Mortal Kombat

An older man with short, wavy blonde hair raises his hand to his ear, wearing an old-timey ruffled collar under a maroon long-sleeve shirt.

‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Fans, Here’s Some Games You’ll Love!

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

If you’re a fan of the Game of the Year, here are other video games with similarities that you’ll definitely enjoy!…

January 5, 2024

For an article on the FNAF film, a red lit sign reads "Freddy Fazenbear's Pizza" as an animatronic brown bear wearing a hat waves his hand. A green splat is next to the text "30%" and a red and white striped carton of popcorn icon is next to the text "88%."

Five Nights at Freddy’s” — Frightful Easter Eggs

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Look out for these easter eggs as this fan-favorite horror game finally releases on the big screen.…

November 10, 2023

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Can Commercial Video Games Become Educational Tools?

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

Though many parents and teachers consider the medium to be distractive and harmful, it could play an important role in shaping the future of education.…

August 1, 2022

How Fighting Games Recovered From the Brink of Death

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

After fading into obscurity for multiple years, the genre has made a surprise resurgence in recent times.…

July 18, 2022

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Easter Eggs and Glitches Are Crucial Aspects of Video Game Culture

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

While these details may be overlooked by novice players, the gaming community can appreciate and bond over them.…

December 20, 2021

‘Mortal Kombat’ Is Another Video Game to Movie Adaptation Gone Wrong

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

The 2021 adaptation of the classic fighting game series shows that Hollywood hasn’t learned from its past failures in bringing these games to the big screen.…

June 13, 2021

A character from the new Mortal Kombat movie for a review article of the film. (Image via Google Images)

How Did ‘Mortal Kombat’ Transition To the Big Screen?

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

The 2021 film has its faults, but overall it does a great job of showing viewers what their favorite otherworldly fighters would be like in real life.…

May 6, 2021

An illustration of the new Mortal Kombat movie cover. (Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez, Wichita State University)

‘Mortal Kombat’ Could Be the Video Game Movie Comeback of the Year

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

After decades of silence, the video game series has released an exciting and violent preview for an upcoming action film.…

March 4, 2021

4 Exciting Video Games Coming Out in 2019

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Controllers at the ready.…

January 8, 2019

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