Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

Platform(s): PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Genre: Action
Publisher: Midway
Developer: Midway
Release Date: Nov. 16, 2008 (US), Nov. 21, 2008 (EU)

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'Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe' (PS3/X360) Gets Neutered

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 1:05 a.m. PDT

Midway mixes things up in the Mortal Kombat franchise by adding heroes from the DC Comics universe (Batman, Superman) to the mix, new characters, new moves, new settings, but no brutal fatalities.

When a cataclysmic force merges conquerors from two universes, conflict is inevitable. Kombat forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. In order to save all they know, the heroes and villains of Mortal Kombat must wage war against the combined might of the DC Universe (DCU). How can either side prevail when rage blinds them to the dark threat poised to destroy them all?

For the first time ever Scorpion, Sub Zero and the warriors from Midway’s billion-dollar fighting franchise face off against Batman, Superman and other iconic and powerful DC Super Heroes, featuring signature attacks for both sides and a unique and intertwining storyline, written as a collaboration between the Mortal Kombat creative team and top comic scribes Jimmy Palmiotti (Painkiller Jane, Marvel Nights, Jonah Hex, 21 Down) and Justin Gray (Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, JLA Classified, Punisher Red X-Mas, The Resistance).

Featuring box art that was hand painted by Alex Ross, one of the world's most pre-eminent and respected comic book artists, the Kollector's Edition will come in special packaging and feature an exclusive removable print designed by Ross as well as bonus video content. In addition, John Tobias, co-creator of the Mortal Kombat franchise, returns to sketch a 16-page comic book to be published by DC Comics that chronicles the shocking, universe-shattering events that lead up to the in-game story mode.

Mortal Kombat

  • Scorpion
  • Sub-Zero
  • Sonya
  • Jax
  • Shang Tsung
  • Liu Kang
  • Raiden
  • Kitana
  • Kano
  • Baraka
  • Shao Kahn

DC Universe

  • Batman
  • Superman
  • Catwoman
  • Green Lantern
  • The Joker
  • Shazam
  • The Flash
  • Wonder Woman
  • Deathstroke
  • Lex Luthor
  • Darkseid

Choose your side and challenge your opponents with a new fighting system including Freefall Kombat and Klose Kombat along with dynamic multi-tiered environments. Plus, pick your favorite character from MK or DCU and pursue a fighting adventure in the new single player mode with an intertwined storyline and two unique perspectives.

Found at the official Worlds Collide website, each episode of the MKast will reveal new features and secrets of one of the videogame industry's most successful franchises. Each MKast will feature members of the Mortal Kombat development team along with surprise special guests and will tackle topics ranging from development, Mortal Kombat history, Mortal Kombat secrets, special Q&A sessions and more!

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe is expected to be available for purchase throughout North America on Nov. 16, 2008, and Europe on Nov. 21, 2008.


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