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 Will Feature Music From Devil May Cry 5 Composer

Mortal Kombat 1 brings the composer that created music for games like Devil May Cry 5 and Killer Instinct to the fray for its own soundtrack.

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Mortal Kombat 1's Reboot Explained

NetherRealm Studios has once again opted to reboot its iconic franchise and the narrative path to Mortal Kombat 1 has been a long and confusing one.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Bringing Back Feature That Started in MKX

The Mortal Kombat 1 stress test reveals a returning fan favorite online feature that was originally introduced back in 2015 with MKX.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Theory Suggests Shang Tsung Isn't the Main Villain

Recent Mortal Kombat 1 footage suggests Shang Tsung may not be the main villain, suggesting that a fan-favorite character from the past may return.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Stress Test Codes Are Being Sold for Ridiculous Prices Online

With the Mortal Kombat 1 stress test currently underway, some players taking advantage of the market are selling their codes for astronomical prices.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Stress Test Is Now Underway

Mortal Kombat 1's online stress test is now underway, with select players trying out the upcoming fighting game ahead of its launch this fall.

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9 Crossovers That Almost Happened

Franchise crossovers are exciting, but not all of them see the light of day. Here's which crossovers fans almost got to enjoy—but never did.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Hints at Return of Kombat Kast

Players may soon start getting a deeper look into Mortal Kombat 1 on a weekly basis after hints of the return of Kombat Kast.

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Leaked Mortal Kombat 1 Roster Features Several 3D-Era Kombatants

A new leak suggests that Mortal Kombat 1's playable roster will include characters from the long-running franchise's 3D era of the mid-2000s.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Getting Rid of the Krypt

Mortal Kombat’s co-creator reveals that Mortal Kombat 1 will be ditching the Krypt for a different type of unlocking system.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Another Character That Won't Be in the Game

The developers of Mortal Kombat 1 reveal that one character from the expanded universe will not be making an appearance in the game.

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Tekken Producer Praises Mortal Kombat 1 at Summer Game Fest

The producer of the long-running Tekken franchise praises fellow fighting game Mortal Kombat 1 during Summer Game Fest.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Hands-On Preview: Visually Beautiful, Mechanically Complex

Mortal Kombat 1 reboots the narrative in order to put new twists on familiar characters, but the Kameos might be what truly shakes things up.

MK1's Kameo Fighters Are Shaking Up an Iconic Mortal Kombat Feature
MK1's Kameo Fighters Are Shaking Up an Iconic Mortal Kombat Feature

Mortal Kombat 1's gameplay trailer provided details on its Kameo fighter system, which is set to repurpose a fan-favorite combo extender.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals 6 More Characters

Alongside the debut of Mortal Kombat 1's gameplay, NetherRealm confirms a handful of new characters at Summer Game Fest.

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10 Best Video Game Cyborgs

Cyborgs are a staple in sci-fi media, especially video games, and these are the best examples offered to fans.

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Ed Boon Teases Returning Characters For Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon is at it again, sparking new speculation about MK 1's roster with a cryptic and enticing social media post.

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Mortal Kombat 1’s Leak Makes an Argument for More Mature-Rated DCU Content

If Mortal Kombat 1 features one particular character after all, then the connected universe they come from could provide a wealth of content, too.

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2023 Is Shaping Up to Be a Big Year for Fighting Games

With the release of one fighting game, the pending release of another, and a possible third, 2023 is shaping up to be a great year for fighting games.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Should Avoid a Modern NetherRealm Strategy

NetherRealm Studios is renowned for featuring robust story modes in its fighting games but should avoid one overused approach in Mortal Kombat 1.

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