In the Mortal Kombat franchise, and fighting games in general, queer representation has been hard to come by. Iconic properties like MK and Street Fighter rose up during the '90s, an era that wasn't known for embracing LGBTQ+ characters. However, to the franchise's credit, the MK1 reboot is making a big step toward inclusivity, visibility, and equality.
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