How to Revitalize Mortal Kombat in 5 Easy Steps

Make Mortal Kombat great again.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:26 #1: VISUALS & ANIMATIONS
01:29 OTT Animation
02:10 Flip Stance
03:16 Photorealism vs Style
04:32 #2: SOUND
04:46 Punching Sounds
05:27 Music
06:07 Voice Acting
06:40 #3: GAMEPLAY
07:36 Fatal Blow
08:58 Fun Trumps Balance
11:27 Mobility
12:17 Run Mechanic
13:59 Pokes
14:35 #4: BONUS MODES & FEATURES
14:41 Krypt
15:02 Currencies & Microtransactions
15:23 Minigames
16:19 Resource Allocation
17:45 "Failtalities" & Other Fun Features
18:42 Tag Teams
19:00 Variations vs Kameos
21:57 Experimentation vs Staying Power
22:39 #5: STORY & CHARACTERS
22:51 Character Chapters
24:05 Konquest Mode vs Story Mode
25:59 Story DLCs
27:09 Lower the Stakes
27:26 Maintain Continuity
27:58 Non-Canon Endings
28:49 Characters
28:55 #6: BONUS ROUND (FIGHTING GAME DESIGN PHILOSOPHY)
29:05 'Blank Slate' vs 'Foundational' Game Design
30:37 Smaller Initial Roster
31:44 Core Gameplay
33:25 Olive Branch

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