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Mortal Kombat 1 Peacemaker DLC Release Date Set

Peacemaker is officially headed to Mortal Kombat 1, with developer NetherRealm Studios confirming the release date for the highly anticipated DLC character. In a recent tweet, the studio revealed that early access for Peacemaker will be available beginning on February 28, 2024, right around the same time that Mortal Kombat 1’s newest season of content… Read More »

Mortal Kombat: Conquest Shows Why the Series Should Konquer Television Again

After playing Mortal Kombat 1’s story mode I found myself wanting more — especially of what we saw in those first two acts. But beyond that, I realized what I really crave is a true prequel. Something that feels like its own fresh story while feeding into other parts of the lore. MK1 somewhat accomplishes… Read More »

Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match Release Date Revealed in New Trailer

Mortal Kombat 1’s new roster additions and comic book character-filled DLC lineup were not the only pieces of Mortal Kombat news to come out of Comic-Con. The next animated film in the franchise also got a new trailer, which revealed the Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match release date. When is Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match… Read More »

Mortal Kombat 2 Confirms a Fan-Favorite Character for the Live-Action Sequel

Mortal Kombat 2 producer Todd Garner has confirmed that fan-favorite fighter Baraka will appear in the upcoming sequel to 2021’s Mortal Kombat. On Twitter, Garner shared a photo from the set of Mortal Kombat 2. The photo features a chair belonging to Baraka, confirming that the Tarkatan villain will appear in the film. That said,… Read More »

Mortal Kombat 1 Gets Bloody Gameplay Trailer, Reveals Returning Characters

During Summer Game Fest 2023, a brand new gameplay trailer for the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 ahead of its release on September 29, 2023 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Following the official announcement last month, a new trailer was shown off today, revealing what gameplay will look like in… Read More »

Interview: Mortal Kombat Legends Creators Talk About How Animation Keeps the Films More Faithful

Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms is the sequel to 2020’s Scorpion’s Revenge. These two animated films have put the series in a new light as they put familiar characters and franchise staples in a different medium. Senior Gaming Editor Michael Leri recently sat down with Jeremy Adams and Rick Morales, the screenwriter and… Read More »

How Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms Fleshed Out Raiden & Liu Kang’s Bond

Liu Kang and Raiden always had a special relationship that expressed itself in different ways. Mortal Kombat 11 showed that off beautifully with its poignant timeline-spanning montage and subsequent fusion. Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms changes that dynamic a bit by removing the rivalry and focusing solely on the positive aspects of the… Read More »

Interview: Mortal Kombat Legends VA Speaks About Seeing Liu Kang’s Rise to Greatness

Scorpion and Sub-Zero are often the face of Mortal Kombat, but, as some might forget, so is Liu Kang. The iconic Earthrealm warrior goes through a journey in Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge and Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms, too. Senior Gaming Editor Michael Leri talked to Liu Kang’s voice actor in the… Read More »