TRMK Feature: Ultimate MK for DS Developer Interview

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When <b>Midway</b> announced a <b>Mortal Kombat</b> game for the <b>Nintendo DS</b> earlier in the year, many were wondering what <b>Midway</b> had in store for the hit handheld. Last year, fans were treated to <b>Sony PSP</b> ports of <a href="http://www.trmk.org/games/mkd/unchained/">Mortal Kombat: Unchained</a> and two years ago with the first three <b>Mortal Kombat</b> arcade games in <a href="http://www.trmk.org/games/matextendedplay/">Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play</a>. With the resurgence of <b>Nintendo</b> and the <b>Nintendo Wii</b>, publishers are paying more attention to <b>Nintendo</b> even though many had recently waned with lackluster <b>GameCube</b> sales. Finally after three years, <b>Midway</b> will bring classic arcade <b>Mortal Kombat</b> to the <b>Nintendo DS</b> in a unique mixture of <b>Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3</b> and <b>Puzzle Kombat</b>. Check out our <a href="http://www.trmk.org/features/interviews/umk/hanslo/">developer interview</a> with the producer of <b>Ultimate Mortal Kombat</b> for the <b>Nintendo DS</b>, <b>Hans Lo</b>.
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<b>TRMK: Since this game will feature online play via WiFi are there going to be some enhancements to the online play system the MK team has used before?</b>

<b>Hans Lo:</b> On WiFi we're going to be using a rating system in conjunction with Nintendo's Gamespy server. This will allow players to have the choice of playing against a friend using friend codes, or they can challenge other players who they do not know. What the system will do is try to pair up the player against someone of similar ranking within a certain range. By doing this, we allow gamers to play against a greater selection of adversaries. The player's performance will determine their ranking. So for example, as more wins are gained online, the greater the player's ranking will be.
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<b>Ultimate Mortal Kombat</b> for the <b>Nintendo DS</b> is slated to be released sometime in <b>November 2007</b>. Featuring the classic arcade gameplay of <a href="http://www.trmk.org/games/umk3/">Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3</a> and the <b>Puzzle Kombat</b> mode from <a href="http://www.trmk.org/games/mkd/">Mortal Kombat: Deception</a>, fans will be treated to online and local battles over <b>Nintendo's WiFi Connection</b>.
 
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Last year, fans were treated to <b>Sony PSP</b> ports of <a href="http://www.trmk.org/games/mkd/unchained/">Mortal Kombat: Unchained</a> and two years ago with <b>Mortal Kombat II</b> in <a href="http://www.trmk.org/games/matextendedplay/">Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play
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Uh, MK & MK3 were on that MAT:EP also. :hmmmm:
 
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