Imagine watching a UFC event. Some earnest up-and-comers open the show with a few rounds of good, but not great, workman-like action. Maybe following that is a bout with some real build-up. A returning favorite coming to take on someone who's taken the MMA world by storm in his absence. Now the crowd is buzzing. Now it's time for the main event. Best of the best, heavyweight titles and all that.

The same applies to MKO's series of opinion threads regarding MK/DC. Some no-names were the first to really put it out there, then MKF did his thing, now the main event: Me. Me > people who are not me.

So what do I think about the crossover, the controversy, and the ramifications? Read on weakling, read on.

1. DC comics? Mortal Kombat? Say what?
MK Armageddon was some crap. The only thing I could list as a positive was FetusStomper's Magneto KAK. A new direction was vital. So the announcement of the DC characters gracing a failing series with their presence was a huge boost for me. All of a sudden MK8, a game I figured I'd give a rental at best, became a must-buy. Sub-Zero and Scorpion fighting a new cast with Unreal backdrops did not appeal. But Batman? The Goddamn Batman? Fighting Subby!? Now we've got something. Even better than the crossover itself, is the fact that this will be a sure-fire hit for Midway, who aren't exactly the belles of the video game ball right now. DC = awesome. MK = awesome. Together = Also Aquaman.

2. Why so serious?
I ran into some of MKO's staff members last week. They were hunched over and limping a bit. Must be from carrying crybabies all day. Seriously, if you have a problem with this game, you have a problem with yourself. I've read the detractors' points and they're largely stupid bullshit. DC will detract from MK's story? MK's storyline (if you can even call it that) has always been crap. No fatalities? Yep, guess you can't live out your murder fantasies now. Back to Hostel, loser. DC is kids stuff? Read a modern DC comic and come back with a valid opinion. The general concept is silly? No, it's awesome. You suck. Really, you should be on your knees thanking DC comics for picking up Mortal Kombat and giving it a chance to compete with this years real fighting games. Will it be SF4 good? Of course not, don't be an idiot. But will the gimmick help hide the flaws? Bet your bottom dollar, son. DC doesn't need MK, I'm not sure that the opposite is true.

3. What about the future?
Honestly, the future's so bright, we gotta wear shades. This game is set to generate a mountain of hype and boatloads of cash. It's good for comic and fight fans alike. And let's not kid ourselves. You're buying this. You can deny it up and down and all the way to Chinatown, but you'll cave. You always do. So just enjoy the ride.


And that, boys and girls (and whatever the hell queve is) is an abridged version of DrCube's take on MK vs DC. I'd say 'hope you enjoyed it', but I know you did. I know how you like it. Rough. Sandpaper rough.



You're welcome.