As we turn our backs on 2015, it’s time to round up our favorite games of the year. We saw a lot of excellent video games last year, and everybody has their own list of favorites. I thought that a fun way to start off the year would be to share my favorite games of 2015 with you. So, without ...
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Mortal Kombat X Review – Raining Blood
Saying that the Mortal Kombat series has come a long way would be an understatement. From the graphics to the mechanics, Mortal Kombat has evolved numerous times, constantly tweaking the formula in each iteration. With the addition of 8 brand new characters to the series and accessible – but deep – fighting mechanics, developer NetherRealm Studios is set out to prove that Mortal Kombat ...
Read More »Mortal Kombat’s first gay character… Can we get over it?
The cat is out of the bag. NetherRealm’s latest game, Mortal Kombat X has the first gay character in the series. He is called Kung Jin, a former thief, and an archer for the Shaolin monks, and in some flash-back cut-scenes his sexual orientation is revealed. This was brought to the gaming media’s attention through Gaystarnews, and I am not ...
Read More »ESL to bring Mortal Kombat X into the Pro League lineup
The release of Mortal Kombat X is just around the corner, and Netherrealm Studios is making sure that you’re excited about it. They’ve trickled in character reveals, teamed up with System of a Down for the launch trailer, and even released a “companion app” to help tide us over until release day. The game plan for generating hype has been ...
Read More »Releases for the Week of April 12-18
As we all know, it can be almost impossible to keep up with the newest games that are coming out. Each week, we are swamped with tons of releases ranging from indies, to the biggest blockbuster games. This releases series aims to help spread the word about the newest major releases. The release dates listed below are for North America. ...
Read More »Mortal Kombat X mobile app offers console unlockables
Warner Bros. previewed the Mortal Kombat X mobile game in a recent ‘Kombat Kast‘ on their Twitch live stream. The app was released for iOS today, with an Android version coming soon. The game is a fusion of card collecting and team battling through a series of touchscreen controls. Players can unlock and level up their characters by fighting through a series ...
Read More »Mortal Kombat X will be a Card-Battle Hybrid on iOS and Android
Hey, kids! Did you ever want to see Mortal Kombat X grace your cellphone or tablet screen? If so, well, you got your wish: NetherRealm studios announced that they will do just that in conjunction with Warner Bros. Interactive. Mortal Kombat X will not only be released for mobile devices, but there’s a twist: unlike the more traditional entries in ...
Read More »Mortal Kombat X Will Have Over 100 Brutalities
NetherRealm Studios in their fourth Kombat Kast has confirmed that Brutality finishing moves are returning to Mortal Kombat X. Unlike Fatalities, which naturally come at the end of the match, Brutalities are activated by the player accomplishing certain things during the match. Each character will have multiple Brutalities that can be triggered and there are over one-hundred total in the game. ...
Read More »Mortal Kombat X- Kombat Kast 3 Showdown: Kitana vs. Reptile
NetherRealm Studios held their 3rd Kombat Kast showcasing more of the brutal brawler Mortal Kombat X live on Twitch earlier today. The broadcast this time focused on Kitana and Reptile and displayed both characters various moves from long range attacks to grapples and even bone breaking counters. Kitana’s MK9 traditional outfits were shown as well as some artwork detailing ...
Read More »Mortal Kombat X Details: Online Content, Possible Microtransactions
Get ready, Kombatants, because some new Mortal Kombat X information is coming your way. This time, NetherRealm Studios has released new information regarding Online Content, and there may even be the possibility of Microtransactions. Online Content is nothing new to the Mortal Kombat franchise — the online community can make or break a fighting game in the long term — ...
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