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Mortal Kombat Gold
''Mortal Kombat Gold'' is a 1999 fighting game in the ''Mortal Kombat'' series that was published by Midway Home Entertainment. It was developed by Eurocom and released exclusively on the Dreamcast as a launch title. It is an updated version of 1997's ''Mortal Kombat 4'' and was the first game to appear on a Sixth generation of video game consoles, sixth-generation platform as well as the only ''Mortal Kombat'' game to be released for the Dreamcast console. Critical reaction was mostly average due to the graphics being inferior to the arcade version, the weapons deemed boring or useless, and game-breaking bugs and glitches. Gameplay ''Mortal Kombat Gold's'' gameplay is largely based on that of ''Mortal Kombat 4'' and includes several additional characters and stages not seen in ''Mortal Kombat 4'', as well as a new weapon selection mechanism. New stages include Church, Ladder, Netherrealm and Soul Chamber. Characters ''Mortal Kombat Gold'' features the same character roster as ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eurocom
Eurocom Entertainment Software was a British video game developer founded in October 1988 by Mat Sneap, Chris Shrigley, Hugh Binns, Tim Rogers and Neil Baldwin, to develop games for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Eurocom expanded to Handheld game console, handheld game systems and major video game consoles. The company licensed arcade games to port to consoles, and developed a few original properties, such as ''Magician (video game), Magician'', ''Machine Hunter'', ''40 Winks (video game), 40 Winks'', and ''Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy''. On 23 November 2012, Eurocom laid off around 75% of their 200 employees. On 6 December 2012, the company laid off its remaining staff and closed. Games developed 1990s 2000s 2010s Unreleased References External links * * {{Eurocom Defunct video game companies of the United Kingdom Video game companies established in 1988 Video game companies disestablished in 2012 Video game development companies Companies based in Derby ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Mortal Kombat Characters
This is a list of playable and boss characters from the ''Mortal Kombat'' fighting game franchise and the games in which they appear. Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the series depicts conflicts between various realms. Most characters fight on behalf of their realm, with the primary heroes defending Earthrealm against conquering villains from Outworld and the Netherrealm. Early installments feature the characters participating in the eponymous Mortal Kombat tournament to decide their realm's fate. In later installments, Earthrealm is often invaded by force. A total of 77 playable fighters have been featured in the series, in addition to unplayable bosses and guest characters. Much of the franchise's mainstays were introduced during the first three games. Nearly all of the characters have been killed at a point in the story, but have rarely stayed dead. Introduced in ''Mortal Kombat'' (1992) Goro : Portrayed by: Tom Woodruff Jr. (1995 film) : Voiced by: Herman Sanchez ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baraka (Mortal Kombat)
Baraka is a character from the ''Mortal Kombat'' franchise, co-created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. Introduced in ''Mortal Kombat II'' (1993) as a nomadic mutant belonging to the Tarkatan species, which are distinguished by their ferocity and unusual facial features. In earlier entries, the Tarkatans remained a unique species; however, the series' second reboot, ''Mortal Kombat 1'' (2023), alters their origin with the introduction of Tarkat, a permanent disease that transforms individuals into Tarkatans. Baraka, like others of his kind, possesses sharp, spiked teeth and retractable arm blades, which he primarily uses in combat. He originates from Outworld, one of ''Mortal Kombat'' crucial realms. Character overview The designers of ''Mortal Kombat II'' (1993) created Baraka's look using an improvised Nosferatu-style mask, attaching artificial nails to form the teeth, and using shiny cardboard for his arm blades. Unused concepts for Baraka included one with hair and a red dot on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kung Lao
Kung Lao (Chinese: 空佬) is a character in the ''Mortal Kombat'' fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. He debuted in ''Mortal Kombat II'' (1993) as a Shaolin Kung Fu, Shaolin monk and close friend of series protagonist Liu Kang, and his trademark characteristic is his wide razor-brimmed hat that he uses as a weapon. Kung Lao is depicted as one of the series' primary heroes, including a main role in the action-adventure game, action-adventure spin-off ''Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks'' (2005). Outside of the games, Kung Lao has appeared in various related media. Reception to the character has been generally positive, particularly in respect to his appearance, special abilities, and Fatality (Mortal Kombat), Fatality finishing moves. Character design and gameplay As stated in Kung Lao's bio card that after the first ''Mortal Kombat'' game, the creators wanted a monk character other than Liu Kang. According to ''Mortal Kombat'' co-creator John Tobias, Kung ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyrax
This is a list of playable and boss characters from the ''Mortal Kombat'' fighting game franchise and the games in which they appear. Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the series depicts conflicts between various realms. Most characters fight on behalf of their realm, with the primary heroes defending Earthrealm against conquering villains from Outworld and the Netherrealm. Early installments feature the characters participating in the eponymous Mortal Kombat tournament to decide their realm's fate. In later installments, Earthrealm is often invaded by force. A total of 77 playable fighters have been featured in the series, in addition to unplayable bosses and guest characters. Much of the franchise's mainstays were introduced during the first three games. Nearly all of the characters have been killed at a point in the story, but have rarely stayed dead. Introduced in ''Mortal Kombat'' (1992) Goro : Portrayed by: Tom Woodruff Jr. (1995 film) : Voiced by: Herman Sanchez ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mileena
Mileena is a character in the ''Mortal Kombat'' fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. Introduced in '' Mortal Kombat II'' (1993), Mileena was initially depicted as a clone of the Edenian princess Kitana, created by Shang Tsung with the blood of the fictional Tarkatan species. In the reboot entry ''Mortal Kombat'' (2011), Mileena's background as a clone of Kitana remains the same. ''Mortal Kombat X'' (2015) depicts Mileena's attempts to regain the throne as the empress of Outworld, following her removal by Kotal Kahn. In the series' second reboot ''Mortal Kombat 1'' (2023), significant changes were made to Mileena's character and background. Rather than a clone, Mileena is a daughter of Sindel and the older twin sister of Kitana, making her heir to the throne. However, she was infected with the Tarkat disease, developing the deformed facial features of the Tarkatan race, which she conceals with a mask. Mileena is also dating Tanya, a member of the Roy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitana
Kitana is a fictional character in the ''Mortal Kombat'' media franchise originally by Midway Games and later by NetherRealm Studios. Debuting in ''Mortal Kombat II'' (1993) as a player character and as a royal from the fictional realm of Edenia. She is originally depicted as being the daughter of Shao Kahn, the ruler of Outworld, but it is later revealed that she is the true daughter of King Jerrod, the king of Edenia. She uses steel fans as her primary weapon. In the series, Kitana is aligned with multiple characters, especially Mileena who originally served as her clone. Kitana also shares the relationship as the love interest for the series' protagonist Liu Kang and serves as one of the main characters of the franchise herself. In ''Mortal Kombat 11'' (2019), Kitana becomes Kahn of Outworld after defeating Shao Kahn. During the development of the original ''Mortal Kombat'' (1992), a character known as "Kitsune" was intended by ''Mortal Kombat'' co-creator John Tobias to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
