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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.
neuroparadox reviewed7d ago
If you grew up in or around arcades, you are probably going to like this just fine. And if you're a huge Midway fan, you are going love it!
Since it is a comprehensive look almost exclusively at everything Midway with some other references peppered throughout.
It's not about all arcade games, or the scene in general though, so just be aware. It's chapterized by games, basically, so if you find a section you aren't particularly interested in, you could skip it I guess, but I found it enjoyable and informative throughout.
Main Chapters:
1. Narc
2. Smash TV
3. About the Williams + Bally/Midway merger
4. Terminator 2
5. About Company tensions
6. Mortal Kombat
7. NBA Jam
8. Mortal Kombat console versions
9. Revolution X
10. Mortal Kombat movie
11. War Gods
12. Cruisin' USA
13. The Grid