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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.…

After almost a decade of providing quality coverage to fans all over the globe, Kamidogu is proud to present our newest addition: an exhaustive and polished 72-track soundtrack to Mortal Kombat X. 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.

Today saw the launch of Mortal Kombat X’s fourth and final downloadable character Tremor across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC for owners of the Kombat Pack. As always, Kamidogu is proud to present a thorough and complete guide to the Earth elemental. Our site now houses his biography and full moves list, as well as his tower ending and finishing moves captured in full high definition at 60 frames per second. Best of all, it’s available to everyone, and for free!

Bearers of the Kombat Pack will receive their final treat this week, with the infamous Black Dragon elemental Tremor set to join the Mortal Kombat X roster this coming Tuesday. Sporting a completely re-designed overall look when compared to his debut appearance in Mortal Kombat: Special Forces, Tremor will be available for general purchase a week later starting June 28 for US$4.99. Tremor becomes the fourth and last downloadable kombatant to join the fray after a successful fan petition titled “Feel The Tremor.” The release of Tremor follows a hugely successful line-up of DLC that included horror icon Jason Voorhees, the Edenian…

Make no mistake, social media is an incredibly powerful platform through which fans have been able to readily communicate with game developers. Using Facebook and Twitter to drive kommunity engagement, the team at NetherRealm Studios have been able to accurately gauge consumer demand, allowing them to effectively provide content that fans desire. One online petition in particular garnered a lot of attention earlier this year, with a group of fans desperate to see the Earth elemental Tremor introduced as a fully-fledged kombatant in Mortal Kombat X. Guess what? NetherRealm Studios listened. Looking further back, petitions have seen the introduction of both Jason Voorhees and Predator to the latest title…

Yesterday saw the launch of Mortal Kombat X’s third downloadable character Predator across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC for owners of the Kombat Pack. Predator first appeared in the 1987 sci-fi action film of the same name, alongside renown action star Arnold Schwarzenegger and former NFL player Carl Weathers. As always, Kamidogu is proud to present a thorough and complete guide to the grotesque alien. Our site now houses his biography and full moves list, as well as his tower ending and finishing moves captured in full high definition at 60 frames per second. Best of all, it’s available to everyone, and…

NetherRealm Studios have released a new compatibility patch in anticipation of Predator’s arrival in Mortal Kombat X on July 7 for owners of the Kombat Pack. Patch 1.07 introduces a number of new additions, including a free Klassic Ermac skin that is available to all players. The update also includes previews for three new skins that will come bundled with Predator, including MK3 Jax, MK3 Kung Lao and MK4 Quan Chi. Also of note is that Jax, Johnny Cage, Kitana, Kung Lao, Mileena, Scorpion, Sonya Blade and Sub-Zero all seem to have gained a third Fatality, although they are currently locked. The update…

Anticipation continues to build on the eve of Predator’s official introduction into the Mortal Kombat X roster. Available from July 7 for owners of the Kombat Pack and a week later for general purchase, the grotesque alien warrior joins Jason Voorhees as the title’s second guest and third overall downloadable character. To celebrate his impending release, NetherRealm Studios have scheduled a Kombat Kast for “Predator-eve,” during which regulars Derek Kirtzic and Tyler Lansdown will officially debut his gameplay footage and describe his three variations in detail. Be sure to tune into NetherRealm’s official Twitch channel on Monday July 6 at 3:00pm CDT to catch Predator in…

With Predator’s impending July release almost upon us, Xbox One gamer Sonicdude20th has uploaded a series of leaked videos showcasing the alien’s various abilities in Mortal Kombat X. Predator’s three variations include Warrior, Hunter and Hish-Qu-Ten, with his two Fatalities named “Ghostin’ Us” and “Certain Death” respectively. Included in the Predator update is a Carl Weathers skin for Jax, as well as a Commando skin for Johnny Cage and a heat vision skin for Scorpion. Predator will become the third of four downloadable characters to join the fray following the release of Jason Voorhees in early May and Tanya in early June, leaving…

Today saw the launch of Mortal Kombat X’s second downloadable character Tanya across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC for owners of the Kombat Pack. Making her debut in Mortal Kombat 4, Tanya makes a triumphant return with a plethora of both familiar and brand new moves. As always, Kamidogu is proud to present a thorough and complete guide to the Edenian traitor. Our site now houses her biography and full moves list, as well as her tower ending and finishing moves captured in full high definition at 60 frames per second. Best of all, it’s available to everyone, and for free!