The Russian edition of monthly mens magazine MAXIM have this evening unveiled a new Mortal Kombat X trailer that focuses on the franchise’s most prominent Shaolin heroes, Liu Kang and Kung Lao. Newcomer Kung Jin is also showcased, but the real mystery lies in the former warriors’ new allegiance to the Netherrealm. Previously unconfirmed, Liu Kang can be seen in a somewhat delusional form, brainwashed into helping Shinnok and his Netherrealm forces of evil. Seething with rage after Raiden’s actions during the events of Mortal Kombat (2011), the video ends with the thunder god having his oesophagus ripped out and stuffed into his mouth…

Two-time EVO world champion Carl “Perfect Legend” White is set to make his first trip down under as the bustling city of Melbourne gets set to host its seventh annual Battle Arena Melbourne event. Running from May 22-24, BAM7 sees competitive fighters from around Australia congregate to fight for glory and a slice of the prize. Marking Mortal Kombat X’s first major competitive event, the drama will unfold in a themed play around aptly dubbed “The Pit.” Sponsored by WB Games Australia, prizes include must-have Mortal Kombat merchandise for participants across all skill levels, as well as a $1,000 cash prize pool for players who make it into…

DC Comics have released chapter twelve of the hugely popular Mortal Kombat X comic series. The final part of Issue #4 focuses on Johnny Cage and Sonya as they pursue their daughter’s kidnappers. Chapter #12 is now available for digital download via the DC Entertainment website, iBooks Store, Google Play, Kindle Store and Nook Store.

With the release of Mortal Kombat X edging closer, the number of leaks surrounding the title’s downloadable content seems to be spiralling out of control. Following yesterday’s accidental leak of Predator on the Xbox Live Marketplace, NetherRealm Studios have today decided to unleash a new teaser confirming the alien’s inclusion in the Kombat Pack. Furthermore, the video also confirms classic kombatants Tanya and Tremor. Edenian traitor Tanya, who first made her appearance in Mortal Kombat 4, has garnered a huge amount of support since her last appearance in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. Similarly, a Twitter campaign named #FeelTheTremor sees Tremor (who first made his appearance in Mortal Kombat: Special Forces) return to…

NetherRealm Studios held their most watched Kombat Kast this morning, attracting an audience of close to 40,000 viewers. Subtitled “Whips, Sais & A Little Surprise,” their sixth live stream was full of juicy Mortal Kombat X details including the first publicly broadcast gameplay footage of two new kombatants and an old favourite. A seemingly efficacious Mileena was up first, showcasing her new and varied abilities. Mileena’s variations include Ethereal (which allows her to teleport and disappear for a short amount of time), Ravenous (which gives her a few bite attacks and the ability to string together unique chain grabs) and Piercing, in which…

DC Comics have released chapter eleven of the hugely popular Mortal Kombat X comic series. The second part of Issue #4 focuses on the partnership between Scorpion and Raiden as they battle to save Takeda from the Netherrealm’s grip. Scorpion and Raiden must work together to save Takeda from the Netherrealm’s grip. Plus: What happened to Sub-Zero? And what’s REALLY going on with the Kamidogu daggers? All will be revealed! Chapter #11 is now available for digital download via the DC Entertainment website, iBooks Store, Google Play, Kindle Store and Nook Store.

CH CH CH HA HA HA! To celebrate Friday the 13th, NetherRealm Studios have announced that mass murderer Jason Voorhees will be joining the Mortal Kombat X roster as the title’s first downloadable character. Wielding his signature machete and sporting his famous hockey mask, the Camp Crystal Lake killer will be the first of four kombatants available as part of the title’s Kombat Pack. From the official press release: In celebration of Friday 13th, today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment confirmed details for the Mortal Kombat X Kombat Pack, the ultimate pass providing fans with Mortal Kombat X downloadable content (DLC), some of which will…

The introduction of Cassie Cage early in the promotional cycle raised many eyebrows. Many saw her inclusion as the next-generation replacement for her parents, Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade, however the release of today’s “Meet the Cage Family” trailer seems to derail that theory. The video shows off an aged Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade, now divorced, and seems to confirm them both as playable kombatants. Gameplay footage also shows previously unseen U.S. Special Forces agent Jax, as well as Mileena alongside a couple of new arenas. Also making an apperance in the trailer are Shinnok and Kenshi, who was…

Online retail giant Amazon have updated their Mortal Kombat X product listings to include ten previously unseen biographies from Mortal Kombat X. Included are biographies for Kotal Kahn, Scorpion, Johnny Cage, Kano, Sub-Zero, D’Vorah, Ferra/Torr, Raiden, Cassie Cage and Mileena. Kotal Kahn was a young boy in the warrior realm of Osh-Tekk when it was merged with Outworld by Shao Kahn. He grew up admiring the Outworld emperor. But Kotal kept hidden from Shao Kahn a secret Osh-Tekk portal to Earthrealm. Kotal’s ‘magical’ appearances and demonstrations of great power in Earthrealm led its inhabitants to declare him a god, whom they called Buluc. After Shao…

NetherRealm Studios are set to hold their fifth Kombat Kast tomorrow live from their Chicago-based studio. Judging by a recent post on their Twitter profile, topics of discussion may include further detail on Mortal Kombat X’s highly-anticipated Story Mode. Subtitled “A Story 25-Years in the Making,” the live stream is set to kick off on March 13 at 3:00 pm CST (which translates to March 13 at 9:00 pm UTC for those residing in Europe and March 14 at 8:00 am AEDT for Australia).