Avatar
MikeyRu
Avatar
About Me

07/09/2008 01:35 AM (UTC)
0
I think she looks better in-game than in that pornographic render. The nipples are ridiculous. Why not give Flash a **** outline in his tights then?

Personally, I think the render is a step back from the feminist icon that Sonya is. But at least she doesn't look like that in the actual game.

I do like the hair and the face though. The thong tanline is stupid. But whatever.

She's still my favorite character, but blah. Stop making Sonya look like a porn star please. In my head, I imagine that if Sonya saw herself looking like that she'd burst out laughing. Like, omg, are you serious?
Avatar
Keith
07/09/2008 01:39 AM (UTC)
0
It was probably so much easier for you to make Sonya into a man than for me to make her into a woman! Lol. tongue
Avatar
Bloodfang
07/09/2008 01:40 AM (UTC)
0
As far as the "dude face" goes:
Has anyone ever seen the original Mortal Kombat pictures for Sonya?
http://www.flyingomelette.com/oddities/sab/sonya.jpg

Hell even in the movies:
http://www.graphicsdb.com/data/media/487/Sonya_Blade.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2368/2191288548_1d6021aa28.jpg?v=0

They said she was based on Martial Arts Actress Cynthia Rothrock:
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/blogs/fillips/images/Cynthia%20Rothrock1.bmp

And I've considered her alot like Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor in Terminator 2:
http://www.flyingomelette.com/oddities/sab/linda2.jpg

So yeah, while Keri Hoskins was a beautiful Sonya and I would much prefer that for the face as alot of your edits have suggested, there is ALOT of precedence for the square-jawed more soldier less petite and slender Sonya.
Avatar
Detox
Avatar
About Me

You work with what you got...not what you hope for.

07/09/2008 01:42 AM (UTC)
0
Looks pretty good. I honestly don't mind her look too much. She looks very hardened (this is a statement of fact and in no way a reflection of her erect nipples), which to me makes sence considering her military background.

and to all complaining about the nipples....1)as long as the charactar artists are male....get used to it. 2) this game is being targeted a bit lower in the male demographic than usual(T as opposed to M). Sex sells, especially in the male demographic.

Bring on the Shang Tsung render.grin
Avatar
MikeyRu
Avatar
About Me

07/09/2008 01:42 AM (UTC)
0
I have no problem with Sonya's strong looking face. My problem is that they tried to even that out with ridiculously porn-like attributes that basically go against the personality of the character.
Avatar
Zentile
07/09/2008 01:44 AM (UTC)
0
I do love the thong outline, but yeah that face is way too Chris Crocker. I still prefer the Shaolin Monks look.
Avatar
MikeyRu
Avatar
About Me

07/09/2008 01:50 AM (UTC)
0
As for the demographic being young males, considering that most people in the world fall within the spectrum of sexuality (AKA bisexuality) it's a bit skewed that it's almost always women's bodies that are used this way. Why not throw in some hot guys too? The massive amount of closeted gamers will (secretly) love it! grin
Avatar
Bezou
Avatar
About Me
07/09/2008 01:57 AM (UTC)
0
Fu-gly!

I had no idea Sonya was a transexual man with bad implants.
Avatar
Deathbearer
07/09/2008 01:58 AM (UTC)
0
if they want hot guys they should play Tekken or something. MK isn't exactly known for having hot guys and I'd rather it stay that way lol XD
Avatar
mkflegend
07/09/2008 02:02 AM (UTC)
0
LeoBrZ81 Wrote:
TheOmniOni Wrote:
That's a bit better!



Me ftw!


That IS much better. Look, I'm loving everything on the new Sonya, she's arguably sporting the best outfit and look in all these long years, but they really said "fuck it" on the face. Have they forgotten the gorgeous little thing that played Sonya in MK3+? Have they forgotten what a good-looking female is supposed to look like?

Okay, can everyone just take a look at this, please:



This is from the magazine where she was revealed. It's a high-res shot of her IN-GAME. And look how beautiful she looks! There is not one flaw in her pretty little face. Now you make a render that totally takes that away? Whatever, it's just a render, I'm sure this doesn't mean they're gonna purposedly screw her face up in-game as well. She seems to still look beautiful during gameplay.

Well, that aside, I'm absolutely loving everything else! They even made the beret work, it was the one thing I was a bit hesitant about.

LOVE the bangs falling over her forehead! I'm extremely glad they exagerated it like that instead of just making it a few strands loose. I wish they'd have shown her ponytail, though, it would've looked amazing in this high-res render, especially falling over her shoulder as queve suggested. Bad move, but w/e.

The top is great, simple, yet sexy, and the black bands add to make it stand out more. And as always, Sonya's lovely lady lumps never cease to amaze us. Just when you thought your eyes couldn't be drawn any longer to her double-E's, she takes off her bra, and we're trapped again. Do you guys think the... ahem... high beams are there in-game, too? confused

Exposed stomach, as has always been for Sonya, showing off her toned, curvy abs. Very nice. The tan lines where the thong used to be is an excellent replace for the thong itself! I liked the thong, but they managed to replace it with something just as sexy, though more of a subtle sexy. Love it!

Gloves are the best she's ever sported, too. Making it bigger to cover her forearms was a nice addition, and the metal parts in it make it look awesome, more futuristic, stylish. Hey, white nail polish, matches the shirt! ^_^

Okay, the belt is absolutely beautiful! The gold buckle with the symbols stands out, looks amazing, and suits her outfit and persona flawlessly. The silver dog tags are great as well, fit like the last piece of the puzzle. And great little detail they have here with the gold ring and the diagonal band tied into it going around her thigh. It's little details like this that make a character look overall beautiful and unique, so I'm liking what they did very much.

Best pair of pants she's ever had! I liked the black leather-like pants from DA and onward, but like the thong, this is an excellent replacement and I couldn't be happier with it. Her pants look very "sci-fi-like", something a warrior going into outer space to battle something would wear. Color is flawless, a blackish green, and as always, the MK team added little details that make the whole thing one gorgeous piece of her outfit. Great job!

The boots could be my favorite piece of all! They look a-ma-zing! They just kick MK:DA+'s ass, even MKSM! The belts going around it are perfect, I personally couldn't have thought of a better detail. I do wish they'd give her some high heels, though, like in MK4, but this works just fine and fits her personality once again.

So overall, I'm ecstatic with Sonya's new look, and hope this is foreshadowing for what's to come in future installments. The render is gorgeous (minus the screw-up on the face). Thanks for it!



Thank you sir!! QFR!!glasses

@ the person forgot who a few pages back btw, that said amazing how more people can't see how "these renders are bad" please...the same can be said about the dumb haters on here bitching about the most trivial nonsense, it's like Leo, Queve, Predator, MINION and many others besides myself said. The details are great, background owns bigtime and Sonya never looked better. So they gave her a "just woke up face" big freaking deal....sleep her in game is the REAL Sonya anyway....

If you take a few quick pics of your faces, post them in here and then compare it to say yourself dressed up on a digi cam. Which will look better? duhhh
Avatar
Keith
07/09/2008 02:02 AM (UTC)
0
Oh please, Bo' Rai Cho is a bear in the making! grin
Avatar
MikeyRu
Avatar
About Me

07/09/2008 02:02 AM (UTC)
0
Why would you not want hot guys in MK? Would it make you uncomfortable? lol I don't care about hot women in MK.
Avatar
Kombat_Vet
07/09/2008 02:17 AM (UTC)
0
Um, whoa. I can't say I was expecting nipples and thong tan lines, but I must admit, the render looks kind of cool. Sonya has always been a generic character to me...I've always preferred the Kitanas, Mileenas, Tanyas and Jades of the MK Universe, so I'm all for a slutty Sonya...makes her a little more interesting for me.
Avatar
Detox
Avatar
About Me

You work with what you got...not what you hope for.

07/09/2008 02:19 AM (UTC)
0
^^my point proven.
Avatar
TheAdder
07/09/2008 02:24 AM (UTC)
0
Kombat_Vet Wrote:
Um, whoa. I can't say I was expecting nipples and thong tan lines, but I must admit, the render looks kind of cool. Sonya has always been a generic character to me...I've always preferred the Kitanas, Mileenas, Tanyas and Jades of the MK Universe, so I'm all for a slutty Sonya...makes her a little more interesting for me.


Up until recently, the characters you described were the definition of generic. They were the exact same model with different colors. The most original one was Tanya, and that was only because she didn't have the mask and had an extra pattern layer on her clothes.

MikeyRu Wrote:
I think she looks better in-game than in that pornographic render. The nipples are ridiculous. Why not give Flash a **** outline in his tights then?


I explained this on page 3

It stands to reason that since:

Bare Breasts = Rated R/M

While

Visible Genitals = Rated X/AO

That

Nipple outline = Rated PG13/T

While

Penis outline = Rated R/M
Avatar
Aquarius_D
07/09/2008 02:31 AM (UTC)
0
Garlador Wrote:
Oh, and, yeah, nice pokies there Sonya. *where's Rain when you REALLY need him?*


Lol maybe Aquaman can do the neefull grin

seanay Wrote:
okay she reminds me of a cross between Pink the singer and Ivy Soul calibur lol.. i dont like the nose.. n the face looks like its just been photoshopped on


MINION Wrote:
I think midway wanted her to look Kinky. I mean no offense, but they knew the fanbase was pissed about this game. What better way to draw in Teens? Soul Calibur did it with IVY.


Yeah I got an Ivy vibe too.

Congrats queve, another happy day for ya. I kinda like her look and IMO her best render yet. Man face or not some women do look like that anyway. I think she looks awesome.

Awesome nips btw. What's this, no more thong? Does this mean Sonya is going commando ? grin

Avatar
MikeyRu
Avatar
About Me

07/09/2008 02:37 AM (UTC)
0
Visible bulge isn't x-rated. Hell, it's even in PG13 movies.
Avatar
Detox
Avatar
About Me

You work with what you got...not what you hope for.

07/09/2008 02:44 AM (UTC)
0
Not that I doubt the penis bulge in a pg13 movie, but....example?
Avatar
TheAdder
07/09/2008 02:45 AM (UTC)
0
MikeyRu Wrote:
Visible bulge isn't x-rated. Hell, it's even in PG13 movies.


I didn't say a bulge was X-Rated, I said an outline was R.

It's kind of difficult (I was gonna right hard, but then realized the horrible pun it would have made) to produce a bulge in what appears to be very (damn it this one;s unavoidable) rigid material.

As for Superman not having one, what did you think the outer underwear was for? (I'm actually serious that ireally is the reason for why so many superheroes where those outside underwear things).
Avatar
Deathbearer
07/09/2008 02:48 AM (UTC)
0
MikeyRu Wrote:
Why would you not want hot guys in MK? Would it make you uncomfortable? lol I don't care about hot women in MK.

I just don't think it's necessary for games like MK. It's not the reason people play the game. You don't go into games like UT expecting to see hot guys do ya?
Avatar
MikeyRu
Avatar
About Me

07/09/2008 03:06 AM (UTC)
0
I've seen **** outlines on MTV! Haha. On Real World and their challenges before.

If we can see Sonya's nipples, the gay/bi and girl MK fans should be allowed some nice fruit baskets. lmao

Seriously though, I don't care. Because it's just a video game. But I'm just saying since the reality is that most people fall WITHIN the spectrum and not at either end...it would be smarter to market to all orientations and not just one.

Haha...I can see it now. We already have breast bounce in games (though Sonya's got really sloppy), maybe some day there will be package bouncing. It would add to the realism!
Avatar
firesnake
07/09/2008 03:09 AM (UTC)
0
maybe some day there will be package bouncing. It would add to the realism!


No just no.
Avatar
TheAdder
07/09/2008 03:11 AM (UTC)
0
MikeyRu Wrote:
Haha...I can see it now. We already have breast bounce in games (though Sonya's got really sloppy), maybe some day there will be package bouncing. It would add to the realism!


No it wouldn't. Packages don't bounce in skintight suits. And in loose clothes you wouldn't be able to see it anyways.
Avatar
MikeyRu
Avatar
About Me

07/09/2008 03:11 AM (UTC)
0
Oh yes, just yes. smile It will happen, some day. Probably not in MK, since you know...the fanbase. *glares at some people* Haha
Avatar
firesnake
07/09/2008 03:14 AM (UTC)
0
If that ever happends I swear one day i'll lick a pandas back with a screwdriver in one hand and a clowns nose on my back while John Stamos belly button nose sings the abc's.
Discord
Twitch
Twitter
YouTube
Facebook
Privacy Policy
© 1998-2025 Shadow Knight Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Mortal Kombat, the dragon logo and all character names are trademarks and copyright of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.