Concept art for MK HD Kollection? Yes.

[Tim Static]

Back when i first brought to light this project, it was met with a lot of doubt and lots of naysayers. That was fine, but when the project was cancelled, I figured I'd never be able to really prove the fact this was a legit project, but via a link that was given to me on Facebook (if that person is a member here, please PM me ), i am able to show you some concept art and actual screens from the game. Take them for what its worth, some are not complete but NetherRealm did ask this guy to do some of the stuff your about to see.

So with that, here you go.

First off, the link to the blog: http://jwmontenegro.blogspot.com/2011/06/mortal-kombat-arcade-kollection-ui-work.html

Mortal Kombat: Arcade Kollection was announced weeks ago which finally stirred me to put these up. Oh and also the fact that I played Mortal Kombat (9) over the weekend. Can we say 4player grind-house fight splatter?

In anycase, these are UI screens and elements I got to create while working with Other Ocean Interactive in association with NetherRealm Studios and WB. They are a great loss for me in the sense that none of the following screens (save for the Friendly Kombat screen) will be seen in the actual DLC game itself. The scope of our project was changed and thus the demand and need for the UI did as well. Regardless I am very proud of these and feel like the crucible of what I've learned, and what makes me the UI Artist I am today, is from the experience of working on this game and its UI.

Some of it was upres work but I did get to redesign new screens and some brand spanking new UI elements based off the feedback of NetherRealm,WB and some initial style mockups sent in pre-production.

Should be noted as well that John also did some concept art for the MK Arcade Kollection that is coming in September. here is one example, with a "new" concept for Outworld you should recognize (middle row, second from right): http://jwmontenegro.blogspot.com/2011/06/mortal-kombat-arcade-kollection-ui-work.html

Just wish i could share what ive seen of that project

 

[GoldenOreos]

Sick, looks cool

 

[TerryMasters]

This is so awesome. The only thing we need now is a leaked beta

Thanks Tim!

Edit- I seriously hate seeing people's hard work - especially on MK - go to waste!

 

[GoldenOreos]

this should still happen, like wtf

 

[Tim Static]

Leave MK1, MK1 & UMK3 alone.......

Remake MKT dammit!! That game blows, is a shitty PS1 limited port of something that should have been the best MK ever.

OR

just make another REAL 2d MK game. Not more 3d MK's on 2d planes *cough* MK9 *cough*

 

[Chuck Fiasco]

this should still happen, like wtf

Im keeping my fingers crossed!

 

[NoDoubt]

Hate how Kitana looks but everything else is sick

 

[btbb99]

Hate how Kitana looks but everything else is sick

i agree with that... will this game just come out already, WTF

 

[jesse89202]

I went to his website and its true (had my doubts.) But, it says hes been working on it since 2010. That's a long time for us fans to wait. The HD looks great but I hope the concept for the characters changes and don't stay. They need better actors to fill them in.
http://www.johnmontenegro.com/

 

[mhtdtr]

http://jwmontenegro.blogspot.com/2011/06/mortal-kombat-arcade-kollection-ui-work.html

They are a great loss for me in the sense that none of the following screens (save for the Friendly Kombat screen) will be seen in the actual DLC game itself.