Let's face it -- one of the main things that has set Mortal Kombat apart from its contemporaries throughout the years has been its inclusion of flagrant acts of grisly violence. When Ed Boon explained that the upcoming Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe would explore the softer side of the series with Teen-rated acts of pugilistic carnage, many fans were upset, as it seemed their thirst for evisceration would go unslaked. The latest salvo of screenshots for the brawler from Midway might confirm or ease your fears of a censored MK title -- no, there's no evidence of any impromptu spine-removal procedures, but there's pummeling and arm-breaking aplenty. Does the latest entry in the toasty franchise look gruesome enough for your sinister bloodlust?
Reader Comments (72)
Posted: Jul 5th 2008 6:06PM ChrisAre said
The Catwoman model looks like the one from Hush. That's pretty cool.
Still never going to purchase this game. Superman would beat the hell out of everyone- except Batman. Batman would kick his ass... but why then wouldn't Batman kick everyone else's ass?! I need an adult!
Sorry I'm done.
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Still never going to purchase this game. Superman would beat the hell out of everyone- except Batman. Batman would kick his ass... but why then wouldn't Batman kick everyone else's ass?! I need an adult!
Sorry I'm done.
Posted: Jul 5th 2008 7:12PM (Unverified) said
I suppose that lightsabers in SC4 are more balanced than Superman, huh?
Don't discuss this kind of crap because it really makes you look like a nerd.Just play it.
PS:Saying that I have no intention of buying this game either, but I don't really like either franchise.
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Don't discuss this kind of crap because it really makes you look like a nerd.Just play it.
PS:Saying that I have no intention of buying this game either, but I don't really like either franchise.
Posted: Jul 5th 2008 8:38PM (Unverified) said
you should watch the latest GTtv episode, they talked about MKvcDC and explained of the story...and also, they talk about Superman
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Posted: Jul 6th 2008 6:00AM Ghede said
Depends on what Era Superman. The original superman couldn't fly, didn't have ice-breath, X-Ray vision, and all that bull. He could jump really high, was really strong, he could run really fast, and couldn't be damaged by anything short of an artillery shell.
I think Cyrax had a fatality that blew up the planet. ... I think that is way past an artillery shell.
Conversely, modern superman is near indestructible, but now Kryptonite is as common as soda, and in as many varieties. I'm pretty sure there is a Paisley Kryptonite that will remove his cheapness.
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I think Cyrax had a fatality that blew up the planet. ... I think that is way past an artillery shell.
Conversely, modern superman is near indestructible, but now Kryptonite is as common as soda, and in as many varieties. I'm pretty sure there is a Paisley Kryptonite that will remove his cheapness.
Posted: Jul 6th 2008 7:04AM (Unverified) said
@ Chris
You never mentioned SC4 but it was an example of the kind of crap that fighting games give you.
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You never mentioned SC4 but it was an example of the kind of crap that fighting games give you.
Posted: Jul 6th 2008 7:07AM zsavior said
With out even watching the GTtv thing I am betting they are going to say Magic is why anybody in MK can even possibly attack superman. I am sorry but I think capcom did it better when they added infinite gems and such.
The problem with any DC fan is DC comic heroes their powers are basically god like. Even Batman to an extent is some sort of Demi god when it comes to his ability. No matter how I try to ignore the fact that is superman, I just can't get past somebody like the flash not being able to just speed of heat through somebody.
Yes I am a geek, but I doubt this game was being aimed at people who are new to Mk or DC, so just saying "Stop being a geek and play the game" isn't going to be enough for a lot of the people thinking about picking it up.
Also >_> ahem
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The problem with any DC fan is DC comic heroes their powers are basically god like. Even Batman to an extent is some sort of Demi god when it comes to his ability. No matter how I try to ignore the fact that is superman, I just can't get past somebody like the flash not being able to just speed of heat through somebody.
Yes I am a geek, but I doubt this game was being aimed at people who are new to Mk or DC, so just saying "Stop being a geek and play the game" isn't going to be enough for a lot of the people thinking about picking it up.
Also >_> ahem
Posted: Jul 6th 2008 9:44AM D dogg said
Well well, the DOUCHES are out in droves this morning... great!
Superman is awesome. Batman is awesome. You don't wanna play / buy the game or better yet... UNDERSTAND why this is being made, go fumble around in another post that doesn't discuss this... ... douches.
The BIGGEST problem with past Mortal Kombats is the SHALLOW GAMEPLAY with focus on REMEMBERING TO PULL OF THE VARIOUS FINISHERS.
Hopefully this will be different because I WANT TO KICK EVERYONES ASS AS SUPERMAN... straight up.
Whine else where's douches and let us alone so WE can fight Scorpion vs. Superman... your doucheness isn't required HERE.
Thank you,
D
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Superman is awesome. Batman is awesome. You don't wanna play / buy the game or better yet... UNDERSTAND why this is being made, go fumble around in another post that doesn't discuss this... ... douches.
The BIGGEST problem with past Mortal Kombats is the SHALLOW GAMEPLAY with focus on REMEMBERING TO PULL OF THE VARIOUS FINISHERS.
Hopefully this will be different because I WANT TO KICK EVERYONES ASS AS SUPERMAN... straight up.
Whine else where's douches and let us alone so WE can fight Scorpion vs. Superman... your doucheness isn't required HERE.
Thank you,
D
Posted: Jul 6th 2008 9:58AM (Unverified) said
"Don't discuss this kind of crap because it really makes you look like a nerd.Just play it."
Yeah, you can't say that. Just by being here you're a self-professed nerd.
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Yeah, you can't say that. Just by being here you're a self-professed nerd.
Posted: Jul 6th 2008 11:57AM ChrisAre said
@D Dogg
We're having a discussion concerning this post. If anyone here is a douche it's the guy trying to start shit by elbowing his way into a conversation simply because he had his feelings hurt because he likes the game being discussed and the discussion is somewhat criticizing said game.
Grow up asshat.
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We're having a discussion concerning this post. If anyone here is a douche it's the guy trying to start shit by elbowing his way into a conversation simply because he had his feelings hurt because he likes the game being discussed and the discussion is somewhat criticizing said game.
Grow up asshat.
Posted: Jul 7th 2008 5:26PM D dogg said
Everything was great and you seemed very "responsible" and "intelligent" in your post... you know, regarding your discussion...
And then you called me an "asshat". Is this the point where I say "You fail"?
No matter what your response is or what I am, YOU'RE still a douche... nothing will change that. Once a douche, always a douche... is that vinegar I smell??
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And then you called me an "asshat". Is this the point where I say "You fail"?
No matter what your response is or what I am, YOU'RE still a douche... nothing will change that. Once a douche, always a douche... is that vinegar I smell??
Posted: Jul 6th 2008 5:35PM ChrisAre said
Is that why everyone else is voting me up, and you're being voted down?
You called me a douche because I had an opinion that you disagreed w/ and I was discussing that opinion w/ other people. You stepped in the conversation, waved your arms and said "Hey, stop arguing! DOUCHE DOUCHE DOUCHE! No one can make fun of this game because I want to play as Superman against Scorpion!" So I called you an asshat.
Now apparently I'm a douche for a new reason: because I called you out for being an asshat?
Again, grow up.
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You called me a douche because I had an opinion that you disagreed w/ and I was discussing that opinion w/ other people. You stepped in the conversation, waved your arms and said "Hey, stop arguing! DOUCHE DOUCHE DOUCHE! No one can make fun of this game because I want to play as Superman against Scorpion!" So I called you an asshat.
Now apparently I'm a douche for a new reason: because I called you out for being an asshat?
Again, grow up.
Posted: Jul 6th 2008 8:10PM (Unverified) said
If this makes you all feel better I think all of you are jerks.
J/K.
Chris, are you aware you are trying to apply logic in the internet let alone to Superman? He gets his powers from the Earth's Sun WTF?
MK after Trilogy went downhill, and then Deception picked up the series to the semi-awesome level of the first MK games so Armageddon could deliver the final kick in the balls to every MK fan. At this point MK games are rental material but I’m still curious about how can Sub-zero deliver a punch to Superman without breaking his knuckles.
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J/K.
Chris, are you aware you are trying to apply logic in the internet let alone to Superman? He gets his powers from the Earth's Sun WTF?
MK after Trilogy went downhill, and then Deception picked up the series to the semi-awesome level of the first MK games so Armageddon could deliver the final kick in the balls to every MK fan. At this point MK games are rental material but I’m still curious about how can Sub-zero deliver a punch to Superman without breaking his knuckles.
Posted: Jul 5th 2008 7:04PM adampalmiter said
This game honestly couldn't look any worse. The screenshots look horrible, the characters are going to have to be way powered down which stinks, and when was the last time a decent Mortal Kombat game came out?! DC should pull the plug on this one and get back to the MMORPG.
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Posted: Jul 5th 2008 7:27PM Batzarro The worlds WOrst Detect said
Fun fact: DC does not make games, and since they were bought, neither do they pull any plugs that arn't montly comics.
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Posted: Jul 5th 2008 8:34PM aristokrat said
I like how they released a screenshot with Supes' cape coming through his chest. Nice pop-in/tearing/whatever it's called. If that's in their promotional materials, this game might wind up looking terrible.
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Posted: Jul 5th 2008 8:41PM (Unverified) said
are you talking about this picture?
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/photos/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-1/902528/
if so, that isn't going through his chest...the cape is around his left side...
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http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/photos/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-1/902528/
if so, that isn't going through his chest...the cape is around his left side...
Posted: Jul 5th 2008 6:46PM (Unverified) said
Why does Superman look like someone punched in his face in the first few screens?
Phil
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Phil
Posted: Jul 6th 2008 2:53AM KeenCommander said
It's because no one had bothered to rip-off Marvel vs. Capcom yet - and everything Capcom makes must be poorly imitated as many times as possible.
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Posted: Jul 6th 2008 10:08AM Vegeta has a ps3 said
And how is it a rip-off? Because it's a cross-over? Please. Do both games share similar premises. Yes. But is MK vs. DC a rip-off? Absolutely not. They're two completely different games.
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Posted: Jul 5th 2008 7:06PM Snowblind said
I'm not as offended about the idea of this game as I used to be. Some of the mechanics they've been talking about sound pretty unique, I especially like the idea of it turning into something like Fight Night, when you get in close to your opponent, and some of the character designs are really cool. I'm hoping they stick with the classic, more recognisable MK characters, instead of all the garbage ones they introduced in the newer games.
Sang Tsung looks great, we just need Raiden, Kung Lao and Johnny Cage and the game should have a pretty great roster.
Haven't watched the GT preview yet though. Is the gameplay less clunky now? I hope to god they aren't still using dial-a-combo.
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Sang Tsung looks great, we just need Raiden, Kung Lao and Johnny Cage and the game should have a pretty great roster.
Haven't watched the GT preview yet though. Is the gameplay less clunky now? I hope to god they aren't still using dial-a-combo.
Posted: Jul 5th 2008 10:46PM (Unverified) said
Since when has Skelator been in DC or Mortal Kombat?
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Posted: Jul 5th 2008 11:08PM waynski1457 said
I actually think that's a scratch and they used the same color red for both the blood and the cape.
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Posted: Jul 5th 2008 9:48PM sjenky said
Heheh, you fellas are terrible! Give the game some time to prove itself.. it's not looking THAT bad.. just remember a game called Marvel Nemesis next time MK vs DC comes up and you'll appreciate it alot more.
I'm not being all defensive here, but while I'm at it; "Leave Batman Alooooone! He's just a superhero created by a heartless corporation, he can't help it.. Leave Batman Aloooooone, How dare you!"
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I'm not being all defensive here, but while I'm at it; "Leave Batman Alooooone! He's just a superhero created by a heartless corporation, he can't help it.. Leave Batman Aloooooone, How dare you!"
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