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The RetroBeat: Mortal Kombat’s green screen tech returns in Super Kombat Fighter

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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  • 3 min

Today, the original Mortal Kombat games’ use of live actors in front of a green screen may look … well, a bit quaint. But back in the early ’90s, Mortal Kombat was one of the most realistic games we had have ever seen.

In 2018, its look has charm that nothing modern can capture. The series has long abandoned the green screen for 3D models, but that aesthetic is coming back.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.