Video Gaming News - August 2003
Chicago, IL (August 25, 2003) - Midway Games announced today that
Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition, the Game Boy Advance sequel to Mortal Kombat:
Deadly Alliance, has shipped.
From Midway:
From Midway’s best-selling Mortal Kombat franchise comes Mortal Kombat:
Tournament Edition, an exclusive videogame for the Game Boy Advance, delivering
multi-link play and “karnage” that offers Mortal Kombat’s infamous brutality.
New bloodthirsty partnership opportunities for the Game Boy Advance will allow
up to four players to battle in tournaments and tag team play.
“Game Boy Advance owners will be able to experience the trademark Mortal Kombat
brutality in an entirely new way with multi-linked tournament play,” said Helene
Sheeler, vice president of marketing, Midway.
Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition includes a gambling system where players
can place in-game bets on the outcome of linked battles, mini-games and other
secret fighting challenges. In addition, two forms of “kurrency” will be
available – red and gold – to wager with combatants. With red “koins” (new and
exclusive to Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition), players can also unlock or
purchase hidden characters, backgrounds and other features in the “krypt.” New
dynamic battlefield environments such as the Lost Tomb, Wu Shi Academy, Sarna
Ruins, Molochs Lair, as well as other popular backgrounds from the original
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance have also been added.
Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition Key Features:
• New Linked Multiplayer Capabilities/Dynamic Modes:
o 4-Player Tournaments – Battle to win the tournament trophy
o Tag Team Mode – Two characters can be selected to fight until both have lost
in single or multiplayer
o “Race To Raiden” – Arcade style with a twist that enables gamers to change
fighters after each battle to become the first to win as Raiden
o Arcade Play – Make in-game wagers on connected battles
o Co-op Mode – Players can use multiplayer, which is two vs. two
• New Reverse Compatibility – Link with Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance favorites
to fight head-to-head as Scorpion, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi to earn and wager
gold “koins.” Combine with red “koins” to open even greater secrets and riches.
• New Practice Mode – Wail on fighters while mastering fighting styles and
special moves.
• New Gambling – Players will be able to bet in-game on the outcome of linked
battles, mini-games and other secret fighting challenges.
• New Red “Koins” – Earn new red “koins” in order to unlock or purchase hidden
characters, backgrounds and other features in the “krypt.” Red “koins” can only
be earned by playing Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition.
• New Battlegrounds – Fight in new dynamic environments such as the Lost Tomb,
Wu Shi Academy, Sarna Ruins, Molochs Lair, as well as most popular backgrounds
from the original Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance.
• New Warriors – Test fighting skills as Cyrax, Drahmin, Hsu Hao, Johnny Cage,
Mavado, Raiden and Reptile or newcomers Bo Rai Cho and Nitra.
• Exclusive Characters for the Game Boy Advance – Sareena plus two secret
fighters.
• Improved Extended Player Statistics – Extended player statistics can be viewed
for individual characters and player profile information can be saved in the
game pack.
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