Sony Online Entertainment is showing off the recent announcement of six Midway titles for the PLAYSTATION Network out at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. GameSpot was out at CES and got some playing time with Mortal Kombat II a few more details on the game. In the article, it was revealed that Digital Eclipse, the same company behind all of Midway's recent arcade ports, is the developer behind the conversion. The title will support 720p and feature online multiplayer as well as online leaderboards. There are no plans for a graphical update to any of the characters or stages.
The version of the game we played was extremely early but was looking like it was well on its way towards matching the quality of the best MKII conversions. Though early, the game already featured a full roster of fighters, stages, and the assorted finishing moves that were the introduced in the game. Best of all, the title ran at a good clip and felt about right, which bodes well for the final game.
Mortal Kombat II, along with five other classic Midway arcade games, will be released for download on the PLAYSTATION Network for the PLAYSTATION 3 starting early 2007.
Sony Online Entertainment is showing off the recent announcement of six Midway titles for the PLAYSTATION Network out at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. GameSpot was out at CES and got some playing time with Mortal Kombat II a few more details on the game. In the article, it was revealed that Digital Eclipse, the same company behind all of Midway's recent arcade ports, is the developer behind the conversion. The title will support 720p and feature online multiplayer as well as online leaderboards. There are no plans for a graphical update to any of the characters or stages.
