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Brazilian gaming retailer Cadê Meu Jogo has leaked what is believed to be the final box art for Mortal Kombat 1 ahead of its release next month. While the artwork has since been removed from all product listings, it is plastered all over social media and reveals a yet-to-be-announced single player mode called “Invasions” (if Google Translate is to be believed). Those looking for a separate single-player experience will no doubt be among the first to delve into the new mode, which seemingly allows players to traverse multiple realms and face off against seasonal threats. A single screenshot accompanies the…

Episode two of the Kombat Kast is set to air tomorrow across multiple platforms, including YouTube, Twitch and TikTok. Streamed live directly from NetherRealm Studios’ headquarters in Chicago, the show is set to begin at 10am PT / 12pm CT and will focus on three recently announced kombatants, namely Smoke, Ashrah and Geras. Who are you most looking forward to checking out? Be sure to join our incredible kommunity by joining our Discord server (partnered with the Netherkast) and following us on our social media accounts, which include Twitter, Instagram, Threads and YouTube.

The Banished trailer brought joy to many fans. Now, it’s time to find out how our beloved characters have changed! Per tradition, the Mortal Kombat 1 official Twitter page shared the official biographies of the recently revealed characters, Havik, Ashrah, and Reptile. Check them out: Havik Of the three, Havik is the one whose backstory changed the most. Previously a Cleric of Chaos from Chaosrealm, he’s now a rebel from Seido. “Seido,” for those not so knowledgeable of the Mortal Kombat lore, is Orderrealm’s official name. Judging by the information we got here, it’s safe to assume that, in Liu…

Ed Boon has confirmed that Mortal Kombat 1 will be a re-imagining of the lore we have all known for years. One of the biggest questions surrounding the game is how, if at all, will the Kameo game mechanic factor into this new lore? There are some things that we can ascertain for sure. The Kameo fighter system is NetherRealm’s compromise on a few fronts. Those being tag team mechanics and as a way to include more characters for fan-service reasons without the need to fully program 16 MORE characters. None of this though ties directly into the story of…

NetherRealm Studios made fans wait quite a while for the anticipated EVO trailer. And the wait was totally worth it! This weekend, we had the Evolution Championship Series, better known as EVO. While the main focus of the event is on fighting games tournaments, Mortal Kombat fans were promised a new trailer, so naturally, all eyes were turned in EVO’s direction. To spice things up, Ed Boon teased fans on Twitter with many (pretty direct) references to Reptile. We didn’t know when the trailer was going to drop. Some people lost sleep, others lost their patience…but at last, here we…

Following today’s hype Mortal Kombat 1 trailer at EVO 2023, NetherRealm Studios have released a multitude of screenshots. Titled “The Banished,” the clip shows the return of fan-favourite Syzoth, the Zaterran warrior better known as Reptile. Fans purportedly screamed with joy the entire time, with 3D era favourites Ashrah, Havik and Sareena also joining the roster (although Sareena joins as a Kameo instead of a fully-fledged fighter). If social media is anything to go by, excitement is about to hit fever pitch. Be sure to join our incredible kommunity by joining our Discord server (partnered with the Netherkast) and following…

Brian Glynn is an American bodybuilder and entrepreneur who famously portrayed Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3 and beyond. A man of many talents, Brian went on to play the Water God in Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero, as well as Warhead in Midway’s War Gods alongside Kerri Hoskins.

The official Mortal Kombat 1 biography for Geras has been released via Mortal Kombat’s official Twitter page, providing further insight into his backstory. Subtitled “Sentinel of the Hourglass,” Geras was reconstructed by Liu Kang in the new era to aid in his mission to restore peace to the realms. With Kronika meeting her end in Mortal Kombat 11, he must identify the new mastermind behind the plot to thwart Liu Kang’s efforts. What are your thoughts on Geras’ new design and story arc in Mortal Kombat 1? Be sure to join our incredible kommunity by joining our Discord server (partnered…

In a move no one saw coming, NetherRealm Studios dropped a surprise Mortal Kombat 1 trailer today at Dream Con 2023. Subtitled “Keepers of Time,” the clip focuses on returning kombatant Geras as he works alongside Liu Kang to maintain the balance of peace. First introduced in Mortal Kombat 11 as a loyal servant to Kronika, Geras is an eternal being of limitless power who retains the memory of innumerable timelines, even in this newest era. Maintaining his “puzzle-like” appearance and large build, Geras manipulates time and uses brute strength to clobber his opponents into sand. Working alongside numerous Kameos…

Only a few weeks remain between now and the start of Mortal Kombat 1’s beta period, with dates and details announced a short time ago. Running from August 18-21, the Mortal Kombat 1 beta will be available to those who pre-order the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms. Unfortunately, PC and Switch users will miss out. Liu Kang, Sub-Zero, Kenshi, Kitana, Johnny Cage will all be playable, along with the newly announced Li Mei. Kameos will include Kano, Sonya, Jax, and Frost, with The Teahouse and Johnny Cage’s Mansion being the two arenas in which players can…