up in the new “Co-op Arcade Mode” or compete against another team online.
Hope that answers everyones questions.
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on June 12, 2010, 11:41:18 AM
I think it looks badass. The concept trailer for the new movie (that will hopefully be made) looked awesome too. I think Mortal Kombat is going to make a huge comeback.
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Post by: Chozo Ghost on June 12, 2010, 03:28:28 PM
The last MK game I ever purchased was Mortal Kombat Trilogy on the N64. In my opinion, if you've played one 2D fighting game you've played them all.
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Post by: Morari on June 12, 2010, 04:23:42 PM
I think it looks badass. The concept trailer for the new movie (that will hopefully be made) looked awesome too. I think Mortal Kombat is going to make a huge comeback.
I watched the test trailer several days ago and was actually pretty impressed. I always was a huge fan of the original film, even if Annihilation was unwatchable. This new concept that's being thrown around is interesting. Making the setting more realistic may or may not work in the long run however, given that Mortal Kombat has always stood out amongst fighting games for having a pretty decent storyline.
Just in case there are some people that haven't seen the the proof-of-concept trailer, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_MqZn7E-mk&feature=player_embedded
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 12, 2010, 04:31:49 PM
i LOVE that MK Trailer. I really hope that turns into a full fledged film. Taking alot of the fantasy world out of it and injecting a heavy dose of reality could really change the series in a positive way as far as mainstream acceptance is concerned. It would be like Saw meets Undisputed meets Xmen. Dark, Violent & Full of Crazy Characters.
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on June 12, 2010, 10:35:07 PM
The trailer has actually gotten a huge positive response. Every article I've seen about it (only a few, mind you) has had comments about how awesome it is.
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Post by: Armak88 on June 13, 2010, 12:00:21 AM
My friend and I found this band in Montreal last year and have been fans ever since. They have another song called Street Fighter 2 Turbo, check it out.
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Post by: ThePerm on June 13, 2010, 02:14:13 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbeXI45wNyQ
better
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Post by: Spak-Spang on June 14, 2010, 10:39:26 AM
Ian the problem with the Digital Mortal Kombat images was that it limited moves and the uniqueness of the characters.
It was expensive to do costumes and have unique motion captured animation for many characters. So characters were mostly just color swaps, and even still almost every character had the same regular attacks. Same jump kick, same punches, sweeps and what not. It made the game bland, and the strategies no where near as deep as Street Fighter.
The Mortal Kombat 3D games may not have been much better, but at least the characters became more unique.
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Post by: Chozo Ghost on June 14, 2010, 03:19:02 PM
Digitalized MK graphics was a big thing back in the day when computer generated stuff couldn't keep up. Nowadays, computer generated stuff is of exceptional quality, so there is no longer the need for digitalized images. I guess its a cool thing for nostalgia purposes, though...
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Post by: Plugabugz on June 18, 2010, 06:08:39 AM
i LOVE that MK Trailer. I really hope that turns into a full fledged film. Taking alot of the fantasy world out of it and injecting a heavy dose of reality could really change the series in a positive way as far as mainstream acceptance is concerned. It would be like Saw meets Undisputed meets Xmen. Dark, Violent & Full of Crazy Characters.
The use of Jeri Ryan was a win. The use of Michael Jai White was a fail.
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on June 19, 2010, 02:01:13 AM
Why? I've always thought he would be perfect for Jax. He's not the best actor alive, but he can kick ass...and he'd being playing...Jax.
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Post by: ThePerm on June 19, 2010, 02:38:27 AM
the mk video was sorta an acting artists demo reel, it is not produced by the mk people. Just a bunch of actors getting together to make **** they thought was cool. Thats at leas what Michael Jai White says on IGNMovies
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Post by: Nick DiMola on June 22, 2010, 07:18:31 AM
If you guys are interested, we got some Eyes-On time with the game at the show. Sneak Peek (http://pixlbit.com/coverage?action=showCoverageArticle&coverageId=61). If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment for Jason, he'll be able to let you know about the demo better than I will because I wasn't there.
The general consensus from him was that it was really awesome looking. A lot of the concepts from the Vs. series were applied, including tag-team matches and rampant juggling. This, of course, was in addition to the core concepts of Mortal Kombat, particularly special moves and fatalities.
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on August 28, 2011, 11:46:56 PM
So...Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection releases on Tuesday (XBLA and PSN)...there's a pretty good chance I'll be getting it for both (even though I have a JTAG'ed 360 that plays MAME 0.72 perfectly, and thusly I already have all of these games on the 360) to play online, but at the same time I kind of don't want to because if you go on YouTube, there are some pretty insane players for the older games, pulling off crap that nobody knew about almost 20 years ago. Also, I already bought MK2 for PSN and UMK3 for XBLA ($10 each), so I think I should get MKAK for free, since it only costs $10. Oh well, just wondering if there were any old school MK freaks like myself that are excited for this.
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Post by: TJ Spyke on August 28, 2011, 11:58:12 PM
I would assume that most people who want these games probably own them already since all 3 games have been on XBLA and PSN for years. It's a good deal for those who don't though and enjoy the 2D games. I was never much of a MK fan though, always found it to be inferior to Street Fighter.
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Post by: S-U-P-E-R on August 29, 2011, 12:05:58 AM
I would assume that most people who want these games probably own them already since all 3 games have been on XBLA and PSN for years. It's a good deal for those who don't though and enjoy the 2D games. I was never much of a MK fan though, always found it to be inferior to Street Fighter.
The existing ports are pretty awful, you can't even configure your buttons on the old ones and they don't have any good features or anything as far as I remember.
The question I have is, will it use GGPO? If not, why the hell not?
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on August 29, 2011, 12:51:11 AM
I would assume that most people who want these games probably own them already since all 3 games have been on XBLA and PSN for years. It's a good deal for those who don't though and enjoy the 2D games. I was never much of a MK fan though, always found it to be inferior to Street Fighter.
Mortal Kombat was never released on XBLA or PSN, MK2 was never on XBLA, and UMK3 was never on PSN. I don't know where you got that information from. Maybe you're thinking of Midway Arcade Treasures 2 (for GameCUbe, Xbox and PS2), which had MK2 and MK3. MK2 also came with MK Shaolin Monks, MK1 came with MK Deception Kollector's Edition (Xbox, I think UMK3 came with the PS2 version)...but only MK2 was ever on PSN, and only UMK3 was ever on XBLA.
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Post by: Morari on August 29, 2011, 10:10:56 AM
It's listed as a PC release as well. It'll definitely be worth getting. My old copy of Trilogy doesn't have online play. :)
Maybe decent sales will persuade Warner Brothers to push out a PC port of MK9 as well.
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on August 29, 2011, 11:20:58 AM
Of course everyone with get the PC version...my assumption is that if I buy the PS3 and 360 versions...then I've earned myself a free 3rd copy.
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Post by: Gameboy Freak on August 30, 2011, 01:07:52 PM
I can't wait for tomorrow! This will be my first time playing an arcade perfect version of MK1 on a tv. I just really hope that they let you change the button layout unlike UMK3 on XBLA, because I want to use my SFIV controller with this like I did MK 2011.
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Post by: S-U-P-E-R on August 31, 2011, 01:09:13 AM
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on August 31, 2011, 08:48:22 AM
Wow, that's pathetic. I imagine it's something that can be fixed though. UMK3 was made "ported" by a different company on XBLA back in the day, and I never had any problems with it online, played just as well as local multiplayer.
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Post by: S-U-P-E-R on August 31, 2011, 08:52:30 AM
Yeah, I don't really remember old UMK3 being that bad when I played it online either. There's no excuse for this **** anymore. Eurgh.
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Post by: dack25 on August 31, 2011, 09:11:02 AM
I can understand people being mad with lag or slow down but when people are nitpicking about the uppercut sound not being the exact same as the arcade then that's a little ridiculous. I tried the trial version on XBL and from the limited amount that you can play it seemed to play fine but I'm curious about the process it took to put this together. Two of the games were already on online capable systems so why are there horrendous problems now?
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Post by: S-U-P-E-R on August 31, 2011, 09:21:30 AM
I'm reading a thread about it on another forum and there's apparently a number of pretty horrible sound/emulation bugs. It sounds like they half-assed the whole thing. It's a real mess.
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on August 31, 2011, 09:07:43 PM
Meh. Just get a JTAG'ed 360 and use MAME 0.72. It's free, and there are no bugs...and there are plenty of video filters to make the games looks a lot nicer. I will say this though - the "bezels" on the MKAK are pretty fucking rad though.
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Post by: dack25 on September 02, 2011, 03:51:57 PM
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Thanks to all of our fans who purchased the Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection and your continued support. We are aware of the issues with the game and are currently working on a patch to address them for all systems. Our goal is ensure the best gaming experience possible for everyone playing a Mortal Kombat game. Please stay tuned for updates on when a patch will be released.
Remember when developers had to get it right the first time before releasing a game?
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Post by: Morari on September 02, 2011, 04:38:31 PM
Remember when developers had to get it right the first time before releasing a game?
No... We've had post-release patches and shareware addons since before Doom. ;)
NetherRealm really should have put together their own HD remix of Mortal Kombat Trilogy instead.
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Post by: TJ Spyke on September 02, 2011, 05:31:25 PM
LOL, that just says that PC developer have been lazy for 20+ years since they think it's OK to release a game full of bugs and glitches since they can release patches after.
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Post by: Morari on September 02, 2011, 05:50:41 PM
No one is perfect. Problems can arise, and it's much better to be able to to fix them afterwards than leave everyone will an infinitely defective product. Besides, PC developers have a long history of actually adding more content to games in updates, not just big fixes. It's pretty common place to get new maps, new game modes, etc... all for free. :)
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on September 03, 2011, 11:43:23 PM
Yeah, so MKAK can't even hold a candle to MAME on Xbox 360. It's not even as good as the individual ports of UMK3 on XBLA and MK2 on PSN...it's really not even as good as Midway Arcade Treasures 2 (or Extended Play on PSP). If you don't own any of the other versions, and don't have a JTAG'ed Xbox (holler at me), then I recommend it of course. It is nice to have all three games together, but some of the issues are just plain silly. The sound is off in all of the games, the graphics filters suck, and the online issues (haven't played online though) are just inexcusable. If I had some fancy recording equipment I'd do a video comparison between MKAK and MAME running any of the games. It's just crazy that some people who spent a little bit of time, and got paid absolutely nothing, can pull off a better job than paid developers who WORKED WITH THE PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY MADE THE GAMES. I still maintain that the virtual bezels (and the game's icon) in MKAK are fucking awesome though. I wonder if I can get those in MAME. I need to finish my arcade controller...
