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Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
Developer(s)	Midway
Publisher(s)	Midway
Release date(s)	October 2, 2006
Genre(s)	Fighting
Mode(s)	1-2 players. Online play
Rating(s)	ESRB: Rating Pending (RP);
Platform(s)	PS2, Xbox

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon is the title for the next game in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. It will be released for Xbox and PlayStation 2 video game consoles, rather than Wii, Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3. The reasoning behind the decision to stay on current generation consoles was to wrap up all the current loose ends, and make for a fresh start for the next gen installment. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... This article is about computer and video games. ... Image File history File links Nuvola_apps_package_games. ... Image File history File links Official_Logo_Armageddon. ... A video game developer is a software developer (a business or an individual) that creates computer or video games. ... Midway Games (NYSE: MWY) is an American video game publisher known for such game series as Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam and Spy Hunter. ... Video game publishers are companies that publish video games that they have either developed internally or have had developed by a video game developer. ... Midway Games (NYSE: MWY) is an American video game publisher known for such game series as Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam and Spy Hunter. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This is a listing of computer and video game genres with brief descriptions and examples from each genre. ... Screenshot of Street Fighter II (1991, Capcom). ... The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a self-regulatory organization that applies and enforces ratings, advertising guidelines, and online privacy principles for computer and video games and other entertainment software in the United States and Canada (officially adopted by individual provinces 2004-2005). ... The PlayStation 2 (PS2) (Japanese: プレイステーション2) is Sonys second video game console, the successor to the PlayStation and the predecessor to the PlayStation 3. ... The Microsoft Xbox is a sixth generation era video game console first released on November 15, 2001 in North America and Puerto Rico , then released on February 22, 2002 in Japan, and on March 14, 2002 in Europe. ... Mortal Kombat has multiple meanings. ... Screenshot of Street Fighter II (1991, Capcom). ... The Microsoft Xbox is a sixth generation era video game console first released on November 15, 2001 in North America and Puerto Rico , then released on February 22, 2002 in Japan, and on March 14, 2002 in Europe. ... The PlayStation 2 (PS2) (Japanese: プレイステーション2) is Sonys second video game console, the successor to the PlayStation and the predecessor to the PlayStation 3. ... A video game console is a dedicated electronic machine designed to play video games. ... The Wii (pronounced like WEEEEEEEEEEE! or WHEEEEEEEEEE!, IPA: , see name) is Nintendos 7th generation video game console, Nintendos fifth home console and the successor to the Nintendo GayCube. ... The Xbox 360, known during development as the Xenon, Xbox 2, or the Xbox Next, is the successor to Microsofts original Xbox video game console. ... The PlayStation 3 (PS3) will be Sonys seventh generation era video game console in the PlayStation series. ...

On October 3, 2005, it was revealed that Midway registered the Internet domain name MKArmageddon.com on September 23, 2005. In addition to breaking the news on the domain name, TRMKadded that Mortal Kombat: Armageddon will feature an enhanced and improved fighting engine used in the previous games, as well as an expanded Konquest mode and that the game would remain on current generation consoles to make these improvements possible.[1] October 3 is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Midway Games (NYSE: MWY) is an American video game publisher known for such game series as Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam and Spy Hunter. ... September 23 is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years). ...

On October 4, 2005, an online chat event was organized by Mortal Kombat Online, known as Fight Night. Ed Boon publically stated that the next Mortal Kombat game "will have a brand spanking new feature that we are very, very excited to announce." Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks producer, Shaun Himmerick, stated at the chat, "while no platforms have been announced yet, but there is plenty of life left in these current systems." According to Ed Boon, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon will have more characters than any other Mortal Kombat game, although there was no mentioning of returning or new characters.[2] October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Ed Boon, on a G4TV interview Ed Boon (born March 30, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois), along with John Tobias is a co-creator of the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ... Ed Boon, on a G4TV interview Ed Boon (born March 30, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois), along with John Tobias is a co-creator of the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ...

Confirmed roster

Roster render.

Armageddon will attempt to include every single fighter from the six main installments of the franchise thus far. In addition, a few characters from spin-offs and remakes (including Rain and Sareena) will also be included. It is unclear whether or not other minor Mortal Kombat characters will make the cut. Image File history File links Roster_Render_Armageddon. ... Image File history File links Roster_Render_Armageddon. ... It has been suggested that Wynd and Rayne be merged into this article or section. ...

The following is a list of characters whose presence as playable characters have been confirmed in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, as they were both shown and listed in the Game Informer article (while a few others were confirmed by Ed Boon later on): Ashrah, Baraka, Blaze, Bo' Rai Cho, Cyrax, Dairou, Darrius, Drahmin, Ermac, Frost, Fujin, Goro, Havik, Hotaru, Hsu Hao, Jade, Jarek, Jax, Johnny Cage, Kabal, Kai, Kano, Kenshi, Kintaro, Kira, Kitana, Kobra, Kung Lao, Li Mei, Liu Kang, Mavado, Mileena, Mokap, Moloch, Motaro, Nightwolf, Nitara, Noob Saibot, Onaga, Quan Chi, Raiden, Rain, Reiko, Reptile, Sareena, Scorpion, Sektor, Shang Tsung, Shao Kahn, Sheeva, Shinnok, Shujinko, Sindel, Smoke, Sonya, Stryker, Sub-Zero, Tanya March 2006 issue of Game Informer. ... Ashrah is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ... Baraka is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ... Blaze is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ... 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In the original report by Game Informer, Motaro was not shown and it was suggested that he may not make the cut. However, Ed Boon confirmed in an interview that Motaro will, in fact, appear in the game. Motaro is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ...

Plus there are two new characters named Taven and Daegon that appear in the Konquest Mode. Taven has been confirmed as a playable charater But Daegon's fate is currently unknown.

It is currently unknown whether Chameleon and Khameleon will appear in the game. Meat has been apparently confirmed as a secret character It has been suggested that Wynd and Rayne be merged into this article or section. ... Khameleon Khameleon is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ...

It is worth noting that the designs seen in the render will have different appearances in the final product. Some characters, such as Sub-Zero, appear in the render featuring a costume other than their most recent one (Sub-Zero is shown in his alternate Deadly Alliance costume rather than his Deception attire, though it is worth noting that some screenshots also show him in his DA armor). Fujin, Jarek, Reiko, and Rain have all been given makeovers. This, however, is just going off the above image. Other characters have been given new looks, such as Stryker & Sheeva, as other promotional images have shown this, but the image of all kombatants has them in their MK3/UMK3/MKT attires.

A small controversy has arose from the trailer, which features all the characters on 2 sides (good & evil). This is because Scorpion is on the same side as the evil characters. What is more, he is running alongside Quan Chi, his sworn enemy since MK4, as well as other characters he has made enemies with (such as Shang Tsung). It should be pointed out that all of the neutral characters are running with the evil side. Scorpion is also shown to fight Sub-Zero in the trailer, although ever since Scorpion learned that Quan Chi was the true killer of his family, Scorpion and Sub-Zero have no longer been enemies, so in this case it's confusing. Also, traditional nemeses such as Shao Kahn and Raiden, Kitana and Mileena, and Sub-Zero and Scorpion are seen running towards each other.

Additional information

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon will sum up everything that happened since the first Mortal Kombat game, presumably ending in the destruction of the Mortal Kombat universe (as per the title). It will be the final decider on who will die or who will live and will end the generation of MK fighters. In a sense, Armageddon is "wiping the slate clean", allowing the series to come back with a fresh start.

This will allow the series to enter the next generation consoles with the next generation of Mortal Kombat fighters. While there is no clear information about who will survive, let alone who will emerge as the winner of this latest battle, Ed Boon has already strongly suggested that such fan favorites like Scorpion and Sub-Zero have a high possibility of returning in future Mortal Kombat games, while the GameInformer article suggested that Kurtis Stryker, an unpopular character, will probably die. Kurtis Stryker is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ...

Many fans have thought of Mortal Kombat: Armageddon to be something similar to Mortal Kombat Trilogy, which featured nearly all the characters from the Mortal Kombat universe, and summed up all the trilogy events of Mortal Kombat 1, II, and 3. Mortal Kombat Trilogy is an anthology in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ...

It is set to be released October 2, 2006, for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. No Gamecube release information was given yet. October 2 is the 275th day (276th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 90 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The PlayStation 2 (PS2) (Japanese: プレイステーション2) is Sonys second video game console, the successor to the PlayStation and the predecessor to the PlayStation 3. ... The Microsoft Xbox is a sixth generation era video game console first released on November 15, 2001 in North America and Puerto Rico , then released on February 22, 2002 in Japan, and on March 14, 2002 in Europe. ... The Nintendo GameCube (Japanese: ゲームキューブ; originally code-named Dolphin during development; abbreviated as GCN) is Nintendos fourth home video game console, belonging to the 128-bit era; the same generation as Segas Dreamcast, Sonys PlayStation 2, and Microsofts Xbox. ...

Aside from the large returning cast, Armageddon will have updated versions of some classic arenas. From reports the arenas set to appear are:

• Goro's Lair (MK1~MK2~MK4)
• The Armory (Foundry Hell) (MK2)
• Kahn's Arena (Battle Arena) (MK2)
• The Wasteland (MK2)
• Living Forest (MK2~MK4~MKD)
• The Subway (MK3~UMK3)
• The Bell Tower (MK3)
• The Prison (Tekunin Warship) (MK4)
• Lumber Mill (MKA)

In addition to these classic revivals, a new arena has been confirmed on the game's website, The Lumber Mill.

In the two new video interviews of John Podlasek (Producer) and Ed Boon (Lead Game Designer) produced by IGN and Gamespot respectively, some interesting tidbits of information have come to light about the upcoming Mortal Kombat Armageddon.

• Techniques such as Breakers and Parrys can be done in the air
• Podlasek hints that Konquest mode has TWO characters, one good, one evil
• Characters are reduced to TWO fighting styles; multiple weapon styles is a possibility
• Kreate-a-Fighter includes the ability to assign Taunts
• Weapons are available in Konquest mode, which appears very much like Shaolin Monks
• In terms of online there is "another thing we really can't talk about right now" - Podlasek
• Konquest will be set as a race between the 2 characters, Taven and Daegon, who are trying to become their father's successor.
• The Character select screen is so large it needs to rotate to show all the characters.

At E3 2006 more information was released about the game:

• Blaze will appear as the main boss of Armageddon
• Taven will appear as a playable charater
• Finding unlockables in Konquest will play like Shaolin Monks, eg. tread on a certain spider to unlock a character
• There are surprise charaters appearing like Meat.
• Noob and Smoke seemed to appear as one character in the Demo.
• There will be approx. 20 arenas that will be playable.

Create a Mortal Kombat character feature

Ed Boon recently said at E3:

"There have been a number of create-a-character modes in wrestling and boxing games but we wanted to expand on the areas players had control over,"

"We thought it was important to let them define their attacks as well as the look of their fighters." That’s why Armageddon lets players set their fighting styles, right down to the attack associated with each button.

About how it would work with it's on-line ability:

"It will really be interesting to see how people will play Armageddon online when they have about 60 existing characters to choose from as well as the ability to take their created fighter and go online against other created fighters,"

"The idea of taking your created fighter online and seeing how they measure up to other players’ fighters is going to create the most exciting and unpredictable fighting experience ever."

Teaser trailer

Teaser trailer.

The following is the narration of the Mortal Kombat: Armageddon teaser trailer, downloadable at the official website. Image File history File links Teaser_Trailer_Armageddon. ... Image File history File links Teaser_Trailer_Armageddon. ...

Long ago, the Gods foresaw that the fury of Mortal Kombat would lead to the destruction of the realms. Every warrior has been summoned to face this final challenge. Their survival will depend on your ability to... fight.

Armageddon will pit every warrior against each other to determine the greatest Champion. This epic battle will not be confined to the ground, and vast numbers of new warriors will be created to fight in this last, great contest. The final tournament begins now.

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. Coming Fall, 2006. This title not yet rated.

External links

Dragon Logo.

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Official websites:

• Mortal Kombat: Armageddon

• Midway's E3 page on MK Armageddon

Other websites

• Mortal Kombat Online

• Mortal Kombat Outworld

• TRMK

• Daves Mortal Kombat

• Kamidogu.com

• Mortal Kombat Guide

• Mortal Kombat Secrets

• Mortal Kombat Genesis
• The Kombat Pavilion