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’s Liu Kang Gives Mileena the Short End of the Stick

Despite Mortal Kombat 1 taking place in a new timeline, Fire God Liu Kang seems to have given Mileena the short end of the stick.

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Why Mortal Kombat 1 May Be Primetime for Villain Redemption Arcs

Liu Kang’s newfound godly powers in Mortal Kombat 1 could be the catalyst for setting some of the franchise’s key villains down a path to redemption.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Confirms Date and Time for Its Big Gameplay Reveal

NetherRealm Studios confirms when it will share its official gameplay reveal for the recently announced Mortal Kombat 1 fighting game.

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Rumor: Mortal Kombat 1 Could Feature Travis Scott and Megan Fox

A rumor claims that Megan Fox and Travis Scott could be joining Mortal Kombat 1 as DLC characters or maybe as characters skins.

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Gamer Finds Nostalgic Game Collection at Their Grandpa’s House
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A gamer makes an amazing discovery while cleaning out their grandpa's house when they finds an impressive collection of classic games.

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Mortal Kombat 1's Trailer Keeps One Big Mystery Under Wraps

Mortal Kombat 1 will reintroduce old fighters in a new timeline, but one mystery could change everything about the new universe.

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Mortal Kombat 1: 7 Changes Already Confirmed Through The New Trailer

The upcoming Mortal Kombat game has kept most details quiet, but the latest trailer has revealed certain plot points, characters, and settings.

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Mortal Kombat Creator Ed Boon Teases New Origin Stories for MK1

Mortal Kombat's co-creator Ed Boon teases fans about Mortal Kombat 1's characters, promising new origin stories for them.

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The Best War Games Recap for 05/15/23 – 05/21/23

Mortal Kombat's reborn universe is briefly teased, Five Nights at Freddy's debuts its movie trailer, and more in this week's The Best War Games recap.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Confirms MK11 Aftermath's Canon Ending

The announcement trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 confirms the official ending of Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath and teases what’s next for all characters.

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Mortal Kombat 1 and Fortnite Are in the Same Boat Right Now

Mortal Kombat 1 has just been officially announced, but if the leaks surrounding it are true, then it could end up in the same boat as Fortnite.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Could Be Supported Longer Than MK11

Candid messaging from Ed Boon, the Creative Director of NetherRealm studios, suggests Mortal Kombat 1 will be its longest-supported game to date.

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Old Ed Boon Tweets May Reveal More Mortal Kombat 1 Characters

Old tweets from Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon may tease some of the other characters that will be featured on the Mortal Kombat 1 roster.

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Mortal Kombat Creator Ed Boon Explains How MK1 Got Its Name

The co-creator behind Mortal Kombat, Ed Boon, explains how and why the next game got the name of Mortal Kombat 1.

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Mortal Kombat 1: 10 Iconic Fatalities That Need To Feature

Some of the best Fatalities in Mortal Kombat deserve the next-gen treatment with the latest entry, Mortal Kombat 1.

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Mortal Kombat 1: 10 Guest Characters We Want To See

Mortal Kombat 1 has grand potential to unleash some of the best guest characters in Mortal Kombat history.

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Mortal Kombat 1 PC System Requirements and File Size Revealed

Mortal Kombat 1 reveals the minimum and recommended system requirements along with its file size, confirming the hardware needed to run it.

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Amazon Leaks Mortal Kombat 1 DLC Characters

Mortal Kombat 1 will expand its character roster after launch, and it seems Amazon has leaked every character in Kombat Pack 1.

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Mortal Kombat 1 ‘Steals’ a Great Feature From Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Kameo Fighters will be a new mechanic in the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1, but they sound similar to a beloved feature from another fighting franchise.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Pre-Order Bonuses

Following the reveal trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, which also provides a release date for the game, pre-order bonuses are announced.