It seems incredible but several years have already passed since the launch of Mortal Kombat, 30 to be exact: in 2022 what is considered one of the PvP games par excellence will in fact celebrate its thirtieth anniversary. The evolution that this genre of games has undergone is striking and goes from the devices that support them to the types of games per se: here is an overview to deepen this phenomenon, from the beginning to today.
“Mortal Kombat”: the PvP par excellence
It was in 1992 when the first chapter of the successful series of “Mortal Kombat” was released (in 2019 the eleventh, “Mortal Kombat 11” was released), created by Ed Boon and Jonn Tobias for the software production company Midway Games and then acquired in 2011 by Warner Bros. Initially the game was designed to be started exclusively via console and represented a real revolution for players: it was in fact one of the first PvP games, an acronym that means in English “player versus player” , or rather “player against player”, a successful game mode that is still a favorite among video game enthusiasts today. One of the most interesting aspects of “Mortal Kombat” that has made it one of the most loved by players all over the world is in fact the possibility of directly challenging another player, making their characters interact in real time in a “one to one battle.” “. However, time has passed and “Mortal Kombat”, a real cult of the 90s that has also opened to other media (from cinema to animated series and comics), it has evolved considerably and with it so many other PvPs.
New frontiers: PvP for computers, smartphones and tablets
One of the most important innovations for PvP games is in fact the possibility of playing from other devices, not only via consoles, but also from your smartphones and tablets. One of the most popular strategy games, “Vikings: Clan of Wars”, was released seven years ago and offers the opportunity to interact with a different style of play based on the chosen support, smartphone or tablet: today in fact Yes they can download free games in mobile version so you can play when and where you prefer, also having the possibility of interacting with an international community of players and being able to chat instantly thanks to online chats. Another of the most popular media for playing online is obviously the computer, as evidenced by the success of another PvP, today among the most popular esports, “League of Legends”: since its release 13 years ago, it has always been possible to play it via PC. Over the years, therefore, not only has there been an expansion of the types of PvP games (from the so-called “fighting games” to those of strategy), but also and above all to a significant increase in the devices capable of supporting them, to allow players to experimenting with new means and optimizing the gaming experience in an increasingly convincing way.
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From the first “Mortal Kombat” to the latest version of “Vikings: Clans of Wars” the technological world has grown, enriching itself with new game possibilities that were once unthinkable: it is therefore natural that even the entertainment industry has adapted, offering to players more and more stimulating products.
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