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25/11/2020 1h 43m 6.9/10

Overview

The oral history of a team of geeks and misfits in the back of a Chicago factory creating the biggest video games of all time. Midway Games pioneered the concept of live-action gaming, kick-starting a new arcade boom and grossing billions of dollars with hits like Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. The documentary covers much of Mortal Kombats history, including the creation of fatalities and characters such as Liu Kang, Kitana, Johnny Cage and Scorpion.

Director

Joshua Tsui

Top Billed Cast

John Tobias

John Tobias

Self

Eugene Jarvis

Eugene Jarvis

Self

Mark Turmell

Self

George Petro

Self

Jack Haeger

Self

Neil Nicastro

Self

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