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Why Robin Makes Batman Better How will the end unfold when the characters from Mortal Kombat and DC Universe collide? With two beloved franchises at stake, the story behind the latest Mortal Kombat has taken on extra importance. This new trailer gives us a glimpse into the story, which was written by comic book writers Justin Grey and Jimmy Palmiotti.
Senior Designers John Edwards and Paulo Garcia take us through the difference between super moves and pro moves in the upcoming Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. The game will feature all of the normal spear throwing, fireball hurling super moves you’ve come to know from Mortal Kombat as well as some new ones for the DC Universe characters. To top it all off, you’ll have pro moves that will extend your super moves and cause controller throwing frustration for your novice opponent.
First the good news. Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe is still great fun. We played it from the comfort of the Kotaku couch this week and had a blast. Now the bad news. That amazing Joker fatality, the one where… well, if you haven’t seen it yet, we’d suggest you watch it now. It’s awesome.
Midway’s Ed Boon and Paulo Garcia, game designers on Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, stopped by the Kotaku “offices” yesterday to give us a near-final look at the upcoming PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 fighting game. Having already played the game at E3, Comic-Con and the Leipzig Games Convention, we were pretty familiar with how the game plays.
Less than 20 days to go before Midway unleashes Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, and I for one am ready to explode with excitement. So are Wonder Woman and Baraka in this set of new screens, showcasing three of the game’s new fighting mechanisms. Rage Mode allows the character to finally release all the rage they’ve got backed up inside them, releasing it in a torrent of ferocious attacks. Klose Kombat is like close combat, only spelled with a K instead of a C. Finally we have Freefall Kombat, or as many of the DC characters call it, flying downwards. I suppose magic is making Superman fall. Damn that magic. Just hoping I’m not too tired from suspending all this disbelief to enjoy the game. Or the gallery.
In what I consider to be a very wise business move, Midway has decided to narrow their focus on licensed games to those that perform well. While no specifics were mentioned, the company announced that they’ve amicably resolved various underperforming licensed properties in order to focus on more lucrative properties such as DC Comics and TNA Wrestling. “The resolution of these licensing arrangements on good terms for the company is a very positive step as we continue to review Midway’s involvement with underperforming projects and focus on our core properties,” said Matt Booty, interim CEO and president. “Our fall lineup and strong pipeline of games that tie in to market-leading licenses like DC Comics and TNA Wrestling underscore our strategy of aligning with consumer and entertainment properties that can drive a solid gaming experience.”
Midway has announced that Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe will be available to buy in North America on November 16th. Euro gamers will have to wait until Nov 21st to get their fix of Superman’s ‘Brutality’.
Alex Ross, comic book artist and designer for the collector’s edition cover for Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe walks us through what it took to make it. The video shows a time lapse of that illustration. It’s refreshing to see that the cover art, unlike so many today, was not created in Photoshop and the results are pretty impressive. You’ll be able to pick up your copy on November 11th for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Midway has unvieled the official box art for their upcoming crossover fighter Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe, and while previews of the game and footage I’ve seen seem to indicate it will be a solid fighter, I still can’t help but laugh when I see Scorpion facing off against Batman holding a kunai. Along with the box art comes a few new screenshots that aren’t nearly as laughable, giving us a look at Baraka, Raiden, and Captain Marvel himself, SHAZAM! *gets hit by lightning bolt, dies*
