Addict Gaming Writes: "Today, Midway announced the release of an all-new gameplay FIGHT video for the highly anticipated Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe videogame. Along with the FIGHT video, four additional characters have been confirmed for the famous roster including The Joker, Kitana, Jax and Green Lantern.

This latest, in-depth video showcases the innovative fighting mechanics found in Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe, including Klose Kombat, an up-close brutal fighting mechanic that shows progressive damage on each fighter and Freefall Kombat, giving players the ability to engage in kombat as they fall from one arena down to the next. Both of these fighting mechanics along with Test Your Might and character-specific signature moves, including Batman's Batarang and Scorpion's spear."
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MTV Multiplayer writes: "There's a reason Scorpion can fight Superman in "Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe," but game's scribe (and veteran comic author) Jimmy Palmiotti says it doesn't really matter.

"Why is that guy fighting that guy?" said Palmiotti during a brief interview at Comic-Con. "Well, ha! Why? Because it's fun, that's why."

Comic fans up in arms about the unrealistic nature of the fighting mash-ups weren't the only ones with concerns, though. When Palmiotti and fellow comics veteran Justin Gray were brought in to work with Midway and DC, they found the two sides didn't see eye-to-eye."
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Destructoid writes: "The guys at ArsTechnica have recently done their part to help rekindle the feud between Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter. Years ago, when Mortal Kombat was shiny, new, and very gory Ed Boon and Capcom had quite the verbal sparring match. At this year's Comic-Con, it looks as if Boon is not ready to hang up his gloves quite yet. When asked by Eurogamer if Mortal Kombat versus DC Universe was still in the running against the Street Fighter series, Boon had this to say:

'I think just from the history, we do. I think we'll kick their ass.... we're a wilder ride-a big rollercoaster ride-and they're a little bit tamer.'

Capcom community manager Seth Killian had this when prompted at Capcom's booth:

'You can't touch the mechanics of Street Fighter, and [SFIV] is really channeling back the classic mechanics that ignited the world... Mortal Kombat was riding the coattails of Street Fighter then, and I think Mortal Kombat may be riding the tails of Street Fighter as we move into 2009.'

Personally, I'm a bigger Mortal Kombat fan. Street Fighter IV is looking very smooth, but I'll take split-punches and spears over fireballs any day of the week. What do you guys prefer?"
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There's no denying that the collaboration between the two franchises will be financially beneficial for both, but exactly how cynical are the publishers being about this "product"? Very, would be my answer.

A rather distasteful realisation sprang to my mind today when reviewing some updated screenshots of the title - many of the characters from the DC Universe appear to have been granted variations of moves already seen in the Mortal Kombat series, as can be seen here, with Flash using Cyrax's dash move to stun Superman...
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MTV Multiplayer's Patrick Klepek reports:

"I didn't know what to expect of "Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe" before seeing it at Comic-Con 2008. Then I saw it and.. loved it. I'll have more on my impressions soon, but in addition to playing the game, I sat down with "Mortal Kombat" co-creator Ed Boon.

Boon doesn't just love "Mortal Kombat;" he's a huge fighting fan in general. It's part of the reason he wanted to cross the "Mortal Kombat" universe with another world of characters. If this cross-over is a success, I asked Boon if it might open some doors to a collaborating with another series."
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In a interview with GTTV, Ed Boon told them that "they will be revealing more information on the game at Comic-Con". At Comic-Con no new footage of new characters were shown, but GCO were lucky enough to get our hands on a list of all the characters so far revealed for the game.
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Speaking to MCV, Midway's European marketing director Leonie Manshanden has revealed that the publisher is expecting very big things from upcoming Xbox 360 and PS3 beat 'em up, Mortal Kombat vs DS Universe.

"We have very high sales expectations for MK vs DC. I can't tell you the exact number, but historically if you look at the franchise, every new MK on a new platform has done best. It's always enjoyed that upward trend. With this instalment we really think we're going to set another record."
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Kotaku @ Comic-Con: We sat down with Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon tonight to chat about his latest project, Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe. Once again, we pestered Mr. Boon about the scrapped version of Mortal Kombat 8, once described by the long-term Midway dev as being heavily inspired by the look of Gears of War.

While that grittier, darker version of MK didn't make it far beyond the technology development stages - Boon told us there was little in the way of concept art for the grimier spin on the series - the next next Mortal Kombat may strive for more blood, more violence, more of everything that warrants an M-rating.
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Kotaku: At last year's Midway Gamers Day, Mortal Kombat co-creator and series overlord Ed Boon talked up the then-unnamed eighth entry in the franchise. Boon described Mortal Kombat 8 at the time as "very dark, serious" and "gritty" take on the series, a back to basics reboot that was free of "vibrant, saturated colors." It was said to be heavily inspired by the look of Gears of War.
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Ripten's Jon Christensen writes:

"About a week ago we received the news that Mortal Kombat vs. DC was in fact going to have Fatalities. While this remains the case, in a interview with with Gametrailers.com Ed Boon stated that he may at some point be interested in publishing another M rated Mortal Kombat game in the future.

"¿I also wouldn't rule out doing another M rated Mortal Kombat game."

That pretty much guarantees that this next installment of the MK universe will be rated teen. Some of you might be asking "how can the game include fatalities if it's rated T?" The answer is simple¿ they will likely tame them. "
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A disgrunteled Mortal Kombat fan shares his disappointment at Midway's new venture.

'Does anyone else think that Mortal Kombat vs Dc universe is a dumb idea?
I' m trying to make sense of it but all i could think is¿why?
I mean its just so stupid it sounds like a joke from a bad sitcom, "Hey man who do you think would win in a fight? Indiana Jones or Ted Koppel?"'

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SpikeTV and GameTrailers have announced that GameTrailers TV will debut all-new gameplay video for Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. GameTrailers will also reveal two never before seen villains that will be playable characters in the game. The show is set to air Friday at 1AM ET/PT.
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Your favorite whip-carrying burglar makes her return in the upcoming Mortal Kombat game, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe.
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Check out the latest issue of PTOM for new details on MK vs. DCU!

-UPDATE-
Added pictures.
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Well, finally, the fatalities are back.

"GameSpot: Have you made any more headway on the fatality versus finishing

Ed Boon: Yes we have. All of the MK characters and all of the DC villains will have fatalities. The DC heroes who don't kill that often will have brutalities that will function just like fatalities but don't actually kill the opponent."
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X3F writes:

Hot off the heels of announcing a new podcast related to the development of the upcoming fighter, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, a potential list of special edition extras was teased today. Gamers on Midway's mailing list for more info on MK vs. DC were treated with a survey earlier today that asked which extra they would be interested in if a "Kollector's Edition" was made available.

Possible extras include:

* Comic Book
* Art Book
* Soundtrack
* T-shirt
* Animation Cell
* Exclusive DC video
* Making of MK vs DC video

To be honest we'd like something a bit cooler that deserves the extra few dollars. Not that an art book isn't nice, but how about a statue of Batman punching the lights out of Sub-Zero? Or you know, Kryptonite. In case Superman loses it and someone needs to take him out. Think we'd still prefer the statue, actually.
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A 17- and 16-year-old have been ordered to stand trial after killing a seven-year-old girl by "imitating moves" from the Mortal Kombat games. Heather Trujillo, 16, and boyfriend Lamar Roberts, 17, were supposed to be babysitting Trujillo's half-sister Zoe Garcia when they seized the opportunity to drink alcohol and "hit, kick and body-slam" her, in a beating that police said imitated Mortal Kombat. Witnesses say Roberts performed ... » Read More

Midway's bizarre comic beat-'em-up crossover, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, makes its debut in screens. Check out the official site for environment artwork and get a load of Scorpion right here ... » Read More

Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon has responded to claims that fatalities are to be removed in the forthcoming MK vs. DC Universe, revealing that the popular feature will instead be modified.

Speaking to Gametop, Boon stated, "There was never any statement on our part that fatalities will be gone or that finishing moves will be gone."

"We did acknowledge that we won't be able to do the same kinds of outrageous moves, like tearing someone's head off and the spine being attached to it."

"But there are a lot of assumptions that there will be no blood in the game, that there are no fatalities in the game. It's an assumption that, because the DC characters will be in there, those features will have to be dropped. My response is that, no, we're modifying fatalities," he added.
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Blood and guts fans worried about the removal of fatalities in the new Mortal Kombat game can put their fears aside. Or move them slightly off centre at least - "Finish him!" is in.Ed Boon, co-creator of the series, was quick to clarify the issue. "There was never any statement on our part that fatalities will be gone or that finishing moves will be gone," he said in an interview with GameTap."We did acknowledge that we ... » Read More