Agreed.

I especially share the opinion that if it's possible to influence the end product, say something before hand.

Closed mouths DO NOT get fed. I mean, unless you're ill...then there the I.V...Aheh, but that's besides the point.

Another thing is, if "in-development" is any indication that things can be manipulated while in the process, certainly one of the most effective methods of getting a message//demand across is through the internet.

Especially the more reasonable, and understanding that things can become the more the line between developer and fan is thinned. Like you said.

I must admit, I'm happy to hear this news. The in game screenshots actually encouraged me quite a bit as well. The shot with Scorpion and Flash actually made me go Holy Sh!t. It look pretty damn good. Fatalities are back, good to hear. I'm not too concerned with the t-rating now that i've had time to digest it. As someone pointed out before, there have been some pretty violent t rated games in the past.

Thank you Boon for this interview. Can't wait to see some gameplay.

In the third question Ed Boon has this in his answer: Certain animations, blood effects, and sound effects that we have in the game are really pushing the T-rating envelope.

T-rating??? Does that make anyone else worry? Actually I had read years ago on the ERSB website that blood = Mature unless it was a spot of blood.


In one of the further questions:
EB: The MK team definitely wants to please the fans. That has always been our number one goal.

If fans were pleased why do they go on these forums and say how Armageddon could be better?

That pic looks really cool, but I hope it's not the arm breaker from Armageddon carried over. I don't want to see a single piece of animation carried over.

I think they should get more mo-cap guys. Carlos has done good work, but he's just one guy. It would help with the movement and animation.

I'm not worried at all, and as for MK games or any games for that matter you'll always find people that like a game and don't like a game. Happens with all games, not just MK.

I think people with that kind of "never being pleased mentality" need to practice a more realistic one since we are all human afterall. Nobody's perfect and you have to realize in MKA, different fans wanted different things so when a fanbase is so divided on lots of different issues, all the developer can do is try to implement everything or as much as they can to please everyone.

Those fans however that demand "perfection" are kidding themselves because no game is perfect or without some kind of flaw.

Heheh, sorry about that, I hope it came across jokingly In all seriousness, it wouldn't surprise me a bit if members of the MK team have read and taken into account your views, as it's pretty obvious that some of them browse the forums (Hi, Ed!). Certainly, he's aware of your position and that of fans like you on the board; it seems to be the majority opinion of posters here. And honestly, I do think that's a good thing, because it's important that the guys making this game know that we're all not a bunch of cynical bastards like me They really do a great job for the most part.



Oh, I agree. He definitely wanted to stress that we should at the very least wait for firm facts on the game before passing final judgment. I think a game series like MK is especially ripe for unfounded rumors spreading- it's happened many times in the past (I remember seeing some bogus magazine article about a hidden palate-swapped version of Liu Kang in MK2 with extra moves and actually believing it). It's worked in MK's favor in the past, because it can build excitement about the game, but in this case I think Ed & Co. are in a position where they wouldn't want it to spread like wildfire, given the somewhat controversial nature of the DC tie-in.

Some people probably did take the early mini-interviews where Ed too seriously when he didn't have a firm answer to give yet on fatalities. Hell, I was one of them- it kinda pissed me off. But it all worked out, at least. I think that after E3, hopefully the MK team will shower us with more info so that we can get a better idea of what to expect and hopefully put some of the unfounded rumors to rest.



You know what? You're absolutely right. The MK team has built this huge, rabid fanbase while cultivating one of the most popular, longest-running fighting game series in video game history. I don't envy the MK team for being in the position of having to please as many fans as possible while still answering to DC, Midway and (vicariously) Midway's shareholders and whatnot. And I can understand how some people might come off as taking for granted the work that they do- it can't be easy undertaking a project like this, and for someone to seemingly disregard all of that and say such and such looks like shit isn't right, I'll readily admit that. People can be shitty no matter what side of a debate they're on.

I think, in the end, everyone here really agrees on more things than we disagree on. At the very least, if we're posting on this board, we can assume that we all have one thing in common- a love of MK. Here's hoping MKvDC is the best it can be. I know I'll be playing it like a junkie either way

so.. klose kombat is like.. KAF that isn't fatal?


That's actually not a bad idea.

Pretty sure after the outcry that Boon reconsidered the fatalities.

How are they keeping this Teen?

Regardless, I am now closer to buying than renting but not 100%

By the way, is Ghost Rider DC?

Anyone think they would put Lex Luthor in a robot suit as a boss? I hope they don't go that route. Doomday please.

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Ghost Rider is actually a Marvel character.



As to the thread:

Absolutely LOVED this interview and the pics that came with. The sharper images only prove more so how good the game looks visually. Very very good stuff in this interview. Fatalities, finishers.. meh, not really caring a whole lot at the moment (as one or the other is fine with me, so long as you get a cool way to finish your opponent.)

I'm actually more focused and concerned with the Roster. I already got Sonya from MK.. so long as I get Black Canary I'll be happy.

Now im really excited about this game. I dont fully understand why but I am.

According to the article in the Xbox 360 uk mag, She's confirmed.

Is she?? O_o! How the hell did I miss that?

Alot of us missed it because we were so hooked on the screenshots. Supposedly the mag confirmed Flash(true), Wonder Woman, Green Latern, Power Girl, Hawkman, Robin and Black Canary.

Hey, that's awesome by me. I mean, I knew she was on that rumored "leaked" list. But I was hesitant to believe it. I'm gonna read the other article again. Thanks for pointing it out man.

No prob, that rumored leaked list is turning out to be true.

I think Power Girl is the only one I'm "meh" about. She's cool and all (and I suppose her...ahem...assets...make good for a typical female character in a modern fighting game) but that spot could be better used for a female who isn't Superman-lite. Zatanna or Fire would be neat. Though I suppose Power Girl is more well known and helps represent the Justice Society. Though I personally would have preferred Captain Marvel or Dr. Fate for that job.

I hope thats all for the heroes, I wanna hear about DC villains now.

lol, ohh it's ok man I took it with laughter dude. : ) But yeah just in case Ed is reading this, What's up Ed? lol keep it going dude, you have my support and understand every new game is a challenge for anyone. : )

Yep, totally agree dude. Midway is just one of those companies like the many with a hugely popular series like MK, like some others say Halo, GTA etc that are american made and have lots of demand for it among the people they work for as you mentioned. For the most part I believe now that a lot of MK fans mostly agree, when this game was first announced initially with little info I don't believe that was the case with the outcries vs. optimistics but now I definitely agree, most fans are looking forward to it, love the graphics and way it's playing out indeed.

I agree! I'd like to see who they have in mind for the villains. (Though it's probably not all that difficult to figure.) Still some info on the villains would be nice.


TTT: I concur about Power Girl, she's just not needed. The slot would have been better suited to someone else. As far as Justice Society goes, I'd like to see Wildcat represent them. (I know it won't happen lol, he's not nearly popular enough) however, I've always liked him and the fact that he's a fantastic fighter doesn't hurt MK at all. However, as stated, not gonna happen... but it's just my opinion.

I figure, if it is true she's been confirmed (says the biggest proponent of the rumor list), Kryptonians have a pretty long laundry list of special abilities and since each character is getting six special moves, I figure she could have the specials that Clark doesn't.

Real minor, but the one picture of Scorpion grabbing Flash’s arm is the same stance as the “Embargo ends tomorrow” picture.

I was wondering if anyone else noticed that.

I'm wondering what that stance actually is. A counter? A parry? A throw?

It's probably a similar one, I doubt it's the "same exact" stance from Embargo, looks awesome that pic. I love it.

...ok a T rated game with fatalities. Ed Boon and Midway always claim a lot when they are making the games and then when it comes out it turns out to be half-assed.

Fatalities in this game are probably going to be bitch movies like breaking their neck, arm FATALITY

please...

and I love how Ed Boon embraced ppl's hatred for him and the game, he probably knows at heart how retarded his "MK8" is.