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Insert Coin (2020)

6.9 | Nov 25, 2020 (US) | Documentary | 01:43
https://www.insertcoindoc.com/
video game based on true story arcade game video game development

Conquering the world, one quarter at a time

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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Eugene Jarvis
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George Petro
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Jack Haeger
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Mark Turmell
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John Tobias
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Neil Nicastro
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Ken Fedesna
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Ernest Cline
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Paul W. S. Anderson
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Lawrence Kasanoff
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jp475
10 | Feb 26, 2025
Awesome documentary for Mortal Kombat fans. It manages to tell the whole history of Mortal Kombat and also teaches about the origins and inspirations behind the many characters lime Johnny, Scorpion, Sub and Kitana. It's a great film to watch for fans.
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denise4719
10 | Feb 26, 2025
I thought it was awesome and informative as a Mortal Kombat fan. I also love Scorpion, Sub Zero and Kitana so seeing them throughout the film was awesome.
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jp475
10 | Feb 26, 2025
A very well made documentary following the history of Mortal Kombat while showing off its characters like Liu Kang, Johnny, Scorpion and Kitana. It's definitely worth checking out if you are a fan of the franchise.
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james4715
10 | Feb 26, 2025
Loved this documentary. It tells the whole story of how Mortal Kombat as a franchise began. It also explains the origins and shows off many of the characters throughout like Scorpion and Kitana. They even show Scorpions fatalities and Kitanas babalities. It's a great film for MK fans who enjoy documentary films.