Video Game - "Mortal Kombat"

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Keywords: Video Games, Films, Cult

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Mortal Kombat is a series of ultra-violent one-on-one fighting games, similar to Capcom's Street Fighter series, known for its digitised graphics (of older titles), and over-the-top gratuitous and bloody violence. The first game in the franchise was released in the arcades 25 years ago today, followed by home console ports the following year. The franchise is infamous for controversy regarding its violent and gory finishing moves called "fatalities", which caused violence in video games to be discussed by U.S. congress, leading to the establishment of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)! Several films were released during the height of the popularity of the series, as well as a cross-over game featuring DC Comics superheroes! The Mortal Kombat franchise has been an industry staple, and has helped define the fighting genre, as well as coining several popular catchphrases and memes. To celebrate this iconic franchise, here's a selection of Displate artwork based on the popular beat 'em up.

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