Entity: FATALITY001
Fatality001 refers to a term commonly used in video games to signify the act of defeating an opponent in a particularly brutal or finishing move. It is often associated with the Mortal Kombat video game series.
Fatality001
Etymology
The term 'Fatality001' is derived from the concept of 'fatality' which refers to a human death caused by an accident or violence.
Definition
Fatality001 is a term used in video games, particularly associated with the Mortal Kombat series, to describe a dramatic and often graphic finishing move that results in the immediate defeat of an opponent.
Historical Context
Fatality001 originated in the early days of video gaming with the release of Mortal Kombat in 1992. The game introduced the concept of finishing moves, known as 'fatalities', which became a defining feature of the series.
Cultural Significance
Fatality001 has become a cultural phenomenon within the gaming community, with players often striving to perform these finishing moves as a display of skill and dominance. The over-the-top violence and gore associated with fatalities have sparked debates about the impact of such content in video games.
Related Concepts
- Fatality
- Finisher
- Brutality
See Also
- Mortal Kombat
- Video game violence
A dramatic and often graphic finishing move that results in the immediate defeat of an opponent in a video game, typically characterized by over-the-top violence or gore.