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It’s been a big day for Mortal Kombat fans, with today’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con jam packed with new information, trailers and media to digest. Among the announcements was confirmation that Li Mei, Tanya and Baraka will be on Mortal Kombat 1’s base roster as playable kombatants, with Darrius being included as a Kameo. While Baraka was playable in Mortal Kombat 11 and Tanya in Mortal Kombat X, both Li Mei and Darrius have not been selectable since 2006’s Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. Kameo or not it’s exciting to see them return! Besides the screenshots above, the official Mortal Kombat…
The wait is finally over…the 3D era has arrived. And then some, so set off the fireworks! NetherRealm Studios’ appearance at San Diego Comic-Con could not have been more hype, as they revealed and showed off gameplay for seven classic Mortal Kombat characters. Right out of the gate the panel went live with the “Umgadi” trailer, which is in the same vein as the Lin Kuei trailer with a blend of gameplay and story. The trailer starts off in what appears to be Edenia as we used to know it with Liu Kang explaining that the Umgadi are a select…
Born in the Philippines, Paolo Montalban’s family immigrated to the United States when he was just one year old. An incredibly gifted actor and singer, he has worked alongside some of the greatest names of our generation. Paolo starred as the main protagonist Kung Lao in all twenty-two episodes of 1998’s Mortal Kombat: Conquest television series alongside Daniel Bernhardt and Kristanna Loken.
Cage Match, the new title in the animated series Mortal Kombat Legends, now has an official cover art and release date! As you can see in the image above, the cover shows the film’s protagonist, Johnny Cage, in one of his famous superhero star poses! Los Angeles’ tall buildings rise behind him, and amidst some ominous clouds, we see the Mortal Kombat logo! More interesting, however, are the two other characters accompanying him: Ashrah and Kia. Ashrah is a demon from the Netherrealm who hunts other demons with a manipulative sword known to her as Kriss. Kia is one of…
She has the appearance of a beautiful woman native to Earthrealm or Edenia. But she is not like them. She is a demon born in the pits of the Netherrealm. Inside her lives a beast of great power and wickedness. For many years, she has fought alongside the Brotherhood of Shadows, believing she was destined for a hateful existence. But there is hope. She has found a weapon; a promise of freedom. All she needs to do is to slay the most vicious souls in the Netherrealm. Then…ascension. Inner Conflict That was an introduction to the conflict that defines Ashrah…
Mortal Kombat series co-creator Ed Boon is officially down under, confirming the news over on his Twitter page in the last 24 hours following a number of cryptic tweets about Australia. First thought to be hinting at a future Mortal Kombat 1 announcement, eagle-eyed fans noticed something was awry. In fact, we responded to one of Ed’s tweets and received a direct response from Mortal Kombat 2 producer Todd Garner, confirming our initial suspicions. Staying on the resplendent shores of Queensland’s Gold Coast, Ed wasted no time making his way to Village Roadshow Studios to meet with the cast and…
Following today’s announcement that Smoke and Rain will be playable kombatants in Mortal Kombat 1, the game’s official Discord server has posted their biographies. While their subtitle is missing (updated), each biography provides a little insight into their updated backstories, presenting an entirely new spin on two fan favourites. While Rain was present in Mortal Kombat 11 via DLC, Smoke has not been playable in his human form since 2011’s Mortal Kombat, having only since made a cameo in Mortal Kombat X’s story mode as a revenant. Smoke Master of StealthAs a boy, Smoke lived to hunt with his family.…
Three new screenshots have been released alongside today’s Lin Kuei trailer, featuring Smoke, Rain, Cyrax and Sektor. Smoke and Rain were both confirmed as playable kombatants in Mortal Kombat 1, ending an extended drought for Smoke fans who have waiting some twelve years for his return to the series. Rain is also back with a radically different design that is both familiar and foreign at the same time. Cyrax and Sektor don their klassic attire in a nod to their debut look in Mortal Kombat 3; both cyber assassins will feature as Kameo fighters. They too have not been playable…
Yes, it’s official: Smoke is returning to the series as a playable kombatant in Mortal Kombat 1 after a lengthy twelve-year absence. Despite the kommunity’s best attempts to decipher cryptic tweets from series co-creator Ed Boon, the release of today’s trailer managed to catch everyone by surprise. In this latest preview, Sub-Zero and Scorpion scale the wall of a gorgeous temple complex encompassed by cold. In an interesting nod to Mortal Kombat: Deception, Scorpion is seen taking on an army of petrified Chinese warriors, reminiscent of Onaga’s undefeatable army in that game’s introduction. Another brand new arena is shown, serving…
NetherRealm Studios’ Kombat Kast is set to debut its first episode of 2023 across multiple platforms, including YouTube, Twitch and TikTok. Beginning at 10am PT / 12pm CT, the stream will kick off with a brand new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer that is set to announce not one but multiple new kombatants. Whether these reveals pertain to playable characters, Kameos or both remains to be seen; either way we hope to see some 3D era love. Following the trailer, the team will discuss the new Kameo system in depth, as well as showcase gameplay from Scorpion, Johnny Cage and more.…