Another bit from Kotaku, a darker and grittier Mortal Kombat VIII was apparently scrapped in favor of the new Mortal Kombat VS DC Universe.

“At last year’s Midway Gamers Day, Mortal Kombat co-creator and series overlord Ed Boon talked up the then-unnamed eighth entry in the franchise. Boon described Mortal Kombat 8 at the time as “very dark, serious” and “gritty” take on the series, a back to basics reboot that was free of “vibrant, saturated colors.” It was said to be heavily inspired by the look of Gears of War.”

Yes, because if there is anything that games could use more of it’s drab brown post-apocalyptic/World War III settings. Thank God MK8 never made it past the planning phase.

A note to all game developers: Color is your friend!

Seriously, ask Blizzard and then check out Diablo III.