{"id":6465,"date":"2010-06-11T18:06:16","date_gmt":"2010-06-11T08:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=6465"},"modified":"2010-06-11T18:07:09","modified_gmt":"2010-06-11T08:07:09","slug":"warner-bros-interactive-entertainment-announces-mortal-kombat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=6465","title":{"rendered":"WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES MORTAL KOMBAT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Sydney<\/strong><strong>, Australia<\/strong> \u2013 June 11, 2010 \u2013 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces <strong><em>Mortal Kombat<\/em><\/strong><em>,<\/em> the most brutal instalment of the landmark fighting game to date for release on the PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in 2011. <strong><em>Mortal Kombat<\/em><\/strong> is being developed by the newly re-named NetherRealm Studios, led by <strong><em>Mortal Kombat<\/em><\/strong> creator and creative director Ed Boon.<\/p>\n<p>The newest chapter of the iconic fight franchise marks a triumphant return to the series\u2019 mature presentation and a reinvention of its classic 2D fighting mechanic. Driven by an all new graphics engine, the fan favourite Fatality is back and presented in more gory detail than ever before. In addition, <strong><em>Mortal Kombat<\/em><\/strong> introduces a number of new game-play features including tag team and the deepest story mode of any fighting game. Players can choose from an extensive lineup of the game\u2019s iconic warriors and challenge their friends in traditional 1 vs. 1 matches, or take on several new game modes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are bringing the <strong><em>Mortal Kombat<\/em><\/strong> franchise back to gamers with the talented NetherRealm Studios team creating the game fans long to play,\u201d said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. \u201cRe-establishing the brand with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, <strong><em>Mortal Kombat<\/em><\/strong> innovates on past games while staying true to the brand\u2019s legendary characters and fighting style.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u201cWe can\u2019t wait for players to get their hands on <strong><em>Mortal Kombat<\/em><\/strong><em>,<strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/em> said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. \u201cThis game really is a response to what players have been demanding: mature presentation, reinvented 2D fighting mechanic and the best, most gruesome fatalities ever!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Mortal Kombat<\/em><\/strong> introduces a number of new game modes as well as the most extensive online experience ever seen in a fighting game. Up to 4 players can battle \u201ctag-team\u201d- 2 players can team up in the new \u201cCo-op Arcade Mode\u201d or compete against another team online.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about <strong><em>Mortal Kombat<\/em><\/strong><em>,<strong> <\/strong><\/em>please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.themortalkombat.com\/\">www.themortalkombat.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>View the trailer <a title=\"http:\/\/www.gametrailers.com\/video\/e3-2010-mortal-kombat\/101130 CTRL + Click to follow link\" href=\"wlmailhtml:{912E957C-4F18-4B24-83B9-FA97839F0302}mid:\/\/00000198\/!x-usc:http:\/\/www.gametrailers.com\/video\/e3-2010-mortal-kombat\/101130\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sydney, Australia \u2013 June 11, 2010 \u2013 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces Mortal Kombat, the most brutal instalment of the landmark fighting game to date for release on the PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in 2011. 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