I think the pictures let them pay more attention to the details without mapping out thousands of vertices per model, leaving us to imagine most of what goes on. The pictures have definite advantages, remember the original MK endings were the same (although FAR less detailed). The full CGI endings were really cool but they just take too much time, space, and effort. I would rather have MK:A finished and on the market than wait while they make a few CGI endings. If they wanna make that shit, then they should release a few of them on a bonus disc later or something. That way they can take the most popular endings and make them better, as a little gift you know?