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by **Avatar Prime** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:27 pm

Mortal Kombat will be crossing over with the DC Universe in a new game titled "Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe". The official site for it is up with a trailer and wallpaper and there is a forums section.
http://www.worldscollide.com/

I might pick up this game. I haven't played MK much since the 90s but I'm still a fan of the series. I would have imagined a crossover with Marvel more then DC, but it looks like it might be fun.

by **Decatron** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:36 pm

And I thought Vader in SC was enough of a weird mix.

But then again, this would be the total opposite of Marvel vs Capcom. Haven't enjoyed a good fighting game in awhile.

News Credits: 49 · by **Senor Hugo** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:50 pm

Yeah....no.

Aside from Batman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, and a few others, mostly from Batman's "look at me I have no super-powers" crew, everyone in DC is way too overpowered.

News Credits: 34 · by **Supreme Convoy** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:44 am

hanauta wrote:And I thought Vader in SC was enough of a weird mix.

JUst looked this up... that's going to be a strange line up for Soul Calibur!

In any case, I seriously haven't played Mortal Kombat since III. I'd give this a shot! :CON:

by **God Thundercracker** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:57 am

I notice this isn't coming out for the Wii. Must be because it's too mature for the remote-contolled lunchbox. :roll:

News Credits: 49 · by **Senor Hugo** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:20 am

Thinking about it some more.

Can anyone even picture Batman doing a finishing move, or 90% of the people from DC Universe?

News Credits: 2 · by **Shadowman** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:05 am

Senor Hugo wrote:Thinking about it some more.

Can anyone even picture Batman doing a finishing move, or 90% of the people from DC Universe?

I actually can't. Most of the heroes who are okay with killing people are from Marvel. Wolverine, Punisher, Venom, Deadpool, Magneto. But I can't really think of anyone from DC.

News Credits: 32 · by **UltraPrimal** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:06 am

It's only a matter of time until we have MK vs DC vs Capcom vs Marvel vs DOA vs TF vs KI vs GI Joe vs SSB vs Robotech vs...

by **Decatron** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:10 pm

UltraPrimal wrote:It's only a matter of time until we have MK vs DC vs Capcom vs Marvel vs DOA vs TF vs KI vs GI Joe vs SSB vs Robotech vs...

Count me in for team SNK!

by **The Happy Locust** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:11 pm

I'm actually quite thrilled at the concept, although the initial gameplay images seem to be a little lacking. But this is still very early in the process so I'm sure that will get better as time goes on. These seem to be a pretty good match.

I wonder what engine they'll use for all this? Will they use the MKDA/D/A engine or something completely new?

by **homelessjunkeon** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:51 pm

Senor Hugo wrote:Yeah....no.

Aside from Batman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, and a few others, mostly from Batman's "look at me I have no super-powers" crew, everyone in DC is way too overpowered.

That was never a problem in Marvel Vs Capcom, I doubt it will be an issue here. Hell, the amount of magic flying around in MK is enough to bring Supes down to size easily.

Now, I just hope they include Jimmy Olsen.

News Credits: 2 · by **Shadowman** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:58 pm

homelessjunkeon wrote:
Senor Hugo wrote:Yeah....no.

Aside from Batman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, and a few others, mostly from Batman's "look at me I have no super-powers" crew, everyone in DC is way too overpowered.

That was never a problem in Marvel Vs Capcom, I doubt it will be an issue here. Hell, the amount of magic flying around in MK is enough to bring Supes down to size easily.

Now, I just hope they include Jimmy Olsen.

But what about Fatalities? That's the problem here; there aren't very few, if any, heroes in DC willing to kill.

News Credits: 1 · by **Wigglez** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:01 pm

It will be rediculous. They would be better off with Marvel Vs. DC. And imagine, Superman. N'uff said.

by **Avatar Prime** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:04 pm

Shadowman wrote:
homelessjunkeon wrote:
Senor Hugo wrote:Yeah....no.

Aside from Batman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, and a few others, mostly from Batman's "look at me I have no super-powers" crew, everyone in DC is way too overpowered.

That was never a problem in Marvel Vs Capcom, I doubt it will be an issue here. Hell, the amount of magic flying around in MK is enough to bring Supes down to size easily.

Now, I just hope they include Jimmy Olsen.

But what about Fatalities? That's the problem here; there aren't very few, if any, heroes in DC willing to kill.

Fatalities are being taken out and they are shooting for a T rating from what I've read on the site's forums. They will be replacing the Fatalities system with another one.

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:07 pm

Wow. Could it be any more obvious that they're trying to rip off Marvel vs. Street Fighter?

News Credits: 2 · by **Shadowman** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:06 pm

Avatar Prime wrote:Fatalities are being taken out and they are shooting for a T rating from what I've read on the site's forums. They will be replacing the Fatalities system with another one.

Wait...they're taking out Fatalities? Fatalities, the series' signature. The finishing moves that made the game famous in the first place. They're taking that OUT?

Please tell me you're joking.

1337W422102 wrote:Wow. Could it be any more obvious that they're trying to rip off Marvel vs. Street Fighter?

Not really.

by **Avatar Prime** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:37 pm

Shadowman wrote:
Avatar Prime wrote:Fatalities are being taken out and they are shooting for a T rating from what I've read on the site's forums. They will be replacing the Fatalities system with another one.

Wait...they're taking out Fatalities? Fatalities, the series' signature. The finishing moves that made the game famous in the first place. They're taking that OUT?

Please tell me you're joking.

Sadly I can't say i'm joking. The wikipedia page says there won't be fatalities and for that they link to this. It has some other info as well.
http://www.mortalkombatonline.com/conte ... ticle=1049

News Credits: 49 · by **Senor Hugo** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:42 pm

And now any potential the game had has gone out the window

by **neutralstate** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:57 pm

bah, screw it. they should make a doa vs tekken, lol.

by **buddhaquest** » Mon May 12, 2008 7:18 pm

Samurai Shodown vs. G.I. Joe?

News Credits: 2 · by **Shadowman** » Mon May 12, 2008 9:55 pm

neutralstate wrote:bah, screw it. they should make a doa vs tekken, lol.

That is a good idea, and Namco and Tecmo should really get on that.

by **Galvatron628** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:03 pm

Reviving the old thread. The game is out, the reviews are in and they are.... well not bad, but not awesome either. Seems the biggest problem with the game is the toned down Fatalities.

I would like to know WTF they were thinking toning the game down? Its Mortal Kombat for god sakes! Its SUPPOSED to have an M rating!

News Credits: 2 · by **Shadowman** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:22 pm

Cormaster628 wrote:Reviving the old thread. The game is out, the reviews are in and they are.... well not bad, but not awesome either. Seems the biggest problem with the game is the toned down Fatalities.

I would like to know WTF they were thinking toning the game down? Its Mortal Kombat for god sakes! Its SUPPOSED to have an M rating!

It's a horrible trade-off: The game is now a much less violent mirror of what it once was, but at least there's a ridiculous crossover with severely weakened DC Characters!

by **Galvatron628** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:06 pm

I'm still gonna get it but i'm disappointed. I'm hoping for maybe an xbox live/psn expansion with more violence! I'm sure i'll still enjoy it but Damn some of those fatalities are weak as hell! Its like mortal Kombat on super nintendo all over again!

News Credits: 2 · by **Shadowman** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:18 pm

I still don't understand...can't Superman just throw all of the MK fighters into the sun? And even if he can't, why not Hal Jordan, or Captain Marvel, or Darkseid? Hell, Darkseid would probably do it with a smile on his face.

Worse off, Ed Boon hinted that downloadable content would include Doomsday. Oh that's just not fair.

I mean, toning down Superman mainly with his weakness against magic is one thing, but Doomsday doesn't have weaknesses, and he develops strengths against anything that can hurt him sufficiently.