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Mortal Kombat is coming to PS Vita photo

The PlayStation Vita has secured itself another game for the year -- a portable version of Mortal Kombat.

Although it will take a lot of content from last year's console release, it will sport some brand new features, with gameplay designed for "on the go" competition. According to the box art, DLC characters such as Skarlet and Freddy Krueger will be included. 

Details on the new features will come over the next few months. It'll also be available to play at the Vita Hill Social Clubs.

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Dreamweaver's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 11:03
Dreamweaver
Great, gives me an excuse to touch Mileena and Skarlet!
JohnApocalypse's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 11:09
JohnApocalypse
@Dreamweaver

Fuckin A dude
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 11:09
Black Nexus
Awesome, this was one of 2011 best.

The vita keeps looking better and better.
Beechbone's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 11:10
Beechbone
That is exactly why I dont care about Vita. Not that I dont like portable fighters, because I do, and not that I didnt enjoy the latest Mortal Kombat, because I did. Its just that why on Earth would I spend another 50 bones for an updated version of the exact same game providing the exact same experience as its home console counterpart? Dont tag me as a hater, I think Vita is a pretty impressive piece of hardware but it does not provide what I expect from a portable device.
Hugh G Rection's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 11:14
Hugh G Rection
@Beechbone

Well it's supposed to be a unique experience to that of the PS3 with the touch controls and all, but I see your point. I wouldn't re-buy this game for 50 bones either. My question is what about the games we already own and this cross platform thing, will I be able to play my MK9 on the Vita as well as my PS3 or do i have to have a copy of each for cross platform?

Anyone no the answer?
Hugh G Rection's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 11:15
Hugh G Rection
*Know

Damn it
JQM78's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 11:16
JQM78
Kool!

Lol
Dreamweaver's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 11:18
Dreamweaver
@JohnApocalypse
I'm sorry, there a problem?
SephirothX's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 11:20
SephirothX
To be fair though, if this isn't cross platform with the PS3 version I dont see this taking off much at all.
sexbobomb91's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 11:21
sexbobomb91
@Dreamweaver

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=fucking%20a
Stop Spoilers's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 11:22
Stop Spoilers
Just to let everyone know not every game is 50 bucks. So far only Uncharted is and that is just retail. Most of the games are 40 and some are even 30 and that is just retail. It should be cheaper digitally.
sexbobomb91's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 11:34
sexbobomb91
@ Stop Spoilers
You are right;
In Japan, games are approximately 20% cheaper if you download them.
So this will be approximately 32$ which is a pretty decent price considering all the extra characters and portability.
CapnJustice's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 11:44
CapnJustice
If they include Jason Voorhees in this version I may be convinced to make a second purchase.
Dreamweaver's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 11:45
Dreamweaver
@Sexbobomb91
I know what it means, but I can't tell if what context it is in.
Like good or bad?
timtheterrible's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 11:46
timtheterrible
Well, I never played the console version, so I'm certainly interested in this.
Tristan77's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 12:10
Tristan77
Wow, another triple A game for the PSV, amazing.
Red TheHaze Veron's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 12:29
Red TheHaze Veron
Wow, people complain about stuff that nobody is forcing them to buy.
PhilK3nS3bb3n's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 12:49
PhilK3nS3bb3n
God dammit. I'm gonna buy it again, I know it. This and SFxT, will make me sooooo happy. Also Tekken on 3ds looks fantastic as well. Mmmmmmm portable fighters.
nasic870's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 12:57
nasic870
Fighting games almost always get ported to handhelds. There aren't many new fighting games designed for them, and when there are (SoulCalibur Broken Destiny and DoA: D), they're not as good as their console counterparts for one reason or another. And even though the Vita has plenty of console experiences (the 3DS does as well), it also has pick up and play games like Escape Plan. Also, the console experiences are usually designed for 20-30 minutes of playtime instead of having gamers invest hours at a time (except for MonHun and stuff like that).
Darckcloud723's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 13:05
Darckcloud723
I may get it for cheep down the road, already have it on 360.
BestUsernameEver's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 13:41
BestUsernameEver
MK9 was my favorite game last year, so this looks amazing. Hopefully the vita's Dpad is good.
Felix Kyo Grnewald's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 14:09
Felix Kyo Grnewald
@JohnApocalypse: sometimes proper punctuation can make the difference between Fucking A dude and Fucking A, dude

@game: i never knew why the world needs handheld-beat em ups
Gabriel Silverwolf's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 14:24
Gabriel Silverwolf
@Felix Kyo Grnewald: The world doesn't need them... a part of the world wants them, which is why we have them. If you don't want them, that's cool, but you're not the world... unless you're Dio Brando's Stand, in which case I'm already dead.
Scissors's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 14:39
Scissors
Fucking A, dude, you were fucking A dude.
nfm1337's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 14:40
nfm1337
Man, after getting into portable gaming with the 3DS, I'm so tempted to buy the Vita as well. Thing looks impressive. Ah! I don't know! One minute I want it and the next minute I feel like saving my money for something else. What to do?
phowell23's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 15:08
phowell23
WHERE ARE THE VITA COMMERCIALS? Seriously, I have yet to see one on TV
DLZ's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 15:17
DLZ
Eww, Kratos again? I actually got 360 version specifically so he wouldn't be in it. He's just... out of place.

Then again, this was before Freddy made it in, but I think we can all agree that Fred fits the game (and the 90's nostalgia it thrives on) much better.
RocketKnight's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 15:17
RocketKnight
I'll try to get the Vita for Christmas or something this year. Then I can wait for a few more titles to come out or something. Unless I get a job, then I'm buying that shit as soon as I can.
I'd pick up this, even though I already own it on my PS3. I just love MK too much to let this pass.
Letters numbers and spaces are ok's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 15:18
Letters numbers and spaces are ok
In the end it depends on how each game turns out, but leaning more towards BlazBlue.
Wrath and Pride's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2012 15:26
Wrath and Pride
I think all these ports will be cool to play just to have the "wow this little thing is playing it feeling", and then after that's gone, I'll realize that I wasted money because I had already played the console version to death, with friends next to me. But that's just me being grouchy.
MetaFetta's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/20/2012 20:02
MetaFetta
Meanwhile in Australia........... that R18+ law cannot go into law fast enough.
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