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Mortal Kombat 1’s newest main roster kombatant Homelander is set to drop in a few short days, with the guest fighter due to arrive on June 4 for owners of the Kombat Pack. News of his official release date came alongside a promised gameplay trailer, showcasing his superhuman abilities. From the official press release: Homelander is the most powerful being on the planet and the leader of The Seven, the elite superhero team owned and managed by Vought International. In a world where “Supes” are made, he’s the strongest of them all.Homelander presents himself as the ultimate patriot and protector,…

Announced only a short time ago on X, “the greatest superhero in any timeline” is set to see his gameplay trailer drop in a matter of hours. John, better known as Homelander, is the main antagonist in the popular Amazon television series The Boys. With flawless looks and the powers of a god, he is considered one of the greatest superheroes alive. His abilities include flight, super strength, incredible stamina, X-ray and laser vision, as well as superb sight and hearing. Due to premiere at 6am PT / 8am CT on 29 May, Homelander is the penultimate kombatant to join…

Matt Yang King is an American actor, best known for his legendary portrayal of Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 11 and Mortal Kombat 1. He also voiced Fujin in Mortal Kombat 11’s Aftermath expansion. Games aside, Matt provided talent to the Concierge in Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, as well as Kung Lao in Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms.

With little news on the horizon since filming wrapped up earlier this year, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 reboot has finally been given a release date. First announced in January 2022, Mortal Kombat 2 is set to release in IMAX theatres in North America on October 24, 2025. Written by Jeremy Slater (best known for his work on the Disney+ Marvel series “Moon Knight”), the sequel will also see its director Simon McQuoid return to the helm in pursuit of a Flawless Victory. Hiroyuki Sanada, Chin Han, Joe Taslim, Jessica McNamee, Lewis Tan, Tadanobu Asano, Josh Lawson, Mehcad…

The wait is finally over: Mavado has officially joined the Kameo roster in Mortal Kombat 1. Making his debut in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, Mavado is a member of the illusive Red Dragon clan. Armed with grappling hooks and spiked boots, Mavado’s fighting prowess makes him a formidable fighter. His only known associates are Hsu Hao and Daegon, both of whom haven’t been featured in a title since Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. As always the release of a Kameo fighter comes alongside a general patch, which includes numerous bug fixes and adjustments. What are your thoughts on Mavado so far? Be…

Daniel Nelson is an Australian actor and stuntman, best known for his portrayal of Black Dragon henchman Kabal in 2021’s Mortal Kombat movie. Although born in New Zealand, Daniel took full advantage of the lifestyle in his adopted home country. After landing a prominent role at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, Daniel would go on to learn stunts and release his inner daredevil. Years later he has gone on to act, but most notably perform stunts, choreograph and even double for some of Hollywood’s biggest names.

Stryker lives! Michael O’Brien, the enigmatic actor who famously portrayed NYPD officer Kurtis Stryker in Mortal Kombat 3, gives his first ever interview in 29 years. A native of Chicago, Michael left the area a few years later, and has since enjoyed a successful career in real estate.

Cage Match is the fourth entry in the popular Mortal Kombat Legends series from Warner Bros. Animation. Set in 1980s California, struggling actor and martial artist Johnny Cage gets more than he bargained for on a search for his missing co-star Jennifer.

A new Kameo has entered the Mortal Kombat 1 arena, with Khameleon joining the roster for owners of the Kombat Pack. Players who do not currently own the Kombat Pack have a limited opportunity to test her might in the weekly towers via the Gateway Mesa. Making her official debut as a hidden unlockable player in the Nintendo 64 port of Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Khameleon had the ability to mimic the special moves of the other female ninjas, most notably Kitana, Mileena and Jade. She would later return in the Wii port of Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, where she was given…

Ashrah is one of my favourite characters ever, and if written right, she could be one of the best Mortal Kombat characters ever. A while ago, I wrote a review of Ashrah’s story explaining why it disappointed me and giving suggestions on how it could have been better. Today, I want to explore this topic in more depth. Apart from being a fan of the Mortal Kombat franchise, I am also a professional writer, and Ashrah was one of the characters who helped me hone my craft through fan fiction. I have written (so far) a total of three multi-chapter…