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Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat is a fighting game franchise originally created by Ed Boon and John Tobias for Midway Games in 1992. The franchise has a reputation for its over the top violence and finishing moves called fatalities which result in comically gruesome kills. The series immense popularity has helped it evolve into other mediums like comic books, spin-off games, television shows, and multiple film adaptations, both live action and animated.

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Mortal Kombat 1: How to Perform Every Fatality (& What They Look Like)

A guide explaining how to perform every Fatality in Mortal Kombat 1 with videos showing what they look like in action and where players need to stand.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Ermac Update Patch Notes

NetherRealm Studios releases the Ermac Update for Mortal Kombat 1, which brings a new fighter to the game's roster, as well as several other changes.

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Mortal Kombat 1: All Ermac Fatalities (Video Guide)

Ermac's Fatalities rank among Mortal Kombat 1's finest, with his second Fatality being particularly impressive when compared to some of the others.

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A screenshot of Ermac getting ready for a match in Mortal Kombat 1.
Rumor: Mortal Kombat 1 Theory Suggests Ermac May Have Been Cut From The Main Roster

Merchandise hints that the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 DLC character Ermac might have been originally planned to be part of the game's primary roster.

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8 Games That Spawned Well-Known Catchphrases

Video games are often full of memorable quotes, but not all of them turn into catchphrases. Here are the best ones that did.

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14 Best Mortal Kombat Characters of All Time

Out of all Mortal Kombat characters, the best of them have tested their might to become champions.

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Mortal Kombat 1: How to Use DLC Characters When Servers Are Offline

A quick and easy method that allows Mortal Kombat 1 players to use their DLC characters even when the game's servers are offline for maintenance.

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A Mortal Kombat 1 Story DLC Shouldn't Focus on The Post Credits Teaser

The scene after Mortal Kombat 1's main story ends teases an exciting new story branch, but not one that should be in a DLC chapter.

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Ed Boon Reveals 1 Mortal Kombat Guest Fighter That's 'Not Gonna Happen'

Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon reveals one potential fighter for the fighting game franchise that is 'not gonna happen.'

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Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Ermac Gameplay and Release Dates

Netherrealm Studios reveals the first gameplay trailer for Ermac and Mavado, while also confirming their release date into Mortal Kombat 1.

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Some of the Kombat Pack DLC characters from Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack Release Schedule (All MK1 DLC Characters)

The Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack grants access to 11 DLC characters, but the release dates for these MK1 kombatants are all a little different.

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A screenshot of Lei Mei and Kameo Sub-Zero getting ready for battle in Mortal Kombat 1.
Big Mortal Kombat 1 Reveal Coming This Week

Mortal Kombat series co-creator Ed Boon hints at a major reveal coming later this week involving Mortal Kombat 1's next post-launch DLC character.

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Mortal Kombat: The Most Powerful Kombatants, According To Lore

Plenty of Mortal Kombat fans debate who's the strongest fighter within the games. But what does the lore have to say about who's most powerful?

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Mortal Kombat 1: How to Complete the ->->->->->PALM Klue in Season 4 of Invasions

The ->->->->->PALM Klue in Season 4 of Mortal Kombat 1's Invasions Mode is a reference to an iconic martial arts move inspired by the Touch of Death.

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Mortal Kombat 1: How to Complete the OUTTA NOWHERE Klue in Season 4 of Invasions

Those with a working knowledge of wrestling shouldn't have too much trouble figuring out how to solve the OUTTA NOWHERE Klue in Mortal Kombat 1.

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Mortal Kombat 1: How to Complete the HEATED EXCHANGE Klue in Season 4 of Invasions

HEATED EXCHANGE is the first Klue that Mortal Kombat 1 players will encounter in Season 4 of Invasions Mode and can be solved using a Kameo Brutality.

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Every Mortal Kombat 1 Character, Ranked by Popularity (April 2024)

Although there's quite a bit of overlap between the best and most popular Mortal Kombat 1 characters, there are also one or two big surprises.

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The 10 Best PS5 Fighting Games, Ranked (April 2024)

The best PS5 fighting games beat out the competition, either by offering up an ultra-realistic simulation or a fun-filled pick-up-and-play experience.

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Some of the Kameo Fatalities in Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1: How to Perform Every Kameo Fatality (& What They Look Like)

Every Mortal Kombat 1 Kameo Fatality is a little different, as evidenced by the accompanying video which shows each of the finishers in action.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Releases New Update for March 2024

Mortal Kombat 1's March 2024 update goes live, adding an intriguing new Kameo fighter to the roster alongside several quality-of-life improvements.

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