Tag: Mortal Kombat
News Mortal Kombat 1's DLC Fighter Homelander Won't Be Voiced By 'The Boys' Actor
"Nope"
Although Mortal Kombat 1 was able to secure the actual voice actor of Omni-Man for the first DLC fighter release, it seems it hasn't had as much luck with 'The Boys' character Homelander. In a brief exchange with a fan on social media asking if he would be voicing the character, the New Zealand actor Anthony Starr said he wouldn't be showing...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Gets A New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The first DLC fighter has arrived
This week marks the arrival of the first Mortal Kombat 1 DLC fighter. In case you missed it, it's Omni-Man from the Invincible series. As part of this new update, NetherRealm has now rolled out a brand new update, which also includes some lengthy patch notes for all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. This...
News Warner Bros. Says It's Focused On Transforming Its "Biggest Franchises" Into Live Services
"Always on gameplay" with an extended life cycle
During Warner Bros. Q3 earnings call, the company's CEO David Zaslav has revealed it's focused on transforming its "biggest franchises" from three to four-year releases into "more always on gameplay" experiences through live services, multiplatform releases, and free-to-play extensions. The "goal" is...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Poll Reveals Cross-play As Most Requested Online Feature
Also known as 'kross-play'
Mortal Kombat 1 didn't have the best start on the Nintendo Switch, but it's slowly improved over time with some patches fixing up all areas of the game. It seems Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon also wants to enhance the game's online mode, with the industry veteran recently sharing a poll on social media asking fans what...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Gets A New Update For The Nintendo Switch
Just in time for the spooky season
Following on from a Mortal Kombat 1 patch for Xbox and PlayStation recently NetherRealm has now rolled out an update exclusively for the Switch. It's unclear what exactly this patch for the Nintendo release contains but when you jump back into the game you'll want to perform this update. When we learn more, we'll...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Halloween Fatality Confirmed As "Premium Shop" Item
Goes on sale this Friday
Mortal Kombat 1 for Switch had some issues at launch, with NetherRealm responding with a series of updates. While things are in better shape, unfortunately, the community is now in an uproar over the latest Halloween-themed Fatility revealed in the latest set of patch notes. Warner Bros. has confirmed it will be added to...
News Mortal Kombat 1 'Kombat Pack' DLC Release Schedule Revealed
Surprise Kameo Fighter also confirmed
Following a "first look" at Omni-Man in Mortal Kombat 1, new details have now surfaced about the rest of the Kombat Pack. According to a new PR, Quan Chi and Peacemaker are scheduled to arrive in Winter 2023/2024, Ermac and Homelander are targeting a Spring 2024 release, and Takeda Takahashi is aiming for...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Shares "First Look" At The Kombat Pack DLC Fighter Omni-Man
Early access starts next month
At New York Comic-Con this weekend, NetherRealm Studios shared a "first look" at the Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack fighter Omni-Man. The developer has also confirmed J.K. Simmons will reprise his role as the character. He'll be available to anyone who purchases the Premium Edition or Kombat Pack and playable in early...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Gets A New Update On Switch, Visual Improvements & More
Download it now
Mortal Kombat 1 had a successful launch but it admittedly didn't release in the best state on the Nintendo Switch. It followed with the game's director Ed Boon promising that there would "absolutely" be an update to resolve these issues on the hybrid platform and with this in mind, a new one has now been released. This latest update...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Might Reveal A Surprise At New York Comic Con 2023
Ed Boon: Don't expect an Omni-Man "game play trailer"
If you've been wondering when we'll be seeing more Mortal Kombat 1 reveals, it could potentially be at New York Comic Con 2023 in a few weeks. In some new posts on social media, the game's director and co-creator Ed Boon mentioned how a new patch would be rolled out early next week. As...
Guide Best Mortal Kombat Games On Nintendo Systems - Every MK, Ranked By You
Sub-Zero to 'Hero
When you think back on the significant controversy caused by Mortal Kombat back in the '90s, it's almost incredible that the series not only survived such choppy waters but managed to flourish into one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time. Over the course of the next 30 years, Mortal Kombat would reinvent itself...
News Ed Boon Might Already Be Teasing Another Mortal Kombat 1 DLC Character
Ghostface was name-dropped in a recent datamine
Following a recent Mortal Kombat 1 datamine suggesting the possibility of Ghostface from the Scream series being added to the game in the future, the game's director and co-creator Ed Boon has now posted a rather interesting image on his social media. It shows an image of horror characters added to...
News Ed Boon Excited To Share What's Next For Mortal Kombat 1
"We are only at the beginning"
Mortal Kombat 1 might not have had the best launch on Switch, but that hasn't stopped NetherRealm Studios from hyping up what's next for the latest entry in the long-running fighting game series. Director and series co-creator Ed Boon recently mentioned on social media how this is just the beginning and there's a lot...
Random Nintendo Pulls Mortal Kombat 1 Switch Trailer Featuring Steam Pop-Up
"Cool, we got achievements"
Mortal Kombat 1 admittedly hasn't got off to the best start on the Nintendo Switch this week with series creator and director Ed Boon mentioning how this version will "absolutely" be getting an update at some stage. If this wasn't already enough to deal with, Nintendo fans have now spotted a Steam notification for what...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Will "Absolutely Be Getting An Update" On Switch, Says Ed Boon
Score(pion)
Mortal Kombat 1 launched on Switch this week to dominantly unfavourable reviews. With long load times, frame rate drops and a severe visual downgrade, the Switch version is simply not up to snuff — especially given its equal price tag to the better-received PS5 and Xbox Series X releases — but series creator Ed Boon has promised that...
News Mortal Kombat Tried To Get John Wick But Had No Luck
Just imagine Keanu Reeves in Mortal Kombat 1
The Mortal Kombat series has had a lot of movie and celebrity crossovers throughout the years and the latest game Mortal Kombat 1 is no different with a cameo from Jean-Claude Van Damme and voice work by Megan Fox. We've also seen characters like Terminator and Robocop, but one that apparently continues...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Datamine Ignites New DLC Character Rumours
The Kombat Pack hasn't even been released yet
After some leaks prior to release, there are now reports of a new DLC character datamine for Mortal Kombat 1. As detailed by IGN, dataminers have unearthed lines of dialogue that could be for either "cut content or "upcoming, unannounced" DLC characters. Here's the rundown from dataminer 'thethiny',...
Video Mortal Kombat 1 Graphics Comparison Reveals Switch Performance & Resolution
Here's how it holds up
Mortal Kombat 1 went into early access this week and players have finally been able to get their hands on all versions of the game. The question many have been wondering for some time now is how the game holds up on the Switch compared to other versions and now we've finally got some details. The tech, visual and performance...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Gets A Day-One Update On Switch
Here's what's included
In case you missed it, Mortal Kombat 1 is now in early access, with the game scheduled to officially launch next week on 19th September. Ahead of this, Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios have now released a day-one update. It's worth noting the Switch version has its own separate version of patch notes. This first...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Mortal Kombat 1
What did the critics think?
Mortal Kombat 1 has officially entered its early access phase and as part of this the first batch of reviews for the new entry have gone live. While there's not really any Nintendo Switch hands on doing the rounds just yet, there are a handful of reviews covering the game on other platforms. We've put together this round...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Welcomes In The New Era With Launch Trailer
Embrace the khaos
Mortal Kombat 1 is out in a week's time, but NetherRealm Studios has dropped the game's launch trailer nice and early to get fans amped up for the newest entry in the bloodiest fighting game series around. The launch trailer sets up some of the story for this "reboot", where Fire God Liu Kang has created a brand new world. But we...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Switch Leaks Surface Online Ahead Of Launch
Watch out for spoilers
NetherRealm's new game Mortal Kombat 1 is just weeks out from release, but unfortunately, it's the latest victim of a leak. According to a report from MP1st, some stores in certain locations around the world are already selling physical copies of the title, and one individual has managed to get hold of a Switch copy of the...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Shares "First Look" At Jean-Claude Van Damme As Johnny Cage
Update: Here's the official trailer
Update [Sat 9th Sep, 2023 02:00 BST]: Following the first look teaser, NetherRealms has now released an official trailer for Jean-Claude Van Damme in Mortal Kombat 1. You can check it out via YouTube. Jean-Claude Van Damme will be available as Johnny Cage skin in the premium edition of the game, with pre-orders...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals Megan Fox As The Outworld Vampire Nitara
"It's cool to be in the game"
After an advertisement featuring the actor and former wrestler Dave Bautista, Mortal Kombat 1 has now officially revealed the vampire of the Outworld Nitara will be played by the actress Megan Fox. Although Fox's involvement seems to be the focus in the latest trailer, this does still count as another playable fighter...
Guide Every Mortal Kombat 1 Character, Kameo Fighter & DLC Reveal
Update: Shao Kahn, Sindel & more announced
As we get closer to the launch of Mortal Kombat 1 on 19th September, NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. have been sharing more trailers and details about the characters, Kameo fighters and DLC in the game. NetherRealm has also been sharing some character profiles on social media, outlining the history of...
News Shao Kahn And Sindel Star In Gloriously Gory Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer
Fatal
Mortal Kombat 1 continues to look absolutely brutal — and incredible. And two fan-favourite characters have been confirmed to be returning in a new trailer, which debuted during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023. Shao Kahn and Sindel — who made their debuts in Mortal Kombat II and Mortal Kombat III respectively — will be ruling the...
News Ed Boon To Reveal New Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer At Opening Night Live
Get ready for another "world premiere"
Ahead of Opening Night Live at Gamescom next week, the show's host Geoff Keighley has teased a "world premiere" for the upcoming fighting game Mortal Kombat 1. Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon will apparently be taking to the stage for this reveal. Although nothing else is attached to this latest update, it's...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Reptile & Multiple Other Fighters At EVO 2023
A new Kameo Fighter reveal, too
Following a number of teasers from Ed Boon, the classic character Reptile has now been officially revealed as a returning playable fighter for Mortal Kombat 1 during day three of this year's EVO event. In the latest trailer titled "Banished" he's joined by Havik and Ashrah as well as Sareena - a new Kameo Fighter. If...
News Mortal Kombat 1's Story Will Be Similar In Length To MK11 And X
Just so you know
One of the most anticipated releases due out this September is Mortal Kombat 1 and this time it's a reset of the entire timeline. We're going to learn a lot more in the game's story, and if you're wondering just how long it will be, co-creator and Mortal Kombat CCO Ed Boon has now shed some light on this. In a brief exchange with a...
News New Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals Geras As A Playable Fighter
Watch the official "Keepers of Time" video now
Ahead of the Mortal Kombat 1 release this September, NetherRealms is now building up excitement with regular fighter reveals. The latest one is for the character Geras, who made his debut in the previous release Mortal Kombat 11. Of course, Mortal Kombat 1 resets the timeline, so while you're going to...
News Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match Animated Movie Out This October
Starring Johnny Cage
Mortal Kombat is gearing up for a new game launch this September, and if that wasn't already enough, it's also getting a new animated movie titled Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match. Johnny Cage - an up-and-coming action star - goes on a bloody journey to locate a missing co-star and finds himself facing off against a secret...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Unveils Returning Characters & More Kameo Fighters
Goro has got your back
Mortal Kombat 1 has just revealed the official Kombat Pack roster DLC, but that's not all - there's also a brand new story trailer. This focuses on the returning playable fighter Li Mei and the Umgadi warriors. It's also confirmed Tanya and Baraka are back. And if that wasn't already enough, Goro and Darrius have been...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Six Fighters In Official Kombat Pack DLC
Homelander arrives Spring 2024
It's quite an exciting year for fighting game fans with a number of long-running series all getting major entries between now and the end of 2023. One of these games happens to be Mortal Kombat 1, and today NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. have unveiled the game's Kombat Pack DLC roster. The new fighters coming to...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Teases "A Panel You Won't Want To Miss" At Comic-Con
Update: Ed Boon reveals what to expect
Update [Thu 20th Jul, 2023 06:15 BST]: As we get closer to this special Mortal Kombat 1 panel at the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con, the one and only Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon has revealed what exactly fans can look forward to. This Friday (US time), there'll be a focus on the game's voice actors, the team...
News Mortal Kombat 1's First DLC Character Has Seemingly Been Confirmed
Homelander from The Boys
Mortal Kombat 1's DLC roster has been the talk of much speculation since the game's reveal earlier this year. Back in May, the complete Season 1 roster seemed to have leaked via an Amazon Italy listing. Now it looks like one of those characters has been confirmed, lending credibility to the original slip-up. Spotted by Idle...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Shows Off Returning Characters In Jaw-Dropping New Trailer
See more "reimagined versions of iconic characters"
One of the most anticipated releases in the second half of 2023 is Mortal Kombat 1, and the good news is it's already been confirmed for the Switch. With this in mind, NetherRealm Studios has today released a brand new gameplay trailer featuring returning characters like Smoke, Rain, Scorpion and...
News Mortal Kombat 1's Switch Port Developers Have Been Revealed
Shiver Entertainment & Saber Interactive are back
Mortal Kombat 1 was recently announced for the Switch, but it's not clear yet how it will compare to next-generation versions. If you have been wondering who is in charge of this version, the official game FAQ on the Mortal Kombat 1 website reveals Shiver Entertainment (Mortal Kombat 11) is...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Won't Feature The New Movie Character Cole Young
"We're leaving that world to that world"
Mortal Kombat 1 hasn't revealed its entire roster just yet, but there's one individual who definitely won't be showing up: Cole Young. If the name doesn't ring a bell, he was the protagonist of the recent Mortal Kombat movie reboot and was used as an introduction to this universe. In a chat with...
News Mortal Kombat 1 "Gameplay Premiere" Scheduled For 8th June
Airing at the Summer Game Fest
Last week, after a number of leaks and rumours, NetherRealm Studios officially announced Mortal Kombat 1. It's a reboot of the series, allowing the development team to expand the universe of this long-running fighting series in all sorts of ways. While we've only seen a cinematic so far, don't worry - because there's...
Random Nintendo Embraces Mortal Kombat's Gore In Stark Contrast To '90s Censorship
FATALI... No, wait... FRIENDSHIP!
If you were to go back to 1993 and tell the likes of US Senator Joe Lieberman and Nintendo of America's Vice President Howard Lincoln that Nintendo would one day host a video of Mortal Kombat that features eye-gouging, decapitation, and neck-breaking, they'd both probably break out in a cold sweat. Yet here we are!...
News Mortal Kombat 1's DLC Roster Might Have Already Been Leaked
Amazon appears to be the culprit
Mortal Kombat 1 was officially unveiled earlier this week, and while Ed Boon and the team at NetherRealm Studios haven't detailed much yet, it seems there might have already been some leaks online. According to an Amazon Italy listing, the DLC fighters players can expect to feature in this new era of violent...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Kameo Fighters Announced Alongside Main Roster
Rollback netcode has also been confirmed
Mortal Kombat 1 got announced by Warner Bros. and NetherRealm Studios yesterday, and the good news is it's launching for Nintendo Switch on 19th September 2023. The brutal and bloody trailer helped set the scene for this new era in the iconic fighting series, but there's also an FAQ on the official game...
Rumour 'Mortal Kombat 1' Is Supposedly Coming To Switch
According to PS Plus leaker
Following on from last night's tease by the @MortalKombat Twitter account, PS Plus leaker @billbil_kun has revealed what they believe to be accurate information regarding the next entry in the fighting series, which they state will be titled Mortal Kombat 1. What's more, they have said that it will be coming to Switch...
News New Mortal Kombat Seemingly Teased By NetherRealm In 30th Anniversary Video
Update: "It is almost time" according to a new teaser
Update [Thu 11th May, 2023 05:45 BST]: The Mortal Kombat developer NetherRealm Studios has now teased a new teaser clip with the line "it is almost time attached". Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon also joined in on the fun, with a comment asking about the time. The teaser shows a clock jumping...
News Mortal Kombat 12 Confirmed, Scheduled For 2023 Release
Ed Boon: "So who has heard the news"
We've heard ongoing rumours about the next Mortal Kombat game and it seems to have finally been confirmed. During a Warner Bros. Discovery earnings call earlier on, the executive vice president of global investor strategy, Andrew Slabin, seemingly confirmed Mortal Kombat 12 and its 2023 release date. Here's...
News Mortal Kombat Celebrates 30 Years Of Fatalities, Friendships And Flawless Victories
"Thank you to all of the fans"
The fighting genre is about to enter the next generation with games like Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6. One other series, in particular, that's played a huge part in evolving the scene over the years is the violent and bloody Mortal Kombat. It also led to the formation of the ESRB in the US, which saw age ratings...
News Don't Expect The Next Mortal Kombat Game To Be Announced Just Yet
NetherRealm wants to focus on anniversary celebrations first
Mortal Kombat fans are understandably eager to find out exactly what developer NetherRealm has been working on since the spectacular Mortal Kombat 11. The general consensus is that the team is currently gearing up to reveal Mortal Kombat 12, but according to creator Ed Boon, we shouldn't...
Random Mortal Kombat Logo Was Nearly Scrapped After Being Mistaken For A Seahorse
Thank goodness it wasn't!
The Mortal Kombat logo is arguably one of the most recognisable in all of gaming: the silouetted dragon swooping around to resemble the Yin and Yang symbol is stunning in its sheer simplicity. It almost wasn't to be, however, if co-creator John Tobias had listened to a comment from his sister, who mistakenly thought that...
News Ed Boon Shuts Down Mortal Kombat 12 'EVO 2022' Announcement Speculation
"It's time for Street Fighter & other great fighting games"
EVO 2022 kicks off later this week and as part of this Sony has announced a new live show featuring "exciting content and reveals". According to IGN, publishers and developers like Capcom, Warner Bros., Bandai Namco, Arc System Works, and SNK will all be participating in the show. While...
Random WWE Superstar 'The Miz' Really Wants To Be Johnny Cage In The Next Mortal Kombat Movie
"I have been working on my splits"
Last year, the Mortal Kombat movie series got a reboot, banking $22.5 million at its domestic box office opening in the US. Although we got to see quite a lot of the Mortal Kombat cast, not everyone featured in the movie. One, in particular, that was missing was Johnny Cage. Fortunately, a sequel has been...
