"On October 2, as spotted by PC Gamer, Forden posted on Instagram that Wednesday was his last day at the WB-owned studio behind the Mortal Kombat franchise. Previously, Forden had worked at Midway Chicago, the predecessor to NetherRealm and the studio that originally developed the Mortal Kombat games. Forden has worked on every mainline entry in the franchise, starting with 1992's Mortal Kombat all the way up to 2023's Mortal Kombat 1."
"He's most famous for being the guy who popped up in the corner of the screen during fights in Mortal Kombat II and yelled "Toasty!" in a high-pitched voice. This Easter egg continued into nearly every subsequent game in the series, including some spin-offs and modern entries. Now, Toasty Dan, as he's called online, has left behind the franchise he helped build over the last few decades."
Dan Forden announced his departure from NetherRealm on October 2 via Instagram, marking the end of a decades-long tenure. Forden worked at Midway Chicago before NetherRealm and contributed to every mainline Mortal Kombat release from 1992 through 2023. He became widely recognized for the high-pitched "Toasty!" Easter egg that appeared in Mortal Kombat II and endured across many sequels and spin-offs. Forden expressed pride in the studio's work and appreciation for talented colleagues. He shared an image of a studio bathroom mirror sticker and thanked fans for supporting the games that sustained his 37-year career.
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