14 DAY TRIAL // NetherRealm Studios, the developer behind the hugely successful Mortal Kombat franchise, has announced a brand new fighting game, in the form of Injustice: Gods Among Us, a title that will feature a variety of comic book superheroes from DC Comics.
NetherRealm impressed millions of people with Mortal Kombat for the PS3 and Xbox 360 last year and now it seems that the studio, together with Warner Bros., wants to once again bring a fighting game with various DC Comics heroes, after the lackluster Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe.
As such, the two companies have confirmed Injustice: Gods Among Us, a new title that will see players take on the roles of different super heroes and fight against other super-enemies.
“Injustice: Gods Among Us debuts as a bold new fighting game franchise that introduces a deep, original story featuring a large cast of favorite DC Comics icons such as Batman, Harley Quinn, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman and many others. Set in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive scale,” the companies said in a press release.
Both NetherRealm and Warner Bros. want Injustice to mark the start of a new fighting franchise that will be able to rival other, more established series thanks to its unique characters and the expertise of the studio.
“With Injustice: Gods Among Us, we are creating an all-new franchise with incredible battles set in the DC Comics Universe,” said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “NetherRealm Studios is the extremely talented team behind the latest Mortal Kombat hit and it is developing a game unlike any other in the fighting genre.”
“We can’t wait to reveal Injustice: Gods Among Us because it will give our fans and gamers an epic experience as they battle like gods as their favorite DC Comics villains and heroes,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “Our team is excited to make a fighting game that is filled with fast-paced action, incredible story-telling and iconic DC Comics characters.”
A special video of Injustice has been made available as well as a few screenshots. Check them out below and expect some more details to appear next week, during E3 2012.
