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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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Mortal Kombat 1 Not Getting John Wick Was a Missed Opportunity

It's uncertain if he will ever appear as future Mortal Kombat 1 DLC, but John Wick could have occupied a unique place in the game's existing roster.

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Why One Mortal Kombat 1 Leak Proving True May Be More Important Than Ever

Mortal Kombat 1 has had no shortage of leaks concerning its potential upcoming DLC fighters, and there's one that now desperately needs to appear.

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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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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 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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Mortal Kombat's Multiverse Has an Obvious Final Destination

Mortal Kombat 1 dove head-first into the multiverse, and though the franchise's time there might be limited, it has one clear final destination.

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Injustice 3 Should Put One Franchise Tradition to Rest

Injustice 3 has features that help distinguish it from Mortal Kombat, yet it may be for the best if NetherRealm shared fewer differences between them.

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7 Strangest Parts Of Mortal Kombat Lore, Explained

The lore of Mortal Kombat often takes a backseat to the fighting, as it should, but NetherRealm have created some crazy lore to set their games in.

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Why The Obvious Direction for Injustice 3 is Also The Wrong One

Injustice 3 has an obvious direction it could go that would put it in line with the current superhero industry, but it might want to think twice.

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What Mortal Kombat 1's Peacemaker Adaptation Gets Right and Wrong About the Character

Mortal Kombat 1 adding Peacemaker to the roster has been exciting, and the game's adaptation showcases a new version of the character.

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Why Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Are Making a Strange Request About Peacemaker

Some Mortal Kombat 1 players have been requesting a bizarre change to the game's Peacemaker skin that has shocked director Ed Boon.

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A Massive Comic Book Re-Release Could Be The First Step Toward a Dream Superhero Game

An absolutely iconic 1990s comic run is being re-released this year, and it might just be the first step toward a long-awaited superhero video game.

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Injustice 3 Now Faces a Brutal Ultimatum

If Injustice 3 ever ends up on NetherRealm's plate it'll have an important choice to make regarding how it would like to move forward with its story.

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How Mortal Kombat 1's Peacemaker Compares to Other DLC Kombatants

Now that players have had some time with Peacemaker as Mortal Kombat 1's latest DLC character, it's become clear how he differs from his peers.

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Why Mortal Kombat 1's Homelander Should Prioritize Facial Capture

Mortal Kombat 1's upcoming Homelander DLC needs to get the villain's iconic facial physicality right for the best representation.

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Mortal Kombat 1's Homelander Being a Zoner Would Tie into the Show Perfectly

Homelander is on the horizon as Mortal Kombat 1's upcoming DLC character for spring, and making him a zoner would do the character justice.

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