The Mortal Kombat Konquest

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The Mortal Kombat Konquest

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Apr 14, 2021

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After launching in 1992, Mortal Kombat would spawn a massive franchise. It would also burn out the creators of the franchise and the company that spawned it would go out of business. And yet the tournament survives!
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Apr 14, 2021

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