Toasty, McKetchup and Kung Lew sit down to analyse and review episodes 1 and 2 of 1998’s Mortal Kombat: Conquest television series.
The second trailer for 2026’s Mortal Kombat II movie has dropped, and is sure to whet more than a few appetites. Once again, protagonist Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) is front and centre, seemingly thrust into a world he doesn’t quite understand. While numerous fan theories currently exist, many believe the film’s first half will focus on the film star while the latter half will focus more on the rise of Kitana and Earthrealm’s warriors against the evil emperor Shao Kahn. Guess we’ll have to wait and see. What do you think of this latest trailer? Be sure to keep an…
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…
Toasty, McKetchup and Kung Lew sit down to analyse and review episodes 1 and 2 of 1998’s Mortal Kombat: Conquest television series.
Toasty, McKetchup and Kung Lew discuss the latest announcements regarding Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, including the addition of Mortal Kombat: Trilogy and the game’s Standard, Deluxe and Kollector’s editions.
In this episode that spans over two hours, Toasty, Justin and Kung Lew dissect every frame and intricate detail of the recently released Mortal Kombat II movie trailer. Moving scene-by-scene, they make some incredible observations, some of which raise further questions. The krew also take a look at the character posters released as part of the film’s promotional material and share many laughs along the way.
The second trailer for 2026’s Mortal Kombat II movie has dropped, and is sure to whet more than a few appetites. Once again, protagonist Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) is front and centre, seemingly thrust into a world he doesn’t quite understand. While numerous fan theories currently exist, many believe the film’s first half will focus on the film star while the latter half will focus more on the rise of Kitana and Earthrealm’s warriors against the evil emperor Shao Kahn. Guess we’ll have to wait and see. What do you think of this latest trailer? Be sure to keep an…
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,…
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Born in New Orleans, Larnell Stovall is a gifted martial artist, stuntman and actor who has lent his talents to a number of big productions. His involvement in film is mainly behind the scenes, having worked on both Mortal Kombat: Rebirth and Mortal Kombat: Legacy web series as a fight choreographer and stunt coordinator alongside director Kevin Tancharoen.
Samantha Win is a Canadian actress and martial artist with rich Chinese heritage, best known for her portrayal of Kitana in 2013’s Mortal Kombat: Legacy web series. Samantha started training in martial arts at the age of 4, beginning with Jiu Jitsu and eventually moving on to Wushu. Her love of martial arts would see her compete and win multiple medals at national, pan-American and international levels, including a stint representing Canada at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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.
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.
Deron McBee is an American actor and sportsman, best known for his iconic portrayal of Motaro in 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. Mortal Kombat aside, his larger than life stature, bulging muscles and flowing blonde hair intimidated countless contestants on 1989’s American Gladiators where he starred as Malibu.
Christopher and Christina Rose sit down to discuss their initial thoughts surrounding the gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, which premiered at Summer Game Fest last week.
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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…
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…
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…
NetherRealm Studios this morning unleashed the sixth season of Invasions subtitled The Reptile, which is focused around the Zaterran warrior Reptile. Season 6 includes new challenges, story elements, boss battles and rewards, including skins for the majority of the main roster based around its theme. A minor update to the mode includes the ability to change your direction of travel while moving between nodes, a point of contention for many, especially when covering large distances. Season 6: The Reptile is available now until July 23. In addition, Homelander joins the main Mortal Kombat 1 roster via early access for Kombat…
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…
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…
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…