Following the recent confirmation that Arnold Schwarzenegger will not be voicing his likeness as the Terminator in Mortal Kombat 11, fans started numerous petitions to ensure the authenticity of a second DLC character was not lost. Putting fans at ease, esteemed voiceover actor Keith David took to his Twitter account today to make the announcement that he will be reprising his role of Spawn. David voiced Spawn in the HBO series Todd McFarlane’s Spawn, which saw eighteen episodes released over three seasons from 1997 to 1999. The series was met with critical acclaim, winning two Emmys and two Golden Reel…
Despite the Austrian Oak’s likeness as the Terminator confirmed in the Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack roster reveal trailer, sources indicate that his unique voice is not part of the deal. Instead the highly anticipated T-800 will be voiced by an actor who sounds similar to Schwarzenegger, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter and apparently confirmed by sources at Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. A tweet by series co-creator Ed Boon following the Kombat Pack trailer’s release indicated to many that the studio had “gotten” Arnold, but to what degree remains to be seen. As expected, the news has continued to…
After months of pokes, prods, teases and trolls, the full roster for what we expect will be the first of two Kombat Packs has been revealed. Following an earlier leak, NetherRealm Studios posted the trailer fans had been waiting for, albeit short of many surprises. While many had assumed that protagonist Ash Williams from The Evil Dead was all but confirmed, it seems that his position may have possibly been taken by DC Comics’ The Joker, an inclusion that has proven to be controversial if early reactions are anything to go by. From the official press release: The Terminator T-800 from “Terminator: Dark…
Social media was set ablaze overnight as the official Mortal Kombat YouTube channel premiered the first official gameplay of Nightwolf. Nightwolf returns to the fray with all of his signature moves in hand, including his spirit bow and arrows, shoulder charge and hatchet attacks. In addition, this time the Matoka warrior enters battle alongside the spirits of powerful animals, including a bear, wolf and eagle. Nothing is held back, as Nightwolf unleashes a barrage of fast and furious blows, topped off with an incredibly brutal Fatality and amazing outro. Nightwolf, born as Grey Cloud, is a proud and fierce warrior…
Ancestors give me strength: Nightwolf is almost upon us! Ed Boon took to Twitter earlier today to share a short teaser video of the Native American warrior in hot anticipation for his upcoming launch in Mortal Kombat 11. Branding his signature hatchet, Nightwolf summons a lightning bolt in the teaser to celebrate victory over his opponent. While his attire remains largely unchanged colour wise, his default look has been updated to include new warpaint, as well as multiple pieces of armour.
Steve Ritchie, best known for his booming voice and terrifying portrayal of Shao Kahn in the nineties, is coming to Australia this August. Following a week of retro gaming celebrations, Steve is set to host a Mortal Kombat II tournament on August 17 at Brisbane’s Pinball & Arcade Collective. Open to players of all ages and skill levels, kombatants are encouraged to show off their kombat prowess in front of the man himself. Crush your opponents and celebrate with an “Outstanding,” while the defeated are labelled weak, pathetic fools! Steve will be setting time aside to meet with fans and…
Following last month’s tease of the Native American shaman branding his signature tomahawk, Ed Boon today tweeted a first look at the warrior’s profile. Nightwolf’s inclusion in Mortal Kombat 11’s Kombat Pack was first confirmed via the Shang Tsung reveal trailer released last month. He is set to join Sindel, Spawn and two other kombatants later this year. First introduced in Mortal Kombat 3, Nightwolf is a savage warrior who fights alongside the forces of good in order to protect Earthrealm. In tune with the spirits of his ancestors, his abilities include the ability to manifest an ethereal bow and…
NetherRealm Studios have revealed a plethora of new details on Mortal Kombat 11 during their highly anticipated live events in Los Angeles and London. Streamed live across the globe, the event drew numerous fans as well as celebrities to both venues, eager to catch a glimpse of the studio’s latest project. As expected, Mortal Kombat 11 will feature both new and returning kombatants. While Raiden, Scorpion and Shao Kahn had been announced previously, creative director Ed Boon took to the stage in Los Angeles to announce the return of Sonya Blade, Sub-Zero, Skarlet and Baraka. Voiced by esteemed mixed martial artist and olympian Ronda Rousey,…
Following more in-depth looks at both Shao Kahn and Raiden earlier this week, NetherRealm Studios’ Creative Director Ed Boon has today unveiled what will become the official box art for Mortal Kombat 11 via his Twitter and Instagram accounts. The new artwork shows off a newly designed Scorpion ready to pounce with the katana used in the official announcement trailer strapped to his side. In fact, so far every render has depicted kombatants holding some form of weapon: Shao Kahn with his wrath hammer and Raiden with a staff. Could we see the potential reintroduction of weapon-based kombat in Mortal Kombat 11? Only time will tell. Mortal Kombat…
Arcade1Up, the company responsible for bringing the classic arcade experience home, have today announced a brand new Mortal Kombat arcade machine at CES 2019. Three-quarters the size of a regular arcade machine, it includes the following titles: Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. The much-loved trilogy are set to make their return with authentic controls, crisp graphics and fully adjustable volume. Priced at US$299, the Mortal Kombat Arcade1Up machine will be released this September and will be available exclusively at Walmart.
