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"text": "Mortal Kombat 2 is the sequel to Mortal Kombat. […] Sub Zero—the mysterious icy ninja, is one of the best fighters out of the brave warriors trying to save earth from the hands of Shao Khan. Falling himself also at the last hurdle of doing away with Tsung, wants to get his frosty hands on Khan now.",
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