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Questions about Mortal Kombat

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who created the original Mortal Kombat game in 1991?

Ed Boon handled programming while John Tobias managed art and story for the project. John Vogel created graphics and Dan Forden designed the sound.

When did Midway Games release the first three Mortal Kombat games?

The original three games released in 1992, 1993, and 1995 used two-dimensional fighting planes. Arcade cabinets featured five buttons including high punch, low punch, high kick, low kick, and block.

Why was Germany banned from selling Mortal Kombat games until 2015?

Germany banned every Mortal Kombat game for ten years from release until 2015 due to its extremely violent content. Fatalities were finishing moves that killed defeated opponents instead of knocking them out.

What date did the new reboot film release on HBO Max?

A new reboot film released the 23rd of April 2021 grossing over $84 million globally while streaming simultaneously on HBO Max.

Which year did NetherRealm Studios prioritize their Injustice series causing a tournament hiatus?

Between 2014 and 2017 the title mostly disappeared from tournament scenes because NetherRealm Studios prioritized their Injustice series instead.