Mortal Kombat, like any hugely successful franchise in pop culture, has a passionate and loyal fanbase unlike any other. Some express their admiration by creating amazing works of art or hanging posters up in their bedroom — Chris Barcia decided to show his love by developing a fan film titled Mortal Kombat: Fates Beginning. Released in late 2015 and entered into the Urban Action Showcase film festival in New York, Mortal Kombat: Fates Beginning was developed with the hope of capturing the magic of the franchise’s original 1992 title. The project proved highly rewarding, with the film winning an award…

Since the early March release of Kombat Pack 2 and Mortal Kombat XL readers have been begging us to update our Soundtracks section to include new tracks introduced with the latest DLC, namely those that accompany The Pit arena. Well the wait is finally over, with Kamidogu proud to introduce its exhaustive and polished 76-track soundtrack to Mortal Kombat XL. Mastered in high-quality AAC format, our latest add-on becomes the twelfth album that we are offering for free to registered members in our Soundtracks section.

Mortal Kombat XL has officially arrived alongside Kombat Pack 2, introducing a plethora of new and exciting content. Aside from the new kombatants, improved online experience, costumes and single arena, the game’s latest compatibility patch sees the much-loved return of Stage Fatalities. There are three known Stage Fatalities that are able to be performed in The Pit, The Kove and Refugee Kamp arenas. We’ve compiled a list of input commands for each kombatant below and will update our Mortal Kombat X section in the coming days. Please note that all commands must be performed while close to your opponent. Alien:D, D, D +…

The sixteenth episode of NetherRealm Studios’ hugely popular Kombat Kast saw the team run through Triborg’s three variations and finishing moves when it was broadcast live from Burbank back on January 24. Toward the conclusion of the stream a secret fourth variation titled “Cyber Sub-Zero (LK-520)” was teased but the video was cut short seconds after gameplay began. With Kombat Pack 2 and Mortal Kombat XL now available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players, we can reveal just how simple it is to select this secret variation. Start off by selecting Triborg as normal, but refrain from selecting a variation. With the…

Fans who missed out on Mortal Kombat X’s downloadable content or the title completely will have an opportunity to pick up a bargain when Mortal Kombat XL launches for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on March 1. Similar to Mortal Kombat (2011)’s “Komplete Edition,” Mortal Kombat XL will see the culmination of all previously released DLC kombatants and skins along with content featured in the yet-to-be-released Kombat Pack 2. Today’s trailer holds nothing back, with never-before-seen footage showing off a plethora of new skins as well as further gameplay of Leatherface, Alien, Tri-Borg and Bo’ Rai Cho. Also confirmed is the return of The Pit’s gruesome…

Despite the furore that erupted back in December when NetherRealm Studios announced Kombat Pack 2 for Mortal Kombat X, today’s promised release of a new gameplay trailer seems to have excited the vast majority of fans. Showing off Leatherface, Triborg, Bo’ Rai Cho and Alien in all of their glory, the video also confirms the much anticipated return of The Pit arena. Further tidbits include the inclusion of previous DLC including the ability to play as Goro, as well as the “Kold War Skin Pack,” “Brazil Skin Pack,” “Apocalypse Pack” and the “Kold War Scorpion” skin.

Fan opinions have been divided in an explosion of social media activity as details of “Kombat Pack 2” were unveiled at The Game Awards. Marking NetherRealm Studios’ largest undertaking of DLC in its five-year history, Kombat Pack 2 will see an additional four kombatants join the Mortal Kombat X fray in Q1 2016. In what many have dubbed a surprise move, NetherRealm Studios have opted to introduce an additional two guest characters, including Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre horror film series, as well as the Xenomorph from the classic sci-fi horror film franchise Alien. Additional characters include Bo’ Rai Cho, master of the drunken fist,…

Following one of the most successful Mortal Kombat releases to date, NetherRealm Studios have today officially confirmed the existence of a second Kombat Pack. Due for release in the first half of 2016, Kombat Pack #2 will see four new kombatants added to the Mortal Kombat X roster, as well as a number of new skins and a new environment believed to be some kind of homage to the classic Pit arena. Social media has been positively set alight with excitement as fans discuss who they believe will be joining the roster come next year. Will we see more guest characters? New characters? Or…

Originally slated for a mid-2015 release, the High Voltage developed last generation ports of Mortal Kombat X have officially been cancelled. The not-so-shock announcement was made earlier today by admin Yorick on the official Mortal Kombat X forums: After months of development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has come to the regrettable conclusion that we cannot release Mortal Kombat X for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Please know our teams worked diligently to meet the quality standards set by the current-gen versions of the game. We were not able to get the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions to the quality expected of a Mortal Kombat game…

If you’re a die-hard Mortal Kombat fan, chances are you would have heard his name. In fact, series veteran John Vogel has been a part of the team since the very beginning, working on the very first Mortal Kombat alongside Ed Boon, John Tobias and Dan Forden. A hugely talented writer and artist, John spent most of high school and art school applying for positions both within the video game industry and at a local newspaper. Through his valiant effort, he joined Midway in the late 80s; more than 25 years later he continues his work on various projects at NetherRealm Studios.…