315: Long Live Mortal Kombat - The Retro Hour EP315

315: Long Live Mortal Kombat - The Retro Hour EP315

We chat to author David L Craddock who is behind the most comprehensive history of the legendary Mortal Kombat games. We hear some incredible behind-the-scenes details of what made those early games so special.

Long Live Mortal Kombat: http://longlivemortalkombat.com/

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Wii U and 3DS shop closing: https://bit.ly/3t2uCod
Gen Z more likely to reconise Sonic over Shakespeare: https://bit.ly/3M9XYtA
Square Enix want to make more 2D RPGs: https://bit.ly/3IeXvno
Factory sealed games found after 27 years: https://bit.ly/3hccVgr
Retro FPS magazine: https://bit.ly/3LZ5nfe

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The Making of Myst and Riven with Robyn Miller - The Retro Hour EP60

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80s and 90s Computers, Arcades and British Gaming with Nostalgia Nerd - The Retro Hour EP56

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