Latest Mortal Kombat News

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  The Game Rant Game Guide: May 2012 Edition

  Want to know what games are coming out this month? Read out Monthly Game Guide and let us know what you’ll be playing in May 2012!

  by Anthony Mole | May 4, 20122 Comments

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  Video Game Trailer Roundup: Friday April 13

  Check out trailers from Ghost Recon:Future Soldier, Crystal Chronicles, The Witcher 2, Max Payne 3, Devil May Cry, Super Monday Night, the Game of Thrones RPG, Mortal Kombat & Prototype 2.

  by Tyler Schirado | Apr 13, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Mortal Kombat’ for Vita Gets Release Date

  The Vita version of ‘Mortal Kombat’, which introduces an entirely new Challenge Tower and support for touch and motion, will release in May.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 31, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Skyrim’ Dominates 15th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards

  The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences announces the winners for the 15th annual Interactive Achievement Awards. Read on to see which games took home awards with the complete winners list.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 10, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Mortal Kombat’ Vita Trailer Briefly Shows Off Touch Functionality

  Even though it’s only for a brief moment, the handheld translation of last year’s ‘Mortal Kombat’ seems to carry all the frenetic fun of its console brethren.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 4, 20123 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: February 3rd

  In the January 28 – February 3 wrap-up, we discuss Angry Birds piracy, the record breaking LittleBigPlanet, the future of NetherRealm Studios, new IPs in development and so, so much more!

  by Curt Hutson | Feb 3, 20121 Comment

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  Ed Boon Shares More ‘Mortal Kombat’ Vita Details; New Challenge Tower

  ‘Mortal Kombat’ Creative Director Ed Boon discusses how the team at NetherRealm adapted one of last year’s best fighters to Sony’s new handheld, the Vita.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 20, 20121 Comment

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  Mortal Kombat Coming to the PS Vita

  Hold on to your spines. ‘Mortal Kombat’ is making it’s way onto the PlayStation Vita shortly after the handheld launches in North America.

  by Brian Sipple | Jan 17, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition’ Gets Official Release Date

  Warner Bros. Interactive has officially confirmed rumors that NetherRealm Studios is set to release the ‘Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition’ (with all post-launch DLC and other bonuses) on February 28th.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jan 9, 20128 Comments

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  The 2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards: Nominations

  What video games stood out from the rest in 2011? Check out the official nominations for the 2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards to find out!

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 22, 201136 Comments

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  NetherRealm Studios Taking A Break From ‘Mortal Kombat’

  Despite creating a smash hit with ‘Mortal Kombat’, and despite all of the signs pointing towards an upcoming sequel, NetherRealm Studios will be taking a break from the series to work on other projects.

  by C.J. Smillie | Dec 13, 201111 Comments

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  Corrupted Saves: Kombat… With a ‘K’

  This week’s Mortal Kombat edition of Corrupted Saves shows what happens when we aren’t given the attention we need in those precious developing years.

  by Aaron Leach | Dec 11, 20111 Comment

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  ‘Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition’ Leaked

  Like Street Fighter and the latest Marvel vs. Capcom, ‘Mortal Kombat’ looks to be getting an updated re-release as well, at least according to the BBFC. Read on for more.

  by C.J. Smillie | Dec 3, 20115 Comments

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  Spike 2011 Video Game Awards Nominees & Hall of Fame Inductee

  The full list of nominees for the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards have been announced with a special “Hall of Fame” award being introduced given to ‘The Legend of Zelda’ franchise.

  by Tyler Schirado | Nov 16, 201132 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Batman: Arkham City, Skyward Sword, Marvel vs. Capcom & Pokemon

  This week the Game Rant crew talks about some frustrating DLC, early review scores, customers finally waking up to GameStop, a fighting game that just won’t quit, and the only color left for a ‘Pokemon’ game.

  by Jacob Siegal | Oct 22, 20113 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Skyward Sword, BF3 Beta, X-Men: Destiny & More!

  This week the Game Rant crew talks about a legendary voiceless hero, the Battlefield 3 beta problems, one Marvel-ous catastrophe of a game, revelations in Assassin’s Creed Revelations, and Marcus Fenix beating the crap out of Kratos.

  by Jacob Siegal | Oct 1, 20119 Comments

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  It Has Begun: ‘Mortal Kombat’ Movie Reboot On the Way

  Both the writer and director of ‘Mortal Kombat: Rebirth’ have been hired by New Line Cinema to produce a gritty and realistic big screen reboot for the ‘Mortal Kombat’ movie franchise.

  by Alex Sebenski | Sep 30, 20117 Comments

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  Marcus Fenix in ‘Mortal Kombat’?

  A brief Twitter conversation may be a portent regarding the addition of Marcus Fenix to the cast of ‘Mortal Kombat’, but if he shows up will it be in ‘MK9′ or ‘MK10′?

  by Vivas Kaul | Sep 28, 201126 Comments

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  Latest ‘Mortal Kombat’ Patch Details

  If you’ve been struggling with some of the problems ‘Mortal Kombat’ has had with its online play, you’ll be happy to know that the new patch takes care of most of these problems. Read on for the specifics.

  by C.J. Smillie | Sep 25, 20115 Comments

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  ‘Mortal Kombat’ Is the Most Successful in the Series; 3 Million Units Sold

  According to Warner Bros. Interactive, the newest ‘Mortal Kombat’ is now the best selling game in the series and the best selling fighting game this year with over 3 million units sold.

  by Vivas Kaul | Sep 18, 20119 Comments

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  ‘Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection’ Invading PSN & XBLA Realms Next Week

  Following the success of the mega-hit ‘Mortal Kombat’ reboot (aka ‘Mortal Kombat 9′), NetherRealm Studios is feeding fan nostalgia with the ‘Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection’ – due next week at a bargain price.

  by Ben Kendrick | Aug 23, 20113 Comments

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  Freddy Krueger Invades ‘Mortal Kombat’ in New Trailer

  Learn a little of the backstory and see some of Freddy Krueger’s skill set in this new trailer for the ‘Mortal Kombat’ DLC that releases to tomorrow.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 8, 20115 Comments

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  Ed Boon: More ‘MK 9′ DLC Possible; Next ‘Mortal Kombat’ Game Will Be 2D

  We spoke with ‘Mortal Kombat’ creator Ed Boon at Comic Con 2011 regarding the possibility of more ‘Mortal Kombat’ DLC characters and what to expect from the next title in the ‘MK’ series.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jul 27, 201119 Comments

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  Michael Myers and Jason Considered for ‘Mortal Kombat’ DLC

  Hot on the heels of the announcement of Freddy Kreuger as the fourth DLC character for ‘Mortal Kombat,’ NetherRealm Studios has revealed other potential slasher film candidates.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 26, 201126 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Ultimate MvC, Arkham City, Bulletstorm, Mortal Kombat & Zelda

  The Game Rant team discusses the ‘Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom’ announcement, ‘Arkham City’ DLC, Epic Games’ financial flop, a horror icon in ‘Mortal Kombat,’ and Nintendo’s formula shift for Link.

  by Jacob Siegal | Jul 25, 20115 Comments

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  1… 2… Freddy Krueger is Coming to ‘Mortal Kombat’

  The final character addition to ‘Mortal Kombat’ has been announced, and it’s none other than the legendary Freddy Krueger! Check out the new trailer right here.

  by Riley Little | Jul 21, 201125 Comments

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  ‘Duke Nukem Forever’ Takes Second Place In June Game Sales

  Despite mostly negative reviews, Duke Nukem Forever became the second biggest selling game in June. Read on for what other games were big hits last month.

  by C.J. Smillie | Jul 15, 20116 Comments

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  ‘Mortal Kombat’ Rain DLC Trailer & Release Date Announced

  NetherRealm Studios has unveiled a trailer and release date for the third ‘Mortal Kombat’ DLC character, the purple ninja Rain – showing off updated versions of his familiar fighting moves.

  by C.J. Smillie | Jul 11, 201117 Comments

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  ‘Mortal Kombat’ Kenshi DLC Trailer

  A new trailer for Kenshi, the next DLC character for ‘Mortal Kombat,’ has just been released. Take a look at the power of the psychic swordsman!

  by C.J. Smillie | Jun 27, 201111 Comments

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  Top 5 ‘Mortal Kombat’ DLC Characters We’d Like to See

  ‘Mortal Kombat’ has received its first new DLC character – with three more arriving in the coming weeks. With one DLC spot still unannounced, we list-off the top five picks we’d like to see included.

  by C.J. Smillie | Jun 23, 201128 Comments

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  Mortal Kombat DLC: Skarlet; Free Klassic Sektor & Cyrax Skins on June 21

  NetherRealm Studios continues to churn-out content for the ‘Mortal Kombat’ reboot with Skarlet debuting tomorrow – alongside free Klassic versions of cyborg assassins Cyrax and Sektor.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 20, 201111 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Wii U, Transformers, Halo & Duke Nukem Forever

  In Game Ranter Banter, the team discusses Nintendo’s next console, DLC season passes, the new ‘Transformers’ game, Duke Nukem’s sad return, and the ‘Halo’ remake.

  by Jacob Siegal | Jun 18, 20116 Comments

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  ‘Mortal Kombat’ DLC Season Pass Available

  The newest DLC for Mortal Kombat is still coming, but if you’re looking for a good deal, NetherRealm Studios is also offering “season pass.” Read on for more.

  by C.J. Smillie | Jun 17, 201112 Comments

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  ‘Mortal Kombat’ Klassic Skins DLC Coming June 7th

  Fans of ‘Mortal Kombat’ have even more nostalgia to look forward to, with the next DLC bringing classic costumes and fatalities next week. Check out the latest trailer.

  by Ryan Blanchard | May 29, 201112 Comments

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  ‘Mortal Kombat’ Balance Tweaks Detailed in Stealth Update

  NetherRealm Studios has released an aggressive stealth update to ‘Mortal Kombat’ that addresses a number of exploits and offers substantial balancing tweaks.

  by Ben Kendrick | May 24, 2011No Comments

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  Online Pass Requirement Suspended for ‘Mortal Kombat’ on PS3

  With the PlayStation Store not yet online, NetherRealm Studios has temporarily suspended the online pass requirement for ‘Mortal Kombat’ on the PS3.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 21, 20113 Comments

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  ‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy’ Web Series Brings Franchise Favorites To Life

  The recent reboot is claiming most of the headlines in the gaming world, but fans of the series will want to catch up on the new live-action web series ‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy.’

  by Andrew Dyce | May 15, 201111 Comments

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  ‘Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection’ Koming This Summer

  The new may be in but the old isn’t out with NetherRealm Studios’ announcement of the ‘Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection,’ set to release this coming summer.

  by Aaron Leach | May 12, 20112 Comments

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  Every ‘Mortal Kombat 9′ Fatality in One Video

  Finally, all the brutally gruesome Fatalities of ‘Mortal Kombat 9′ have been collected into one video. So sit back, relax, and enjoy.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 25, 20117 Comments

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  10 Fun Ways to Stop Video Game Piracy

  What kinds of anti-piracy implementations could you imagine? Read on to find out what we thought up for the future of video games.

  by Robert Rodriguez | Apr 25, 201136 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Mortal Kombat, Portal 2, PSN, Sonic & Marvel MMO

  In Game Ranter Banter, the team discusses the new ‘Mortal Kombat,’ the brilliance of ‘Portal 2,’ the hacking of the PSN, Sonic’s next adventure, and the new Marvel Universe MMO.

  by Jacob Siegal | Apr 23, 201111 Comments

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  Top 10 Fatalities Of Mortal Kombat 9 (2011)

  With the newest Mortal Kombat game out, fans have had a chance to see how the Fatalities have evolved since the olden days of the arcade. But which of the newest set are the best? We count down the top ten Fatalities of the newest Mortal Kombat.

  by C.J. Smillie | Apr 22, 201120 Comments

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  A History of Violence: A Look Back At The ‘Mortal Kombat’ Series (Part 5)

  We continue with part 5 of our look back at the history of ‘Mortal Kombat’ – detailing ‘Mortal Kombat: Armageddon,’ Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe,’ and the latest installment ‘Mortal Kombat.’

  by C.J. Smillie | Apr 22, 20114 Comments

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  Almost Every ‘Mortal Kombat’ Fatality Ever Crammed Into One Video

  A new YouTube video chronicles almost every fatality from the inception of the ‘Mortal Kombat’ series up until just before the DC Universe was introduced.

  by Ryan Blanchard | Apr 21, 20111 Comment

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  NetherRealm Rebalancing ‘Mortal Kombat’ Without a Patch

  ‘Mortal Kombat’ creator Ed Boon discusses rebalancing ‘Mortal Kombat’ without a patch – remove infinite exploits and make room for future DLC offerings.

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 21, 20111 Comment

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  A History of Violence: A Look Back At The ‘Mortal Kombat’ Series (Part 4)

  We continue with part 4 of our look back at the history of ‘Mortal Kombat’ – detailing ‘Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance,’ Mortal Kombat: Deception,’ and the series’ spin-off ‘Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks.’

  by C.J. Smillie | Apr 21, 20111 Comment

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  GR Pick [Video]: Portal Kombat!

  Had a tough time picking what game to buy this week? Wouldn’t it be easier if we just combined Portal 2 and Mortal Kombat? Welcome to Portal Kombat!

  by Robert Rodriguez | Apr 21, 2011No Comments

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  Awesome ‘Mortal Kombat’ Character Art

  A collection of art for many of Mortal Kombat’s finest characters. Pick your favorite and add to the collection with your suggestions!

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 20, 20119 Comments

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  A History of Violence: A Look Back At The ‘Mortal Kombat’ Series (Part 3)

  We continue with part 3 of our look back at the history of ‘Mortal Kombat’ – detailing ‘Mortal Kombat 4′ and the series’ spin-off ‘Mortal Kombat: Special Forces.’

  by C.J. Smillie | Apr 20, 20112 Comments

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  Top Ten Worst ‘Mortal Kombat’ Fatalities

  While Mortal Kombat Fatalities usually manage to shock and sometimes disgust players, sometimes they fail to do so, or even to impress at all. Here are the top ten worst fatalities of the series.

  by C.J. Smillie | Apr 19, 201113 Comments

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  Mortal Kombat DLC Confirmed: Kenshi & Scarlet Coming ‘Pretty Soon’

  NetherRealm Studios isn’t merely content to ride out the current buzz surrounding the latest ‘Mortal Kombat,’ they’re already putting the finishing touches on Scarlet and Kenshi – two new DLC kombatants.

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 19, 201114 Comments

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  Ed Boon Wanted An Xbox 360 Exclusive Character In ‘Mortal Kombat’

  With Mortal Kombat now available, Xbox 360 owners would be interested to hear that an exclusive character for their systems was originally planned.

  by C.J. Smillie | Apr 19, 201138 Comments

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  ‘Mortal Kombat’ Review

  Does the newest installment in the ‘Mortal Kombat’ series manage to harken back to its roots as promised? Read our review to find out.

  by Ryan Blanchard | Apr 19, 201117 Comments

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  A History of Violence: A Look Back At The ‘Mortal Kombat’ Series (Part 2)

  We continue with part 2 of our look back at the history of ‘Mortal Kombat’ – detailing ‘Mortal Kombat 3′ and the series’ spin-off ‘Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero.’

  by C.J. Smillie | Apr 19, 20111 Comment

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  10 Most Awesome Mortal Kombat Characters

  In honor of Mortal Kombat returning to its roots in NetherRealm Studio’s upcoming ‘Mortal Kombat’ title, we count down the 10 most awesome characters from the original MK trilogy.

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 18, 201119 Comments

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  A History of Violence: A Look Back At The ‘Mortal Kombat’ Series (Part 1)

  We take a look back at the history of ‘Mortal Kombat,’ the evolution of gameplay and characters, as well as the progression of the series’ plot – starting with ‘Mortal Kombat’ and ‘Mortal Kombat 2.’

  by C.J. Smillie | Apr 18, 20112 Comments

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  Corrupted Saves: The Kombat is Very Mortal

  This week’s Corrupted Saves knows what it’s like to have someone snag the last copy of the game you wanted. At least when that game is ‘Mortal Kombat,’ you have options. Finish him!

  by Aaron Leach | Apr 17, 20113 Comments

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  ‘Mortal Kombat’ Franchise Boasts Numerous Guinness World Records

  The Mortal Kombat franchise is brutal! Check out how many Guinness World Records it has claimed throughout its history.

  by J.C. Reeves | Apr 16, 20113 Comments

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  New Mortal Kombat Babalaties Revealed in Video; Kintaro Gameplay

  The ‘Mortal Kombat’ surprises keep coming. Thanks to leaked footage we now have our first look at the new and improved tongue-in-cheek babality finishing moves.

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 16, 20113 Comments

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  ‘Mortal Kombat’ Shang Tsung Trailer Released

  With Mortal Kombat’s release just a few days away, a new trailer show offs what one of the main villains, Shang Tsung, had to offer.

  by C.J. Smillie | Apr 15, 20111 Comment