![]() ![]() But there are some that go beyond that-some, whose fatalities define their brutality, while others' brutality is defined by their cunning and ruthlessness. Granted, every character from the Mortal Kombat series is brutal. ![]() It’s a necessary gauge for violence and brutality. And the result is the current ESRB rating system. But back in the 90s, the solution was for the gaming industry to self-regulate, lest the government do it for them. ![]() To what extent did any of this have long-term psychological effects?ĭid the advancement of photorealistic graphics make the violence more impactful? There’s at least some evidence in recent years to suggest the latter developers on Mortal Kombat 11 reported PTSD symptoms after animating the game’s signature Fatalities. Back in its early days, the Mortal Kombat franchise was the topic of congressional hearings and hand-wringing over its effects on children. That’s three decades of over-the-top mayhem, stomach-churning gore, and throughout it all, a wry sense of humor to not take any of this too seriously. Mortal Kombatcelebrated its 30th anniversary this October.
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