We were a little skeptical when the first promotional poster for Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe leaked out this morning, but now that GamesRadar has posted up the first trailer for the game our reaction has gone from skepticism to amazement. As in, we're amazed that this thing actually exists.
The high impact, mid-air fight between Sub-Zero and Batman (shown below the break) seems a little out of character for the Dark Knight, who's always been more about calculation and strategy than all out hand-to-hand Kombat. We're also a little worried about how the DC heroes' long-standing prohibition against killing is going to match up with the Mortal Kombat series' famously fatal, er, fatalities. But these kinds of academic nerd-concerns are hard to maintain when watching the concentrated 360- and PS3-fueled awesomeness on display in this video.
[Update: Gamespot has an interview with Project Lead Ed Boon that discusses the game's story and the balancing between the variously super-powered characters. The interview also confirm Superman's and Scorpion's somewhat obvious inclusion in the game. Gamespot's preview has more details]
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Reader Comments (122)
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 5:33PM (Unverified) said
This game WILL suck monkey nuts.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 5:36PM dabamf said
Cool...I think everyone was in agreement that the MK series was getting stale...this is a nice addition.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 6:23PM L3gato said
the hero on the right looks more like wolverine but I've seen the trailer and is indeed batman.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 5:53PM Jawmuncher said
Looks awesome, though i would rather have Marvel Vs Capcom 3 since War Machine is my favorite super hero
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 5:58PM OverMuch said
Boon.com has a blurred image of Rain and an anagram for "Embargo lifts tomorrow."
Hm.
Hm.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 6:04PM (Unverified) said
Guys to get blood & fatalities just enter A, B, A, C, A, B, B on the first screen.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 6:38PM (Unverified) said
I don't see how this is going to work. Batman is perfect for a fighting game. Nightwing, Hawkman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and Wonderwoman all could work. But what about Superman, Captain Marvel, Flash, Martian Manhunter, etc? DC just has too many uber-powerful a-list heroes for this.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 7:12PM Avolii said
Not sure if this was mentioned, but
Are we just years away from Street Fighter vs Mortal kombat?
Are we just years away from Street Fighter vs Mortal kombat?
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 7:46PM (Unverified) said
I don't know which would be more awesome SF vs MK,this or Marvel vs Capcom 3.
Mix Marvel vs Capcom 2 with Mortal kombat vs Dc and Smash Brothers Brawl and the Universe would probably explode...and it would be awesome.
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Mix Marvel vs Capcom 2 with Mortal kombat vs Dc and Smash Brothers Brawl and the Universe would probably explode...and it would be awesome.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 7:44PM (Unverified) said
They did it,Holy shit they did it.
Midway just made the world even more stupid.
Midway just made the world even more stupid.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 8:39PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
Shut the fuck up. It's awesome and you fucking know it.
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 10:29PM Batzarro The worlds WOrst Detect said
The "Extreme"(Read: Extremely Fake) gore of Mortal Kombat just wasn't shocking anymore. The unless they decided to start ripping genitalia, I don't see WHERE else it could have gone. This move, ackward as it may seem, has already brought them more attention that "Oh, now you can rip the opponents skull, then polish it!" I'm personally stoked by the announcement. Not that I wouldn't apreciate the gore and stuff, but when you think about it, that's superficcial stuff.
And it's not worst than when they announced Shrek for Street Fighter IV...Oh, they haven't revealed it yet? Never mind, then.
And it's not worst than when they announced Shrek for Street Fighter IV...Oh, they haven't revealed it yet? Never mind, then.
Posted: Apr 19th 2008 3:09AM (Unverified) said
DC characters: konfirmed
honestly, maybe its due to my lack of respect to the MK characters, but i really dont see many heroes in the DC world having any trouble at all in these fights ...flash, wonder woman, green lantern, superman? sheesh, batman, the only one without powers, i still see kicking everyones ass.
honestly, maybe its due to my lack of respect to the MK characters, but i really dont see many heroes in the DC world having any trouble at all in these fights ...flash, wonder woman, green lantern, superman? sheesh, batman, the only one without powers, i still see kicking everyones ass.
Posted: Apr 19th 2008 4:44AM (Unverified) said
1)Superman vs Johnny Cage. Oh the horror!
2)Do you really think DC will allow the MK series to use fatalities and separate the head and torsos of their treasured licensed charcter properties?
2)Do you really think DC will allow the MK series to use fatalities and separate the head and torsos of their treasured licensed charcter properties?
Posted: Apr 19th 2008 6:34AM (Unverified) said
WTF are they trying to prove, this is gona be the worst MK game of all time, I mean I was like a BIG WTF. This is not right at all. Might as well be MK vs Space Channal 5. JUST MAKE A NORMAL MK GAME!!! We dont need this crap that they are putting out. Im a huge MK fan and this, well this is just awful, i dunno what say, im speechless...BOO ON THIS MK GAME...IM DONE!!!
Posted: Apr 19th 2008 8:48AM (Unverified) said
Are people being sarcastic about it being a great trailer?
Posted: Apr 20th 2008 4:49PM (Unverified) said
I think this will be a hit but they should make a game where the fighting is free roam. The coolest VS game would be MARVEL vs DBZ[dragon ball z}. Imagine Goku batteling the hulk. Iron Man batteling Vegeta. That would be a sick game.
Posted: Apr 24th 2008 9:15PM (Unverified) said
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AHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
this has got to be the stupidest Idea I have ever heard.
Hopefully this is just a hold over till mk8 and if that sucks, then I'm done with mortal kombat completly.Epic seriously needs to buy midway out,and make a actual GOOD fighting game,cause at least it looks like epic knows what they are doing.Oh and I hope they fire boon and the rest of the staff cause apparently they don't care if they rush the game.Stupid deadlines (rolls eyes).
fact of the matter is,if game makers want a actual GOOD game they should take their time instead of having deadlines like midgay,I mean midway does.
Now as for the DC universe,I don't know much about it,so I won't bash on it.As for midway, they haven't had a decent game since mortal kombat 2,with the except of MK Deception which was alright, good but not great.But I'll probably buy it,just to have the collection.
In my opinion Mk8 and this is their last hope,they screw it up,they mine as well file for bankruptsy
sorry for the long elaboration
AHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
this has got to be the stupidest Idea I have ever heard.
Hopefully this is just a hold over till mk8 and if that sucks, then I'm done with mortal kombat completly.Epic seriously needs to buy midway out,and make a actual GOOD fighting game,cause at least it looks like epic knows what they are doing.Oh and I hope they fire boon and the rest of the staff cause apparently they don't care if they rush the game.Stupid deadlines (rolls eyes).
fact of the matter is,if game makers want a actual GOOD game they should take their time instead of having deadlines like midgay,I mean midway does.
Now as for the DC universe,I don't know much about it,so I won't bash on it.As for midway, they haven't had a decent game since mortal kombat 2,with the except of MK Deception which was alright, good but not great.But I'll probably buy it,just to have the collection.
In my opinion Mk8 and this is their last hope,they screw it up,they mine as well file for bankruptsy
sorry for the long elaboration
Posted: May 13th 2008 9:36AM (Unverified) said
wooooow, this game looks awsome. cant wait to get it. the next game should bring in street fighter, virtua fighter, marvel and any other fighting game you could think of, mix them all up and have good vrs evil tournament so the actual characters would be mixed up in the story of the game aswel. what do you all think
Posted: Jun 15th 2008 7:42PM (Unverified) said
Cannot Freakin wait!!!!!!!!
but i have my doubts
who would ever beleive
lui kang could beat superman
but i have my doubts
who would ever beleive
lui kang could beat superman
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