Shuaiby on Instagram: "The game’s gory fatalities and blood led to public controversy, congressional debates on video game violence, and ultimately, the creation of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to self-regulate the industry. #mortalkombat #mortalkombat3 #mortalkombat2021"

DirtyHistorian on Instagram: "In the United States, Mortal Kombat was the subject of a congressional hearing in 1993, where it was criticized for its violence and accused of contributing to real-world violence. The controversy led to the creation of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), which rates video games based on their content and age-appropriateness. #history"