NowGamer: Warner Bros. Interactive is set to complete the acquisition of troubled Midway Games, but is it the last hurrah of an outmoded publisher?

Warner Bros. was the sole bidder for the majority of Midway's assets, including its Chicago and Seattle studios and the ubiquitous Mortal Kombat franchise. The $33 million sale has since been approved by a court hearing, while Midway's Newcastle and San Diego studios, which were not included in the deal along with a number of ageing sports titles, are set to close in the next 60 days if a buyer doesn't come forward.

The question is will gamers really care? The company was huge in the eighties, producing endless fun via its arcade division – but with the death of coin-ops, Midway has become something of a dinosaur, still relying on it's biggest franchise, Mortal Kombat.
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Apr 21, 2009

Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm 'Animated Series Intro' video

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PS3 - Mortal Kombat II - PS3 Network - Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm 'Animated Series Intro' video

See Raiden, Liu Kang, Jax, and the rest of your favorite warriors in this Mortal Kombat cartoon Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm.
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Mar 13, 2009

Flower is top downloaded PSN game in February

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PS3 - Mortal Kombat II - PS3 Network - Flower is top downloaded PSN game in February

The PSN-exclusives Flower and Noby Noby Boy both take the top spots in February. These innovative games take gaming in new directions, and we're glad to see gamers have embraced them.

1. Flower
2. Noby Noby Boy
3. Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
4. 3 on 3 NHL Arcade
5. Savage Moon
6. Mortal Kombat II
7. Bejeweled 2
8. Burnout Paradise
9. Linger in Shadows
10. Magic Ball
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Oct 31, 2008

That Gaming Site: UPDATE: Mortal Kombat 2 back on the PS Store?

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PS3 - Mortal Kombat II - PS3 Network - That Gaming Site: UPDATE: Mortal Kombat 2 back on the PS Store?

So, after being MIA for a couple of weeks, Mortal Kombat 2 is apparently back to the PS Store all nice and dandy. However, SOME things are still somewhat fishy... click the link below for the full story.
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Oct 23, 2008

Sony 'Working Diligently' to Get Mortal Kombat II Back on the PlayStation Store

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PS3 - Mortal Kombat II - PS3 Network - Sony 'Working Diligently' to Get Mortal Kombat II Back on the PlayStation Store

Dustin Quillen of 1up writes:

"Following yesterday's report on Mortal Kombat II disappearing from the PlayStation Store, we got in touch with a Sony representative to find out exactly why the incredibly popular PSN title is suddenly nowhere to be found. Their response is still a little vague, but it sounds a lot like what many people already theorized:

"A Mortal Kombat II specification is being upgraded in connection with the release of the latest firmware update. This is one of our top titles on PlayStation Network, we are working diligently to get this back up on the PlayStation Store.""
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Oct 19, 2008

That Gaming Site: Mortal Kombat II removed from the PSN?

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PS3 - Mortal Kombat II - PS3 Network - That Gaming Site: Mortal Kombat II removed from the PSN?

Reports are flooding the PSN forums about Mortal Kombat 2 having disappearing all of a sudden from the PSN store, not even showing on the download history. Click the link for the full story.
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Feb 21, 2008

GDC08: The Top 10 PSN downloads since launch

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PS3 - Mortal Kombat II - PS3 Network - GDC08: The Top 10 PSN downloads since launch

PS3 Fanboy writes: Ever wanted to know what the best selling PSN games are? Well, here it is. The top 10 PSN purchases since the system's launch.

* flOw
* Mortal Kombat II
* Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection
* PAIN
* Warhawk
* High Velocity Bowling
* Super Stardust HD
* Calling All Cars
* Aquatopia
* Everyday Shooter
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Feb 9, 2008

Director Talks New Mortal Kombat Movie

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PS3 - Mortal Kombat II - PS3 Network - Director Talks New Mortal Kombat Movie

Filmmaker mink, attached to direct the third installment Â¿ or is it a reboot? - of the "Mortal Kombat" movie series
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Jan 7, 2008

Gaming's biggest movie rip-offs

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The relationship between games and movies has always been a tense one. There's something almost violently alchemical about the way the two media usually react to each other. It's like getting hit by a yellow, piss-soaked snowball. Either element can be unpleasant enough on its own, but put them both together and something far more horrible happens. Games of movies, movies of games, they're both usually about as much fun as the death of a clown at a ten year-old's birthday party. But still we ... » Read More

Apr 11, 2007

Mortal Kombat II kicks PS3 in the nuts

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Sony has revealed that it will make available a downloadable version of fighting game, Mortal Kombat II, via PS3's PlayStation Store. For a cool $4.99 gamers will be able to find the game in the store April 12. You get 12 characters, 10 levels, leaderboards, classic fatalities and online play. If you don't remember just how bloodtastically wonderful Mortal Kombat II was, check out our recently compiled video of every single Mortal Kombat fataility. April 11, ... » Read More

Apr 10, 2007

Mortal Kombat II announced for the PS3 Network

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PS3 - Mortal Kombat II - PS3 Network - Mortal Kombat II announced for the PS3 Network

Sony have announced that the arcade classic Mortal Kombat II is set to become available on the Playstation Network on April 12th...
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Mar 19, 2007

Mortal Kombat II Fatality video

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We've got a new Mortal Kombat II video up for your viewing pleasure today, and it's the reason the internet was invented. The inner children of all of us with overprotective parents, or the unlucky lot who only possessed the first, defiantly bloodless, Super Nintendo version, will surely squeal with delight watching the plasma flow like cherry-flavored oatmeal. By today's standards it all seems relatively quaint, but Mortal Kombat saw itself at the forefront of loud little battle of morality ... » Read More

Feb 27, 2007

Mortal Kombat II coming in March for $4.99

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PS3 - Mortal Kombat II - PS3 Network - Mortal Kombat II coming in March for $4.99

Get Over Here! Come relive all the fatalities that made Mortal Kombat II® a beloved classic. Brought back and available for download exclusively on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, play as 1 of 12 characters as you venture through realms, such as The Dead Pool, Kombat Tomb or Kahn's Lair. Battle all of your favorite bosses such as Goro or Shang Tsung and unlock hidden characters including Noob Saibot. Decide your enemies' fate with 3 different special endings and prepare to Finish Him!
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