Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Blog Post 4


I think I would like to work with the video game called Mortal Kombat. It’s one of most iconic fighting games since 1992. The Mortal Kombat brand has created movies, action figures and many spin-off games of the characters.  The game deals with over the top blood and gore. After you beat your opponent to bloody pulp you can “Finish Them” with a fatality move that puts the final nail in the coffin. Since violence and gore is running rampant more than ever in video games, the company has decided to renew the brand. In April 2010, this version of Mortal Kombat plans to be the “bloodiest ever.” The cast of characters range from street police to immortal gods taking place on earth and other dimensions.
The website is www.themortalkombat.com and you have to at least be 18 years old to just enter the site.  The violence in this game and other games, are sometimes blamed for the violence in youth. With a mature warning, at least only the violence acts would be seen by those who should know right from wrong. Another argument could be that of the audience the game targets which is teen boys and men.  I know there are many female game players but usually fighting games are directed to males.  A third claim could be made that there are very few female character that are in the game or any games. Most of the females are overly enhanced physically and dressed scantily clad. Also, in many fighting games there is a lack of female bosses at the end of the game. Another topic that could be raised is that these games continue to promote violence with repeated play. I think the game appeals to people who enjoy action and fighting games. In addition, I believe this game interest those who enjoy gruesome and bloody games and movies.

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