MK: New PSVita Gameplay Trailer Demonstrates Touchscreen Fatalities

A new gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat for the PSVita surfaced today showcasing a number of different features for the handheld system. It appears they are pulling out all the stops as you can use the touchscreen and motion controls for everything from actual combat to various mini-games. 

You can also use the touchscreen for fatalities! Not only can you input the command by using your finger, but you can chop off limbs and various other body parts if the fatality allows it. Pretty gruesome! 

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Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition Behind the Scenes

Machinima put up a video of Mortal Kombat Komplete where the NetherRealm Studios staff tell us that in addition to having all the DLC content in the disc, you will be able to play against players who have the current version of the game.

Check out the video after the jump.

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Mortal Kombat - Vita Trailer

A trailer for the upcoming Mortal Kombat Vita is out on IGN. The video shows the features exclusive to this version of the game.

Watch the video after the jump.

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Do the Fatal, Bro: MLG Picks Up Mortal Kombat, Hopes to Announce More Fighters

Adam Apicella (@MrMLGAdam) announced today via Twitter that MLG is bringing Mortal Kombat to their Winter Championships. He mentions that more details will be released soon so all you Mortal Kombat fans will probably want to follow him on Twitter to stay up to date.

What's also interesting is a follow up Tweet to @Slasher where he mentions that they "hope to announce more fighters and more titles/genres".  Any guesses as to what will be added to the line up? 

Check out all relevant tweets after the jump.

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First Footage of Mortal Kombat Vita

NetherRealm Studios recently visited Gamespot to show Mortal Kombat Vita in action for the first time.
The Vita version includes all the content of the original game plus new art and new costumes that were not created by the time the original game was released. NetherRealm offers even more with new challenges that use the unique features of the Vita.

Check out the video after the break.

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Ed Boon Talks Character Customization

In an Gamespot interview with Ed Boon from NetherRealm studios the director shares his opinion on character customization in fighters.

Character customization can be taken in such a broad range of interpreation. From my personal perspective, to say, okay well, let the player dress his character; put on a scarf, a belt, put other things. I think there's novelty to that, and it's fun, but I don't know how much weight that really carries. If you can modify things like the properties in certain attacks, or if they're carrying a certain weapon, changing that weapon. Make it a little more interesting.

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MK: Ed Boon Interview On Vita Port Featuring More Content

In the latest entry of the PlayStation Blog, Ed Boon talks about the Mortal Kombat Vita port, and how the console unique features are implemented into the game. Here are a couple of questions that Ed Boon answered.

PlayStation.Blog: What’s the scope of Mortal Kombat for PS Vita? Does it include all the content from the PS3 game?

Ed Boon, Creative Director, Netherrealm Studios: It’s actually everything from the PS3 game: the entire Story mode and all the downloadable characters and content, plus additional modes and features that are tailored for PS Vita. We really wanted to take advantage of Vita’s hardware.

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Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition Announced: Make it Rain and Get Your Hands on Skarlet

With Mortal Kombat recently being announced as one of the official games in the  EVO2K12 line up, I'm sure many of you are hitting the lab hard, training up in preparation. For those of you who haven't given the game a shot yet and wondering what it's all about, you might want to hold off on picking it up until late February as WBIE just announced the "Komplete Edition" which contains all the previously released DLC on one disc. 

This is a repackaged version of the game that includes DLC characters Skarlet, Rain, Kenshi and Freddy Krueger not to mention digital downloads of Mortal Kombat: Songs Inspired by the Warriors -- a collection of electronic music inspired by the game -- and the the 1995 Mortal Kombat film. Beyond that, the game also offers "15 Klassic Skins and three Klassic Fatalities (Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Reptile)".

The game is set to release come Feburary 28th in North America and March 2nd in Europe. Check out the full press release for the game after the jump!

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Fighterpedia Episode 5 Takes a Gruesome Walk Down Memory Lane: The History of Fatalities

Woolie shot over the latest episode of Fighterpedia to us just a day or so ago and you'll want to put the kids to bed before watching this one! They cover the history of fatalities, looking back at not only the best of Mortal Kombat's, but the worst of many other games that have long been forgotten. Check it out after the jump!

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The History of Mortal Kombat - Episode 1 Explains the Game's Van Damme Origins

Updated on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 2:10PM by Carmine

MK Secrets put together a nice video detailing the history of the original Mortal Kombat. Did you know that Mortal Kombat was originally conceived as a game starring a digitized Jean Claude Van Damme? Since JCVD's schedule wasn't compatible, the designers ended up making the game without him. Also, the only reason that Liu Kang has hair is because the actor playing the bald monk wouldn't shave his head!

Get a look at some of the design sketches and controversies surrounding the first Mortal Kombat game after the break!

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Mortal Kombat: Post-patch Cyrax Combos Are Anything But Nerfed

In balancing Mortal Kombat, the developers have had some difficulty toning down Cyrax's bomb resets. With each patch, they've tried to find ways to eliminate some variations of the resets; however, clever players just find new workarounds. TONY-T, whose previous Cyrax videos you may remember, shows off the latest explosive technology. Also, Check4900 already has a 100% combo.

Watch all the "nerfs" in action, after the break!

via TestYourMight, Arturo Sanchez

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In LiangHuBBB's Latest Comeback Compilation, Skullomania Runs Wild

Okay, so it's not Skullomania, but it's TKD's Fuerte impersonating the scarfed skeleton. Watch as Ojisanboy's Sagat pays the ultimate price for a single, clutch whiff. In classic LiangHuBBB style, the video shows a bunch of SF4 series matches, but also has some MK thrown in for good measure.

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New Line Cinema to Reboot Mortal Kombat Film Series

Mortal Kombat is probably one of the most memorable video games movies to date, even if it's just because of the theme song alone, and it looks like the series is getting a live-action reboot thanks to New Line Cinema. The new movies are said to be directed by Kevin Tancharoen who, if you don't know, put together the Mortal Kombat: Rebirth short film (check it out below) which resulted in the MK: Legacy web series. 

So are you guys hype for a new Mortal Kombat movie or do you feel nothing can top the original? 

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New Mortal Kombat Patch Fixes Alternate Costume Bugs, More Kung Lao Nerfs

Netherrealm Studios released a full list of changes included in their latest patch for Mortal Kombat 9. This patch addresses a number of issues with the game and includes balances changes for all the characters as well. Check out the full list after the break.

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Mortal Kombat Kollection Official Trailer

IGN uploaded the official trailer for the Mortal Kombat Kollection which is a downloadable all-in-one bundle of the three original games. The "kollection" is set to release on August 31st, but in the meantime enjoy the trailer below!

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Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection Out for PSN/XBL/PC Next Week!

What a day for downloadable fighting games! First we've got the launch of 3rd Strike: Online Edition. Then, VF5: Final Showdown is revealed for PSN/XBL. Now, MK Arcade Kollection is announced for release on August 31. The "kollection" bundles Mortal Kombat 1, Mortal Kombat 2, and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 all for the bargain price of $9.99/800 MS Points. The games are reportedly arcade-perfect (sorry Sirlin!) and feature online multiplayer.

We've got the full press release after the break, if you're into that sort of thing!

from thesixthaxis via ClassicMK

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Mortal Kombat: Freddy Krueger Fatalities, Babalities, and Kombos Gameplay Video by GameTrailers!

If you are still on the fence about picking up the latest DLC character for Mortal Kombat, Freddy Krueger, you may want to take a look at this video courtesy of GameTrailers.  This video shows lots of Freddy Krueger gameplay including combos, his Fatalities and even his Babality. 

WARNING: This may qualify as spoilers for some, so don't watch this video if you want it to be a surprise. 

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Mortal Kombat: Freddy Krueger and 2 New Sub-Zero Costumes Available Today via DLC. Kreuger Story Vignette Vid

The fourth DLC character for Mortal Kombat will be available today on Xbox Live Marketplace and Playstation Network.  He is Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare on Elm Street series of horror movies!  Once again, hats off to NetherRealm for an outstanding pick for a crossover character!  Like previous DLC characters, Fredddy will cost $4.99 on PSN or 400 MS Points on XBL Marketplace.  Also available today are the MK3 Sub-Zero and the Cyber Sub-Zero costumes, which are available free of charge!  Both costumes are included with the Freddy DLC if you buy that, or with a separate free Compatibility Pack #4 if you don't.

A patch for the Playstation 3 version of the game hit yesterday as well.  This has no gameplay balance changes.  It apparently just fixes some problems with DLC.

To the left you see an official render for Freddy and inside you will find a story vignette video for him.  Each of these vignettes have been great, and this one is no exception.  It even explains why he has two sets of claws in his Mortal Kombat incarnation.

Feel free to share your impressions of the character in the comments!

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Mortal Kombat: DLC Character Freddy Krueger and Free Sub-Zero Costumes Coming Aug 9th

The fourth DLC character for Mortal Kombat, Freddy Krueger, will be available on August 9th for $4.99 on Playstation Network or 400 MS Points on Xbox Live Marketplace.  If you decide not to purchase Freddy, you will be able to download compatibility pack #4 for free.

In either case, you will once again be receiving two free DLC costumes!  Both costumes are for Sub-Zero.  They are Retro Cyber Sub-Zero and Klassic Unmasked Sub-Zero.  As stated, regardless of your decision to buy the character you can get both costumes absolutely free.  The render of both costumes is shown on the left and a video showing both costumes in-game can be seen in the following video:

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Mortal Kombat: Freddy Krueger Details Video from Comic Con

Freddy Krueger's still a couple of weeks away from being released on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network, but thanks to GuyInGreen we won't have to wait to get an idea of what the latest DLC character is capable of. In the following video, GuyInGreen gets fairly in-depth with his explanation of Krueger's options.

If you'd like to know more about Freddy Krueger ahead of the official launch on August 9, check out the video below.

via Test Your Might

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