If I Died Tomorrow..

[CrimsonShadow]

I wouldn't be missing anything as far as MK is concerned.

Firstly:
As things stand now, Tom Brady can retire .. because he just closed the book on Sub-Zero. If you could retire a character, we'd retire SZ and just put Tom's picture in his place in character select. On the list of great community moments, this was a perfect cap to just over a year's work of MK, and the perfect setup to what's sure to be a crazy weekend at MLG. Props to Tom, props to Denzel for making this possible, and props to the West Coast for being good sports -- and providing hype.

Secondly:
If you didn't see the Jax mirror match.. I don't even know how to describe it to you with words. That was the absolute highest level of Mortal Kombat, and I've never seen such tension, anticipation, and excitement for a match. Condensed into 20 minutes was the most intense, most equally matched, highest display of the utmost in clutch playing and making use of every available resource.

Reads, reactions, spacing, tactics, mind games, adjustments, comebacks...

Alright, I'm going to stop before I start rambling. But I want to say in closing:

THIS is why I love MK. As far as I'm concerned this game will never die; and if in 20 years there are 5 people left on earth that play it, I will be one of the 5.

More power to our community, and here's to a fantastic MLG this weekend.

 

[Enenra]

Tonight made me feel better about the future of our game. It was looking pretty bleak for awhile, but because of a few top players, this community is back in business.

Good shit Crimson, thank you.

 

[Under_The_Mayo]

Nothing like great high level matches to re energize you about the game. I just want to play now.

 

[AK Gookus]

Link cause someone will ask...so uhh:
http://www.twitch.tv/epicgp/b/320851437

1:51:55 is the Sub Zero Mirror and
2:29:00 is the Jax Mirror

followed by Skarlet, Cyber Sub Zero and Rain mirrors.

 

[Big Frog]

Watched the whole stream, and twas awesome.

 

[Under_The_Mayo]

Those mirrors made me want to play mk9. But it's 4am so instead I got online. And played laggy matches until all the fun was totally sucked from the game. Now I'm back to hating everything. No Kabal and Smoke, im not chasing you when my inputs are half a second delayed.

 

[kabelfritz]

wow jax v jax was about the hypest ever (until dat Xray xD)

 

[Flagg]

That Jax mirror was just incredible, one of the best matches i've ever seen.

That whiffed X-Ray at the end though....damn, well you've gotta go for the risky stuff to win the big prizes.

 

[MagicMan357]

That jax mirror was official

Highest level of play there is

 

[bettyswallaux]

Jax mirror probably the best match ive seen , was just so much damn skill from both players

 

[Albo]

The Jax off was one the best displays of high level Mk i have ever seen. Amazing play from both guys and unbelievable use and reads from Tyrant with the air gotcha grabs.

 

[Derpin Errday]

So-fucking-hype.

 

[BS3OOO]

I caught a freaking cramp in my leg off of the excitement in that match! THAT WAS HYPE

 

[BenGmanUk]

Wow

 

[xenogorgeous]

Brady x Denzel : Brady is the best Sub-Zero player ever. Period, end of story. His knowledge of the character and his fundamentals = amazing.

CDJr x Tyrant = epic, one of the best technical match ever so far, both are in the same league/level, truly gorgeous display of agressive, smart and good footsie game.

 

[A F0xy Grampa]

Brady Vs Denzel was entertaining, Tyrant Vs CD Jr was entertaining, but it pisses me off seeing all of that Jax stuff going unpunished.

MK9 entertainment doesnt end at this MLG though, still EVO to come.

 

[CrimsonShadow]

Those mirrors made me want to play mk9. But it's 4am so instead I got online. And played laggy matches until all the fun was totally sucked from the game. Now I'm back to hating everything. No Kabal and Smoke, im not chasing you when my inputs are half a second delayed.

Aw man Mayo.. Don't let online taint your faith! Haha.

but it pisses me off seeing all of that Jax stuff going unpunished.

.. and once again f0xy has set himself up bigtime for EVO. Nothing less than an epic performance will be adequate after all this talk

 

[A F0xy Grampa]

.. and once again f0xy has set himself up bigtime for EVO. Nothing less than an epic performance will be adequate after all this talk

Once again...?

 

[iutiashev101]

The Jax high five was epic. Still laughing over it.

 

[Derpin Errday]

The Jax high five was epic. Still laughing over it.

 

[sub_on_dubs]

Triforce's face after the Sub mirrors was priceless. I hope the Mlg tournament can supercede or match the hype that we saw last night. A year after the game has been out and I love it just the same. Awesome mirror matches.