John Tobias (born August 24, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois) was one of the creators (along with Ed Boon) of the groundbreaking "Mortal Kombat" fighting game series for Chicago-based Midway. He was credited with developing the detailed storylines and designing many of the characters. Following its arcade debut in 1992, the "MK" franchise exploded into an overwhelming phenomenon and merchandising bonanza, spawning a host of additional games, as well as two movies, … Wikipedia
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