What ended up being the most controversial fatality in MK vs. DC?
Ed Boon: The Joker’s fatality was up there. Deathstroke’s is pretty brutal; in an earlier version, we focused a little too much on the victim. So we shifted the camera away at the critical moment. Those were the two that stood out. We had a few things we thought we’d be flagged on for sure. In the opening cinema of the Story mode, you see someone get decapitated — even though it’s just a shadow on the wall. But the ESRB said it was fine! GP: What has the reaction been to MK vs. DC, from the loyal, old-school MK fans? Ed Boon: To be blunt, the initial reaction was pretty negative. I would say at least 70% negative, 30% positive. [I think the fans felt that,] “you’re messing with my baby!” And DC is known to be a little more of a boy scout, clean-cut label — Marvel is even a little more edgy than DC. We have Superman, Wonderwoman, The Flash…they aren’t exactly known killers. Batman’s darker, but still. So we made the announcement for MK vs. DC, posted a quick teaser video, and gave n
