As largely expected, Digital Eclipse and Atari have used Evo 2025 to jointly announce the inclusion of Mortal Kombat Trilogy in Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection. Released in 1996, Mortal Kombat Trilogy quickly became a fan favourite, bringing together an enormous roster of kombatants and arenas. Although it was also released for Nintendo 64, it was the PlayStation and PC ports that really resonated with fans as they contained crisper graphics and additional characters. In fact, it is the PlayStation port specifically that will be included with this kollection. While the digital version of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is expected in…
With the red-band for Mortal Kombat II out in the wild, Warner Bros. have released posters for characters set to feature in the film. A total of sixteen posters are available below, including those for Baraka, Bi-Han (Noob Saibot), Cole Young, Jade, Jax, Johnny Cage, Kano, Kitana, Kung Lao, Liu Kang, Raiden, Scorpion, Shang Tsung, Shao Kahn, Sindel and Sonya Blade. Which one is your favourite? Keep it locked to Kamidogu as we bring you further updates as they develop,
The moment you have all been waiting for has arrived: Mortal Kombat II’s official red-band trailer is here. Proving that there is plenty of steam left in the 33-year-old franchise, Mortal Kombat returns to the silver screen this October with its second film following 2021’s reboot. The trailer has garnered so much attention that it has officially become the most viewed red-band trailer of all time, hitting 106.8 million views in only 24 hours. Seemingly centred around Johnny Cage, the trailer sees the failed action star thrust into a violent world he doesn’t fully understand. While the film shares some…
Excitement continues to build as the first trailer for the eagerly awaited second Mortal Kombat movie gets ready to drop. News broke earlier today that a live YouTube event would be held tomorrow beginning 8:05am PT following a number of cryptic tweets by series co-creator Ed Boon and producer Todd Garner. Early reports suggest that the trailer itself will debut at 9am PT. To help build hype for the main trailer, a teaser titled “Uncaged Fury” gives fans their first glimpse of Johnny Cage, who is portrayed by Karl Urban. Sporting attire similar to his appearance in Mortal Kombat 11,…
Following recent news that NetherRealm Studios has ended its development of Mortal Kombat 1, WBIE has today announced Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection. Developed by Digital Eclipse, a retro gaming studio solely focused on the restoration of classic video game titles, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will gratify fans who enjoyed the franchise’s early beginnings. Unlike Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection which was released in 2011, Legacy Kollection will provide multiple versions of each title, including (where applicable) their original arcade release, as well as numerous console and handheld ports. While more titles are yet to be announced, the current list includes: Games…
Following rumours back in November that future expansions had been cancelled, today’s announcement confirms the end has arrived for Mortal Kombat 1. Available starting today, the Definitive Edition of Mortal Kombat 1 sees the original game, Khaos Reigns story expansion, as well as Kombat Packs 1 and 2 come together in a single bundle. In full, the Definitive Edition includes the following: Four new screenshots have also been released, showcasing brand new skins for Scorpion and Sub-Zero from the 2021 Mortal Kombat movie and Johnny Cage and Kitana from its upcoming sequel due to release this October. The four skins,…
TOASTY! The man behind Mortal Kombat’s most iconic music tracks has announced his retirement from the team after more than three decades. Dan Forden served as one of the original four team members who created the original Mortal Kombat in 1992 alongside Ed Boon, John Tobias and John Vogel. Its unique digitised graphics and gruesome finishing moves aside, a huge part of Mortal Kombat’s appeal came from its catchy soundtrack and crispy sound effects. Game after game he continued to perfect his craft, and although others eventually joined the sound development team his influence remained front and centre. Wednesday was…
As largely expected, Digital Eclipse and Atari have used Evo 2025 to jointly announce the inclusion of Mortal Kombat Trilogy in Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection. Released in 1996, Mortal Kombat Trilogy quickly became a fan favourite, bringing together an enormous roster of kombatants and arenas. Although it was also released for Nintendo 64, it was the PlayStation and PC ports that really resonated with fans as they contained crisper graphics and additional characters. In fact, it is the PlayStation port specifically that will be included with this kollection. While the digital version of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is expected in…
With the red-band for Mortal Kombat II out in the wild, Warner Bros. have released posters for characters set to feature in the film. A total of sixteen posters are available below, including those for Baraka, Bi-Han (Noob Saibot), Cole Young, Jade, Jax, Johnny Cage, Kano, Kitana, Kung Lao, Liu Kang, Raiden, Scorpion, Shang Tsung, Shao Kahn, Sindel and Sonya Blade. Which one is your favourite? Keep it locked to Kamidogu as we bring you further updates as they develop,
The moment you have all been waiting for has arrived: Mortal Kombat II’s official red-band trailer is here. Proving that there is plenty of steam left in the 33-year-old franchise, Mortal Kombat returns to the silver screen this October with its second film following 2021’s reboot. The trailer has garnered so much attention that it has officially become the most viewed red-band trailer of all time, hitting 106.8 million views in only 24 hours. Seemingly centred around Johnny Cage, the trailer sees the failed action star thrust into a violent world he doesn’t fully understand. While the film shares some…
Excitement continues to build as the first trailer for the eagerly awaited second Mortal Kombat movie gets ready to drop. News broke earlier today that a live YouTube event would be held tomorrow beginning 8:05am PT following a number of cryptic tweets by series co-creator Ed Boon and producer Todd Garner. Early reports suggest that the trailer itself will debut at 9am PT. To help build hype for the main trailer, a teaser titled “Uncaged Fury” gives fans their first glimpse of Johnny Cage, who is portrayed by Karl Urban. Sporting attire similar to his appearance in Mortal Kombat 11,…
Following recent news that NetherRealm Studios has ended its development of Mortal Kombat 1, WBIE has today announced Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection. Developed by Digital Eclipse, a retro gaming studio solely focused on the restoration of classic video game titles, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will gratify fans who enjoyed the franchise’s early beginnings. Unlike Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection which was released in 2011, Legacy Kollection will provide multiple versions of each title, including (where applicable) their original arcade release, as well as numerous console and handheld ports. While more titles are yet to be announced, the current list includes: Games…
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Steve Ritchie, best known for his booming voice and terrifying portrayal of Shao Kahn in the nineties, is coming to Australia this August. Following a week of retro gaming celebrations, Steve is set to host a Mortal Kombat II tournament on August 17 at Brisbane’s Pinball & Arcade Collective. Open to players of all ages and skill levels, kombatants are encouraged to show off their kombat prowess in front of the man himself. Crush your opponents and celebrate with an “Outstanding,” while the defeated are labelled weak, pathetic fools! Steve will be setting time aside to meet with fans and…
Following last month’s tease of the Native American shaman branding his signature tomahawk, Ed Boon today tweeted a first look at the warrior’s profile. Nightwolf’s inclusion in Mortal Kombat 11’s Kombat Pack was first confirmed via the Shang Tsung reveal trailer released last month. He is set to join Sindel, Spawn and two other kombatants later this year. First introduced in Mortal Kombat 3, Nightwolf is a savage warrior who fights alongside the forces of good in order to protect Earthrealm. In tune with the spirits of his ancestors, his abilities include the ability to manifest an ethereal bow and…
NetherRealm Studios have revealed a plethora of new details on Mortal Kombat 11 during their highly anticipated live events in Los Angeles and London. Streamed live across the globe, the event drew numerous fans as well as celebrities to both venues, eager to catch a glimpse of the studio’s latest project. As expected, Mortal Kombat 11 will feature both new and returning kombatants. While Raiden, Scorpion and Shao Kahn had been announced previously, creative director Ed Boon took to the stage in Los Angeles to announce the return of Sonya Blade, Sub-Zero, Skarlet and Baraka. Voiced by esteemed mixed martial artist and olympian Ronda Rousey,…
Following more in-depth looks at both Shao Kahn and Raiden earlier this week, NetherRealm Studios’ Creative Director Ed Boon has today unveiled what will become the official box art for Mortal Kombat 11 via his Twitter and Instagram accounts. The new artwork shows off a newly designed Scorpion ready to pounce with the katana used in the official announcement trailer strapped to his side. In fact, so far every render has depicted kombatants holding some form of weapon: Shao Kahn with his wrath hammer and Raiden with a staff. Could we see the potential reintroduction of weapon-based kombat in Mortal Kombat 11? Only time will tell. Mortal Kombat…
Arcade1Up, the company responsible for bringing the classic arcade experience home, have today announced a brand new Mortal Kombat arcade machine at CES 2019. Three-quarters the size of a regular arcade machine, it includes the following titles: Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. The much-loved trilogy are set to make their return with authentic controls, crisp graphics and fully adjustable volume. Priced at US$299, the Mortal Kombat Arcade1Up machine will be released this September and will be available exclusively at Walmart.
Foregoing what has become their usual pre-release schedule, NetherRealm Studios chose not to announce any upcoming projects at E3, namely Mortal Kombat 11. Excitement hit fever pitch as the convention drew closer, spurred on by numerous leaks and rumours including a doubtful reveal at Combo Breaker 2018. The past few days have seen fans ignite social media with conjecture and anticipation; it wasn’t until day two rolled around that things became clearer. Speaking to Giant Bomb host Jeff Gerstmann amongst panelists Jacob Mikkelson and Sven Liebold of IO Interactive, Dan Ryckert of Giant Bomb and Eric Pope of Ubisoft, NetherRealm Studios Creative Director Ed Boon did little to avoid…
Ancestors give me strength: Nightwolf is almost upon us! Ed Boon took to Twitter earlier today to share a short teaser video of the Native American warrior in hot anticipation for his upcoming launch in Mortal Kombat 11. Branding his signature hatchet, Nightwolf summons a lightning bolt in the teaser to celebrate victory over his opponent. While his attire remains largely unchanged colour wise, his default look has been updated to include new warpaint, as well as multiple pieces of armour.
Steve Ritchie, best known for his booming voice and terrifying portrayal of Shao Kahn in the nineties, is coming to Australia this August. Following a week of retro gaming celebrations, Steve is set to host a Mortal Kombat II tournament on August 17 at Brisbane’s Pinball & Arcade Collective. Open to players of all ages and skill levels, kombatants are encouraged to show off their kombat prowess in front of the man himself. Crush your opponents and celebrate with an “Outstanding,” while the defeated are labelled weak, pathetic fools! Steve will be setting time aside to meet with fans and…
Following last month’s tease of the Native American shaman branding his signature tomahawk, Ed Boon today tweeted a first look at the warrior’s profile. Nightwolf’s inclusion in Mortal Kombat 11’s Kombat Pack was first confirmed via the Shang Tsung reveal trailer released last month. He is set to join Sindel, Spawn and two other kombatants later this year. First introduced in Mortal Kombat 3, Nightwolf is a savage warrior who fights alongside the forces of good in order to protect Earthrealm. In tune with the spirits of his ancestors, his abilities include the ability to manifest an ethereal bow and…
NetherRealm Studios have revealed a plethora of new details on Mortal Kombat 11 during their highly anticipated live events in Los Angeles and London. Streamed live across the globe, the event drew numerous fans as well as celebrities to both venues, eager to catch a glimpse of the studio’s latest project. As expected, Mortal Kombat 11 will feature both new and returning kombatants. While Raiden, Scorpion and Shao Kahn had been announced previously, creative director Ed Boon took to the stage in Los Angeles to announce the return of Sonya Blade, Sub-Zero, Skarlet and Baraka. Voiced by esteemed mixed martial artist and olympian Ronda Rousey,…
Following more in-depth looks at both Shao Kahn and Raiden earlier this week, NetherRealm Studios’ Creative Director Ed Boon has today unveiled what will become the official box art for Mortal Kombat 11 via his Twitter and Instagram accounts. The new artwork shows off a newly designed Scorpion ready to pounce with the katana used in the official announcement trailer strapped to his side. In fact, so far every render has depicted kombatants holding some form of weapon: Shao Kahn with his wrath hammer and Raiden with a staff. Could we see the potential reintroduction of weapon-based kombat in Mortal Kombat 11? Only time will tell. Mortal Kombat…
Arcade1Up, the company responsible for bringing the classic arcade experience home, have today announced a brand new Mortal Kombat arcade machine at CES 2019. Three-quarters the size of a regular arcade machine, it includes the following titles: Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. The much-loved trilogy are set to make their return with authentic controls, crisp graphics and fully adjustable volume. Priced at US$299, the Mortal Kombat Arcade1Up machine will be released this September and will be available exclusively at Walmart.