How Bruce Lee Came Back From the Dead for UFC

"It was, like, the quickest meeting in the world," says Brian Hayes, creative director of EA Sports UFC, of the decision to play as the most famous martial artist of all time. "We’re all thinking about Bruce Lee, right?"

EA Sports is releasing its first next-gen UFC game on June 17 after picking up the rights from THQ. Along with a roster of UFC all-stars and title-holders, EA announced that Bruce Lee will be a playable character as a preorder bonus.

It’s easy to see why Hayes’ meeting was short. Who wouldn't want to try out Lee’s speed, power and endurance in the world of mixed martial arts? But the decision to include Bruce Lee created a series of technical challenges: how do you motion capture someone who is dead? How do you, almost literally, bring Bruce Lee to life? Read more...