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* Despite the fact ''Mortal Kombat'' [[AmericansHateTingle had a small following in Japan]], it got referenced by ''Manga/HighScoreGirl'', of all things, where Haruo and Hidaka try to guess what Raiden's saying in his torpedo attack.

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* Despite the fact ''Mortal Kombat'' [[AmericansHateTingle had a small following in Japan]], it got referenced by ''Manga/HighScoreGirl'', ''Manga/HiScoreGirl'', of all things, where Haruo and Hidaka try to guess what Raiden's saying in his torpedo attack.
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* A commercial for ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII: Special Championship Edition'' has Bianca's hand emerge from the game's box and [[TakeThat crush the box for]] ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombat1992 Mortal Kombat]]'' [[TakeThat next to it]].
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* ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom3'': [[VideoGame/BionicCommando Spencer's]] grapple grabs have him yelling "GET OVER HERE!"

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* ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom3'': [[VideoGame/BionicCommando [[VideoGame/BionicCommando2009 Spencer's]] grapple grabs have him yelling "GET OVER HERE!"
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* ''WesternAnimation/SonicBoom'': In "[[Recap/SonicBoomS2E51EggmanTheVideoGamePart1 Eggman: The Video Game: Part 1]]", when Dr. Eggman tries to advertise his new ''Stache Smash'' video game, he asks Tails, Knuckles, and Mark to guess what the newest, coolest video game is. Knuckles guesses ''Mortal Bloodsport [[SequelSnark VII]]''.
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* In ''Film/Shazam2019'', Billy Batson and Freddy Freeman are playing ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX'' on an UsefulNotes/XboxOne. Billy is naturally playing as [[ShockAndAwe Raiden]]. Eugene also quips "Fatality!" during a fight.

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* In ''Film/Shazam2019'', Billy Batson and Freddy Freeman are playing ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX'' on an UsefulNotes/XboxOne.Platform/XboxOne. Billy is naturally playing as [[ShockAndAwe Raiden]]. Eugene also quips "Fatality!" during a fight.



* ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'' has reviewed the ports of [[VideoGame/MortalKombat1992 the first game]] for the UsefulNotes/{{SNES}}, UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis, UsefulNotes/GameBoy, UsefulNotes/GameGear, and Tiger Electronic handhelds.

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* ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'' has reviewed the ports of [[VideoGame/MortalKombat1992 the first game]] for the UsefulNotes/{{SNES}}, UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis, UsefulNotes/GameBoy, UsefulNotes/GameGear, Platform/{{SNES}}, Platform/SegaGenesis, Platform/GameBoy, Platform/GameGear, and Tiger Electronic handhelds.

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* Music/IronMaiden: The video for "Speed of Light" has a section where [[MetalBandMascot Eddie]] faces against the Devil from ''Music/TheNumberOfTheBeast'' in a FightingGame. The whole thing is rendered in Mortal Kombat's digitized sprite fashion, with Eddie pulling out a FinishingMove on the Devil.

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* Music/IronMaiden: The FightingGame segment of Music/IronMaiden's video for "Speed of Light" has a section where [[MetalBandMascot Eddie]] faces against is made entirely in the style of ''VideoGame/MortalKombatII'', with both Eddie and the Devil from being digitized sprites, the background being a static reversion of the background of the cover for ''Music/TheNumberOfTheBeast'' in a FightingGame. The whole thing is rendered in Mortal Kombat's digitized sprite fashion, with Eddie pulling out and a FinishingMove on where Eddie removes the head of the Devil.



* ''VideoGame/PokerNight2'': In a conversation, [[Franchise/SamAndMaxFreelancePolice Sam]] asks [[WesternAnimation/TheVentureBros Brock]] if he has ever been in a video game. Brock responds by saying he unintentionally ended up in a Mortal Kombat rip-off, which [[VideoGame/{{Borderlands}} Claptrap]] realizes to be Immoral Bobcat. Brock's character was known as Tutu Blondie. When Sam asked what happened afterward, Brock says the company went bankrupt under extreme prejudice.



* ''WesternAnimation/CowAndChicken'': In "Squirt the Daisies", Chicken plays an arcade fighting game called ''Immoral Wombat''. He loses when his character is stuffed into the opposing wombat's pouch.



* In the ''WesternAnimation/ReBoot'' episode "Game Over", the User inserts a game that is styled after ''Mortal Kombat'', though he uses a BigRedDevil for his avatar, which doesn't fit with any character from the games. During his fight with him, Enzo adopts an outfit similar to Scorpion. Notably, this game is portrayed more seriously than the others, as a matter of fact, [[spoiler:Enzo loses and is presumed dead by the end of the episode- good thing he wasn't.]]



* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': In "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E11MargeBeNotProud Marge Not Be Proud]]", the ''Bonestorm'' video game is a parody of ''Mortal Kombat''. The characters in the game resemble Liu Kang and Goro, and the former is even referenced by name.

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* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': ''WesternAnimation/RunawayBrain'': The short opens with Mickey Mouse playing a ''Mortal Kombat''-esque fighting game featuring characters from ''WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs''.
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In the episode "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E11MargeBeNotProud Marge Be Not Be Proud]]", Bart want the ''Bonestorm'' trending video game is a parody of between highschoolers: ''[[https://simpsons.fandom.com/wiki/Bonestorm Bonestorm]]'', an ultraviolent fighting game that parodies ''Mortal Kombat''. Kombat'' and has a lot of {{Gorn}} and finishing moves that all kids wanted for Christmas. The characters in the game even resemble Liu Kang and Goro, and the former is even referenced by name.name.
** Another episode showcases a ''Mortal Kombat'' copycat named ''Hockey Dads'', in which angry dads in a HockeyFight pummel each other to death. The characters' children even point out that "it's already assault! Don't make it murder!", with a specialized button to ignore said childrens' pleas.

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* ''VideoGame/UnrealChampionship2TheLiandriConflict'': In addition to Raiden [[GuestFighter being made a playable character]], his ladder mentions that he despises "Using the dark powers of the Netherrealm" (the match itself using [[VampiricDraining Vampire]] rules, referencing Nitara from the then-recently released ''Deadly Alliance'').

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* ''VideoGame/UnrealChampionship2TheLiandriConflict'': In addition to Shao Kahn being made an announcer option and Raiden [[GuestFighter being made a playable character]], his the latter's ladder mentions that he despises "Using the dark powers of the Netherrealm" (the match itself using [[VampiricDraining Vampire]] rules, referencing Nitara from the then-recently released ''Deadly Alliance'').
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* ''VideoGame/MidnightFightExpress'': In Level 29, "Suburbs", Babyface gets access to a rope dart gun and Droney suggests Babyface to scream [[CatchPhrase Get Over Here]] when using the rope dart.
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* In ''Film/Barbie2023'' after Ken [[spoiler:takes over Barbie Land and creates his Mojo Dojo Casa House]], one of the decorations is the ''Mortal Kombat II'' arcade game.
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* ''WebVideo/TheNostalgiaCritic'': In his review of ''Film/TheRoom'' when Johnny and Lisa get drunk and the latter is wearing a NecktieHeadband, Critic imitates Johnny by saying "Ha-ha-ha, let's roleplay: you'll be Sonya Blade and I'll be [[TakeThat a terrible actor!"]]

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* ''WebVideo/TheNostalgiaCritic'': In his review of ''Film/TheRoom'' ''Film/{{The Room|2003}}'' when Johnny and Lisa get drunk and the latter is wearing a NecktieHeadband, Critic imitates Johnny by saying "Ha-ha-ha, let's roleplay: you'll be Sonya Blade and I'll be [[TakeThat a terrible actor!"]]
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* ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'' has reviewed the ports of [[VideoGame/MortalKombat1 the first game]] for the UsefulNotes/{{SNES}}, UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis, UsefulNotes/GameBoy, UsefulNotes/GameGear, and Tiger Electronic handhelds.

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* ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'' has reviewed the ports of [[VideoGame/MortalKombat1 [[VideoGame/MortalKombat1992 the first game]] for the UsefulNotes/{{SNES}}, UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis, UsefulNotes/GameBoy, UsefulNotes/GameGear, and Tiger Electronic handhelds.

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* ''VideoGame/ClayFighter 63 1/3'' had "CLAYTALITY!" as a FinishingMove announcement.



* ''VideoGame/JitsuSquad'': The villain, Lord Origami, executes [[YouHaveFailedMe a failed minion]] by inflating his body until it explodes, with both eyes popping out, a move practically lifted from older ''Mortal Kombat'' games. With an announcer saying, "'''CARTOONALITY!!!'''" for good measure.



* ''VideoGame/JitsuSquad'': The villain, Lord Origami, executes [[YouHaveFailedMe a failed minion]] by inflating his body until it explodes, with both eyes popping out, a move practically lifted from older ''Mortal Kombat'' games. With an announcer saying, "'''CARTOONALITY!!!'''" for good measure.
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* ''VideoGame/{{Meatgrinder}}'' have you letting out this quote if you kill enemies with the grappling-hook boot: "Get over here!"
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* An episode of ''WesternAnimation/LooneyTunesCartoons'' is titled "Portal Kombat".

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* Despite the fact ''Mortal Kombat'' [[AmericansHateTingle had a small following in Japan]], it got referenced by ''Manga/HighScoreGirl'', of all things, where Haruo and Hidaka try to guess what Raiden's saying in his torpedo attack.

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* Despite the fact ''Mortal Kombat'' [[AmericansHateTingle had a small following in Japan]], it got referenced by ''Manga/HighScoreGirl'', of all things, where Haruo and Hidaka try to guess what Raiden's saying in his torpedo attack.

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* Despite the fact ''Mortal Kombat'' [[AmericansHateTingle had a small following in Japan]], it got referenced by ''Manga/HighScoreGirl'', of all things, where Haruo and Hidaka try to guess what Raiden's saying in his torpedo attack.

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