SilentMassacre64 that is unfortunately unlikely to happen. He was diagnosed with tinnitus in early 2010, later developed to Menière disease, and is likely to go completely deaf in a few years...
She sounds like one of those chicks who sees a group of guys talking and tries too hard to fit in Her: What cha guys talkin about? Guys: Mortal Kombat 11 Her: oh, cool, ok. My brothers used to always play that. I thought Chun-Li was the coolest Guys:...*calls police*
What a beautiful man and to follow his passion so much, it's guys like him that make this planet so much more fun to be in, creating so much cool stuff and they are barely seen doing it either. Big respect from me, love both Mortal and Pinball so much, childhood memories deluxe!
Bring this guy back for every MK game. After MK 3 Ultimate all announcer voices suck. Newer voices sound like a guy trying way too hard to be a generic monster with way too much voice pitch adjustment. It just sounds cheep and tacky.
I think Steve Ritchie had a falling out with Midway Williams that had him leave the company and I don't he will ever be in a mortal Kombat again sad he was and is the best pinball designer and shao Khan ever I don't feel it with me 9 shao khan
Don Vittorio that is unlikely to happen man. Steve was diagnosed with tinnitus in 2010, which later developed to Menière disease and unfortunately he is expected to go completely deaf in a few years...
This guy's voice seriously helped define my childhood (well, pre-teens and early teens.) MK2's sound design was absolutely mind-blowing at the time and holds up fantastically well even today, in part because of this guy's voice. Thanks for posting this!
MK 2 was just perfect to the fighting, sound, finishers, controls and his voice, that signature "Fight!" at the beginning of each stage. Thank you sir, for the great memories!
Fantastic short video! As a kid, I would constantly imitate Mr. Ritchie's luscious bass during the MK2 craze. It's lovely to put a face to the voice that lent me so many wonderful memories.
I don't play video games and never really have but I love it when you do videos on the voices or creators like this one ore the one about the voice of mario. They are just so interestings and the people are so fun!
@@Lavender_Louis Maybe it's because you suck, try playing video games more often because that's how you get better at them, the only reason why it isn't your thing is because you give up too easily.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Steve Ritchie as the original voice of "Mortal Kombat." This video has been corrected to reflect his role as the second voice from the video game series, starting with "Mortal Kombat II."
Steve is great! He got me through college. School or work depending on day was round one! lol I often tell the story of how Iwould be literrally falling asleep between class and work. I would say round 1 then 2 in the mk (steves) voice.. ahh the memories . Thank You Steve.
Kids can't get how intimidating this game was, almost making you feel like you were really involved in a deathmatch fighting for your life. It just can't be replicated now.
"Mortal kombat has spawned many video games, comic books, tv shows and a film franchise with this techno music *Plays MK theme*" apperantly there's music in the comic books of MK. I'm gonna get one of those!
Listening ROUND ONE, JHONNY CAGE WINS, & FINISH HIM, in his voice bring a smile to my face, I was just back to my childhood for a few seconds. I can imagine my self in front of video game in a shop with my friends waiting for my turn.😊😊 I was awesome.
My friends introduced me to Mortal Kombat it first came out on the Super Nintendo. Then I heard Mortal Kombat 2 was coming out I couldn't wait. I knew every move and every finishing move in the games. Greatest game ever!
An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Steve Ritchie as the original voice of "Mortal Kombat." This video has been corrected to reflect his role as the second voice from the video game series, starting with "Mortal Kombat II."
i have been playing Mortal Kombat since I started gaming (which was at a very early age). I got 3 PS2 games from my uncle and popped in Armageddon. from there, I got better and learned the whole entire story and have played all games except for mk4 and mk gold. it is still one of my favorite game series today.
Mortal Kombat II for SNES was my first MK game. Still have it, played every other year for the memories. The announcer, the music, and background made the game very attractive. They should bring back this announcer and try to make it 2D instead of the overly 3D nonsense with all the special x-rays.
Steve Ritchie has a very beautiful, expressive voice, which I always liked. MKII is my most favorite game with Battletoads & Double Dragon, both projects were released in 1993, my most favorite movie Only The Strong was also released in 1993, magic year. If I'm not mistaken, he also voiced one more adored by me Fighting game from Midway - War Gods. I wish him siberian health, realization of all goals and dreams and a huge happiness. Happy New Year 2018!
![Behind the Scenes - Mortal Kombat 3 [Rare Footage]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/rzZsQQIRJIA/mqdefault.jpg)
Always thought it was an old Japanese\mongolian emperor who was the voice in MK2
Big Man lol same
Yeah Emperor Hirohito's Ghost decided to assist the production true story. This youtube video is bs to cover that amazing story.
Big Man Thats the point of voice acting. Congratulations on discovering tap water
I always thought it was Shao Kahn overlooking the fights until he kicks your ass in the final battle.
TheRedRaven yeah, i thought he was too. Wasnt he though in the movie
I hope in MK11 this guy's voice is available as a classic announcer option.
SilentMassacre64 that is unfortunately unlikely to happen. He was diagnosed with tinnitus in early 2010, later developed to Menière disease, and is likely to go completely deaf in a few years...
i bet this silentmassacre dude just *nutted*
11 or ll
@Danilo Pinheiro still can use his old soundbites
@@MaxPayne-gs4vb Yea for Shao Kahn since hes back that would be cool.
No one can replace Steve's voice in Mortal Kombat. NO ONE! As he would say in MK he is "Outstanding!"
"FINISH HIM"
"well, cool, okay."
whoever this girl was didn't sound very uh, invested.
cruelpastry
Her voice ruined it for me. It makes it sound like all those other shitty top 10 videos.
1:26. What an ill-prepared "journalist".
That’s the whole point
She sounds like one of those chicks who sees a group of guys talking and tries too hard to fit in
Her: What cha guys talkin about?
Guys: Mortal Kombat 11
Her: oh, cool, ok. My brothers used to always play that. I thought Chun-Li was the coolest
Guys:...*calls police*
@@SageofSorrow 😂😂😂 you can tell she wasn't born in the 90s
Best mk announcer and shao Kahn ever
Anyone could do that
This was awsome to watch! I must have listened to his voice for thousands of hours in the 90s!
Hej niki elsker dine videoer. du får mig altid til at grine. ✌️✌️
The first 3 Mortal Kombat games have some of the BEST sound effects in video game history! This man is basically an underrated legend.
Steve ritchie made the best pinballs ever. One of my favorite designer's.
Arcade Freak 2016 *DESIGNERS. DESIGNER'S is talking about one designer.
Black 3000 confirmed?
Funhouse.
@@vindomramvindomram4394
That one was done Pat Lawlor.
There was a south park pinball game that I had so much fun playing. I wonder if he made it
He contributed a lot to my childhood and my love for Mortal Kombat
Definitely. His voice was a huge part of the experience of playing the old school MK games.
1:35 That FINISH HIM line was perfect!Nice video as always.
Lol people getting mad over a 1 second delay: D
1:34
Well cool ok
Gaming DemonYT 1:34...
30:00
wow cool ok
You can tell the narrator wasn't born when this game came out
yayarea 82
The narration sounds like those shitty top 10 videos.
Bingo
Doesn't matter much because I was born in 99 and I love MKII so much, I can play that game anytime anywhere. It will forever be my favorite MK.
It's called Journalism they get paid to these videos
So? You want her to gain a few years?
His (Steve Ritchie) voice is by far the best of any Mortal Kombat game ever, past, present or future! It adds a lot of to the game(s).
1:28
That "Round 1 FIGHT!" sounded like in MK3. Awesome and epic voice
2:19 your 🅱️eating your 🅱️alls smashing it into things
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
🤣
🤣😹
Lol heard that too. Came to the comments to see if anyone else did as well. Lol
OMEGA 8 I
What a beautiful man and to follow his passion so much, it's guys like him that make this planet so much more fun to be in, creating so much cool stuff and they are barely seen doing it either. Big respect from me, love both Mortal and Pinball so much, childhood memories deluxe!
Bring this guy back for every MK game. After MK 3 Ultimate all announcer voices suck.
Newer voices sound like a guy trying way too hard to be a generic monster with way too much voice pitch adjustment. It just sounds cheep and tacky.
I think Steve Ritchie had a falling out with Midway Williams that had him leave the company and I don't he will ever be in a mortal Kombat again sad he was and is the best pinball designer and shao Khan ever I don't feel it with me 9 shao khan
after trilogy
Don Vittorio that is unlikely to happen man. Steve was diagnosed with tinnitus in 2010, which later developed to Menière disease and unfortunately he is expected to go completely deaf in a few years...
I totally agree 👍👍
He was shao kahn in shaolin monks.
This guy's voice seriously helped define my childhood (well, pre-teens and early teens.) MK2's sound design was absolutely mind-blowing at the time and holds up fantastically well even today, in part because of this guy's voice. Thanks for posting this!
"Wow..... that was it?"
"Wow cool okay..."
Could you not have gotten someone more qualified or someone who is actually interested in the game?
MK II announcer's voice is the best in the series!!!
Yup. The announcers from MK4 onward have all been significantly worse.
@@KaneRobot You mean, Herman Sanchez's
2:19 - 2:22 yup. Every Thursday night!
David WhatsThatAbout 😂😂
David WhatsThatAbout mate you fucking killed me! 😂😂😂
David WhatsThatAbout lmao
David WhatsThatAbout you wish
XDDD LMAO IM DYING CALL 911!
Steve Ritchie is a legend and I am proud to call him a friend.
MK II is the best MK game. Flawless Victory!
TboneNYC10 yes it was! No doubt mk 2 was the best mortal kombat game as far as arcades and consoles up till mk9.
Naw mk 3 trilogy
Nah mk3 ultimate is. It has the best roster and the awesome 2d sprites with the addition of a combo systems.
Ty Lewis True
Nope MK2 was the best and still is. Had trilogy, and ultimate been finished games they could have rivaled but mk2 was the best out of ALL MK'S
Best sound effects in the franchise. Remarkable
MK 2 was just perfect to the fighting, sound, finishers, controls and his voice, that signature "Fight!" at the beginning of each stage. Thank you sir, for the great memories!
25 years and i finally see who did the voice for mortal kombat 2! The way he says Kung Lao STILL GIVES ME CHILLS!! BEST VOICE MORTAL EVER HAD.!! 💯
For me, it's "RRReptile"
Deja Vu.
11swallowedinthesea I've just been in this place before
Sorry...
Higher on the street
Cause I know its my time to come
......
Calling you;
And I know it's a mystery
Ratih Sanitri that's not how it goes
Standing on my feet
It's so hard when I try to believe!
I'm a big fan of Steve Richie's pinball machines. I didn't know that he was the system voice for MK2.
Fantastic short video! As a kid, I would constantly imitate Mr. Ritchie's luscious bass during the MK2 craze. It's lovely to put a face to the voice that lent me so many wonderful memories.
I remember when I first heard his voice in the game, when I first played mk2 I got goosebumps lol
What a deep bass voice 👏
You the man Steve.
I'm not crying, it is just a toasty in my eye...
*Feel the power of shao kahn*
someday they will hire the voice of this man for a live action movie?
steve ritchie is the real shao kahn!
Man that "Flawless Victory" was perfect
Who's the guy who screams "Mortal Kombat!" in the dance song?
Skidoosh Layman I think it's one of the guys from Juno Reactor. I'm not 100%sure
Bryan Mack it is
Bryan Mack what he said!
The origin of the techno theme: ruclips.net/video/_2TOwSj9LPQ/видео.html
It's from the commercial
I fell in love with his voice, he did a great job in MK
"Beating your balls"
-Steve Ritchie 2017
That was so cool! Loved hearing him still nail “Fatality” as if it was nothing!
I don't play video games and never really have but I love it when you do videos on the voices or creators like this one ore the one about the voice of mario. They are just so interestings and the people are so fun!
Exactly, he's really miss(ed)ing out.
I tried it, it's just not my thing
PX Xaver
Do you play pinball then?
Its really nice that they are presenting this culturally iconic individuals with "no names".
@@Lavender_Louis Maybe it's because you suck, try playing video games more often because that's how you get better at them, the only reason why it isn't your thing is because you give up too easily.
Since I was a kid I've been impressed with that voice and now I get to meet him (via youtube). a legend!
What is the voice behind Great big story
CornyTortoise57 some punchable fat chick with sarcastic tendencies
Asking the real question tho
The person behind Slime Shady?
RASHO IE'TOLAN Suicidal tendencies* Lol joke.
Wish they still used his voice, the best til this day imo. So dark, especially when he say "Baraka." Perfect for a mean ass looking character.
Imagine if he said, "finish him" next to an mma octagon.☻
People like Steve brought so much joy to the world, they deserve to get Nobel Prizes for their contributions to man kind.
1:48 Don't start me off if your not going to finish!?
Thank you for being part of my childhood voicing MK 2, Steve. Respect.
The article was awesome, why was it pulled? Can you guys put it back up again so i can shrare it?
An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Steve Ritchie as the original voice of "Mortal Kombat." This video has been corrected to reflect his role as the second voice from the video game series, starting with "Mortal Kombat II."
Santiago Rivas comment from 2 weeks ago da fuck it was made 5 days ago
Steve is great! He got me through college. School or work depending on day was round one! lol I often tell the story of how Iwould be literrally falling asleep between class and work. I would say round 1 then 2 in the mk (steves) voice.. ahh the memories . Thank You Steve.
I'd really like to know more about his contribution to pinball!
Thank You For An Amazing Childhood!!!
Kids can't get how intimidating this game was, almost making you feel like you were really involved in a deathmatch fighting for your life. It just can't be replicated now.
I bet ur 10
Finish Him is just 🔥🔥🔥
Cool story bro!
awesome video, the narrator of this video haven't even heard of mortal kombat before or even know what a game is.
This channel deserves more subscribers than it has!
Alexander Rodriguez it has 1 million
They got a lot
Adam A they deserve more than that.
It has 1 million and is owned by CNN part Time Warner. i think they're fine.
Alexander Rodriguez First, they need to make women wear something sexy. It's the rule of the game and we men like it that way.
To be able to do this about 25 years ago, with literally no artificial sound modulations. This is the actual WOW work.
"Mortal kombat has spawned many video games, comic books, tv shows and a film franchise with this techno music *Plays MK theme*"
apperantly there's music in the comic books of MK. I'm gonna get one of those!
thanks for the video. there is not much about steve ritchie and his contribution in mortal kombat. great video. greetings from Argentina
This is awsome!, why it is unlisted???
His voice in mk2 will forever stay young
Wait. It was him? WOW I JUST SAW HIM AT THE US!
at the US??
KiddyChef congrats you lost your chance to at least meet him in person
Listening ROUND ONE, JHONNY CAGE WINS, & FINISH HIM, in his voice bring a smile to my face, I was just back to my childhood for a few seconds. I can imagine my self in front of video game in a shop with my friends waiting for my turn.😊😊
I was awesome.
Wasn't this uploaded like months ago?
Yes, but as people said, they had to correct the video.
Awesome to see who did those voices! One of my favorite games of all time!
*MK II is the best mortal kombat ever. Who agree with me ?*
@JamondGH except it didn't have Raiden, Johnny Cage, or Reptile due to legal issues and some other reasons.
Not IIIIII said the fly!🧚🏻♂️ Not meeee said the flea 👾
Ultimate MK3/MK trilogy (ps1) was my favorite. Before the franchise became too evolved and grossly over-intuitive
Maybe. I'm trying hard to beat the bastard cheating A.I but enjoying every win past the third opponent
Mortal Kombat Trilogy
This guys children .... the were scared of him. Phrases like "Go to your room", "Finish your food" haunt them forever
Who else loved playing this game?😄
Uniform Duck I'm 28 and I still play it on my phone using an emulator
My friends introduced me to Mortal Kombat it first came out on the Super Nintendo. Then I heard Mortal Kombat 2 was coming out I couldn't wait. I knew every move and every finishing move in the games. Greatest game ever!
Guy is a legend, hey Steve if you ever get the chance to read this thank you for making my childhood man!
why is this unlisted?
RawbThatPunk It just went live lol
This video was uploaded 4 days ago, how is this comment a month ago?
TauntingAxe2983 video was private since they got a fact wrong.
Very cool background story on something most gamers probably haven’t thought that much about. Thanks for this.
why was this reuploaded?
Oryx I think.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Steve Ritchie as the original voice of "Mortal Kombat." This video has been corrected to reflect his role as the second voice from the video game series, starting with "Mortal Kombat II."
Love you Steve Ritchie
Kitana is the best ❤️💪🏼
close but no! Mileena is the best!
The production quality of this video is off the hook! Pretty good job!
Re-upload?
i have been playing Mortal Kombat since I started gaming (which was at a very early age). I got 3 PS2 games from my uncle and popped in Armageddon. from there, I got better and learned the whole entire story and have played all games except for mk4 and mk gold. it is still one of my favorite game series today.
Thanos: I am inevitable
"FINISH HIM.. wait a minute"
Tony: I am ironman *snaps*
"FATALITY
Wow, thank you for finding that jewel of a man back! (for those like me who didn't knew his work and talent!)
*HELLO PERSON SCROLLING THROUGH THE COMMENTS*
Try hard doge Blogger and video game singer xD
hi
Oh man, I love this channel!! Ever since I discovered it yesterday I've seen nothing but good stuff! :)
IS THAT YOUR BEST!!??
YOU WEAK,PATHETIC FOOL!
Muahahahahahaha You are Nothing
In the MK II credits, Ed Boon didn't acknowledge that Steve Richie is the voice of Shao Kahn.
WTF, Ed?? Just, WTF?????
*”KISS HIM!!!”*
SilentLos aaaaa *FINISH HIM*
I DECLARE YOU HUSBAND AND WIFE MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Mortal Kombat II for SNES was my first MK game. Still have it, played every other year for the memories. The announcer, the music, and background made the game very attractive.
They should bring back this announcer and try to make it 2D instead of the overly 3D nonsense with all the special x-rays.
2:20 “Your Beating The Ball”
Ew
I love Mortal Kombat !
Thanks for making this video !
What is a Mortal Combat?
JK. Ryu is my main.
omg hes so lovable!!!
Bring back Steve. Don't like the recent guy as much.
Oh wow what a treat to see who was behind the announcer voice :)
Wheres the SF love?
Lorence Tonson Here. I love Street fighter.
he's such a jolly man
6th! Early Squad where r u at?
OMG!!! U GUYS RESPONSED TO ME!!!!! IVE BEEN WATCHIN THESE IN SCHOOL EVER SINCE 4TH GRADE!!!! Thank u so much!
Dude, that's impossible this video came out yesterday
One of the best videos i ever seen this year
Finally nice to meet you sir!!
Thank you for filling my childhood with joy and fear 😌
Steve Ritchie is very talented and awesome !
This man is history ever. Greatness.
ABSOLUTE LEGEND 🙌
Steve Ritchie has a very beautiful, expressive voice, which I always liked. MKII is my most favorite game with Battletoads & Double Dragon, both projects were released in 1993, my most favorite movie Only The Strong was also released in 1993, magic year. If I'm not mistaken, he also voiced one more adored by me Fighting game from Midway - War Gods. I wish him siberian health, realization of all goals and dreams and a huge happiness. Happy New Year 2018!