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Overview

The oral history of a team of geeks and misfits in the back of a Chicago factory creating the biggest video games of all time. Midway Games pioneered the concept of live-action gaming, kick-starting a new arcade boom and grossing billions of dollars with hits like Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. The documentary covers much of Mortal Kombats history, including the creation of fatalities and characters such as Liu Kang, Kitana, Johnny Cage and Scorpion.

Directed by Joshua Tsui

Top cast

Eugene Jarvis

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George Petro

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Jack Haeger

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Mark Turmell

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John Tobias

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Neil Nicastro

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Ken Fedesna

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Ernest Cline

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Paul W. S. Anderson

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Lawrence Kasanoff

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Tom Kalinske

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Tony Hawk

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Roger Sharpe

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Warren Davis

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Daniel Pesina

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Andrea Rene

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Jeff Gerstmann

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Mike Mika

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Ed Boon

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Stephen Lee

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