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The Joker's Fatality puts a smile on your face
9:00 AM on 08.23.2008, Brad Nicholson 59 comments

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There’s something oddly beautiful about watching the Joker in action in Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe after checking out The Dark Knight. The classic Batman villain has been everywhere recently, including HAWP. One of the questions I have always had about MK Vs. DC is how exactly the developers are going to navigate the new Teen rating while still having the visceral charm of Mortal Kombat. My question has been answered in the form of the Joker's Fatality.

If the screenshot above and accompanying video after the break aren’t enough to get your juices flowing about the game, then I don’t know what will. My excitement meter has finally reached critical mass. That means it passed over previous staples of excitement that include cinnamon pretzels, blueberry pie, and flamethrowers.

What do you guys think? Is this enough to satisfy your sinister urges? Do you think The Joker’s fatality is apt? Or will Mortal Kombat Vs DC Universe ultimately be a waste of your time?

[via Ripten and NeoGAF]


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-PL-'s Avatar
-PL- at 08/23/2008 09:11
I actually want to play this game now... great...
Phish's Avatar
Phish at 08/23/2008 09:19
Best fatality ever.
Alexradl's Avatar
Alexradl at 08/23/2008 09:28
:O That. Was. Awesome.
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killatia at 08/23/2008 09:29
@ Phish,
I second and third that notion!
Lime's Avatar
Lime at 08/23/2008 09:33
In before 'y so srs ololololo'
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covah at 08/23/2008 09:38
Yeah in the cblog I posted yesterday about this, the general thought was "awesome"

then there were some calling for him to either beat the opponent down and leave them in an about to explode building, or shoot/paralyze them then take off their clothes, take pictures, and show them to their dad.

but the gag shot works well too.
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s0lesurviv0r at 08/23/2008 09:49
Neat, I have absolutely no plan to play this but it's still nice and it fits. Now I'm a bit curious as to what Deathstroke's fatality will be.
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Brandon Undead at 08/23/2008 09:50
Wow, that's amazing. I take back some of my negativity.
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deanhatescoffee at 08/23/2008 09:51
Definitely the coolest fatality I've ever seen. One question: Why are his eyes glowing?
Tino's Avatar
Tino at 08/23/2008 09:53
That actually preserves the joker REALLY well.
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DV2FOX at 08/23/2008 09:55
POW,HAHA (by TF2's Heavy)

Now all i wanna see is Kitana's Fatalities...all of 'em...
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MechaMonkey at 08/23/2008 09:56
The only way it could be better is if he was voiced by Mark Hamill.
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casualweaponry at 08/23/2008 10:01
A very nice twist at the end there. Kitana was like "wth", and then the Joker goes boom.

I just came, and then preordered.
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Clockwork at 08/23/2008 10:11
Really didn't see that coming. So damn satisfying.
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Jaffacakelover at 08/23/2008 10:33
Yep, made me smile... I thought the flag was gonna fly off like the backstory in 'Return Of The Joker', but in a way this was even better!
This raised my interest in the game to... 2% ¬_¬
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necrozen at 08/23/2008 10:56
LOL. That rocks.
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KMCC at 08/23/2008 11:05
That was pretty great. Still not gonna buy it, but would like to try/see it at someone else's place just for the sake of curiosity.
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Electro Lemon at 08/23/2008 11:09
I love how his face makes me think that he just pulled out the wrong gun at first, and then when she goes "Oh you've got to be kiddi-" BOOM! Hahahah.


I love it.
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DinnertimeNinja at 08/23/2008 11:15
IT's funny, yes, but that doesn't look very "Teen" rated to me.

I'm pretty sure headshots are squarely in the "Mature" realm.

Not that I care, though. I wouldn't buy this game with a 10 foot stick! Wait, what?
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ace of knaves at 08/23/2008 11:24
That is classic Joker. The best non-disappearing pencil fatality I could've imagined.
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fetusmilk at 08/23/2008 11:37
i will get this, play as The Joker, and only The Joker.
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highlar_of_bb at 08/23/2008 11:37
I have to say what made it particularly satisfying for me WAS how they did Kitana's response. She's like "Oh you've got to be kidding me..." then looks back RIGHT at the barrel of the new gun and then BAM! the Joker pounds her. Classic stuff right there. :-) I haven't been too interested in the game up until now, but that does give the ol' interest meter a little peak up, if only to just play as the Joker. :-)
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highlar_of_bb at 08/23/2008 11:39
Oh, and the Joker's response to his own joke is classic, too. Too bad we can't hear the maniac giggling he's making after the joke...and REALLY making after he blows off her face. :-) THAT must be awesome. hehe
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Trowble at 08/23/2008 11:50
Ok, now I'm feeling satisfied...
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Drakonikarma at 08/23/2008 11:55
The animation of his mad giggling is amazing!
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ThisYearsPink at 08/23/2008 12:15
Awesome.
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Sharpless at 08/23/2008 12:29
Still not too interested in the game, but that is pretty clever.
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Corak at 08/23/2008 12:40
That was good, but I gave up on fighting games a long time ago. While this does look somewhat interesting I'm not going to be buying it.
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casualweaponry at 08/23/2008 13:23
@Corak,

I played a ton of SFIV last night. I think it would change your mind.
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lucashoal at 08/23/2008 13:30
@covah

I second that second fatality idea. That or just leaving them with a Rictus Grin.
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Sk8nOB at 08/23/2008 14:17
That's awesome, I just hope they have more than two fatalities per character. You'd think with the power of the 360 and PS3 they can squeeze out a bigger number than what's been the norm since the Genesis, and that was 15 years ago.
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Phish at 08/23/2008 14:21
I wasn't interested in the gimmick alone, but then I saw the gameplay video and the fighting honestly looks tight and enjoyable, and with fatalities like this I think it's sure to be a stellar fighter.
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Stephen57 at 08/23/2008 14:25
I can't believe nobody said "Now watch me make this bullet disappear!"
.....
TADA!
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shadow1w2 at 08/23/2008 14:47
Why so serious?

A little disapointed that he doesn't use the trick gun a second time to shoot the flag into the opponent's chest WB batman style.
Though the happy little dance he does after both shots makes up for it and still has the same style.

I like how they made sure hes the only one that gets the joke with the expressions and all.
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Samit Sarkar at 08/23/2008 14:56
Oh god, that's brilliant.
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Wedge at 08/23/2008 15:07
The fact the Joker is shooting some stupid MK character makes me still not give a shit =D.
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Rider Chop at 08/23/2008 15:12
why is his face glowing?
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SWE3tMadness at 08/23/2008 15:37
Video? What video? It doesn't seem to be working on my computer...>.>
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Raymod at 08/23/2008 16:27
That's never gonna make it to the UK version. :D
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Miguelcar808 at 08/23/2008 16:35
I know is old but:

Why so serious ?
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parrothead at 08/23/2008 16:40
That is pretty good, but I still probably won't play the game
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braulio09 at 08/23/2008 16:54
No video anymore...just an image after the jump
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braulio09 at 08/23/2008 16:57
saw it on ripten. the gif doesn't seem to work here.

also calling a .gif a video is 4 teh nubz. pwnt lololol
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TrailerParkJesus at 08/23/2008 18:14
Great fatality. A standout on what's going to be a below-average fighting game.
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Agent Orange at 08/24/2008 02:09
In all fairness, Mortal Kombat fight mechanics haven't always been the greatest. It's things like this that made it one of the staple fighting series.
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Knives at 08/24/2008 02:15
That's awesome, I'll try to get a friend to buy this instead of getting it myself :)
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Holyetheline at 08/24/2008 09:35
Man the Joker's eyes shine like the sun.
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Sharpless at 08/24/2008 12:26
If you watch the video it's from, the Joker's eyes are shining because he performed the fatality while in "Rage Mode," during which the character glows with rage for six seconds of increased power.
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