Insert Coin (2020)

11/25/2020 (US) • 1h 43m

Documentary

Conquering the world, one quarter at a time

Overview

The oral history of a team of geeks and misfits in the back of a Chicago factory creating the biggest video games of all time. Midway Games pioneered the concept of live-action gaming, kick-starting a new arcade boom and grossing billions of dollars with hits like Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. The documentary covers much of Mortal Kombats history, including the creation of fatalities and characters such as Liu Kang, Kitana, Johnny Cage and Scorpion.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

video game

arcade game

video game development

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