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2020 · 103 min · EN · 6.8 (37 votes)
Dir. Joshua Tsui · Starring Eugene Jarvis, George Petro, Jack Haeger, Mark Turmell, John Tobias, Neil Nicastro

“Conquering the world, one quarter at a time”

Documentary

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.

VIBE

A vibrant dive into the golden age of arcade games. Feel the electric buzz of creation and the thrill of industry titans rising from humble beginnings. Pure, unadulterated gaming nostalgia.

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