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Who's There? | Mortal Kombat 1's next round of characters are half guests again, but Ghostface and Terminator 2's T-1000 are still pretty cool picks
Conan the Barbarian is there too, I guess.
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BLOODY MONEY | "It often discriminates against people" Mortal Kombat 1 champion SonicFox speaks on Esports World Cup woes
One of the greatest fighting game players of all time speaks out on the rising wawve of government-funded esports.
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Tech-throw | Mortal Kombat 1 player wins $565 at tournament, smashes $3,000 light
After a tense match, one thing lead to another and a light got smashed. Who will pay?
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MOD OFF | Warner Bros. is allegedly "threatening to destroy" a popular YouTube modding channel over, er, some silly Mortal Kombat 1 videos
What harm can a little mod do anyway?
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SWITCHING PORTS | Nintendo acquires the latest studio to depart Embracer's lovely, hunky-dory friendship group
Shiver Entertainment, known for its ports, will be continuing to deliver those for platforms like the Switch.
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BRUTAL BARS | This Mortal Kombat 1 mod will let you settle Kendrick Lamar and Drake's beef in extra-fatal Def Jam style
Step aside, Johnny Cage, we've got a rap feud in need of a fair resolution.
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MINE-TAL KOMBAT | Minecraft anniversary easter egg lets you celebrate by physically fighting the Minecraft movie - kind of
Jack Black, come get these square hands!
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GET OVER HERE | Datality! Mortal Kombat 2 to hit theatres in late 2025
By the time it releases, the first film will be more than four years old.
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FINALITY | 5 years on from Mortal Kombat 11's series high-point, the games industry seems intent on making it the last MK I'll ever love
I’ve always felt that Mortal Kombat 11 was the end of an era for NetherRealm, and Mortal Kombat 1 solidified that for me.
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FIGHT! | Mortal Kombat 1 players on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S can enjoy crossplay with next week's patch
Smack your friends around no matter the platform.
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TASTE IT | Peacemaker wants to get naughty with Mileena in his debut Mortal Kombat 1 trailer
And John Cena is lending his voice to the hero.
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YOU'RE SQUIDDING ME | Mortal Kombat 1's Quan Chi uses too many tentacles for my liking in first gameplay trailer
Seriously, what kind of guy uses tentacles like that?
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FREE IS BETTER | Warner offers two free fatalities in response to Mortal Kombat 1 Halloween backlash
The company said it appreciates the feedback.
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PAY-TALITY | Mortal Kombat 1 continues to illustrate that gross microtransactions work
As SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes ravaged the company's bottom line, Mortal Kombat 1 and its grim monetization practices filled the gap.
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BLOODY MURDER | All Mortal Kombat 1 fatalities and how to do them
Here are all the fatalities you can use in MK1.
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VIOLENCE IS GOLDEN | The Best Ultraviolent Spectacle in Gaming
What's the best game where a lot of people get battered? Find out in The Best Games Ever show!
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RAISED VOICES | As the WGA writers' strike looks set to end, a massive video game strike could be just around the corner
We speak to the actors behind some of the year's biggest games on why a strike could be on the cards.
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YOU'RE OUT OF TOUCH | People are already finding Mortal Kombat 1's ‘touch of death’ combos
Not a fun way to go out.
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KOME ON | Mortal Kombat 1 on Switch is so laughably bad, fans are demanding refunds
It's certainly not the best looking port in the world.
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NOT A FOOT THING | Mortal Kombat 1 pays homage to Quentin Tarantino with this brilliant fatality
You might not be able to Kill Bill, but you can use this on pretty much every one else.
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Gore-o | Watch all the base Mortal Kombat 1 fatalities here, if you have the stomach for it
There's plenty more to unlock, but here's a nice taster of the kind of fatalities you can use.
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BONE TO PICK | How to unlock Havik in Mortal Kombat 1
Everyone's favourite fighter from Chaos Realm. Here's how to unlock Havik in Mortal Kombat 1.
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FATALITY | Mortal Kombat 1 review: A brave new world with some of the same old problems
A new start for the legendary series. But has it left something precious in the past?
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ALMOST TIME | Mortal Kombat 1 to release without cross-play; accessibility options detailed
The launch trailer is also available for your viewing pleasure.
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RESIZABLE BAR | Nvidia GPU owners finally get Starfield drivers (and Mortal Kombat 1, too)
Nvidia has officially released new drivers for a few of the major recent (and upcoming) releases, including Starfield.
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JEAN-CLAUDE!!!! | This Mortal Kombat 1 trailer shows off Jean-Claude Van Damme as Johnny Cage
Check out the Muscles from Brussels.
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VAMPIRE DIE-RIES | Megan Fox is in Mortal Kombat 1, which makes perfect sense
We've even got a Jennifer's Body reference, which you've gotta love.
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TIMESWEEPER | Mortal Kombat 1 launch trailer recreates the classic 90's ad with MCU star
Dave Bautista finds another red-headed kid almost 30 years later to yell Mortal Kombat at folks
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TOP-DOWN KRYPT | Mortal Kombat 1's Invasion mode is a board game take on The Krypt
Mortal Kombat 1's third major mode has been revealed, and it's going to seem familiar, despite being entirely new.
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HAIR TODAY,GONE TMRW | Sindel, Shao Kahn, Motaro, and Shujinko announced for Mortal Kombat 1
Likely the final character reveal for Mortal Kombat 1 is here - shown off during Gamescom Opening Night Live.
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MORE TIME TO PLAY | Mortal Kombat 1 pre-order beta extended a few hours giving you more time to play Johnny Cage
Johnny is very popular.
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FINISH HIM | Reptile, Havic, and Ashrah announced for Mortal Kombat 1 in super violent new trailer
Our favourite crocodile man is back in a major way.
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SNUBBED | Mortal Kombat 1 beta date set, still not on PC
If you're on PS5 or Xbox Series X/S, you'll be playing the Mortal Kombat 1 beta soon.
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HOMELANDER! | Mortal Kombat 1 adds new guest characters Homelander, Peacemaker, and some familiar faces
Omni-Man, Erma, Quan Chi, Takeda, and more.
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ICE AND FIRE | Mortal Kombat 1 brought the smoke with an excellent Lin Kuei trailer
Sub Zero, Scorpion, Smoke and Rain all make excellent appearances in the latest kombat kast stream.
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PLAYING DEAD | What's the best game where you play dead guy? The Best Games Ever Show episode 57
From Manny in Grim Fandango to Reagan and Gorbachev in, uh, Reagan Gorbachev, dead guys have better video game representation than the Welsh
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BRUTALITY | No Mortal Kombat 1 stress test or beta access will be available on PC
PC players are getting the short end of the stick again, when it comes to playing Mortal Kombat 1 ahead of its release.
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RAIDEN AND WEEP | Mortal Kombat 1 draws a surprising amount from the series’ PS2 era – and it’s brilliant
The two main reference points that I can see working in Mortal Kombat 1 are Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat Armageddon. Yes, really.
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FINISH HIM | Mortal Kombat 1 gameplay reveal delivers the goods
Mortal Kombat 1's gameplay debut blew the roof off at Summer Game Fest.
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New Territories | Uncharted actor Tati Gabrielle is slated to join Mortal Kombat 2 as Jade
The cast list is growing in numbers.
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IT'S IN YOUR BLOOD | Mortal Kombat 1 unveils a resurgent universe forged by fire god Liu Kang
Pre-order and get Shang Tsung as a playable character.
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TICK TOCK | It’s “almost time” for a Mortal Kombat reboot, teaser and leaks suggest
2023 is the year of the reboot, apparently.
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WHAT? | Mortal Kombat 12 announced for 2023 during - of all things - a call to investors
Nothing like letting something slip in a financial call.
