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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The twenty-first episode of our podcast is now available across a variety of audio platforms, including YouTube where it can be enjoyed in video format. Dan Southworth is an accomplished actor, stuntman, motion capture, voice over and martial artist with decades of experience under his belt. Starring as Kenshi in the second season of Mortal Kombat: Legacy, Dan is credited across a plethora of productions, including the Devil May Cry series where he voiced Vergil, and Power Rangers Time Force where is known as Eric Myers/Quantum Ranger. His latest project, Blade of the 47 Ronin, is set to premiere on Netflix sometime…
The twentieth episode of our podcast is now available across a variety of audio platforms, including YouTube where it can be enjoyed in video format. Katalin Zamiar (Rodriguez-Ogren) is a martial artist, former sportswriter, fitness instructor and owner of POW! Gym Chicago. Having trained in martial arts for over 30 years, Katalin holds a total of four black belts in Kung-Fu, Taekwondo, Gōjū-Ryū Karate and Shōrin-Ryū Karate. She is best known for her portrayal of Kitana, Mileena and Jade in Mortal Kombat II. The Kamidogu Podcast is available across a wide range of platforms, including Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts,…
The nineteenth episode of our podcast is now available across a variety of audio platforms, including YouTube where it can be enjoyed in video format. Ludi Lin is a Chinese-born Canadian actor and model who is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Liu Kang in the 2021 Mortal Kombat movie reboot. He stars as Kerwin Tan, heir to the billionaire Tan family fortune in CW’s Kung Fu, currently in its second season. Other notable roles held by Ludi include Zack Taylor/The Black Ranger in 2017’s Power Rangers movie, as well as Murk in 2018’s Aquaman. The Kamidogu Podcast is available across…
The eighteenth episode of our podcast is now available across a variety of audio platforms, including YouTube where it can be enjoyed in video format. Long Live Mortal Kombat is a work in progress trilogy of books written by author and die-hard Mortal Kombat fan David L. Craddock. The first book in the series, subtitled “Round 1 – The Fatalities and Fandom of the Arcade Era,” launches on Kickstarter on 29 March and covers the franchise’s arcade era spanning Mortal Kombat 1 through 4.Published in celebration of Mortal Kombat’s 30th anniversary in 2022, Long Live Mortal Kombat: Round 1 features untold stories…
The seventeenth episode of our podcast is now available across a variety of audio platforms, including YouTube where it can be enjoyed in video format. The youngest of four children, Jeffrey Meek has enjoyed an illustrious acting career, having worked alongside some of the industry’s greats including Cameron Diaz, Kurt Russell, Denzel Washington and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. Cast as the protagonist of the 1992 hit series Raven, Jeffrey later portrayed both Rayden and Shao Kahn in 1998’s Mortal Kombat: Conquest. The Kamidogu Podcast is available across a wide range of platforms, including Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Castbox,…
The sixteenth episode of our podcast is now available across a variety of audio platforms, including YouTube where it can be enjoyed in video format. Christopher and Toasty are once again joined by resident cheeky boy Lew to review the 1997 film Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. The Kamidogu Podcast is available across a wide range of platforms, including Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Overcast, Breaker, Pandora, RadioPublic, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Audible, Castro, Podcast Republic and Podcast Addict. Show your support for the podcast by: Until next time kombatants: have fun, stay safe and…STAY FLAWLESS!
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Social media was once again set ablaze today, with all invitations for the Mortal Kombat 1 online stress test distributed and ready to redeem. The Mortal Kombat 1 online stress test is a 3 day event running from June 23 to June 26 in which the team at NetherRealm Studios will aim to deliberately place their systems under strain. PlayStation 5 and Xbox X|S owners who play during the event (beginning at 8am PT) will help the studio identify potential issues ahead of its September 19 launch. Unfortunately the test is not available for Switch nor PC; players outside of…
The stage is set at Village Roadshow Studios on Australia’s Gold Coast as production on Mortal Kombat 2 officially begins this month. Following news of Adeline Rudolph’s casting as Kitana and Tatiana Gabrielle’s as Jade, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that four additional roles have been filled: Martyn Ford (Shao Kahn), Desmond Chiam (King Jerrod), Ana Thu Nguyen (Sindel) and Damon Herriman (Quan Chi). News of Martyn Ford’s casting as the emperor set social media alight; his 2.03m (6’8″) stature and imposing figure attracting universal praise. The British bodybuilder and influencer has starred in a number of films including Fast…
The Elder Gods over at NetherRealm Studios have dropped a gameplay trailer for the next Mortal Kombat game, with some YouTube content creators also given the opportunity to play a minimal build of the game. This is a collection of all the kombatants we have seen or have been referenced in all of this content, as well as some information dropped by Ed Boon himself at the Summer Game Fest via GameSpot. Gameplay Video Reveals So, let’s just get the obvious list here out of the way. We know for sure the playable characters in Mortal Kombat 1 will be…
After long rumored and anticipated to be in the Mortal Kombat (2021) sequel, Warner Bros. has finally found its Kitana in none other than Adeline Rudolph. Adeline is an up-and-coming actress, mainly known for her role in the Netflix hit show Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Resident Evil. Fans are eager to see her as Kitana as she makes her return to the big screen after 25 years. Kitana is a well-beloved character in the Mortal Kombat franchise and a fan favorite ever since her characteristic steel fans were spotted in the first reveal trailer of the reboot in 2021.…
BT Games, otherwise known as South Africa’s favourite gaming store, is handing out some tantalisingly cool bonuses with the purchase of Mortal Kombat 1. Exclusive to the African retailer, the Baraka-inspired black balaclava and updated dragon logo keyring are being offered as a free add-on for all versions of the game, including Standard, Premium and Kollector’s Editions. No word on whether any other regions will be receiving these epic items. Keep it locked to Kamidogu as we bring you further Mortal Kombat 1 news. Be sure to join our incredible kommunity by joining our Discord server (partnered with the Netherkast)…
Wow. Never before has a Mortal Kombat trailer shocked with such luscious, polished visuals and eargasmic audio. I have been a fan of Mortal Kombat for its entire 30 year run, and I can honestly say that NetherRealm Studios continues to be a force to reckon with. Most long-running franchises seem to give us more of the same, but somehow Mortal Kombat continues to remain fresh. Just over an hour ago NetherRealm Studios dropped the official reveal trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, ending a long period of quiet from the studio. It was definitely worth the wait. The trailer opens…
The Mortal Kombat 2 movie officially has a logo thanks to Ludi Lin, who today posted an image of a clapperboard over on his Instagram account. The broccoli loving Chinese-Canadian actor portrayed Earthrealm’s hero Liu Kang in the first film, which was released in 2021 during the height of the pandemic. Production on the film’s sequel is well and truly underway on Australia’s Gold Coast, with producer Todd Garner and actor Martyn Ford also sharing a flurry of images in recent days. New additions to the crew include CJ. Bloomfield (Baraka), Martyn Ford (Shao Kahn), Desmond Chiam (King Jerrod), Ana Thu Nguyen (Sindel), Damon…
Social media was once again set ablaze today, with all invitations for the Mortal Kombat 1 online stress test distributed and ready to redeem. The Mortal Kombat 1 online stress test is a 3 day event running from June 23 to June 26 in which the team at NetherRealm Studios will aim to deliberately place their systems under strain. PlayStation 5 and Xbox X|S owners who play during the event (beginning at 8am PT) will help the studio identify potential issues ahead of its September 19 launch. Unfortunately the test is not available for Switch nor PC; players outside of…
The stage is set at Village Roadshow Studios on Australia’s Gold Coast as production on Mortal Kombat 2 officially begins this month. Following news of Adeline Rudolph’s casting as Kitana and Tatiana Gabrielle’s as Jade, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that four additional roles have been filled: Martyn Ford (Shao Kahn), Desmond Chiam (King Jerrod), Ana Thu Nguyen (Sindel) and Damon Herriman (Quan Chi). News of Martyn Ford’s casting as the emperor set social media alight; his 2.03m (6’8″) stature and imposing figure attracting universal praise. The British bodybuilder and influencer has starred in a number of films including Fast…
The Elder Gods over at NetherRealm Studios have dropped a gameplay trailer for the next Mortal Kombat game, with some YouTube content creators also given the opportunity to play a minimal build of the game. This is a collection of all the kombatants we have seen or have been referenced in all of this content, as well as some information dropped by Ed Boon himself at the Summer Game Fest via GameSpot. Gameplay Video Reveals So, let’s just get the obvious list here out of the way. We know for sure the playable characters in Mortal Kombat 1 will be…
After long rumored and anticipated to be in the Mortal Kombat (2021) sequel, Warner Bros. has finally found its Kitana in none other than Adeline Rudolph. Adeline is an up-and-coming actress, mainly known for her role in the Netflix hit show Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Resident Evil. Fans are eager to see her as Kitana as she makes her return to the big screen after 25 years. Kitana is a well-beloved character in the Mortal Kombat franchise and a fan favorite ever since her characteristic steel fans were spotted in the first reveal trailer of the reboot in 2021.…
BT Games, otherwise known as South Africa’s favourite gaming store, is handing out some tantalisingly cool bonuses with the purchase of Mortal Kombat 1. Exclusive to the African retailer, the Baraka-inspired black balaclava and updated dragon logo keyring are being offered as a free add-on for all versions of the game, including Standard, Premium and Kollector’s Editions. No word on whether any other regions will be receiving these epic items. Keep it locked to Kamidogu as we bring you further Mortal Kombat 1 news. Be sure to join our incredible kommunity by joining our Discord server (partnered with the Netherkast)…