It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Darren Shahlavi, well known by the community for his role as Kano in Mortal Kombat: Legacy, has passed away. News of the actor’s death has been scarce. No details have surfaced other than his passing this morning, and that his death was unexpected. This marks the second time that an actor who had played Kano has died long before his time, the former example being the death of Trevor Goddard in 2003. Darren was a well known martial artist, actor, and was frequently involved with stunt work as well. We at Kamidogu are deeply…

DC Comics have released the debut issue of their highly anticipated weekly Mortal Kombat X comic series. Subtitled Blood Ties — Chapter One: Prelude, the story begins in the Himalayan wilderness with Kenshi battling infamous Red Dragon member Hsu Hao. Years ago, a great war between realms brought the universe to the brink of destruction. In their most desperate hour, Earthrealm’s champions rallied in strength and spirit — saving their world from the forces of evil. In the years that followed, there existed a peace between realms for the first time since the Mortal Kombat tournaments began. But peace did not last for…

Finnish gaming magazine Pelaaja have published an article revealing that fan favourite Kung Lao is set to join the Mortal Kombat X roster. Perishing at the hands of Outworld Emperor Shao Kahn during the events of Mortal Kombat (2011), a visibly older Kung Lao rises from death to once again vanquish evil. According to the article his three variations include Tempest (which utilises spinning attacks and allows him to use his hat as a revolving shield), Buzz Saw (which sharpens the razored rim of his hat and allows for more hat control) and Hat Trick (which allows him to cast his hat to-and-fro to extend…