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Conquering the world, one quarter at a time

6.9
2020
1h 43m
HD
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.

Top Cast

Eugene Jarvis

Eugene Jarvis

Self

G

George Petro

Self

J

Jack Haeger

Self

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Mark Turmell

Self

John Tobias

John Tobias

Self

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Neil Nicastro

Self

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Ken Fedesna

Self

Ernest Cline

Ernest Cline

Self

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