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'''[http://content.answers.com/main/content/ahd4/pron/S0728900.wav Steatopygia]''' ({{IPAEng|stiˌætəˈpɪdʒiə}}) is a high degree of [[fat]] accumulation in and around the [[buttock]]s. The deposit of fat is not confined to the [[gluteal]] regions, but extends to the outside and front of the [[thigh]]s, forming a thick layer reaching sometimes to the [[knee]]. |
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| title = Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe |
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| developer=Midway Amusement Games |
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| publisher=[[Midway Games]] |
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| designer = |
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| image = [[Image:Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Coverart.png]] |
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| series = ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'' |
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| engine = [[Unreal Engine 3]] |
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| ratings = {{vgratings|ESRB=T|PEGI=16+}} |
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| media = [[Blu-ray Disc]], [[DVD-DL]]<ref name="GamePro">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox360/56435/info.shtml|title=''Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe'' Page|publisher=[[GamePro]]|accessdate=2008-04-21}}</ref> |
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| released = {{vgrelease|NA= November 10, {{vgy|2008}}<ref name="MK vs DC Info">[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/901/901723p1.html IGN.com: MK vs DC Hands-on]</ref>|EU= TBA {{vgy|2008}}<ref name="MK vs DC Info" /> }} |
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| genre = [[Versus fighting game|Fighting]] / [[Gaming crossover|crossover]] |
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| platforms = [[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]]<ref>[http://ps3.ign.com/articles/893/893888p1.html Comic-Con panel on Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe]</ref> |
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}} |
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This development constitutes a genetic characteristic of the [[Khoisan]]. It is specially a feature of the women, but it occurs in a lesser degree in the males (in most races of ''Homo sapiens'', females tend to exhibit a greater propensity to [[adipose tissue]] accumulation in the buttock region as compared with males). It has also been noted among the [[Pygmy|Pygmies]] of [[Central Africa]] and the [[Onge]]-tribe of the [[Andaman Islands]]. Among the Khoisan, it is regarded as a sign of [[beauty]]: it begins in infancy and is fully developed by the time of the first [[pregnancy]]. It is often accompanied by the formation known as [[elongated labia]] ([[labia minora]] that may extend as much as 4 inches outside the [[vulva]]). |
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'''''Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe''''' (commonly abbreviated '''''MK vs. DC''''') is an upcoming scheduled [[gaming crossover|crossover]] [[fighting game]] from [[Midway Games]] in the ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'' series, which will be released on November 10, {{vgy|2008}}.<ref name="MK vs DC Info"/> The game will contain characters from both the ''Mortal Kombat'' franchise and the [[DC Comics]] [[DC Universe|Universe]]. The game's story will be written by comic writers [[Jimmy Palmiotti]] and Justin Gray. This will be the first game in the franchise that will not bear the "M" rating by [[ESRB]].<ref name="Video GT">[http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33096.html Video interview with Ed Boon], Game Trailers</ref> |
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[[Image:Hotentoci-zOrgelbranda.jpg|thumb|left|[[Khoikhoi]] woman and man ''(drawing of 1900)'']] |
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The game is being developed using [[Epic Games]]' [[Unreal engine#Unreal Engine 3|Unreal Engine 3]] and the release has been announced for the [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]] platforms.<ref>[http://www.unrealtechnology.com/html/powered/announced.shtml Unreal Technology]</ref> |
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Steatopygia would seem to have been a characteristic of a population which once extended from the [[Gulf of Aden]] to the [[Cape of Good Hope]], of which stock Khoisan and Pygmies are remnants. While the Khoisan afford the most noticeable examples of its development, it is by no means rare in other parts of Africa, and occurs even more frequently among male [[Baster]]s than among Khoikhoi women. It is also observed among females of [[Andamanese]] [[Negrito]]s. |
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What seems certain is that steatopygia in both sexes was fairly widespread among [[human evolution|early human populations]]. The discovery in the caves of the south of [[France]] of figures in [[ivory]] presenting a remarkable development of the thighs, and even the peculiar prolongation of the [[labia minora]], has been used to support this theory{{Fact|date=February 2007}}. However, the type of Neolithic [[Venus figurines]] sometimes referred to as "steatopygian Venus" do not strictly qualify as steatopygian, since they exhibit an angle of approximately 120 degrees between the back and the buttocks, while steatopygia strictly speaking is diagnosed at an angle of about 90 degrees only (Passemard 1938). |
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==Roster== |
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==See also== |
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*[[Saartjie Baartman]] |
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According to interviews, the characters are being chosen mainly looking for parallels between the characters from both universes. For one, Sub-Zero seems to have been chosen as Batman's face-off, according to the game art and trailer.<ref name="Video Interview">[http://www.gamespot.com/video/943567/6189499/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-video-interview-1 Video interviw with Ed Boon], Gamespot</ref> [[Ed Boon]] has said that some of the characters' abilities, especially on the DC side, have been toned down to make them balanced within the game. A case of this, Ed Boon mentioned, is that Superman is no longer as invulnerable as he usually is, as otherwise the game would be sorely unbalanced.<ref>[http://www.trmk.org/games/mortal_kombat_vs_dc_universe/midway_gamers_day_2008/ Interview with Ed Boon], TRMK.org</ref> |
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! align="center" width=300 |''[[Mortal Kombat]] characters<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5029247/green-lantern-joker-join-mk-vs-dc-universe-line-up Kitana, Jax, The Joker & Green Lantern Confirmed]</ref> <ref>[http://kotaku.com/5039348/wonder-woman-raiden-two-of-four-new-kombatants Wonder Woman, Raiden Two Of Four New Kombatants], Kotaku.com, 20/08/2008</ref><ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=235476 Midway reveals MK vs. DC character list] eurogamer.net</ref> |
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! align="center" width=300 |''[[DC Comics]] characters<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5029247/green-lantern-joker-join-mk-vs-dc-universe-line-up Kitana, Jax, The Joker & Green Lantern Confirmed]</ref><ref>http://www.mortalkombatonline.com/content/News/mkvdcu-roster.cds</ref> |
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|[[Baraka (Mortal Kombat)|Baraka]]||[[Batman]] |
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|[[Jax (Mortal Kombat)|Jax]]||[[Captain Marvel (DC Comics)|Captain Marvel]] |
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|[[Kano (Mortal Kombat)|Kano]]||[[Catwoman]] |
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|[[Kitana (Mortal Kombat)|Kitana]]||[[Darkseid]] |
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|[[Liu Kang]]||[[Deathstroke]] |
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|[[Raiden (Mortal Kombat)|Raiden]]||[[Wally West|The Flash]] |
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|[[Scorpion (Mortal Kombat)|Scorpion]]||[[Hal Jordan|Green Lantern]] |
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|[[Shang Tsung]]|| [[Joker (comics)|The Joker]] |
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|[[Shao Kahn]]||[[Lex Luthor]] |
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|[[Sonya (Mortal Kombat)|Sonya]]||[[Superman]] |
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|[[Sub-Zero (Mortal Kombat)|Sub-Zero]]||[[Wonder Woman]] |
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==Gameplay== |
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It has been announced that the game will feature a story mode, playable from two different perspectives, one from the DC side, and one from the ''Mortal Kombat'' side. Depending on which side players choose, they will see the characters from the opposite universe as the invaders of their own.<ref name="Video Interview" /> |
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Gameplay-wise, the game promises to add several new things, as well as remove some old mechanics. For instance, it has been stated that there will be no mini-games as there were in the last two installments of ''Mortal Kombat'' (such as the ''Puzzle Kombat'' and ''Chess Kombat'' games in ''[[Mortal Kombat: Deception]]''). |
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Intertwined with the fights there will be new gameplay modes featuring totally different game dynamics to the usual fight. These modes are "Free-fall Kombat," which is activated automatically after throwing the opponent to a lower level in the arena. The players can fight in the air during the fall, which builds up their super bar. When a player's super bar is full, they can activate a strong, character specific special move which slams the opponent on the ground, ultimately ending the Free-fall Kombat sequence; and "Klose Kombat," which is a mode you can enter during a fight, causing the characters to lock with each other and the perspective to change to a close-up of the two, to make for an interval of close-quarters fighting (much like in boxing games).<ref name="Video Interview" /> A test your might mini game is also worked into the gameplay. While fighting in certain areas, the player can smash the opponent through a series of walls. The player on the offense mashes buttons, alike to the classic test your might mini game, to increase damage, while the player on the defense mashes buttons to decrease damage taken. A new mode called "Rage Mode" is when your second gauge bar is filled, then your damage to your opponent is much stronger, and you show no signs of damage to the other player's attacks. |
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During fights, characters will show permanent signs of damage, such as bruises, blood marks, and broken or torn clothing pieces. For example, Scorpion's mask will fall off if hit in the face many times. All of the MK characters and DC villains will also have fatalities, while DC heroes will have brutalities which will function similarly to fatalities, except without killing the opponent (as far as the story is concerned). <ref name="June 24, 2008 interview">[http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/mortalkombat/news.html?sid=6192868&mode=recent June 24, 2008 interview]</ref> |
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Online play has been announced as a feature, but no further details have been given |
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It has also been announced that the MK and the DC villains will have 2 fatalities per characters while the DC heroes will have 2 brutalities each. |
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It has also been announced that Downloadable Content will be made for the game. |
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* L. Passemard (1938), ''Les statuettes féminines paléolithiques dites Vénus stéatopyges'', Nîmes, Tessier. |
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==External links== |
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*[http://worldscollide.com/ Official website] |
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Revision as of 17:18, 12 October 2008
Steatopygia (/stiˌætəˈpɪdʒiə/) is a high degree of fat accumulation in and around the buttocks. The deposit of fat is not confined to the gluteal regions, but extends to the outside and front of the thighs, forming a thick layer reaching sometimes to the knee.
This development constitutes a genetic characteristic of the Khoisan. It is specially a feature of the women, but it occurs in a lesser degree in the males (in most races of Homo sapiens, females tend to exhibit a greater propensity to adipose tissue accumulation in the buttock region as compared with males). It has also been noted among the Pygmies of Central Africa and the Onge-tribe of the Andaman Islands. Among the Khoisan, it is regarded as a sign of beauty: it begins in infancy and is fully developed by the time of the first pregnancy. It is often accompanied by the formation known as elongated labia (labia minora that may extend as much as 4 inches outside the vulva).
Steatopygia would seem to have been a characteristic of a population which once extended from the Gulf of Aden to the Cape of Good Hope, of which stock Khoisan and Pygmies are remnants. While the Khoisan afford the most noticeable examples of its development, it is by no means rare in other parts of Africa, and occurs even more frequently among male Basters than among Khoikhoi women. It is also observed among females of Andamanese Negritos.
What seems certain is that steatopygia in both sexes was fairly widespread among early human populations. The discovery in the caves of the south of France of figures in ivory presenting a remarkable development of the thighs, and even the peculiar prolongation of the labia minora, has been used to support this theory[citation needed]. However, the type of Neolithic Venus figurines sometimes referred to as "steatopygian Venus" do not strictly qualify as steatopygian, since they exhibit an angle of approximately 120 degrees between the back and the buttocks, while steatopygia strictly speaking is diagnosed at an angle of about 90 degrees only (Passemard 1938).
See also
References
- L. Passemard (1938), Les statuettes féminines paléolithiques dites Vénus stéatopyges, Nîmes, Tessier.