Mortal Kombat X System Guide by Tom Brady

Mortal Kombat scene veteran and Fatal 8 commentator Bill "Tom Brady" Menoutis has released a system guide over at TestYourMight for MKX in preparation of its April 14 release.

The guide includes descriptions of everything from the differences between dashing and running to the types of throws, wake-up timings and reversal attacks. He also explains how each mechanic works in reference to players' super and stamina meters.

Menoutis writes that there are a few more mechanics he should cover, and that he will update the guide soon.

More "Klassic" Characters Join Mortal Kombat X

The official trailer for the Kombat Pack has been released, and the two characters who will join Predator and Jason Voorhees are the returning Tanya and Tremor.

Tanya was first playable in Mortal Kombat 4, while Tremor made his first appearance in Mortal Kombat: Special Forces. And Test Your Might is reporting that they are not the only characters making a comeback in MKX. Listed among the skins coming with the Kombat Pack are skins for Liu Kang and Jax, two characters who have not been mentioned in the months leading to MKX's release.

For TYM's full list of the Kombat Pack DLC, and the Kombat Pack trailer, hit the jump.

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Predator Coming to Mortal Kombat X

Just a week after Jason Voorhees was revealed to be coming to MKX as part of the DLC Kombat Pack, another famous movie character will apparently be joining him.

On the official Xbox store, Predator is listed as being a part of the Kombat Pack as well:

"Kombat Pack grants early access to 4 new playable characters and skin packs. Stalk and slash your opponents as Horror Icon Jason Voorhees, or play as Predator, the Ultimate Hunter."

The description says the two icons will be joined by unnamed "Klassic" Mortal Kombat characters. Let the speculation begin.

Jason Voorhees Joins Mortal Kombat X

After several teases and hints, NetherRealm Studios has revealed on Friday, March 13, 2015, that Jason Voorhees will be joining MKX as the first character in the Kombat Pack.

A DLC character, Voorhees has been a desired character ever since A Nightmare on Elm Street's Freddie was introduced in Mortal Kombat 9, and many players had hoped to pit the two horror legends against one another in a brutal face-off.

To check out the very brief trailer revealing Jason, hit the jump.

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Ermac Returns in Mortal Kombat X, Stream Archive

During a Kombat Kast stream on Jan. 29, NetherRealm Studios announced that Ermac will be making his return in MKX. Originally playable in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, the telekinetic red ninja appears with a new hooded appearance for the title.

During the stream, Ermac's three selectable styles were shown: Master of Souls, Mystic and Spectral. NetherRealm also showed off a new stage, Destroyed City, and walked through the various interactions characters will be able to perform in it. NRS also displayed gameplay for Kung Lao and revealed one of Ermac's fatalities.

Viewers can check out the stream archive after the jump.

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Kung Lao Returning to Mortal Kombat X

According to an article from a recent issue of Finnish gaming magazine Pelaaja, Kung Lao will be making his return in Mortal Kombat X.

An image, which shows other confirmed fighters Quan Chi, Goro and Raiden, surfaced as the magazine's January issue made it into the hands of subscribers.

One such player, AeroGrunt at Test Your Might, dedicated a thread to images from the magazine and a translation of pertinent information from the article. Some of that news includes new details on how online play will be handled in the new game.

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Ed Boon Hinting at New MKX Character?

Ed Boon likes to be cryptic. In past Mortal Kombat games there have often been secrets to uncover based on riddles or visual hints with little explanation. As time has moved on, he has taken to using his Twitter account to tease fans with possible revelations for his newest games. And today is no different.

This morning, Boon tweeted a picture of an old World Championship Wrestling grappler with the accompanying text:

"Hmmm.... he reminds me of someone. pic.twitter.com/J7kSzYO07T"

The figure, Super Giant Ninja, was a send-up of Mortal Kombat's Scorpion, but with slightly muted attire so as not to breach the copyright then held by Midway. With Scorpion already confirmed for MKX, several posters on Twitter are suggesting Boon may be hinting at the return of Tremor, a ninja clad in brown who first appeared in Mortal Kombat: Special Forces and made a cameo in the expanded challenge tower in the Vita version of Mortal Kombat 9. Whether that is true or Boon is simply playing with his audience remains to be seen.

Ed Boon Says MKX Will Have More New Characters Than Ever Before

IGN's Luke Karmali recently talked to series creator Ed Boon about the upcoming Mortal Kombat X and its "new blood," so to speak, the new story and characters.

Boon said that while characters like Cassie Cage will not rule out the inclusion of related classic character like her parents, Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade, the focus is on bringing new players to the forefront. He even said that NetherRealm Studios is "probably introducing more [new characters] in this game than in any other MK title ever." Boon was quick, however, to say that old favorites could always be added to the game later by way of DLC.

Boon also talked more about MKX's story and the time jumps that will occur throughout. He claimed that gamers will see big shifts in power over the course of the narrative, and that flashbacks and jumps forward of 5 to 10 years will be used. Boon even admitted that once the story of MKX is complete he's not sure where Mortal Kombat will go from there.

The whole interview can be found at IGN.

E3 2014: Gameplay Trailer Of Mortal Kombat X From Sony Press Conference, Coming 2015

The latest Mortal Kombat from NetherRealm Studios had it's major reveal at the Sony E3 Press Conference and the trailer can be found after the jump!

Mortal Kombat X was one the featured games at the presser along with Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Bloodborne and Batman: Arkham Knight. The trailer shows in-game footage of both Sub Zero and Scorpion originally shown in the CG announcement trailer. More unnamed characters were featured. In addition to showing off moves from the characters, the trailer showcases more of the stage interaction system carried over from Injustice: Gods Among Us.

MK X will be coming to last generation and current generation platforms in 2015!

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Mortal Kombat X Revealed, First Appearance at E3 2014

NetherRealm Studios and Warner Brothers Games have released the first trailer for the upcoming Mortal Kombat X. The video, which shows series mainstays Scorpion and Sub Zero fighting in a snowy forest, unveils a new graphics engine for the series while seemingly showing the return of MK9-style gameplay. X-Rays have returned, and many of the other moves and movements of the characters are indicative of MK9's playstyle.

But the video also shows the two characters interacting with the stage in ways new to Mortal Kombat, slamming into trees and using the environment to hurt one another. While Mortal Kombat 4 first introduced weapons to the series, the MKX trailer points to more Injustice-style stage hazards as the possible direction for the upcoming game.

No other information about MKx is available at this time, but according to WB Games UK, MKX will make its first public appearance at E3 2014, June 10-12. The game will be released for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PC. Hit the jump for the trailer.

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NetherRealm Studios Relocating Mortal Kombat 9 Online Service From GameSpy Servers

The latest Mortal Kombat will be moving to a new online service as a response to the upcoming closure of servers on GameSpy.

Developer NetherRealm Studios is in the progress of transitioning Mortal Kombat 9 from the GameSpy platform, the game's original multiplayer service. According to the official Mortal Kombat Facebook page, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC MK9 players "may experience an interruption of online play and matchmaking and we ask for your patience during this time." The PlayStation Vita version after May 31, 2014 will only have multiplayer through an ad-hoc network.

This decision came following the announcement on April 2014 in which GameSpy owner Glu Mobile will terminate all legacy servers on May 31, 2014. Publishers and developers also have committed to migrating some of their own games to newer services. Another fighting game that featured the GameSpy platform was the PS3 version Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Online Edition; It was later removed in the latest major update.

Virgin Gaming Expands Fighting Game Selection With Mortal Kombat

NetherRealm Studios' ninth Mortal Kombat game joined the Virgin Gaming competitive program.

Mortal Kombat has been added onto Virgin Gaming, a competitive video game service where players can compete online against others to win cash. Players can play on either Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 of Mortal Kombat and will have to compete against others through King of the Hill.

Similar to Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition Ver. 2012, the first fighting game to premiere in the Virgin Gaming system, players have access to quick head to head matches or can compete in a tournament league.

Rules regarding downloadable content, including extra characters or compatibility packs, have not been mentioned.

For more information including match reporting and game setup, you can find more here!

Mortal Kombat: PC Version of Komplete Edition Available Now On Steam

The PC port of Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition is now available!

Much like the console version, Komplete Edition on PC has most if not all downloadable content including the special characters, Skarlet, Kenji, Rain and Freddy Krueger. This version does not include Kratos, exclusive downloadable character on the PlayStation 3. This port also features support for controllers so arcade stick users will be able to play MK with no obvious problems.

Make sure to check out the Steam page on MK Komplete Edition for more information such as hardware requirements and achievement information.

MK: PC Release Of Komplete Edition This July, Handled By High Voltage Software

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment confirmed the existence of Mortal Kombat on PC and will be releasing soon with all existing content available!

Developed by High Voltage Software, known for The Conduit and Hunter: The Reckoning series, the PC port of Mortal Kombat will be based on the Komplete Edition. This package will feature all downloadable content costumes and characters Skarlet, Kenshi, Rain and Nightmare on Elm Street's Freddy Krueger. The PC edition will also support the Tournament Editon Fight Stick by PDP and "full controller capability." Achievements and leaderboards will also be featured.'

The downloadable version of MK will be available on July 3 while physical versions will be available on August 6!

NetherRealm Reveals "Injustice: Gods Among Us," an all-DC Universe Fighting Game

According to Gamespot, Mortal Kombat developers NetherRealm Studios are working on Injustice: Gods Among Us, an all-new fighting game set in the DC Comics Universe. MK lead Ed Boon is no stranger to the world of Batman and Superman, having released Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe in 2008, but this marks the first fighting game dedicated entirely to the DC Comics canon.

The game will likely borrow some gameplay elements from last year's Mortal Kombat reboot, and will feature weapons and destructible environments. Among the confirmed fighters are Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Solomon Grundy, and the Flash. Injustice: Gods Among Us is set for release sometime in 2013. Check out the announcement trailer after the jump!

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GameSpot's Mortal Kombat 20th Anniversary Retrospective

GameSpot put together a fantastic 20 minute mini-documentary on the original Mortal Kombat, tracking down the cast and production crew of the original game. They interview John Tobias, Ed Boon, John Vogel (Artist), Dan Forden (Audio Lead), Daniel Pesina (Actor: Johnny Cage, Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Reptile), Ho-Sung Pak (Actor: Liu Kang, Shang Tsung) on what sort of hurdles they had to overcome when making the game and what made it such a big hit back in the day.

Check out the full video after the jump.

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MK: New Interview with Ed Boon on PSVita Version, Female Klassic Skins Trailer

A few new videos surfaced today for the PlayStation Vita version of Mortal Kombat. The first is a quick rundown of the game with Ed Boon where he mentions that the Vita version is everything that the console version is and more. There are 150 new challenges added into the game which is a huge plus for those of you looking for some goofy fun on-the-go. Check out the video interview by clicking here.

Next is a trailer for the Female Klassic Skins featuring Kitana, Meelina and more. I'm no MK buff but as far as I know these are the same skins that are available for the console version of the game. Check out this trailer after the jump.

UPDATE: Delriach sent me a friendly email to let everyone know that, outside of Jade and Kitana, these Klassic costumes in fact weren't available on the console version and are exclusive to the PSVita.

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Mortal Kombat for Playstation Vita Preview from G4

G4 released a preview for the PSVita version of Mortal Kombat yesterday, talking to Netherrealm's Hector Sanchez about the game. If you've been following the development of this handheld fighter then most of this probably won't be too new to you. Overall they say the gameplay is mostly the same though you can pull off X-Ray attacks and Fatalities by using the touchscreen controls.

Mortal Kombat for the Vita will be released on May 1st in the US and May 4th everywhere in the world. Check out the preview after the jump.

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NetherRealm Sees A Home For Fighting Games In PlayStation Vita

GamaSutra interviewed Hector Sanchez of NetherRealm Studios who was favorable of fighting games having a new home in the PlayStation Vita.

Sanchez elaborates that thanks to the pick-up-and-play style of fighting games, it can help compliment the always connected technology of the Vita.

"I know there are some of the hardcore fans that stay loyal to their one brand, but we play all fighting games," Sanchez tells us from the NetherRealm offices in Chicago, where the team is putting the finishing touches on Mortal Kombat for Sony's portable PlayStation Vita.

You can check the rest of the quick interview here!

New Mortal Kombat Vita Ad Kitana

A new Mortal Kombat Vita video ad is out where Kitana reminds us you can "kombat anyone" anywhere.

If you remember this Kitana appeared in a kasting video last year that you can watch here

Check the videos featuring Kitana after the jump.

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