Video Game Trifecta: Splatterhouse, Earthworm Jim, Mortal Kombat Vs. DC
? 1UP sez Splatterhouse is coming back! The masked killer will be on the cover of the next EGM magazine; although no details ahave been released, I thought you’d like this video of the gameplay. I hope to god it comes out for the Wii, because if the Wii-mote isn’t made to let me simulate bludgeoning someone to death with a 2×4 with nails in it, then it’s not made for anything.
? Coincidentally, Earthworm Jim is coming back as well, according to creator Douglas TenNapel (via Kotaku). That includes a new game (Earthworm Jim 4), a new cartoon series (really?) and a movie (probably not).
? Remember how I wondered how the Mortal Kombat Vs DC game could possibly justify Superman hitting any of the MK jackasses and not having them explode in a fine red paste? MK creator Ed Boon has an answer: “Magic!” Seriously. Thanks for clearing that up, Ed.
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