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Sunday1st Oct 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1 Might Reveal A Surprise At New York Comic Con 2023
Ed Boon: Don't expect an Omni-Man "game play trailer"
If you've been wondering when we'll be seeing more Mortal Kombat 1 reveals, it could potentially be at New York Comic Con 2023 in a few weeks. In some new posts on social media, the game's director and co-creator Ed Boon mentioned how a new patch would be rolled out early next week. As...
Friday29th Sep 2023
News Ed Boon Might Already Be Teasing Another Mortal Kombat 1 DLC Character
Ghostface was name-dropped in a recent datamine
Following a recent Mortal Kombat 1 datamine suggesting the possibility of Ghostface from the Scream series being added to the game in the future, the game's director and co-creator Ed Boon has now posted a rather interesting image on his social media. It shows an image of horror characters added to...
Tuesday26th Sep 2023
News Ed Boon Excited To Share What's Next For Mortal Kombat 1
"We are only at the beginning"
Mortal Kombat 1 might not have had the best launch on Switch, but that hasn't stopped NetherRealm Studios from hyping up what's next for the latest entry in the long-running fighting game series. Director and series co-creator Ed Boon recently mentioned on social media how this is just the beginning and there's a lot...
Monday25th Sep 2023
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Mortal Kombat 1 On Switch
Fatality
Since its release last week, the internet has been ablaze with comparisons between Mortal Kombat 1 on the Switch and next-gen consoles. Things look rough, and now the good folk at Digital Foundry have released their technical analysis to tell us just how rough. Spoiler: it's bad. So, let's take a look at this technical rundown, shall we?...
UK Charts Pikmin 1+2 Blooms Into Its Physical Debut As Mortal Kombat 1 Leads The Pack
Finish him, Olimar
It's once again time to get a look at the list of physical game sales in the UK, it has been a really rather big one for new releases — in fact, of the top 10, four are brand-new physicals. It is Mortal Kombat 1 that has come out on top this time to land the number one spot in its debut week — no thanks to the dreadful Switch...
Thursday21st Sep 2023
Random Nintendo Pulls Mortal Kombat 1 Switch Trailer Featuring Steam Pop-Up
"Cool, we got achievements"
Mortal Kombat 1 admittedly hasn't got off to the best start on the Nintendo Switch this week with series creator and director Ed Boon mentioning how this version will "absolutely" be getting an update at some stage. If this wasn't already enough to deal with, Nintendo fans have now spotted a Steam notification for what...
Wednesday20th Sep 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1 Will "Absolutely Be Getting An Update" On Switch, Says Ed Boon
Score(pion)
Mortal Kombat 1 launched on Switch this week to dominantly unfavourable reviews. With long load times, frame rate drops and a severe visual downgrade, the Switch version is simply not up to snuff — especially given its equal price tag to the better-received PS5 and Xbox Series X releases — but series creator Ed Boon has promised that...
News Mortal Kombat Tried To Get John Wick But Had No Luck
Just imagine Keanu Reeves in Mortal Kombat 1
The Mortal Kombat series has had a lot of movie and celebrity crossovers throughout the years and the latest game Mortal Kombat 1 is no different with a cameo from Jean-Claude Van Damme and voice work by Megan Fox. We've also seen characters like Terminator and Robocop, but one that apparently continues...
Tuesday19th Sep 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1 Datamine Ignites New DLC Character Rumours
The Kombat Pack hasn't even been released yet
After some leaks prior to release, there are now reports of a new DLC character datamine for Mortal Kombat 1. As detailed by IGN, dataminers have unearthed lines of dialogue that could be for either "cut content or "upcoming, unannounced" DLC characters. Here's the rundown from dataminer 'thethiny',...
Sunday17th Sep 2023
Video Mortal Kombat 1 Graphics Comparison Reveals Switch Performance & Resolution
Here's how it holds up
Mortal Kombat 1 went into early access this week and players have finally been able to get their hands on all versions of the game. The question many have been wondering for some time now is how the game holds up on the Switch compared to other versions and now we've finally got some details. The tech, visual and performance...
Friday15th Sep 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1 Gets A Day-One Update On Switch
Here's what's included
In case you missed it, Mortal Kombat 1 is now in early access, with the game scheduled to officially launch next week on 19th September. Ahead of this, Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios have now released a day-one update. It's worth noting the Switch version has its own separate version of patch notes. This first...
Thursday14th Sep 2023
Nintendo Download 14th September (North America)
Mortal Kombat 1! Baten Kaitos! Solar Ash!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Note: As the data for this Download came before today's...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Mortal Kombat 1
What did the critics think?
Mortal Kombat 1 has officially entered its early access phase and as part of this the first batch of reviews for the new entry have gone live. While there's not really any Nintendo Switch hands on doing the rounds just yet, there are a handful of reviews covering the game on other platforms. We've put together this round...
Tuesday12th Sep 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1 Welcomes In The New Era With Launch Trailer
Embrace the khaos
Mortal Kombat 1 is out in a week's time, but NetherRealm Studios has dropped the game's launch trailer nice and early to get fans amped up for the newest entry in the bloodiest fighting game series around. The launch trailer sets up some of the story for this "reboot", where Fire God Liu Kang has created a brand new world. But we...
Sunday10th Sep 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1 Switch Leaks Surface Online Ahead Of Launch
Watch out for spoilers
NetherRealm's new game Mortal Kombat 1 is just weeks out from release, but unfortunately, it's the latest victim of a leak. According to a report from MP1st, some stores in certain locations around the world are already selling physical copies of the title, and one individual has managed to get hold of a Switch copy of the...
Saturday9th Sep 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1 Shares "First Look" At Jean-Claude Van Damme As Johnny Cage
Update: Here's the official trailer
Update [Sat 9th Sep, 2023 02:00 BST]: Following the first look teaser, NetherRealms has now released an official trailer for Jean-Claude Van Damme in Mortal Kombat 1. You can check it out via YouTube. Jean-Claude Van Damme will be available as Johnny Cage skin in the premium edition of the game, with pre-orders...
Thursday7th Sep 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals Megan Fox As The Outworld Vampire Nitara
"It's cool to be in the game"
After an advertisement featuring the actor and former wrestler Dave Bautista, Mortal Kombat 1 has now officially revealed the vampire of the Outworld Nitara will be played by the actress Megan Fox. Although Fox's involvement seems to be the focus in the latest trailer, this does still count as another playable fighter...
Wednesday30th Aug 2023
Video 9 Exciting New Games Coming To The Nintendo Switch In September 2023
Mortal Kombat 1! Super Bomberman R2! Thunder Ray!
It's nearly September, which can only mean one thing... more games! We've got a few big hitters landing on the Switch in the next few weeks, including the likes of Mortal Kombat 1, Super Bomberman R 2, and Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, but there is also a handful of interesting indie titles...
Tuesday29th Aug 2023
News Dave Bautista Stars In Live-Action Mortal Kombat 1 Commercial
It's In Our Blood
With Mortal Kombat 1 launching for the Nintendo Switch on September 15th, 2023, Warner Bros. Games is understandably ramping up the marketing for the upcoming fighting game. Its latest effort sees actor Dave Bautista (Blade Runner 2049, Army of the Dead, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery) gather up a bunch of random strangers...
Tuesday22nd Aug 2023
News Shao Kahn And Sindel Star In Gloriously Gory Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer
Fatal
Mortal Kombat 1 continues to look absolutely brutal — and incredible. And two fan-favourite characters have been confirmed to be returning in a new trailer, which debuted during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023. Shao Kahn and Sindel — who made their debuts in Mortal Kombat II and Mortal Kombat III respectively — will be ruling the...
Thursday17th Aug 2023
News Ed Boon To Reveal New Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer At Opening Night Live
Get ready for another "world premiere"
Ahead of Opening Night Live at Gamescom next week, the show's host Geoff Keighley has teased a "world premiere" for the upcoming fighting game Mortal Kombat 1. Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon will apparently be taking to the stage for this reveal. Although nothing else is attached to this latest update, it's...
Monday7th Aug 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Reptile & Multiple Other Fighters At EVO 2023
A new Kameo Fighter reveal, too
Following a number of teasers from Ed Boon, the classic character Reptile has now been officially revealed as a returning playable fighter for Mortal Kombat 1 during day three of this year's EVO event. In the latest trailer titled "Banished" he's joined by Havik and Ashrah as well as Sareena - a new Kameo Fighter. If...
Tuesday1st Aug 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1's Story Will Be Similar In Length To MK11 And X
Just so you know
One of the most anticipated releases due out this September is Mortal Kombat 1 and this time it's a reset of the entire timeline. We're going to learn a lot more in the game's story, and if you're wondering just how long it will be, co-creator and Mortal Kombat CCO Ed Boon has now shed some light on this. In a brief exchange with a...
Sunday30th Jul 2023
News New Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals Geras As A Playable Fighter
Watch the official "Keepers of Time" video now
Ahead of the Mortal Kombat 1 release this September, NetherRealms is now building up excitement with regular fighter reveals. The latest one is for the character Geras, who made his debut in the previous release Mortal Kombat 11. Of course, Mortal Kombat 1 resets the timeline, so while you're going to...
Saturday22nd Jul 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1 Unveils Returning Characters & More Kameo Fighters
Goro has got your back
Mortal Kombat 1 has just revealed the official Kombat Pack roster DLC, but that's not all - there's also a brand new story trailer. This focuses on the returning playable fighter Li Mei and the Umgadi warriors. It's also confirmed Tanya and Baraka are back. And if that wasn't already enough, Goro and Darrius have been...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Six Fighters In Official Kombat Pack DLC
Homelander arrives Spring 2024
It's quite an exciting year for fighting game fans with a number of long-running series all getting major entries between now and the end of 2023. One of these games happens to be Mortal Kombat 1, and today NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. have unveiled the game's Kombat Pack DLC roster. The new fighters coming to...
Thursday20th Jul 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1 Teases "A Panel You Won't Want To Miss" At Comic-Con
Update: Ed Boon reveals what to expect
Update [Thu 20th Jul, 2023 06:15 BST]: As we get closer to this special Mortal Kombat 1 panel at the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con, the one and only Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon has revealed what exactly fans can look forward to. This Friday (US time), there'll be a focus on the game's voice actors, the team...
Tuesday11th Jul 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1's First DLC Character Has Seemingly Been Confirmed
Homelander from The Boys
Mortal Kombat 1's DLC roster has been the talk of much speculation since the game's reveal earlier this year. Back in May, the complete Season 1 roster seemed to have leaked via an Amazon Italy listing. Now it looks like one of those characters has been confirmed, lending credibility to the original slip-up. Spotted by Idle...
Friday7th Jul 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1 Shows Off Returning Characters In Jaw-Dropping New Trailer
See more "reimagined versions of iconic characters"
One of the most anticipated releases in the second half of 2023 is Mortal Kombat 1, and the good news is it's already been confirmed for the Switch. With this in mind, NetherRealm Studios has today released a brand new gameplay trailer featuring returning characters like Smoke, Rain, Scorpion and...
Friday16th Jun 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1's Switch Port Developers Have Been Revealed
Shiver Entertainment & Saber Interactive are back
Mortal Kombat 1 was recently announced for the Switch, but it's not clear yet how it will compare to next-generation versions. If you have been wondering who is in charge of this version, the official game FAQ on the Mortal Kombat 1 website reveals Shiver Entertainment (Mortal Kombat 11) is...
