Today, Midway Games confirmed what had been rumored for a while: the first next-generation Mortal Kombat title, up until now called "Mortal Kombat 8" by the community, is officially titled Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. As the title suggests, it will be a crossover with the characters and setting of DC Comics. Further information about the game should be forthcoming.
In the meantime, a source within Midway sent us this image, which is the first promotional image from Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe; it features two of the characters from the game: Sub-Zero and Batman.
First promo image from Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
http://kotaku.com/381294/next-mortal-kombat-ismk-v-dc
http://www.mortalkombatonline.com/
:blink:
this possible game makes a lot of sense. It's the obvious way to go to combat the Street fighter vs./Capcom vs. series that happened to include Marvel. I so totally approve.
Now take all of that and apply the opposite and my actual opinion is formed. *nods sagely*
I can only hope this is a cruel and elaborate hoax.
Quote from: Previsionary on April 18, 2008, 01:44:19 AM
this possible game makes a lot of sense. It's the obvious way to go to combat the Street fighter vs./Capcom vs. series that happened to include Marvel. I so totally approve.
Now take all of that and apply the opposite and my actual opinion is formed. *nods sagely*
Haha....too funny Prev. :lol:
Seriously, write a Deadpool or Morph mini and submit it to Marvel. ^_^
I'm actually looking forward to this. I think the premise of the game is complete nonsense. But, how often do you get to control your favorite DC characters in video games these days?
considering midway have announced there will be "little to no blood" and "no fatalities" it looks to me to be more of a dc game featuring MK characters, as opposed to the way it's being advertised
Capcom and Marvel did is first and from what I saw better...
Quote from: Placebo on April 18, 2008, 08:08:55 AM
considering midway have announced there will be "little to no blood" and "no fatalities" it looks to me to be more of a dc game featuring MK characters, as opposed to the way it's being advertised
The blood and fatalities make up the fun factor when it comes to mortal kombat. When they had limited blood back during the snes days, the game barely sold, but the sega version did. That's like one of the main features of the MK games so it'd be odd if they strip that off of them. Besides that, MK's style is like really dark and mature when compared to DC's. The games/ideas can't mix as naturally as Street fighter/Marvel did because they pretty much tackle two different ends of entertainment. One emphasizes blood and gore, while the other emphasizes superheroes fighting evil and being moral. Besides that, I'm pretty sure most of the DC heroes would over power any non-god/non-magical character in MK, so either one side is going to be uberized or one side is gonna be power stripped.
So, if this is truly going to happen, DC should've chosen someone that has some type of success with crossover games and probably should have gone with a company that has characters on the DC power scale or created all new characters. Was SNK too busy? :P
what in the blue hell?
I would have preferred "KOF - DC Edition" or "DC vs. SNK" only because Capcom already did their with Marvel. Though how cool would it have been if it had been DC vs. Capcom? It could have been a stepping stone toward "Marvel vs. Capcom vs. DC". :lol:
Here`s the trailer!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H45dmLYEzGg
Interesting...
If Aquaman is in, and if they make it for XBox, which I know they won't, I would consider getting it. I think it's pretty stupid, they'd be much better off just putting their heads together and giving the world a DC vs. Marvel game......THAT would sell.
http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/mortalkombat/news.html?sid=6189513&tag=topslot;title;1&om_act=convert&om_clk=topslot
Apprently the MK team is using Alex Ross art to model the DC characters, and the story was written by the MK team and two DC writers,
Boon said there will be 'fatality like' finishing moves but they most likely wont be called fatalities. Boon is really trying to push the limit with how violent the DC characters can be.
Gamespot has seen a bunch of the other DC and MK characters that are going to be used and they said there is lots of good stuff and a few surprises....
April fools? :blink: Topcow/Image vs Mk would make a little bit more sense. I dont really have high hopes anyway since Mks fighting engine sucks compared to most fighters. Armageddons combat was so clunky and robotic. What they need to do is make another MK shaolin monks game. That was pretty damn fun.
Hey, the falling through the air and punching each other looked cool...
That's basically all I've got here. I can't think of a reason for this to happen.
[spoiler]I would have preferred "KOF - DC Edition" or "DC vs. SNK" only because Capcom already did their with Marvel. [/spoiler]
This.
This does not look good. Batman/almost every DC guy is cool because he doesn't kill people. MK is popular anyway, because people get spikes thrown through them and their heads knocked off and the blood it comes like fountains. They're going to DE-GORE Mortal Kombat?
X-play did a little spot on this game and showed off the one minute trailer. From them i learned the game will have at least 20 characters, heroes and villains, and it will span the MK maps and some well known DC areas. Also, they made mention of superman.
I want to know who even thought of this idea, how they suggested it, how they got the DC/WB guys to go along with it (I suspect drugs were placed in their beverages :P), and how they thought the risk would benefit them in the long run. I mean, I'm pretty much open to anything, but these two things come from extremely different backgrounds and each draws criticism and attention from extremely different things. With this game, however, it feels like both sides have to lose something that's part of their core character just to make a unique crossover...using magic. Maybe DC will hit the jackpot and have a really good game on their hands for once...at least it won't be a complete clone of something that came before (IE: JLH).
Personally, I'd rather see Tekken vs. DC; I can't be the only one who'd love to see Batman counter Heihachi's uppercut then knock him silly with a roundhouse kick followed by a batarang throw.
Bane should be in the game and have a back breaker as his finishing move. At least then you'd be able to recreate an actual comic event >.> Well at least they're not going to put actual fatalities in....I just can't imagine Subzero ripping into Superman's back and pulling out his spine. He'd break his fist trying.
well i watched that trailer and each and every concern i had about the game...was just validated.
good luck with this guys, I'm going to take an unusually tact here (for me) and bury my head in the sand...and pretend this just doesn't exist.
I couldn't believe this. My first thoughts were similar to all of your guys'.
Might be cool. Who knows. I find it very, VERY odd as a crossover, though..
Far be it from me to slag a game before it's released, but man, which stiff over in licensing approved this potential gaming turd?
I guess part of my negative reaction to this game stems from the fact that I've never really liked Mortal Kombat as a fighting game (the first movie was good cheesy fun, though)... negligible depth in the gameplay, and gimmicky gore was pretty much the one thing it had going for it (although the last couple of MK games had some neat improvements).
I have a hard time imagining how this could be anymore successful than say, EA's Marvel Nemesis from a few years ago (the game did mediocre sales and had tepid reviews). It's going to be hard to replicate the massive crossover success of fighting games like X-Men vs. Street Fighter and Capcom vs. Marvel these days, what with competitive "real world" arcades on the wane (the true breeding ground of fighting game popularity), and on-line virtual arcade fighting game technology still in its early evolution.
Quote from: zuludelta on April 21, 2008, 02:50:09 PM
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I have a hard time imagining how this could be anymore successful than say, EA's Marvel Nemesis from a few years ago (the game did mediocre sales and had tepid reviews). It's going to be hard to replicate the massive crossover success of fighting games like X-Men vs. Street Fighter and Capcom vs. Marvel these days, what with competitive "real world" arcades on the wane (the true breeding ground of fighting game popularity), and on-line virtual arcade fighting game technology still in its early evolution.
It's hard to believe that online fighting is still not as great as the other genres considering it's been online since...Dreamcast. I know for sure that dreamcast had street fighter 2 (first street fighter game to be playable online), street fighter alpha 3 (downloads/leadership board), some DoA online functionality (don't think it was online competition) and darkstalkers online matches on dialup/broadband, but I guess with all the improvements games have had over the years, it's still a little tough to get perfect online framerates for fighters. *shrugs*
Quote from: Previsionary on April 21, 2008, 04:02:33 PM
It's hard to believe that online fighting is still not as great as the other genres considering it's been online since...Dreamcast. I know for sure that dreamcast had street fighter 2 (first street fighter game to be playable online), street fighter alpha 3 (downloads/leadership board), some DoA online functionality (don't think it was online competition) and darkstalkers online matches on dialup/broadband, but I guess with all the improvements games have had over the years, it's still a little tough to get perfect online framerates for fighters. *shrugs*
Well,
Virtua Fighter 5 allows online gameplay on the XBox360 version (although the reviews I've read have been mixed), and the upcoming Tekken 6 is supposed to have a robust online competitive component, but yeah, the glacially slow incorporation of real online competition in the current-gen and next-gen fighting games leads me to think that it's one of the reasons why fighting games aren't as popular as they used to be outside of the hardcore arcade market.
I do enjoy mortal combat but compared to street fighter this sure is sloppy seconds. Also having played superman and wonderwoman in MUGEN I suspect the characters will either feel super nerfed or uber in this game.
I'd say the online nintendo fighting games are pretty big though, look at the super smash brothers brawl.
and on the DS the Bleach games have a great community, as well as the Shonen Jump fighting games. (It might just be in Asia though, heck i even play against some of my students online in Bleach)
Quote from: detourne_me on April 22, 2008, 03:26:46 PM
I'd say the online nintendo fighting games are pretty big though, look at the super smash brothers brawl.
and on the DS the Bleach games have a great community, as well as the Shonen Jump fighting games. (It might just be in Asia though, heck i even play against some of my students online in Bleach)
those are also games with a simplified fighting system and aren't nearly as in-depth or as balanced. I'm assuming that those games don't rely as heavily on frame rates as street fighter, tekken, etc. do, so online playing wouldn't be much of a hassle there, I'd think.
Quote from: detourne_me on April 22, 2008, 03:26:46 PM
I'd say the online nintendo fighting games are pretty big though, look at the super smash brothers brawl.
and on the DS the Bleach games have a great community, as well as the Shonen Jump fighting games. (It might just be in Asia though, heck i even play against some of my students online in Bleach)
Part of those games' better success online is due to the better broadband infrastructure in industrialized areas of Asia (particularly in South Korea, which probably has the best broadband service in the world)... what passes for typical residential "broadband" in the States is definitely not the same cost and bandwidth-wise with what you would find in Seoul.
Also, as Prev has touched upon, games such as Super Smash Bros. Brawl and the Shonen Jump games aren't what you might call "hardcore" fighting games... they are probably way more forgiving in terms of the "just frame" input times, so online lag is less of an issue.
Strange cross, but i find it quite exilarating and interesting. You have to say it was not a predictable crossover, now was it?
Just discovered this game. As a big fan of the MK series I am optimistic that this one will surpass the ill received "Armageddon".
-MJB
Unusual too :)
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/31editeurs20080522_080354_0_big.jpg
http://kotaku.com/5010122/capcom-vs-legendary-anime-company
Gatchaman?
Quote from: YoungHeros on May 22, 2008, 08:40:39 AM
Gatchaman?
yuh. G-force/Battle of the planets used to play here 13 or so years back. In fact, I think it was part of Cartoon Network's Toonami block for a short amount of time as I remember it coming on before Tenchi Muyo and Gundam.
Battle of the Planets..... :wub:
I love that show, back in the 80's. Back then he was called Mark and not Ken.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Planets
As cool as that announcement is let's get this thread back on subject please.
-MJB
its obvious that superman will terminate everyone.
done and done.
Quote from: Raijin on May 23, 2008, 08:54:15 PM
its obvious that superman will terminate everyone.
done and done.
Taken from the MK vs DCU FAQ...
Quote12. Due to the universal merger storyline, Superman is weakened by the magic effects, making him weaker and a balanced character.
-MJB
i can't believe the amount of negative press this is getting from the fans
I know, it looks kinda cool to me!
Quote from: the_ultimate_evil on May 24, 2008, 03:12:56 AM
i can't believe the amount of negative press this is getting from the fans
Probably because it is being toned down on both ends. Supes is not as strong, Bats doesn't kill, and on the MK side, it won't be as violence. I don't think you will see Scorpion ripping off Superman's head in a finishing move.
I wish it was Marvel vs. Mortal Kombat, personally.
Thor vs. Raiden, Kung Lao vs. Captain America, Iceman vs. Sub-Zero, Elektra vs. Kitana... These would all be interesting fights.
If they want a DC crossover, they should try DC Universe vs. Dragon Ball Z or something. Like, Martian Manhunter vs. Piccolo or Superman vs. Goku...
Quote from: Blitzgott on May 31, 2008, 03:36:54 PM
I wish it was Marvel vs. Mortal Kombat, personally.
Thor vs. Raiden, Kung Lao vs. Captain America, Iceman vs. Sub-Zero, Elektra vs. Kitana... These would all be interesting fights.
If they want a DC crossover, they should try DC Universe vs. Dragon Ball Z or something. Like, Martian Manhunter vs. Piccolo or Superman vs. Goku...
I agree, Wolverine, Deadpool, and many marvel villains would work so well for MK.
And as for the second, I wish they'd make a DC game using the Budokai style/engine.
Here's the caped crusader!
(http://kotaku.com/assets/images/kotaku/2008/06/batman_render.jpg)
really REALLY hate to admit it, but he looks pretty good.
the game concept still sticks in my craw though. Will wait to see what happens in release.
Here`s Superman
http://www.mortalkombatonline.com/perl/cds.cgi?external_action=displayImage&id=1885
and of course Scorpion
http://www.mortalkombatonline.com/perl/cds.cgi?external_action=displayImage&id=1882
(http://kotaku.com/assets/images/kotaku/2008/06/flash_vs_scorpion.jpg)
I bet on flash
If anybody is wondering why the Flash looks a tad different, each character will have a "light" & "dark" type costume.
I read an interview with Boon and apparently Fatalities are in. All DCU villains will have them along with the MK characters. Heroic DCU characters will have Finishers akin to "Brutalities" where they basically just beat people to death.
-MJB
Right, 'cause that's better....right? :huh: That's just what I want to see, Aquaman beating Sub Zero to death....anyway, the characters at least LOOK decent.
Quote from: Volsung on June 25, 2008, 12:47:01 AM
(http://kotaku.com/assets/images/kotaku/2008/06/flash_vs_scorpion.jpg)
I bet on flash
Oh great, based on that image I can only assume the game is about spanking.
I would love it if the super heroes "brutalities" involved CAPTURING the opponent, like superman wrapping a steel bar around Sub Zero or Wonder Woman hog tying Kitanna (mmm...) but if it's just going to be watching Batman knock somebodies teeth into their lugs or watch Superman punch an opponent into the sun well it's still pretty much a fatality.
You know Lug, that's a really great idea...I wonder why it didn't occur to the actual game makers...... :P
I think I might have changed my mind about this game. I'll wait until I see more. Even though I don't like Mortal Kombat, this may be the only half-decent DC video-game I will ever get to play. Certainly, it won't make sense, and of course, I'll be ticked that JLA members are killing people, but... It's FLASH, and he's FIGHTING!
i think thats a screenkap from their new klose kombat fighting system, maybe you will be able to do a lot of bloks or maybe if you get in klose you kould even karate khop someone.
Quote from: detourne_me on June 26, 2008, 06:27:44 AM
i think thats a screenkap from their new klose kombat fighting system, maybe you will be able to do a lot of bloks or maybe if you get in klose you kould even karate khop someone.
Nice!
After all... who cares about the incoherences if it's fun.
I still bet on Supes
[spoiler](http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/p3/m/k/mkdcp3008.jpg)[/spoiler]
It's seems our caped crusader got his costume a little ruined in that pic. Clothes that break up ? Good , it strengthen the brutal feel.
[spoiler](http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/p3/m/k/mkdcp3009.jpg)[/spoiler]
[spoiler](http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/p3/m/k/mkdcp3010.jpg)[/spoiler]
[spoiler](http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/p3/m/k/mkdcp3011.jpg)[/spoiler]
a light and dark look that doesn't sound too good, if the quality of costume design is anything to go by
Miaow
[spoiler](http://kotaku.com/assets/images/kotaku/2008/06/catwoman_render_tmk_01.jpg)[/spoiler]
Meow indeed!
awsome!
flash, batman!, green lantern, and catwoman looks COOOL! :thumbup:
In game footage (http://www.spike.com/video/gametrailers-tv/2999734)
This looks nice but it just screams underwhelming.
I simply have to play with the Flash - Now bring on Captain Cold :blink:
If no Aquaman, then Hulk smash!
I hope they put Aquaman in it. They can do so much with him and a water environment in the game.
Quote from: JeyNyce on July 09, 2008, 12:29:51 PM
I hope they put Aquaman in it. They can do so much with him and a water environment in the game.
I'm thinking that would be a first... I mean beyond just having people fight normally and draw little bubbles coming up. Here's to that small chance of innovation...
Also...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/Lugaru/20080707.jpg)
Bummer for Scorpion :D
for the both of them....EPIC FAIL!
I have to say the models and gameplay look good.
Looking at how well they have done Catwoman, I just wish they went with a middle to low cast like; hawkwoman, cyborg, metamorpho, black canary, starfire, (on land) Aquaman heroes in that level.
But I believe they will have a; if Sups wants to enter the tournament he has to do so as a (mortal) in the MK sense and give up a big portion of his power. (removed with magic)
Quote from: C4 on July 14, 2008, 02:21:56 AM
I have to say the models and gameplay look good.
Looking at how well they have done Catwoman, I just wish they went with a middle to low cast like; hawkwoman, cyborg, metamorpho, black canary, starfire, (on land) Aquaman heroes in that level.
But I believe they will have a; if Sups wants to enter the tournament he has to do so as a (mortal) in the MK sense and give up a big portion of his power. (removed with magic)
Speaking of magic, the game's storyline apparently gives the MK characters powerful magical abilities, and magic goes past Superman's invulnerability.
Two more characters have been reveled. Here's the current roster...
DC Universe- Superman
- Batman
- Flash
- Catwoman
- Captain Marvel*
Mortal Kombat- Scorpion
- Sub Zero
- Shang Tsung
- Sonya
- Lui Kang*
* = new additions
-MJB
Captain Marvel?
I love the guy but what and odd choice, hmm... I'm glad they went with it. I will love doing him vs superman.
Wow, what character less fits the tone of a Mortal Kombat game than Captain Marvel? Santa?
Quote from: Talavar on July 14, 2008, 11:23:47 PM
Wow, what character less fits the tone of a Mortal Kombat game than Captain Marvel? Santa?
pffft...santa's been in a fighting game before...kinda. Clayfighters, ring a bell? :P
The characters that wouldn't fit this game: Atom, Green Lanterns, Booster Gold, Firestorm, streaky and krypto, robin, batmite, jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Talia Al ghul, Darkseid, Granny Goodness... let's see if any of them make it! *smiles...*
Quote from: Previsionary on July 14, 2008, 11:50:25 PM
The characters that wouldn't fit this game: Atom, Green Lanterns, Booster Gold, Firestorm, streaky and krypto, robin, batmite, jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Talia Al ghul, Darkseid, Granny Goodness... let's see if any of them make it! *smiles...*
Why wouldn't a Green Lantern fit in? They are the universal army and if a Earth from another dimension is merging with Hals planet wouldn't he show up to fight?
As far as Captain Marvel goes he's a magic based character, just about all of MK is magic based.
Lastly I'm hoping Darkseid makes it in. He's one of the few boss type baddies that I would love to see from the DC side.
-MJB
darkseid i bet is a shoe in for the dc big bad
*notes: concept of partially jokey posts are lost on the net of inter*
Anyways, most of the GLs aren't particularly *fighters* and their ring attacks would be pretty varied and pretty powerful. The GLs, in theory, would be way outside of the MK league and even some of the DC characters listed. It's one of the reasons he was left out of the very blah JL: TF game. Besides, even weakening GL wouldn't make him much of a better fighter and I don't think his ring would be any weaker in the outworld/netherworld dimension. So, yeah, the GLs don't suffer from the same weakening status as Superman and they're usually not weak to most magic based attacks. I can just see them as game breakers and Midway isn't the best company at balancing things as you can tell from most of their fighter games.
They could be game breakers but I would LOVE to see them in the game. Heck, if they can balance Supes and Cap Marvel then they could find a way to fit Hal in. ;)
-MJB
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1gw66M9j4A -- someone hates flash. ^_^
Quote from: MJB on July 15, 2008, 02:46:42 PM
Heck, if they can balance Supes and Cap Marvel then they could find a way to fit Hal in. ;)
-MJB
Of course Hal is in there. Two definates Wonderwoman and Green Lantern. One, you cant have anything DC without the big three. If Batmans in and Supes is in, Wonderwoman is sure to follow. And two, with all the glowing powers of the Mortal Kombat combatants in the game, Hal's a shoe in!
I think you guys are wrong. It's not going to be Hal, but probably John Stewart.
I'm inclined to agree with Laughing Paradox for a rather cynical reason. Consdiering the "vast racial mix" of Mortal Kombat characters, unless they bring Jax back, they'll probably go with John.
they should put in kung lao and for the dc roster would be green lantern! :thumbup:
just give me the joker
Quote from: laughing paradox on July 17, 2008, 01:30:37 PM
I think you guys are wrong. It's not going to be Hal, but probably John Stewart.
<_< Ok Green Lantern will be in it <_<
I want them to include Doomsday :D
Quote from: NomadX on July 19, 2008, 03:46:54 AM
I want them to include Doomsday :D
Yeah... Doomsday was probably the product of hours of mortal combat and drinking too much mountain dew. I could see him as a great fit.
4 more characters are going to be revealed next week during Comic Con. 2 DC and 2 MK.
-MJB
Maybe it'll be princess Kitanna! Or Raiden...Raiden's in every MK game. Shao Kahn? Shinnok? I'm just teeming with excitement right now!
...
*reads a book :P*
oh man the joker would be awesome if they put him in it! :)
bit of an older webcomic but relevant none the less :P
(http://www.lilformers.com/comics/2008-06-02.jpg) (http://www.lilformers.com)
Fixing Synn's link
Li'l Formers Take on MK vs DC (http://www.lilformers.com/index.php/2008/06/02/lil-formers-101-mortal-kombat-vs-dc-comics/)
Liu Kang render (http://a40.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/13/l_6110c00a8d1c011c1edf78e6d87cc69f.jpg)
Saw that yesterday it's a very classic version of Lui. I like it.
**EDIT**
Captain Marvel's render has also been posted.
Click Here (http://www.worldscollide.com/kombatants/Shazam_Render.jpg)
-MJB
Why So Serious? (http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/893/893790/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-20080725005417079.jpg)
Ha ha ha Ha hA ha ha...
Quote from: Midnite on July 24, 2008, 01:42:00 PM
Liu Kang render (http://a40.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/13/l_6110c00a8d1c011c1edf78e6d87cc69f.jpg)
You know, he's actually pretty hot for a digital construct.
Marvel and Joker look really good too. Don't know about game play, but this MK game has some of the better character design in the series.
Just a few hours ago a panel for Midway's MK vs DC was held...
check out the report here: http://www.newsarama.com/games/080725-comiccon-dcu-mortal-kombat.html (http://www.newsarama.com/games/080725-comiccon-dcu-mortal-kombat.html)
Highlights include..
QuoteBoon then gave the announced roster to date, on the DC side: Batman, Superman, Flash, Catwoman, and Shazam. And on the MK side, Scorpion, Sub Zero, Sonya, Shang Tsung and Liu Kang.
For San Diego, however, he was ready to announce four more. On the MK side, Jax, and Kitana, and to the whoops and hollers of fans in attendance, DC’s Green Lantern (image shown looked like Hal Jordan) and the Joker.
One fan pleaded that if Aquaman makes the cut, will they treat him with respect? The audience laughs and Boon asked back, “What does Aquaman eat?” but wouldn't confirm his inclusion.
- CrimsonQuill
GL and Joker? Woo! Awesome characters and a nice looking render, thanks for the link Midnite.
Has anyone seen a link for the GL render that was shown?
Jax was a no-brainer, didn't figure we would see Kitana with Sonya and Catwoman being announced.
-MJB
Captain Marvel? Really?
Superman, depowered by magic...granted.
Captain Marvel? A magical version of superman? (Down Fanboy!)
Hmm.
EDIT: Low res youtube announcement (http://youtube.com/watch?v=TB4wSigsTjU)
Quote from: Glitch Girl on July 25, 2008, 01:47:09 PM
Quote from: Midnite on July 24, 2008, 01:42:00 PM
Raijin (http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/sasoriuchiha/raijin.jpg)
You know, he's actually pretty hot.
i totally agree glitch, liu kang looks alive and well!
ANYWAYS its kewl that liu kang is not dead anymore, i'm just hoping they put in kung lao. :)
Any other DC women announced?....I mean Catwoman can't be the only one.....just asking
Joker looks cool!
QuoteANYWAYS its kewl that liu kang is not dead anymore
Actually, this takes place between MK 2 & 3 so that's why Liu Kang is still alive.
Quote from: JeyNyce on July 27, 2008, 06:44:09 AM
QuoteANYWAYS its kewl that liu kang is not dead anymore
Actually, this takes place between MK 2 & 3 so that's why Liu Kang is still alive.
Gravy, and I thought MK2 transitions were muddled before...they just keep adding more and more games to that particular storyline. Just call it elseworld and leave it at that. ^_^
Quote from: thalaw2 on July 27, 2008, 05:10:32 AM
Any other DC women announced?....I mean Catwoman can't be the only one.....just asking
Not that I know of, but I suspect that since the MK side has two female characters, there's gonna be 2 on the DC side. My money's on Wonder Woman (with a slim chance of Black Canary s she sould fit the venue too).
I'm hoping that's it Wonder Woman as well. With 10 characters on each side, I'm guessing that there's a lot of hidden characters in the game.
Quote from: Previsionary on July 27, 2008, 07:46:43 AM
Quote from: JeyNyce on July 27, 2008, 06:44:09 AM
Actually, this takes place between MK 2 & 3 so that's why Liu Kang is still alive.
Gravy, and I thought MK2 transitions were muddled before...they just keep adding more and more games to that particular storyline. Just call it elseworld and leave it at that. ^_^
While this game does take place between MK2 & 3 it's also a "What If..." game.
Boon said that this is an alternate universe and nothing will be reflected in the MK kontinuity,
-MJB
joker yay
I am wondering if DLC has already been announced. That would account for many more characters.
Or is that kharacters?
Don't know if you've seen this one yet, but it's new to me.
Superhero moves and Superman explanation:
http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/853443/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/videos/MKvDCU_ComiconFight_072408.html (http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/853443/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/videos/MKvDCU_ComiconFight_072408.html)
Quote from: crimsonquill on July 25, 2008, 05:29:08 PM
Highlights include..
QuoteFor San Diego, however, he was ready to announce four more. On the MK side, Jax, and Kitana, and to the whoops and hollers of fans in attendance, DC's Green Lantern (image shown looked like Hal Jordan)
- CrimsonQuill
Quote from: style on July 17, 2008, 06:31:51 AM
Quote from: MJB on July 15, 2008, 02:46:42 PM
Heck, if they can balance Supes and Cap Marvel then they could find a way to fit Hal in. ;)
-MJB
Of course Hal is in there. Two definates Wonderwoman and Green Lantern. One, you cant have anything DC without the big three. If Batmans in and Supes is in, Wonderwoman is sure to follow. And two, with all the glowing powers of the Mortal Kombat combatants in the game, Hal's a shoe in!
Redeemed! :cool:
Just noting that this game will be previewed on X-play (G4/streaming) today or tomorrow, so if you're interested...go catch it. :P
Ed Boon has his own personal little site where he has been giving out hints about MK vs DCU. Check out the most recent update...
Could this be...? (http://www.noob.com/)
-MJB
Color me actually interested! Still, hook hand sucks, but I imagine they'll have alternate costumes.
Somehow the moment I saw that pic, I knew Benton would be pleased. :D
Actually, if he's going to be in MK, Aquaman would do best to have the harpoon. It would suit the environs.
Wonder if Boon ever read the Namor vs. Aquaman fight? Love how that one ended. (dang was hoping to find the frame online, but no :( )
Yeah, the harpoon certainly fits MK more, but I just hate it so much..... :P Classic Aquaman just looks SOOO much cooler. Anyway, there IS this:
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/3368/jlavengers04339yb.jpg
Not what you were looking for GG, I imagine, but I find it pretty awesome.
Quote from: BentonGrey on August 07, 2008, 05:53:47 AM
Color me actually interested! Still, hook hand sucks, but I imagine they'll have alternate costumes.
Boon said there won't be much as far as alternate costumes go. Apparently the process to get a costume "approved" by DC is a long vigorous one. They would rather use the time elsewhere, like in the story mode.
I hope they find the time to throw in some alternate looks. :(
-MJB
I gotta' say, if hook hand is all there is...that would hurt my chances of buying this thing, not ruin, mind you, but hurt.
hate to break it to ya, but cyrax had a jets, sonic and a shark fatality, so it could be him
i mean they have said the dcu heroes won't kill
Quote from: BentonGrey on August 07, 2008, 12:31:40 PM
I gotta' say, if hook hand is all there is...that would hurt my chances of buying this thing, not ruin, mind you, but hurt.
The hook hand look has been the standard in the popular media for a few years now. Us old timers remember the classic Aquaman but kids these days remember him from Justice League when he had the hook.
Quote from: the_ultimate_evil on August 07, 2008, 01:48:47 PM
hate to break it to ya, but cyrax had a jets, sonic and a shark fatality, so it could be him
i mean they have said the dcu heroes won't kill
I've seen people on the Midway boards mention Cyrax. I know Boon likes to mess with fans minds but I would find it difficult to believe that's Cyrax.
I agree with the fact that they said DCU heroes won't kill but that still feels like Aquaman to me. That's just my opinion and I could be wrong (and often am).
-MJB
Well, Green Latern and Jax were revealed at Comic Con but have not been revealed on the site. I imagine they will be the next two renders revealed.
I suspect the last DC one will be Wonder Woman. Too many MK people to guess from. I could see Cyrax though being a logical one to use, though. Well, logical in that the "robotic ninja group have not been pulled from. However, the more obvious one is RAIDEN. And would make sense since Wonder Woman and Raiden are both "mythological deities".
There is a rumor of additional MK and DC characters being available for download. I suspect this will be based on how well the game sells. It would make sense to have a few unlockable DC and Marvel characters but who?
I vote for Black Canary, Aquaman, Darkseid, and Lady Shiva for the DC group.
Who knows about unloackables for the MK group.
Well, MJB, I don't know about that. He does have a high visibility from JLU, but I would argue that the classic Aquaman look is still very present in our culture's pop-conscious. They even have him in the new Superfriends line. Either way, I imagine the new Brave and Bold toon will likely bring that classic look to an even higher level of awareness.
I hope so. I imagine that if I were to show a pic of the JLU "hook" Aquaman my 9 year old would immediately know who he is. If I showed him a "classic" pic, I'm not sure he would know who he is. And my kid was raised by a nerd. :P
-MJB
M, I think that is an experiment that you need to run! ;)
Hey! :idea: I just thought of something and I hope noone has mentioned this already but...If Captain Marvel is in this Raidens a shoe-in! :thumbup:
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/The_WTFer/Shazam.jpg)
Cool. :cool:
-MJB
can anyone say SHAZAM!?
I agree.
-MJB
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2775633992_b28f67a2bb.jpg)
Wow.
:eek2:
Where did you find that?
[edit]Found it. Turns out I needed to refresh the official site a couple of times to see it.[/edit]
-MJB
FLASH VS KITANA
http://insidemk.altervista.org/zenphoto/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/screenshots/flashvskitana.jpg.php
Superman vs KITANA
http://insidemk.altervista.org/zenphoto/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/screenshots/supermanvskitana.jpg.php
Flash vs LIU KANG
http://insidemk.altervista.org/zenphoto/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/screenshots/flashvskan.jpg.php
Catwoman vs LIU KANG
http://insidemk.altervista.org/zenphoto/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/screenshots/catwomanvskang.jpg.php
GREEN LANTERN vs Shang Tsung
http://insidemk.altervista.org/zenphoto/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/screenshots/greenvstsung.jpg.php
JOKER vs Sub-Zero
http://insidemk.altervista.org/zenphoto/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/screenshots/jokervssub.jpg.php
LIU KANG vs GREEN LANTERN
http://insidemk.altervista.org/zenphoto/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/screenshots/kangvsgreen.jpg.php
http://insidemk.altervista.org/zenphoto/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/screenshots/kangvsgreen2.jpg.php
Scorpion vs JOKER
http://insidemk.altervista.org/zenphoto/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/screenshots/scorpionvsjoker.jpg.php
Even tho its only 2 screenshots, but Joker looks like fun. :P
Same goes for Hal too.
Looks like GL may be the first one I try out. :) Awesome screenshots. Thanks for posting the link, Midnite.
-MJB
Ok, GL looks way awesome. :wub:
Imma smart dude! :P
Quote from: style on July 17, 2008, 06:31:51 AM
Quote from: MJB on July 15, 2008, 02:46:42 PM
Heck, if they can balance Supes and Cap Marvel then they could find a way to fit Hal in. ;)
-MJB
Of course Hal is in there. Two definates Wonderwoman and Green Lantern. One, you cant have anything DC without the big three. If Batmans in and Supes is in, Wonderwoman is sure to follow. And two, with all the glowing powers of the Mortal Kombat combatants in the game, Hal's a shoe in!
Quote from: style on August 16, 2008, 03:22:57 PM
Hey! :idea: I just thought of something and I hope noone has mentioned this already but...If Captain Marvel is in this Raidens a shoe-in! :thumbup:
http://kotaku.com/5039348/wonder-woman-raiden-two-of-four-new-kombatants (http://kotaku.com/5039348/wonder-woman-raiden-two-of-four-new-kombatants)
Quoten all MK vs. DC Universe is looking like a lot of fun. Of course any fighting game lives and dies with its cast of characters and today Midway announced four more characters to its final roster of 22 playable fighters. On the DC side you'll see Wonder Woman and Deathstroke, and on the MK side you'll be playing as Raiden and Kano. None of those characters were available in today's demo but we look forward to seeing how they match up in our next look at the game.
Link:
http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/mortalkombat/news.html?sid=6196289&mode=news&tag=top_stories;title;2
This has now became a must buy on my list
Woohoo...! Deathstroke is in.
Anywho here's a hi-res of Wonder Woman
(http://i33.tinypic.com/2644cd2.jpg)
Wow. I don't think anyone was guessing Deathstroke would make an appearance. Raiden and WW were sure bets, with Kano I'm a bit "meh". He's a cool character and all but I didn't enjoy playing as him in MK:A.
-MJB
Quote from: MJB on August 20, 2008, 10:25:12 AM
Wow. I don't think anyone was guessing Deathstroke would make an appearance. Raiden and WW were sure bets, with Kano I'm a bit "meh". He's a cool character and all but I didn't enjoy playing as him in MK:A.
-MJB
I was. :D
(http://i33.tinypic.com/15qoyvn.jpg)
Must find hi-res of Deathstroke.
Raiden is my alltime favorite Mk character. And green lantern is my favorite DC character. You know who Imma pit against each other! :thumbup:
Here`s a bit better picture
http://i33.tinypic.com/r2u5np.jpg
http://www.mkuniverse.lu/content/GamesConvention2008Mittwoch20August.html
I love Joker's fighting stance. :P
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
GC 2008: World Exclusive Joker Fatality (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/38955.html) :thumbup:
Like the finishing move at the end but it's fairly weak in the trademark MK gore tradition.
Quote from: daerdevil on August 23, 2008, 03:25:34 PM
Like the finishing move at the end but it's fairly weak in the trademark MK gore tradition.
It is weak by MK standards, but it just cool to watch him jump around and laugh.
Is it me, or did the gameplay in the background look kinda bland? :unsure:
That was the cpu demo that plays before you hit start. They are always a bit bland. I've seen video of people fighting each other and it doesn't look as bland. IMO.
-MJB
I notice that he was playing the PS3 version, I hope the 360 version is as good.
I think Hans prefers the PS3 controller is all. I'm sure the 360 version will be identical to the PS3 version. Heck Boon said that keeping all the MK fans happy is why there will not be console exclusive characters, so I'm sure he will do his best to make them the same.
-MJB
Quote from: MJB on August 24, 2008, 10:11:31 AM
I think Hans prefers the PS3 controller is all. I'm sure the 360 version will be identical to the PS3 version. Heck Boon said that keeping all the MK fans happy is why there will not be console exclusive characters, so I'm sure he will do his best to make them the same.
-MJB
I hope that goes for Downloaded Content as well.
There's a quote somewhere out there where Boon says downloadable content "could" happen. I really hope it does but color me skeptical.
-MJB
Did I just miss it, or has no one posted the render of Jax yet?
http://worldscollide.com/kombatants/Jax_Render.jpg
Not sure if anyone posted a link here but it's been up on the official site for a week or so.
-MJB
HQ Raiden Render
http://www.worldscollide.com/kombatants/Raiden_Render.jpg
I really don't like Raidens costume in that pic. Hopefully it will look better in motion during gameplay. :\
-MJB
Is Lobo going to be in this?
seems like a no-brainer
Seems like a "no-brainer" but no announcement has been made yet. It isn't lookin' good for the main man.
-MJB
If he's in, I want Santa in as well.
Deathstroke render (http://www.worldscollide.com/kombatants/Deathstroke_Render.jpg)
MK Vs. DC Character List Outed By Achievements (http://kotaku.com/5048366/mk-vs-dc-character-list-outed-by-achievements)
Darkseid vs Shao Khan = Epic battle. :thumbup:
Wow. Thanks for those links, Midnite.
Quote- Baraka
- Batman
- Catwoman
- Darkseid
- Deathstroke
- Flash
- Green Lantern
- Jax
- Joker
- Kano
- Kitana
- Lex Luthor
- Liu Kang
- Raiden
- Scorpion
- Shang Tsung
- Shao Khan
- Shazam
- Sonya
- Sub Zero
- Superman
- Wonderwoman
So Baraka is in but Johnny Cage is out? Odd. Luthor and Darkseid FTW!
The Deathstroke render looks very accurate to the comic book look. :thumbup:
-MJB
Luthor better have a battlesuit or something because I don't equate him to a fighter without one. I don't know what it is, but I find most of the list pretty lack luster and I hope there're hidden characters in it to make it better. I mean, the MK list looks blah. It's mostly the MK1-2 characters...minus Johnny, Mileena, Chameleon, Reptile, Jade, and Goro (and etc. if I missed any). Though I'm still not sold on the game, I hope it does well for DC, Midway/MK team, and the fan's sake.
And BG better hope Aquaman shows up as a hidden character. :P
? Captain Marvel isn't Shazam!. So Captain Marvel isn't on that list, but Shazzam! is though we obviously saw Big Red in screenshots. So are they calling him Shazam! in the game? I'd think the developers wouldn't make a mistake like that. It makes me wonder if that list is real.
Cap Marvel is indeed being called "Shazam" in this game. Probably to do with Marvel owning the rights to the Captain Marvel name.
-MJB
Lex is not a fighter unless he has the battle suit. I would have prefer LOBO or Doomsday.
They will probably include the suit in some aspect. Probably won't be as bulky as the McGuinness version but then again what do I know?
-MJB
omg i really love the details on their costumes!
http://blog.dawdle.com/2008/09/dawdle-at-midwa.html
Talks about tibits on Deathstroke, Green Lantern. Some new vids.
New gameplay footage (http://www.truegameheadz.com/blogheadz/hands-on-final-version-of-mk-vs-dc-new-footage/)
It shows the Big Cheese in action.
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c153/remixof1983/mkdc/mkdcroster.jpg)
This game just keeps getting better and better.
I see a distinct lack of Aquaman...that doesn't make me happy.
(http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/5555/barakavsflashil4.jpg)
(http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/686/mkvsdcscreenshot23largezd8.jpg)
Captain Marvel would pwn Raiden. :P
-MJB
I second that with a mighty SHAZAM!!! :lol:
Ohhh yeah! Ha, and Flash would demolish Barraka (sp?), but what I want to know is, what is with those hideous yellow gloves on the Flash?
Within reason the MK team got to add their own touches to the DCU characters costumes. Flash's yellow gloves is one of those touches.
-MJB
The rest of their designs look pretty good, but that one is a pretty ugly addition.
Or... maybe it's Barry Allen's (or Wally's, for that matter) new, post- Final Crisis costume?
Quote from: The Hitman on October 03, 2008, 10:44:17 AM
Or... maybe it's Barry Allen's (or Wally's, for that matter) new, post- Final Crisis costume?
No no, its just crappy art designs from the MK team. :thumbdown:
Coverart
(http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/7607/medium2909470101184bd39xs2.jpg)
http://noob.com/
Some screenshots posted on the site.
I think the cover looks good. The amount of detail they are trying to show is nice. My only gripe is that I'm not a fan of the blue/gray Batman suit, otherwise it get's the job done.
The screenies on Noob.com are reportedly all taken from the story mode. Looks like it will all be real time graphic, no pre rendered cut scenes.
-MJB
Alex Ross' Coverart.
(http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr249/Trini_Bwoi/MKVSDCLitho.jpg)
That is a much better cover art. I love alex ross artwork!
Quote from: Midnite on October 08, 2008, 04:13:58 PM
Alex Ross' Coverart.
[snip]
Alex Ross is doing a cover for the game? Or is that a print or something that is going to be in the collectors edition? Either way I gotta have it. :D
-MJB
That's the box art for the Kollectors Edition with does comes with a lithograph of Joker blowing up Scorpion
Hi-res Baraka & Lex Luthor Render
[spoiler](http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4953/barakarendersy0.jpg)
(http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/6762/lexrendergb7.jpg)[/spoiler]
IMHO Luthor looks perfect.
-MJB
Website has been updated http://www.worldscollide.com/main.html
Thanks for the heads up Jey.
-MJB
:spoiler: The video shows the final boss in the game I think.
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Xbox 360 Developer Commentary - Comic Kombat (http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/853443/mortal-kombat-next-gen/videos/MK_DC_John_Tobias_101308.html)
I am looking forward to this game. From what I read, there are Fatalities for the MK characters and non-lethal finishers for the DC characters. The part about fighting while they fall to the ground sounds cool.
I am gonna break down and get an Xbox 360 for this one.
I am so underwhelmed by this game.
I feel you AA what they should have came out with was Marvel-vs-DC from the makers of Mortal Kombat with Mortal Kombat characters as hidden characters! Now thats a game!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Second Joker Fatality (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6SYs8S2bbE)
New gameplay vid (http://www.gamesradar.com/f/mk-vs-dc-universe-see-the-jokers-new-fatality/a-2008101616522984088)
Eye poke for the win! :thumbup:
While I can rationalize why that particular fatality was chosen, I must say that actually seeing said "Fatality" was disappointing.
Joker's second fatality met with my quality standards but it just missed with MK quality standards.
Hopefully the other finishing moves meet or exceed the "MK" standards.
-MJB
I actually love that Captain Marvel can throw lightning like Zeus, the power of Zeus should let him to that. Always wondered why he never did this in the comics.
Quote from: captmorgan72 on October 17, 2008, 03:39:56 AM
I actually love that Captain Marvel can throw lightning like Zeus, the power of Zeus should let him to that. Always wondered why he never did this in the comics.
If I remember right, he did a lot of pikachudownandb action to Superman in Kingdom Come
Actually in Kingdom Come Cap didn't throw lightning. He called out his magic word to change to Billy and moved before it got to him.
-MJB
Quote from: MJB on October 18, 2008, 09:22:56 AM
Which really shouldn't have hurt Superman at all. The magic vulnerability is something I really hate.
His vulnerability to magic is the only reason he could have been included in MK vs DCU. But I do think that it gets overused a bit.
-MJB
Did you click the wrong button or what MJB?
ROFL!!! That's what I get for posting in a hurry. Sorry BWPS. LOL!!
-MJB
Is anyone else wondering why they changes some characters costumes? It is was like the creators were like, "Well these costumes just aren't extreme enough we need to add additional extreme-ness".
I believe it was as simple as the MK team wanted to put there stamp on it.
Also don't forget that DC had to approve of each costume design. So nothing in the game is there without their stamp of approval.
-MJB
Quote from: style on October 15, 2008, 11:04:27 AM
I feel you AA what they should have came out with was Marvel-vs-DC from the makers of Mortal Kombat with Mortal Kombat characters as hidden characters! Now thats a game!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
a marvel/dc game is never going to happen, there is no way the two company's could agree on the elements
Super and Pro moves (http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/853444/mortal-kombat-next-gen/videos/MK_vs_DCU_Super_Pro_Moves_102308.html)
Exclusive Fatality Fridays: Finishing Moves (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41909.html)
The finishing moves are really lame. . . :thumbdown:
Oh man that's to bad. Everything was looking so good too.
C'mon, it's only three of them. I liked Green Lantern's.
And Raiden's is an update of what he had in the original MK.
Flash's wasn't that good, it looked more like a special than a finisher.
It would have been nice if DC would have lightened up and let the MK team make the Brutalities a bit more brutal.
That being said I'm still jazzed about this game. :thumbup:
-MJB
MK vs. DC: The Joker's Fatality Gets T-Rated (http://kotaku.com/5068657/mk-vs-dc-the-jokers-fatality-gets-t+rated)
New Details On MK vs. DC's Unique Story Mode, Model Viewer, DLC Plans and More (http://kotaku.com/5068094/new-details-on-mk-vs-dcs-unique-story-mode-model-viewer-dlc-plans-and-more)
Quote from: Midnite on October 26, 2008, 07:03:44 PM
MK vs. DC: The Joker's Fatality Gets T-Rated (http://kotaku.com/5068657/mk-vs-dc-the-jokers-fatality-gets-t+rated)
Boo to the ESRB. :thumbdown:
-MJB
Quote from: MJB on October 26, 2008, 08:16:55 PM
Quote from: Midnite on October 26, 2008, 07:03:44 PM
MK vs. DC: The Joker's Fatality Gets T-Rated (http://kotaku.com/5068657/mk-vs-dc-the-jokers-fatality-gets-t+rated)
Boo to the ESRB. :thumbdown:
-MJB
It's Mortal Kombat!!!
god that makes me mad.
Then I'm guessing that Deathstroke is next to be tamed? :thumbdown:
MildInjuryStroke!
Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe: First plot details revealed
(http://www.gamesradar.com/f/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-first-plot-details-revealed/a-2008102715642375086)
The story sounds interesting... too bad the VA's are kinda meh.
Mash Up Video (http://uk.ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/853444/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/videos/MKvDCU_MashUp_102808.html;jsessionid=3nkds0iaj6ftk)
Thanks for the updates, Midnite.
-MJB
Still upset over the fatalities getting tamed but still going to love this game.
Quote from: Midnite on October 27, 2008, 03:55:43 PM
Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe: First plot details revealed
(http://www.gamesradar.com/f/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-first-plot-details-revealed/a-2008102715642375086)
The story sounds interesting... too bad the VA's are kinda meh.
I still can't believe this is happening ^^;
Exclusive Finishing Moves: Set 2 (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/42196.html)
*Yawn* :thumbdown:
Quote from: Midnite on October 31, 2008, 08:44:29 AM
Exclusive Finishing Moves: Set 2 (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/42196.html)
*Yawn* :thumbdown:
Giving this game a T rating was the biggest mistake ever.
:thumbdown:
I wonder if the gore would have been left in if it was Marvel vs Mortal Kombat instead.
People, the finishing moves may be toned down, the but most important part of a fighting game is the gameplay, and the finishing moves were always just for show.
I believe I read somewhere that Sonya would have her kiss/fire fatality. I guess the one in this video is her 2nd one?
I agree with Kkhohoho, the finishing moves don't make the game fun. They were just that one last bit of humiliation you get to do to a buddy or online opponent.
-MJB
Gamespot has renders of Shao Kahn and Darkseid!
http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/mortalkombat/images.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gsimage&tag=images;img;1
They look awesome!
Really nice looks for the both of them. :thumbup:
-MJB
Are they playable or just bosses we fight?
I believe they are both playable.
The final, final boss, however, isn't.
I've read from a few places that Ed Boon has seriously hinted that there will be DLC for this game, and that it would be characters.
The game looks like it's going to be fun. I'll definitely be purchasing it.
If they are both going to be playable...that's going to be so freaking awesome!
one potentially downloadable guy is revealed in the trailer . . .
[spoiler]Quan Chi . . . unless he is the final boss.
He is in the trailer talking. :)[/spoiler]
It's been said that certain MK and DCU characters appear in the cut scenes but are not playable in the game.
However this does not mean that they will not be down loadable content(DLC) in the future. Any of the characters featured in said cut scenes could be a candidate for DLC.
-MJB
Mash Up 2 (http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/853443/mortal-kombat-next-gen/videos/MKvDCU_MashUp_2_103008.html)
The story and dialogue suck....but the action looks tight!!!!!!
Anyone who has played the PS2 MK games could have told you that the voice acting would not be great. The MK team have a "bad ear" for voice acting it seems.
That being said I still don't think what I've heard from this game is the worst VO ever. Hell have we all forgot the original Resident Evil for the PS1? :P
-MJB
Quote from: MJB on November 06, 2008, 12:16:32 AM
Anyone who has played the PS2 MK games could have told you that the voice acting would not be great. The MK team have a "bad ear" for voice acting it seems.
That being said I still don't think what I've heard from this game is the worst VO ever. Hell have we all forgot the original Resident Evil for the PS1? :P
-MJB
Between that and the super-irritating controls, I wonder how the series ended up being such a hit. Not that I'm complaining, Resident Evil 4 was the best game ever, and the movies have cool repetitive soundtracks.
Mash Up 3 (http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/853444/mortal-kombat-next-gen/videos/MKvDCU_MashUp_3_110608.html)
Sigh, Deathstroke gets screwed again. :thumbdown:
I don't see how, in your opinion, Deathstroke got "screwed". It just looked like part of Kano's story mode. I'm sure if you play through the game with Slade you'll see him owning a few people.
-MJB
CBR's "Mortal Monday" has 2 new videos from MK vs DCU. Video 1 is a spotlight on the Joker. Vid 2 has some more finishing moves.
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=18787 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=18787)
-MJB
Don't know if it was posted yet.
Fatality : Liu Kang, Batman, Baraka
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/42555.html
I can't believe they used that fatality for Lui Kang. That is probably my least favorite Kang fatality of all time. LOL.
Oh well, at least Batman's was cool. :thumbup:
-MJB
Mash Up 4 (http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/853444/mortal-kombat-next-gen/videos/MKvDCU_MashUp_4_111308.html)
Superman vs Shang (http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/853444/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/videos/PS3_mkvsdc_111508_super_vs_shang.html)
The Dark Knight (http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/853444/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/videos/PS3_mkvsdc_111508_the_dark_knight.html)
Whip Him Good (http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/853444/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/videos/PS3_mkvsdc_111508_whip_him_good.html)
Why So Serious (http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/853444/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/videos/PS3_mkvsdc_111508_why_so_serious.html)
I might hold off on getting the US version of this game. Saw this article http://www.videogamer.com/news/06-11-2008-9867.html and it looks to me that a European version will have all the fatalities that was suppose to be in it.
Quote from: captmorgan72 on November 15, 2008, 10:28:32 PM
I might hold off on getting the US version of this game. Saw this article http://www.videogamer.com/news/06-11-2008-9867.html and it looks to me that a European version will have all the fatalities that was suppose to be in it.
Just to correct what you said, the European version has
not been confirmed to have
any different finishing moves from the US version. Hans said that it was a possibility. While it is a shame that the Joker fatality got censored last minute it is not the end of the world.
I still have this game on reserve and I'm looking forward to buying it in 12 hours or so. :D
Once I get the
hang of it I would welcome anyone who owns a PS3 to challenge me to a match. My PS3 tag is Meejub.
-MJB
[edit]Ooops. Wrong gamer tag. :oops:[/edit]
Ahh, then I stand corrected. I doubt that I can wait any longer for this game anyway. This is the only game that has my favorite superhero in it, Captain Marvel. I'm not a hardcore MK fan either so the watered down fatalities will not bother me as much.
Hmm, I see that IGN gave Forced Unleashed 7.3 and MK vs DC 7.5. I really loved Forced Unleashed so that should mean that I will really love MK vs DC too.
Quote from: captmorgan72 on November 16, 2008, 08:30:43 AM
Hmm, I see that IGN gave Forced Unleashed 7.3 and MK vs DC 7.5. I really loved Forced Unleashed so that should mean that I will really love MK vs DC too.
Don't be so sure. They gave Conan a 6 and I had a blast with that game, while they gave Stranglehold an 8.1 and that game was definitely worse, not to mention buggy as hell.
I'm going to pick this up in a little while, for the 360.
Here's some
MK story mode cutscenes (http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Dpacpro&view=videos)
DC story mode cutscenes (http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=BifordusMaximus&view=videos)
Some endings and finishers (http://www.youtube.com/user/MKvsDCSpoiler)
Alright, I got the game and I love it! Watered down fatalities be damned it's just pure fun. Finally the good Captain Marvel is in a game and he looks fantastic. I am not too far into the DC story, fighting as Cap in hell but so far I love this game.
The game is awesome. Really fun.
Found a list of the finishing moves. Taken from MK Online (http://www.mortalkombatonline.com).
Quote-Legend (Buttons for 1, 2, 3, 4 attacks):
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-D - Down
-F - Forward
-U - Up
-B - Back
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-PS3:
-1 - Square
-2 - Triangle
-3 - X
-4 - Circle
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-Xbox360:
-1 - X
-2 - Y
-3 - A
-4 - B
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BARAKA
Fatality 1 - B, F, D, F, 1 (close)
Fatality 2 - F, F, D, D, 3 (close)
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BATMAN
Heroic Brutality 1 - D, B, F, F, 4 (close)
Heroic Brutality 2 - D, D, D, U, 3 (sweep)
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CAPTAIN MARVEL
Heroic Brutality 1 - D, F, B, F, 1 (close)
Heroic Brutality 2 - D, B, D, F, 2 (1-step away)
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CATWOMAN
Fatality 1 - D, B, D, F, 2 (sweep)
Fatality 2 - F, B, F, B, 4 (sweep)
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DEATHSTROKE
Fatality 1 - F, F, D, F, 2 (close)
Fatality 2 - F, D, B, F, 3 (close)
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THE FLASH
Heroic Brutality 1 - B, B, F, F, 4 (sweep)
Heroic Brutality 2 - D, F, D, B, D, F, 3 (close)
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GREEN LANTERN
Heroic Brutality 1 - F, B, D, B, 3 (sweep)
Heroic Brutality 2 - B, F, D, D, 4 (sweep)
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JAX
Fatality 1 - B, F, F, B, 2 (close)
Fatality 2 - F, F, B, B, 3 (close)
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THE JOKER
Fatality 1 - F, B, F, 1 (close)
Fatality 2 - B, D, B, F, 2 (close)
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KANO
Fatality 1 - B, D, B, F, 1 (1-step away)
Fatality 2 - D, D, F, B, 4 (1-step away)
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KITANA
Fatality 1 - B, B, F, 1 (sweep)
Fatality 2 - F, D, D, B, 3 (sweep)
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LEX LUTHOR
Fatality 1 - D, F, D, B, 2 (close)
Fatality 2 - U, U, U, 1 (1-step away)
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LIU KANG
Fatality 1 - F, B, D, D, 3 (sweep)
Fatality 2 - D, D, F, D, 4 (1-step away)
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RAIDEN
Fatality 1 - D, F, D, U, 2 (1-step away)
Fatality 2 - B, F, F, D, 4 (1-step away)
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SCORPION
Fatality 1 - D, D, D, 4 (sweep)
Fatality 2 - F, F, B, D, 3 (close)
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SHANG TSUNG
Fatality 1 - B, D, F, 3 (close)
Fatality 2 - D, D, F, F, 2 (close) (can morph to Shao Khan or Darkseid when you beat them!)
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SONYA
Fatality 1 - D, D, B, F, 1 (sweep)
Fatality 2 - D, B, F, F, 4 (1-step away)
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SUB-ZERO
Fatality 1 - B, B, D, B, 4 (close)
Fatality 2 - B, F, D, F, 2 (close)
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SUPERMAN
Heroic Brutality 1 - D, D, F, F, 1 (close)
Heroic Brutality 2 - F, F, D, B, 4 (close)
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WONDER WOMAN
Heroic Brutality 1 - U, B, D, F, 1 (sweep)
Heroic Brutality 2 - F, B, B, F, 4 (sweep)
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[EDIT] Editing to point out that I have not personally tested any of the above finishing moves.[/EDIT]
[EDIT2] Updated the Fatality/Brutality list. [/EDIT2]
-MJB
Complete fatalities
[spoiler]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToOv1yNU1h8[/spoiler]
The Fatalities look super weak.
Also "Heroic Brutality"? Seriously? I did not realize brutality of any sort could be heroic.
It's a teen rated game, what did you expect? As for the "Heroic Brutality" name I think the MK team wanted to use "Brutality" and DC balked and had them add Heroic to it.
-MJB
I think it was a bad idea and sounds sort of stupid when you say it out loud. I mean seriously come on, really putting 'heroic" in front of a word all of a sudden makes it ok? "Heroic Racism, Heroic Murder, Heroic Incest, etc etc." Who ever was in their marketing department and came up with this one should sit down.
Also why are some of the characters "extremed?" I can not for the life of me understand why you would bother changing a costume to be "hardcore" ands not really turn up the volume. To add additional armbands and seams hardcore and extreme does not make. Amirite?
This game IS a lot of fun. Heroic, shmeroic. The engine is solid and the fun factor is there. I LOVE Captain Marvel's moves. he's my favorite by far. The graphics are great. People won't remember Heroic Brutalities or not. They will remember a game that was fun.
So what if they "updated" some of the DC characters looks. It doesn't hurt gameplay one bit. I hope there will be awesome downloadable characters at some point.
Quote from: Thunder on November 21, 2008, 11:13:13 AM
This game IS a lot of fun. Heroic, shmeroic. The engine is solid and the fun factor is there. I LOVE Captain Marvel's moves. he's my favorite by far. The graphics are great. People won't remember Heroic Brutalities or not. They will remember a game that was fun.
So what if they "updated" some of the DC characters looks. It doesn't hurt gameplay one bit. I hope there will be awesome downloadable characters at some point.
I absolutely agree with you. This game is a blast. I totally love it, more so than I thought I would. Cap is my favorite too, just love it when he shouts "shazam" and the bolt comes down frying his opponent. I have had so many Kingdom Come rematches already and each one was so freaking cool. It's like your playing with Alex Ross's paintings of the heroes isn't it? I really loved the story too and how cool it was to replay it from the other side's perspective. Yep, love this game!
Anyone here have this game for PS3? If so perhaps we can set up a FR room online and beat each other senseless. :P
-MJB
Anyone else here having trouble with the fatalities/brutalities? Been trying for hours and hours to pull off Capt.Marvel's brutalities with no luck.
Quote from: captmorgan72 on November 23, 2008, 07:25:25 PM
Anyone else here having trouble with the fatalities/brutalities? Been trying for hours and hours to pull off Capt.Marvel's brutalities with no luck.
Speed does not matter but distance does - just so you know your games not broken i suggest putting the difficulty of the arcade down to very easy & then getting Flash - After defeating the opponent get about medium distance or more away & slowly type out Flash's finisher < < > > B (easiest one in the game) - Captain Marvel's Finishers are done from about sweep distance or closer - So far Cap'n Marvels finisher where he slams you into the ground with your legs sticking up & Batman's bat sonar finisher are my favorites :blink:
Quote from: captmorgan72 on November 23, 2008, 07:25:25 PM
Anyone else here having trouble with the fatalities/brutalities? Been trying for hours and hours to pull off Capt.Marvel's brutalities with no luck.
FYI I've updated the
Fatality/Brutality list (http://freedomreborn.net/archive/index.php?topic=46742.msg664420#msg664420) with the proper distances. Also Electro is right. Distance matters, speed does not.
-MJB
I have watched this video at least 50 times on my Xbox 360 in all it's HD glory but, for those who havn't seen it then feast your eyes on the work of one of my fav artist Alex Ross doing the cover art for the game :blink:
Link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTnJJ0-AeDU