The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has inducted Ed Boon, co creator of the Mortal Kombat series into its Hall of Fame for his contributions to the game industry.

Boon will be honored at the 25th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, w

“We are thrilled to have Ed be inducted into our Hall of Fame,” says Meggan Scavio, president of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. “From his early work on pinball machines to his monumental achievements co-creating the Mortal Kombat franchise, Ed’s dedication and perseverance to the craft and art of games has left an incredible legacy for fans and game developers alike.”

Ed Boon couldn’t have been inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame at a better time- the Mortal Kombat series turns 30 in 2022, and is arguably the magnum opus of Boon and fellow creator John Tobias.

The series literally redefined video games as a medium, having a hand in creating the ESRB rating that video games use today due to its comically graphic levels of violence.

Boon and Tobias are both referenced in the series through the character Noob Saibot, whose name spelled backwards forms Tobias Boon, a reference to the last name of the two creators.