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gaming1 year ago

Mortal Kombat 1 Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Canceled DLC and Criticism

Future DLC plans for Mortal Kombat 1 have reportedly been cancelled following poor sales of the Khaos Reigns expansion. While Kombat Pack 2 will still be released, featuring characters like Conan the Barbarian and T-1000, plans for Kombat Pack 3 and a second story expansion have been shelved. Despite this, Warner Bros. remains committed to the Mortal Kombat franchise, with future game development efforts focused on core franchises, including Mortal Kombat.

gaming1 year ago

Ghostface Joins Mortal Kombat 1: Unmasking and Fatalities Revealed

Ghostface has been introduced as a character in Mortal Kombat 1, revealing Billy Loomis from the original Scream film as the face behind the mask. In a Ghostface mirror match, dialogue reveals the second Ghostface as Stu Macher, though no model for Stu exists. Additionally, Ghostface can switch to two other characters, The Enforcer and The Assassin, linked to Kobra and Kira from Mortal Kombat: Deception. Despite these transformations, the face under the mask remains Billy's. Ghostface is voiced by Roger L. Jackson, with Conan the Barbarian and T-1000 Terminator set to join next.

gaming2 years ago

"Quitality" Returns to Mortal Kombat 1 with Brutal Punishment for Rage Quitters

Mortal Kombat 1 will feature the Quitality, a finishing move that punishes unsporting behaviour of quitting early during online matches. The move was first introduced in Mortal Kombat X and involves a character snapping their own neck. The Quitality is a satisfying way of punishing cheaters and may shame them out of bailing early, but it remains to be seen if it will be effective.

gaming2 years ago

Mortal Kombat 1 stress test codes spark scalping frenzy.

Scalpers are selling their codes for Mortal Kombat 1's stress test, a private testing period designed to stress NetherRealm's online infrastructure and identify potential issues ahead of its launch later this year. The test is free and only running this weekend, but codes have popped up on eBay for hundreds of dollars, with some allegedly selling for $1000. The stress test features 1 vs. 1 online multiplayer and a limited single-player Klassic Towers mode against AI opponents. Mortal Kombat 1 will hold a beta test in August, and the full game launches for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Switch on 19th September.

gaming2 years ago

Mortal Kombat 1 stress test and beta details for console players.

NetherRealm Studios has announced the dates for Mortal Kombat 1's official online stress test, which will run from June 23 to June 26 and is only available to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S owners in North America, Latin America, Brazil, and Europe. The stress test will include standard 1v1 online multiplayer and a limited single-player Klassic Towers mode against the CPU, but cross-platform play will not be supported. Mortal Kombat 1 is set to release on September 19, 2023, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

gaming2 years ago

"Mortal Kombat 1: A Reinvented Offense with Surprising Gameplay Twists"

NetherRealm Studios has released the first gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, which introduces a new tag system called Kameos. Players can summon their Kameo partners using a button press to do a quick attack, and then jump back off-screen. Mortal Kombat 1 is a true sequel to Mortal Kombat 11, but because of Liu Kang’s decision to reset the timeline in his own vision, the Mortal Kombat universe begins anew, and there are plenty of changes to the characters as a result. The Kameo fighters and their fatalities are nods to the series’ past, and there is a new emphasis on air combos.

gaming2 years ago

"Mortal Kombat 1: A Bloody Preview and Hands-On Experience"

Mortal Kombat 1, the upcoming reboot of the long-running fighting game franchise, features classic characters with new moves and introduces the Kameo mechanic, allowing players to summon classic versions of characters to assist in fights. The game is not holding back on the blood and gore, with Fatalities that range from classic to even more complex finishers. Mortal Kombat 1 releases on September 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC.

gaming2 years ago

Uncovering the Secrets of Mortal Kombat 1's Gameplay and Roster.

NetherRealm Studios revealed the first gameplay of Mortal Kombat 1, showcasing a base roster of 24 fighters and a separate roster of Kameo Fighters, who can assist the main roster in battle. The game will feature classic Mortal Kombat stages, day and night variations, and new origin stories for characters like Mileena and Kenshi. Mortal Kombat 1 is set to release on August 18 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.

gaming2 years ago

"First Look: Mortal Kombat 1's Brutal Gameplay Unveiled at Summer Game Fest"

The first gory gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 was revealed at Keigh3, showcasing a lot of blood and gory fatalities. The game will feature Kameo fighters, who will assist in extending kombos, and a roster of iconic characters, including Raiden, Liu Kang, Kitana, Johnny Cage, and newer characters like Kenshi. Mortal Kombat 1 launches on September 19th.

gaming2 years ago

"Mortal Kombat 1: New Gameplay and Reveal Announced"

The gameplay premiere of Mortal Kombat 1 will be presented by NetherRealm Studios head, Ed Boon, during Summer Game Fest on June 8. The game is the first entry of the new timeline following the events of Mortal Kombat 11 and features Kameo Fighters, a new feature described as a unique roster of partner fighters that aid players during matches. The game is set to launch on September 19.

gaming2 years ago

"Mortal Kombat 1 Fatality: PS5 SSD and Hard Drive at Risk, Plus New Guest Character Rumors"

The upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 game is set to take up a massive 100 GB of space on Steam, with the possibility of a slimmer release on consoles. With the number of Kombat packs that came to Mortal Kombat 11, fans are likely to see much of their SSD taken up by the game. The game is set to launch on PS5 on September 19th, and fans are eagerly anticipating its release.

gaming2 years ago

Mortal Kombat 1: New Game Features Kameo Fighters and Reimagined Characters.

Mortal Kombat 1 has been announced for Nintendo Switch, featuring a new roster of Kameo Fighters who will assist during matches. The main roster will include reimagined versions of classic fighters such as Liu Kang, Scorpion, and Sub-Zero. The game will also feature NetherRealm's story mode and rollback netcode for online play. More information about game modes will be revealed soon.

gaming2 years ago

Possible DLC characters for Mortal Kombat 1 and rumors of Mortal Kombat 12 leak

The next Mortal Kombat game is rumored to feature a character pass that includes Peacemaker from the DC Universe and Homelander from The Boys comic book series. The game is expected to be released in September 2023, with a standard version priced at $69.99 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles and $59.99 on Switch. A Premium edition will be priced at $109.99 and a Kollector’s version at $249.99. Publisher Warner Bros. Games is expected to reveal the game title in the next couple of weeks.