Yes, yes, and yes. I've always loved Shao Kahn, and feel he was far and away the best boss in the MK series (Shinnok had so much potential, but making his face a blue Steve Beran, and putting him in that hat, was just a huge mistake). Once you get over the whole Lord Humongous look, you remember that Kahn is an immortal demon who enslaves entire realms and steals the souls of races he deems too weak for traditional servitude. That's just, well, badass.

But yes, he was his coolest in MK2, when a single hit of his would stun you long enough for him to call you a noob. I always liked his green spear better than his eye shot, as well. I do gotta say though, make him tall, make him big, and make him taunt all the time.

Shao Kahn is in my opinion the deadliest character ever in MK. As many times as you play any of the games with Kahn as the boss, he will kill you atleast few times. He's always been a challenge. One thing I really missed in MKvsDC is the taunts. Any time I play as him, I'll taunt the the other fighters. As far as MK9 is considered, I put money on him being playable. I'd be disappointed if he wasn't.

I feel like bosses and sub-bosses shouldn't be playable. Its so cheep to me.