Midway files for chapter 11 bankruptcy

[Chris60119]

Originally Posted by ADRiiAN`

I bet Mortal Kombat vs. DC really saved their butts.

Well, we'll see what they have planned to save themselves.

I say the opposite. I think if they made a real Mortal Kombat game. It would of sold more copies. I haven't gotten MK vs DC yet. I'm waiting for the price drop to 20 bucks.

[Dynamo of Eternia]

Originally Posted by frettless5

I say the opposite. I think if they made a real Mortal Kombat game. It would of sold more copies. I haven't gotten MK vs DC yet. I'm waiting for the price drop to 20 bucks.

Well, that's just you. This article would indicate otherwise:

http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/44...mbat-Konfirmed

Originally Posted by that article

Over a million Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe copies sold, one-point-eight-million shipped worldwide, and more Mortal Kombat to come:

"Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe was the result of countless hours of hard work by many people, and seeing the game surpass the million-seller plateau makes it worth all the effort," said Ed Boon, Mortal Kombat co-founder and creative director, Midway. "We're already hard at work on our next version of Mortal Kombat, and look forward to being able to reveal more details in the future."

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe also continues to set a number of internal Midway records. The game was the most pre-ordered MK title in company history, and more than 3.6 million Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe matches have been played online worldwide for the PS3, according to numbers from GameSpy Technology,* which provides connected gaming, multiplayer and statistics gathering services to the title.

While I do admit that it wasn't the best game in the series (IMO), it definately sold well. The inclusion of the DC characters, which are well known and highly recognizable, probably helped a lot.
I actually do like the game in many ways, but it does feel sort of 'incomplete'. It needs a few things added to it to make it feel more complete.

[dgator783]

release another awesome NBA JAM game and all will be forgotten...

"Heating Up"

"He's on Fire"

"Boom, SHaka-laka"

[air_max]

bummer. no NHL Hitz on PS3

[Xerios]

Originally Posted by dgator783

release another awesome NBA JAM game and all will be forgotten...

"Heating Up"

"He's on Fire"

"Boom, SHaka-laka"

he couldnt hit the backside of a barn

[Hedchekr]

Man remakes of NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, and NHL Hitz, would be awesome, to bad that probaly won't happen, unless someone tries to swoop them up.

[chnandler_bong]

Originally Posted by dgator783

release another awesome NBA JAM game and all will be forgotten...

"Heating Up"

"He's on Fire"

"Boom, SHaka-laka"

This is absolutely the only basketball game that I played and loved...I need to whip out the SNES now...

[reiella]

Originally Posted by frettless5

I say the opposite. I think if they made a real Mortal Kombat game. It would of sold more copies. I haven't gotten MK vs DC yet. I'm waiting for the price drop to 20 bucks.

It sold alot of copies... Those sales haven't really directly translated to cash in their coffers is all. And is one of the points Midway is hoping will dissuade the creditors for opting for liquidation.

And the SE bid for Eidos is an interesting event since it does show some market viability for 'dead studios' with some IP.

[Pepelutivruski4]

a new NBA Jam will clean them up real nice.
actually a new NBA hangtime, NBA Jam got old quick.

and stop making crap like DC v MK. horrible idea.