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 12 Might Not Be Using Unreal Engine 5

A recent job listing points to NetherRealm's next entry in its hallmark franchise, Mortal Kombat 12, not being developed on Unreal Engine 5.

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Mortal Kombat 12 Should Steer Clear of its Rumored 2023 Release Date

Mortal Kombat 12 has been quietly announced, but it may want to steer clear of its rumored 2023 release date, as this year's looking packed already.

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Ed Boon Has Perfect Reaction to Mortal Kombat 12 Leak

Mortal Kombat series creator Ed Boon gives the perfect response in light of the recent Mortal Kombat 12 leak.

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Mortal Kombat 12 Accidentally Confirmed by Warner Bros.

An earnings call with Warner Bros. executives leads to what seems to be an accidental confirmation that Mortal Kombat 12 is coming soon.

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These video game characters possess the unique ability to turn themselves invisible.

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Ed Boon Reveals Original Pitch For Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

The creative director for the Mortal Kombat series, Ed Boon, reveals the original pitch for the Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks spin-off game.

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Archivist Dumps Over 11 GB of Concept Art, Canceled Games, and More

A game archivist dumps over 11 GB of content which includes concept art, scans, and footage of canceled and unreleased games.

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Guest Characters We'd Love to See in Mortal Kombat 12

NetherRealm Studios has included many memorable guest characters in the past, but if Mortal Kombat 12 is in development, anyone can make the roster.

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Mortal Kombat 2 Source Code Leaks, Reveals Hidden Cut Content

A video reveals some hidden content, including finishing moves, for the classic fighting game Mortal Kombat 2 after the source code leaks.

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What to Expect From Mortal Kombat 11 Developer NetherRealm Studios in 2023

With almost four years since the release of Mortal Kombat 11, NetherRealm Studios and director Ed Boon are set to reveal something big for 2023.

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Ed Boon Reveals His Dream Mortal Kombat Guest Fighter

Mortal Kombat game director and creator Ed Boon reveals the guest fighter he would most like to see featured in a future game.

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Rumor: Mortal Kombat 11 Ads Laying the Groundwork for MK12

A new banner has appears in Mortal Kombat 11, with a dataminer claiming it contains placeholder files for NetherRealm Studios' next game.

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Skeletons are creepy things that appear in several games, but only a few hold the title of being some of the most iconic skeletons in video games

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Fighting games aren't just about landing punches and kicks. Plenty of them have characters with complex backstories, and worlds full of lore.

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Mortal Kombat Creative Director Ed Boon Teases Possible Release Window for NetherRealm's Next Game

Mortal Kombat and Injustice creative director Ed Boon teases the tentative release window for NetherRealm Studios' next game.

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