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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Ed Boon Has Disappointing News for Mortal Kombat Fans

NetherRealm Studios head and Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon has disappointing news for fans hoping for a big anniversary announcement.

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6 Arcade Games That Have Amazing Lore

Video games don't have to be sprawling RPG adventures to have interesting lore. These classic arcade games are the proof.

Panda from Tekken, Voldo from Soul Calibur, Dan from Street Fighter, and Phoenix Wright from Ace Attorney.
5 Joke Characters In Fighting Games That Can KO Anybody

These characters might have been introduced as a joke, but they can battle just as well as serious fighters.

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Mortal Kombat Creator Ed Boon Shows Behind the Scenes Video of Scorpion and Sub-Zero

Mortal Kombat Co-creator Ed Boon shares a video offering a peek at what it was like creating the game's two famous characters.

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Injustice 2 Video Shows Mortal Kombat-Style 'Brutalities' That Didn't Make It to Final Game

A video showcases the unfinished remnants of planned brutalities for Aquaman, Supergirl, and Superman in Injustice 2, similar to Mortal Kombat's own.

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Mortal Kombat Creator Ed Boon Teases Next Game

Ed Boon discusses his career following the creation of Mortal Kombat and teases that NetherRealm Studio's next game is on its way soon.

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8 Best Gaming Characters With Fire Powers

Video game characters often employ fantastical abilities in their repertoire. These individuals spew fire unlike any other.

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8 Best Gaming Characters With Water Powers

The power to control water is what makes these video game characters unique and interesting, but also incredibly strong.

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The King of Fighters 15 is a Traditional Fighter in a Sea of Casual Titles

The King of Fighters 15 marks the return of the long-running fighting game franchise, and much has changed within the fighting game genre.

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The Best Nintendo 64 Fighting Games, Ranked By How Well They Hold Up

The N64 wasn't the best console for fighting games, but a few managed to shine. Here's how they hold up today.

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Is TV The Right Arena For Mortal Kombat?

The movies based on this hit game franchise haven't worked out well, but perhaps a full-fledged TV adaptation would serve the story better.

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Mortal Kombat Director Thinks a Classic Arcade Skin Pack Would Be Cool

Mortal Kombat's director and co-creator of the series Ed Boon shows his interest in the idea of bringing the arcade skins from the original games.

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Music Artist Releases Full Album on an N64 Cartridge

German musician Remute is set to release his latest work, a full album of 15 songs, on a Nintendo 64 cartridge in just a few months.

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Mortal Kombat: 10 Best Factions In The Franchise, Ranked

NetherRealm Studios' Mortal Kombat universe features many different factions fighting for power and control, but which ones are the best?

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Petition for Mortal Kombat Trilogy Unreal Engine 5 Remake is Blowing Up

A petition asking for a Mortal Kombat Trilogy remake using Unreal Engine 5 is blowing up and gaining thousands of signatures.

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Mortal Kombat 11 Developer NetherRealm Can’t Announce New Game Because of ‘Variables’

NetherRealm's Ed Boon finally addresses the developer's recent lack of announcements with a clarification on why news has not been shared yet.

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Rumor: NetherRealm Studios May Have New Game Announcement at The Game Awards

A NetherRealm Designer and Senior Production Manager seems to have confirmed the developer's next game being revealed at The Game Awards next week.

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Boss Logic Art Imagines Keanu Reeves as Mortal Kombat Character

Artist BossLogic shows what John Wick actor Keanu Reeves would look like as Mortal Kombat's blind swordsman Kenshi.

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Keanu Reeves Doesn't Want John Wick or Neo in Mortal Kombat

Keanu Reeves gives a surprising answer to a question about the addition of any of his iconic action movie characters being added to Mortal Kombat.

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Mortal Kombat: 15 Facts Every Scorpion Fan Should Know

Scorpion is Mortal Kombat's mascot, and the Hellspawn has a fascinating history both in Midway and NetherRealm's games and out of them.