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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Players got their first look at Sektor's fatality in Mortal Kombat 1 taken from the character's early days in the series.
Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Classic Sektor Fatality is Coming Back

NetherRealm Studios continues leaning into nostalgia with Mortal Kombat 1's Kameo fighters by revealing Sektor's fatality is one of his oldest.

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Mortal Kombat 1's Reptile is a Total Glow-Up

Reptile is one of Mortal Kombat's older characters, but his appearance in the upcoming series reboot Mortal Kombat 1 has revealed a fresh new look.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Leaks New Game Mode

A Mortal Kombat 1 leak reveals a new game mode to entertain players beyond the story mode and multiplayer battles.

Mortal Kombat 1 Character Havik Explained
Mortal Kombat 1 Character Havik Explained

Mortal Kombat 1 recently confirmed three additions to its roster, including Havik, one of the series' most gruesome and mysterious fighters.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Character Ashrah Explained

Ashrah has not fought in Mortal Kombat for many years, but the heroic demon's quest will begin anew in Mortal Kombat 1's universe.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Ultra-Violent Johnny Cage Fatality

During a hands on demo at the Evo 2023 event, Mortal Kombat 1 players discover one of Johnny Cage's cheeky ultra-violent fatalities.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Makes Important Change Based on Fan Feedback

Mortal Kombat 1 has made an important change to its gameplay based on the feedback given by fans during various early access tests.

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Ed Boon Teases Another Returning Mortal Kombat 1 Character

Ed Boon is hinting at yet another classic character returning in Mortal Kombat 1, one that has been on fans' wish lists since the game's announcement.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Teases Next Kombat Kast

With just a little over a month to go until Mortal Kombat 1’s release, NetherRealm Studios’ Kombat Kast is set to finally make a return next week.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack 2 DLC Leaks Explained

Mortal Kombat 1's latest slate of DLC rumors includes some highly interesting names that could find their way onto the game's roster.

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How Mortal Kombat 1's Sub-Zero and Scorpion Are Coming Full Circle

Scorpion and Sub-Zero have been bitter rivals for decades, but Mortal Kombat 1's reboot universe subverts the entire Lin Kuei story.

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This is How Long Mortal Kombat 1's Story Mode Takes to Beat

Mortal Kombat 1 game director Ed Boon reveals about how long it will take to beat the upcoming game's story mode.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Confirms Return of MK11 Debut Character

Mortal Kombat 1 announces another playable character, and this time it's an imposing fighter that players first saw in Mortal Kombat 11.

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'Surprise' Mortal Kombat 1 Character Reveal Could Be Happening Soon

Another character reveal for Mortal Kombat 1 could be coming up very soon, with some evidence suggesting the next fighter will be a "surprise."

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Best Mortal Kombat Movies & Shows, Ranked

The best Mortal Kombat movies range from animation to live-action, but when mixed with shows, which one provides Fatality over the rest?

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10 Best Monsters In Fighting Games

Fighting games usually have some unique character selections, but these are even more intense by adding monsters.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Confirms Beta Dates, Characters, Stages, and More

Some lucky Mortal Kombat fans will soon get to jump into the Mortal Kombat 1 beta to try out the upcoming fighting game.

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Mortal Kombat 1's Scorpion Twist Divides Fans

Scorpion may be a different character completely in Mortal Kombat 1, and fans are divided over this twist to the franchise's legendary mascot.

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Mortal Kombat 1 is Proof that NRS' Next Game Shouldn't Be Injustice 3

Mortal Kombat 1's DLC characters make am argument for NRS' next game not to be limited to Injustice 3 and instead focus on the wider comic industry.

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Other Kombat Kids Mortal Kombat 1 Should Have in Future DLC

Takeda Takahashi is confirmed to be returning with the reveal of Mortal Kombat 1's first Kombat Pack, but the status of his peers isn't so certain.