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Mortal Kombat  

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  • In the early 1990s, fighting simulation video games, or “versus fighters,” enjoyed a surge in popularity. The most prominent of these games were Street Fighter II: The World Warrior (Capcom, 1991) and Mortal Kombat (Midway, 1992). [Source: Encyclopedia of Play in Today's Society; Mortal Kombat]

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