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The Mortal Kombat franchise has been my go-to
for fighter games for as long as I can remember;
the tenth installment in NetherRealm's series
is no different. Introducing the Faction system,
incorporating Faction Wars, Mortal Kombat X has
implemented a brand new method to create chaos
amongst friends. Given the choice of one of five
different Factions, everything a player does in-game
contributes points to said chosen Faction, with
the winner being crowned weekly. A worldwide
leaderboard coupled with online multiplayer can be as much a strain on
a relationship as a game of Monopoly, but thankfully I haven't (yet) seen
a BRUTALITY in the flesh. For those that don't appreciate being beaten
to a pulp by real people, the story mode offers much for long term fans
of the series, and the lore caters marginally to newcomers as well. The
return of favourites like Johnny and Cassie Cage is much appreciated,
and it's intriguing to see how much they develop by the story's end. The
addition of new foes like Erron Black and Ferra & Torr is also a welcome
development that brings new light to the acclaimed series. Mortal
Kombat X is an essential pick-up for fighter fans new and old. Come for
the grotesque fights, stay for the gorgeous new character variations.
Yet another Flawless Victory from NetherRealm.
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(Xo/ps4/PC)
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VIDEO GAME
HISTORY – MAY
Date: 1980
The arcade classic Pac-Man received its
Japanese release in May 1980. The game
evolved to be not only an icon in video
games, but ‘80s pop culture in general.
Date: 1992
id Software’s Wolfenstein 3D had its
worldwide release on the DOS operating
system for PC in May 1992. The “Godfather
of 3D shooters” paved the way for
countless FPS titles, and is widely
acclaimed as being responsible for
popularising the genre on PC.
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of Liberty) is a real beating heart.
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