Anyone here thinks that MK9 should be on PC?

Although Ed Boon has entertained the idea of a PC version of the latest Mortal Kombat, it isn't actually confirmed.

Who here thinks that it should be ported to the PC?

Personally, I would enjoy seeing a PC version of the game, although as much as I hate to say this, it might take a Team Fortress 2 promotion in order to get the game to sell.

http://kotaku.com/#!5618460/mortal-kombats-post+launch-balancing-add+on-character--pc-plans

I do, constant 60FPS, better graphics and controller support FTW!

Hasn't been one since MK4 for pete's sakes. I would sell my PS3 version if it happens.

Beat them ups generally don't do that well on the PC, it is just a genre that hasn't really caught on. One of the reasons being you need a joypad which a lot of PC gamers won't have/don't like using. I am not going to say "no it shouldn't come to the PC" because that is just stupid but I will say "I understand the reasons for it not being on the PC".

As for me it certainly isn't a game I would buy at full price, I don't get enough out of beat em ups to warrant a 60 buck price tag. So even if it was released on the PC I would wait till it was going extremely cheap in a steam sale before I picked it up.

I totally would buy it on PC. Especially if people could mod/hack it for different characters and stages. But yeah, it wouldn't do well considering a joypad would be a must-have.

Although Ed Boon has entertained the idea of a PC version of the latest Mortal Kombat, it isn't actually confirmed.

Who here thinks that it should be ported to the PC?

Personally, I would enjoy seeing a PC version of the game, although as much as I hate to say this, it might take a Team Fortress 2 promotion in order to get the game to sell.

http://kotaku.com/#!5618460/mortal-kombats-post+launch-balancing-add+on-character--pc-plans

flashn00b

Beat them ups generally don't do that well on the PC, it is just a genre that hasn't really caught on. One of the reasons being you need a joypad which a lot of PC gamers won't have/don't like using. I am not going to say "no it shouldn't come to the PC" because that is just stupid but I will say "I understand the reasons for it not being on the PC".

As for me it certainly isn't a game I would buy at full price, I don't get enough out of beat em ups to warrant a 60 buck price tag. So even if it was released on the PC I would wait till it was going extremely cheap in a steam sale before I picked it up.

Beat them ups generally don't do that well on the PC, it is just a genre that hasn't really caught on. One of the reasons being you need a joypad which a lot of PC gamers won't have/don't like using. I am not going to say "no it shouldn't come to the PC" because that is just stupid but I will say "I understand the reasons for it not being on the PC".

As for me it certainly isn't a game I would buy at full price, I don't get enough out of beat em ups to warrant a 60 buck price tag. So even if it was released on the PC I would wait till it was going extremely cheap in a steam sale before I picked it up.

charmingcharlie

Beat them ups.

But, seriously, I think it should. Every really competitive player in the fighting genre owns a fightstick for a console, which can be used on the PC. If not, controllers are pretty cheap and a large percentage of PC gamers do have some kind of gamepad, as a lot of games just feel better with one. (i.e. Super Meat Boy)

Beat them ups generally don't do that well on the PC, it is just a genre that hasn't really caught on. One of the reasons being you need a joypad which a lot of PC gamers won't have/don't like using. I am not going to say "no it shouldn't come to the PC" because that is just stupid but I will say "I understand the reasons for it not being on the PC".

As for me it certainly isn't a game I would buy at full price, I don't get enough out of beat em ups to warrant a 60 buck price tag. So even if it was released on the PC I would wait till it was going extremely cheap in a steam sale before I picked it up.

charmingcharlie

I always used the number pad on the keyboard for mk 1-3.

I still have yet to understand one legitimate reason. Your example of PC gamers not having or not wanting to use a controller is based on opinion and lacking merit.JKnaperek

Erm no it isn't poll after poll of PC gamers consistantly show that they use Mouse and Keyboard over a joypad. You could do a poll here and I would bet most would vote they do their gaming on the PC with the mouse and keyboard. The main reason being it is the standard control scheme for the PC just like the joypad is the standard control scheme for the console. I bet if all games on the console were enabled to use mouse and keyboard tomorrow you would still find the majority of users would use a joypad rather than use the mouse and keyboard because the joypad is standard on the console.

I am not trying to get into a debate over which control scheme is superior. I am just stating a fact that the mouse and keyboard is the standard control scheme on the PC and that is what the majority of PC gamers use and it happens to be a pretty crappy control scheme to play beat em ups with.

I dont want it come to the PC, I consider it is not good for me to play!!

[QUOTE="JKnaperek"]I still have yet to understand one legitimate reason. Your example of PC gamers not having or not wanting to use a controller is based on opinion and lacking merit.charmingcharlie

Erm no it isn't poll after poll of PC gamers consistantly show that they use Mouse and Keyboard over a joypad. You could do a poll here and I would bet most would vote they do their gaming on the PC with the mouse and keyboard. The main reason being it is the standard control scheme for the PC just like the joypad is the standard control scheme for the console. I bet if all games on the console were enabled to use mouse and keyboard tomorrow you would still find the majority of users would use a joypad rather than use the mouse and keyboard because the joypad is standard on the console.

I am not trying to get into a debate over which control scheme is superior. I am just stating a fact that the mouse and keyboard is the standard control scheme on the PC and that is what the majority of PC gamers use and it happens to be a pretty crappy control scheme to play beat em ups with.

Mouse and Keyboard are most used because they are the standard controllers on the PC. This doesn't mean that all PC gamers don't want to use gamepads. Infact I find it hard to believe there are many PC gamers who play "console-type" games on their PC with a mouse and keyboard rather than a gamepad.

It's true, however, that fighting games aren't a regular guest on the PC. Consoles are a much better market for them.

The reason that I pray for MK9 for PC is that I, like many others, do not own a PS3 or an Xbox 360. I have fond memories of the series from MK1 - MK Trilogy and this version appears to pay homage to that style of play. I want to play this game so much that I would gladly overpay for it. However, I cannot play it unless I buy a console.. and that would be overpaying too much - even for this game. I have an Alienware pc that costed thousands, why should I have to purchase a console for one game? Ed Boon, pretty-please, with a cherry on top, port this to pc.. It would be a sign of you "FRIENDSHIP" to the fans.oldstarscream

If it's really just this one console game that interests you I can understand you not willing to buy a console but if you're interested in more console games (especially exclusives) than it can be well worth it (unless you demand the best possible graphics).

I would totally buy it, especially if it's technically sound on PC and has cross-platform multiplayer

Street fighter 4 sold well on pc even with the piracy threat. now with the new SSA(server side authediation) GFWL antipiracy system pirates will not be able to play online so the game will sell much more on pc. Also SFX Teken is also confirmed for pc. So so far we have 2 fighting games coming to pc from a Japan developer capcom! Who could imagine that the first developers who will start releasing fighting games on pc will be a japan company?? Capcom made lots of money in sf4 pc and they will make a lot more with SSF4 AE! SSF4AE is coming in 2 months from now. So my friends patience for 2 months! Then i will beat you all online with my Krang SF4 mod !!! I realy can not wait until i meet you online for some fighting! i am waiting for you in GFWL! :) i will buy SSF4AE day one on pc of course

no, we need a little segregation between platforms. Let consoles keep fighting games, sports games, and party games.

no, we need a little segregation between platforms. Let consoles keep fighting games, sports games, and party games.

mrbojangles25

no why? pc is more powerful. sf4 pc version is so much better than console version not only because of better graphics but also because of mods. i have 360 but i prefer playing on pc because it has better graphics mods e.t.c. pc version of street fighter 4 will be 10000 times better than console version

all people who want MK9 on pc must buy SSF4 AE on pc.

SSF4 AE will be the next major fighting game on pc. EVEN ONO HIMSELF SAID THAT SF4 WAS A SUCCES ON PC.

SSF4 AE will be the next major fighting game on pc. EVEN ONO HIMSELF SAID THAT SF4 WAS A SUCCES ON PC.

STOCKMAN22

[QUOTE="flashn00b"]

Although Ed Boon has entertained the idea of a PC version of the latest Mortal Kombat, it isn't actually confirmed.

Who here thinks that it should be ported to the PC?

Personally, I would enjoy seeing a PC version of the game, although as much as I hate to say this, it might take a Team Fortress 2 promotion in order to get the game to sell.

http://kotaku.com/#!5618460/mortal-kombats-post+launch-balancing-add+on-character--pc-plans

AzatiS

this. SF4 sold very well on pc thanks to online. online is very popular on pc as you said fighting is mainly online these days. so no reason to not bring them on pc. i can find players on sf4 pc evry day at any time of the day and it is a 2 years old game. when ssf4 ae pc will be released i will be playing evry day. At least capcom is better than Ed boom: not only they release ssfae on pc but SFXteken pc verison is also under consideration at this time. Capcom made lots of money in sf4 pc and they will make lot more with ssf4 ae pc especialy now that ssa dont let pirates play online

[QUOTE="STOCKMAN22"]

SSF4 AE will be the next major fighting game on pc. EVEN ONO HIMSELF SAID THAT SF4 WAS A SUCCES ON PC.

Bangerman15

it is 40 bucks for people who dont own sf4 pc. but for people who own sf4 pc there will be a discount. sven said in capcom live stream

[QUOTE="JKnaperek"]I still have yet to understand one legitimate reason. Your example of PC gamers not having or not wanting to use a controller is based on opinion and lacking merit.charmingcharlie

Erm no it isn't poll after poll of PC gamers consistantly show that they use Mouse and Keyboard over a joypad. You could do a poll here and I would bet most would vote they do their gaming on the PC with the mouse and keyboard. The main reason being it is the standard control scheme for the PC just like the joypad is the standard control scheme for the console. I bet if all games on the console were enabled to use mouse and keyboard tomorrow you would still find the majority of users would use a joypad rather than use the mouse and keyboard because the joypad is standard on the console.

I am not trying to get into a debate over which control scheme is superior. I am just stating a fact that the mouse and keyboard is the standard control scheme on the PC and that is what the majority of PC gamers use and it happens to be a pretty crappy control scheme to play beat em ups with.

Every PC gamer has a control pad! I have two 360 gamepads and a Razer Onza

Dont be a fuc king moron!

I would love to have that on pc, I myself will not own another (very unreliable 360) and I don't want to pay for a ps3, (since Wii2 is just around the corner and we were thinking of getting a Wii anyway, so we will wait on the 2nd)\

That being said, the option to play this game on pc would be phenomenal, I have 2 360 controllers, one wired, and one Onza, I have 2 people in this house that loves Mortal Kombat, and another that I think will really like it....

And one last thing... I am so sick of hearing people say fighting games don't work as well on the pc. How is the experience any different? I mean - on an Xbox 360 you play with an Xbox 360 control pad or an arcade stick - On a pc: You ALSO play with an Xbox 360 control pad or an arcade stick. And on an Xbox 360 you watch it on your flatscreen tv - On a pc: You ALSO watch it on your flatscreen tv, You see, there are these things on a pc called usb inputs, VGA outputs, and HDMI outputs.oldstarscream

[QUOTE="oldstarscream"]And one last thing... I am so sick of hearing people say fighting games don't work as well on the pc. How is the experience any different? I mean - on an Xbox 360 you play with an Xbox 360 control pad or an arcade stick - On a pc: You ALSO play with an Xbox 360 control pad or an arcade stick. And on an Xbox 360 you watch it on your flatscreen tv - On a pc: You ALSO watch it on your flatscreen tv, You see, there are these things on a pc called usb inputs, VGA outputs, and HDMI outputs.nintendog66

Love my xbox for this reason..Its why ive got both systems..Got the arcade stick along with it an its awesome..Reminds me of the older arcade games. ..

For those who say, "Let the consoles keep fighting games", That's like saying: "Ford cars are not allowed to have cd players because when Ford began back in the old days.. cd players weren't available as a standard option - But when Kia was created, cd players existed and were a standard option; So, ALL Kia's get cd players and NO Fords are allowed to have them." See how silly that sounds? Every car manufacturer offers cd players - they don't tell you that you have to buy a whole new car made by someone else if you want one. Likewise - Everybody who has a system that can run MK9, be it pc or console, should have it made available to them, not be told that they have to buy a whole new system made by someone else if they want it. Supply and Demand = Give the people what they want. Everybody owns a pc anyways - not everybody owns a PS3 or 360, so the profit is there to be had.oldstarscream

The fact of the matter is this.. Fighting genre like the RTS genre for pc's, has been well in the console camp.. Its not just about controls or features.. Just the overall community.. The fact of the matter is 2 decades of fighting games has grown on the console platforms, and not the pc's.

One more thing: Yes, I know that despite the advantages that make the pc a better gaming system than the consoles, the consoles are still needed to fight piracy in order to keep the gaming scene alive. For instance - I can't emulate the Xbox 360 yet - so I can't just download 360 games and play them on an emulator. And if a game isn't released on the pc - I can't just download the .iso and the crack. Allthough there are those who can make bootleg 360 games - not many can, so the console exclusive games are the best way for the developers to keep their profits and avoid piracy of their property as best they can. And allthough that takes away console-less guys' opportunity to buy their game - It also avoids making a pc game just to see it pirated. Piracy - I love it because of all that it gives me, and yet - Piracy - I hate it for what it does to the gaming industry. What can I do? It's kindof like cars that produce carbon monoxide - We can't stop using them because we love them, but we know they are hurting the environment... The answer to ending piracy is not to tell people to stop doing it - but to stop the ones who make it possible. Why can't they just take down the piratebay? With no more way to pirate - there will be no pirates... Then they can release games on the pc without the fear of piracy which would hurt their pockets.

Well I'm not gonna hold my breath... if they wait a year to do the PC version, they might as well just save it and make MK10 on PC instead.

And I'm thinking about getting SSF4AE for PC, but the DLC version for consoles is coming out on the 7th of June.. SSF4AE for PC is coming out in July or something. So if you want to play SSF4AE right away, PC is not much of an option unless you're buying it as a second copy :)

I own a PS3, and have no incentive to buy it, so don't really care....

I am honestly not that interested with fighting games on console.. They are never the head of the community.. The pc gaming rarely if ever has split screen co op or competitive play.. Its one of the few generes that I feel to be far better on the consoles at this time.. And I think better graphics are quite meaningless.. The game looks amazing as is on consoles.. Sure it may look alittle better on the pc, but I don't see that as a real factor in me deciding which to get.sSubZerOo

even capcom themselves admited that sf4 was succes on pc. and now they are releasing ssf4ae on pc and they are considering sfxteken pc version too. capcom knows better than Ed Boom. now we must support ssf4ae pc. make sure that ssf4 ae is a succes on pc and then who knows what might happen

Hey guys, you're not alone in this plight, there's more people asking for a PC version of the game over at the Mortal Kombat forums, myself included. I strongly urge you to post there aswell, as they are probably the only boards Netherrealm is actively watching.

MK forum:
http://boards.themortalkombat.com/community/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=1f8dfb13cb820fbd962fe9d57ddaa997

MK PC thread:
http://boards.themortalkombat.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1461

I'm afraid we'll have to turn up the volume if we want a PC version. As said before, Ed Boon has talked about it but there are no concrete plans for a port. Even though it would be a win-win for both the studio and PC gamers.
Thanks and have fun!

DISCLAIMER: the views and opinions contained in this post are that of oldstarscream - Not Ed Boon. The following is a fictional letter from "Boon" to the fans based on what I would say to the fans if I were him. Dear MK fans, In my consideration to release MK9 on the pc I have determined that it would not be in the best interest of either myself, nor of all those involved in this project. It's more difficult to distribute, promote, and protect pc releases in comparison to console releases. In fact, many game shops do not carry pc games anymore - suggesting a decline in demand. Game shops which are very helpfull to the creators by making the advertisement and distribution of our product their top priority. Furthermore, the widespread abuse of piracy that is practiced in the pc gaming market has not spread as large into the console market, heavily affecting our decision. "FRIENDSHIP" Ed Boonoldstarscream

Even though this is just your opinion, I cannot find any kind of "Fail, so much fail, facepalm, WTF" or any kind of meme insult picture great enough to express how much is wrong with your post. I could go through and explain without fault, everything that is wrong with what you listed, by from the sounds if it you might as well be a consolite; who would in turn, ignore everything I say.

Plus its not Boon's decision what to release it on. Its WB's decision since they are the publisher.