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Underrated: NetherRealm Studios puts the K back in Kombat

PSU takes a look at game developers that brought us great games this console generation, but didn't get the attention they deserved.

a_bro3979d ago

they really are a great studio. glad they brought back MK to its roots.

cant wait to see more of them in the next gen

biRdy3979d ago

Hope they keep up with the innovation to their next MK game. They higher'd the bar when it comes to fighting games.

Gazondaily3978d ago

" They higher'd the bar "

They raised the bar* (Didn't mean to be a d*** about it- just correcting you that's all).

With regard to innovation; I recall Ed Boon (I think) stating that they will be looking to innovate the MK formula for their next outing. I don't know how they will do this but I can't wait to see a next-gen MK game!

willie323978d ago

I just wish they would design a game for all levels of players. How about a choose your destiny based on your skill. TIER 1 would only allow players to use charecter specials and no combos. TIER 2 could limit the amount of combo hits. TIER 3 would be for the hardcore player, it could play just as last MK. I just miss the days of choosing multiple characters in versus.

Skate-AK3978d ago

I wish they would make a new Gauntlet, since WB owns the IP. Even if it's only a PSN/XBLA game. Man I would be happy they just released Gauntlet Dark Legacy in HD on PSN/XBLA.

mondofish3978d ago

I would kill for a new Gauntlet! Friggan love those games! especially Dark Legacy!

Skate-AK3978d ago

With the Online capabilities we have now, it is really surprising that there hasn't been a HD version.

fsfsxii3978d ago

Netherrealm always delivers good games, i wasn't optimistic about Injustice, but now its my most played game

UberGrav3978d ago

Netherrealm is amazing. I wish they could do a Streets of Rage game, or remake Bayou Billy into a game that's actually good. Those were the face-beating games I played as a kid :)

Haules3978d ago

With the crap hit detection in MK9 and Injustice? I don't think so.

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Didn’t Expect To See You Here: 5 Influential Fighting Game Guest Characters

Trevor Walker said: Fighting games have always been able to simultaneously experiment and innovate while staying true to their roots in the best of ways. Mechanics change, crossovers take place, and evolution occurs. One of the best examples of all three can be seen in the coveted guest character.

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The 7 Best Mortal Kombat Mini Games

The fighting genre is full of mini-games, from Street Fighter's car destruction to Tekken Ball. Here's the best Mortal Kombat mini games.

TheBrainZ67d ago

Motor Kombat could've been more than a mini-game.

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Ranking Every Mortal Kombat Game From Worst To Best

Cultured Vultures: We've gone to the trouble of ranking the Mortal Kombat games across the series' history. Special Forces is clearly number one.

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Snookies12167d ago

My favorite is always going to be Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. I know some people didn't like the addition of the run button. But, man that game is burned into my memory from childhood, lol.

Relientk77167d ago

That's the one I played the most as a kid. Fun times gaming on my Sega Genesis, the memories

Terry_B166d ago

Deception, MK2, MK9, MKX ..rest.

Kakashi Hatake166d ago

MK2 will always be the best in the series. Been playing a lot of MK1 lately though. Definitely enjoying it more than any other NRS era MK game.

Tankbusta40166d ago

1 and 2 were cultural phenomenon's.

specialguest166d ago

I will always have a special place in my memory for MK 1 and 2. You had to be there during that era at the arcades. Martial arts tournament fighting movies were still popular, and MK 1 was exciting. Real life motion captured characters done well (unlike Pit Fighter). A cast of characters we all liked like Bruce Lee(Lui Kang), Van Damme(Johnny Cage), the Lightning god(Raiden) from Big Trouble in Little China, and Ninjas, gotta have Ninjas. Goro was menacing as hell. The MK arcade had some of the best speakers similar to Killer Instinct as you could hear the loud crisp and bassy sound that was distinctly different than other arcades. MK 2 improved greatly on the controls and fighting mechanics