The 1995 Mortal Kombat feature film is still widely considered one of the best live-action video game adaptations of all time. It's inspired a new Scorpion skin for the latest video game, but one element that hasn't made the transition back to games is the movie's iconic soundtracks. Shapeshift Records is imagining what that might've sounded like with a double album of 16-bit chiptune versions of all the most iconic music! Read on for details:
The release of the new Mortal Kombat movie has given everyone a case of MK fever, but The Late Late Show has gone back to the nineties to catch Techno Syndrome in a sketch revealing the original recording of the famous Mortal Kombat shout. Watch:
Originally released in 1994: Techno Syndrome has gone on to live up to its name -- infecting generations who've come to regard it the theme of Mortal Kombat. Many first heard it during the 1995 feature film and now the latest theatrical reboot meets expectant demand with a new 2021 cover version. Listen to the new strain:
From the legendary game soundtracks by Dan Forden to the techno of albums inspired by the warriors: there's a strong tradition of music and Mortal Kombat! The newest movie trailer brought back an old favourite, but it also introduces us to sounds from a new source. Take a listen:
The 1995 Mortal Kombat feature film continues to be considered one of the greatest video game adaptations of all-time, but equal to its cinematic legacy was the immediate impact of the soundtrack! Now the highly collectible original score can be yours to own on limited edition vinyl!
In the immortal words of Christophe Lambert's Raiden: "The essence of Mortal Kombat is not about death - but life". A new sense of brotherhood has swept over Mortal Kombat 11 with the free release of Friendships. These festive finishers offer 30 seconds of kinship, but one of them demands a more epic presentation, which NetherRealm Studios has has provided. Watch:
The original arcade release of Mortal Kombat is fondly remembered by many fans, but a noteable section of its global success can also be attributed to home ports. Digital Foundry has gone in-depth with sixteen versions of the 1992 klassic to examine their quirks and differences. Watch:
Nothing sets the mood for battle quite like good music and Mortal Kombat 11 boasts a notably cinematic score! Fans looking to immerse themselves in the sounds of kombat, away from the game, can now look forward to streaming or downloading the official soundtrack through most major platforms! Listen to four preview tracks:
The folks over at Enjoy the Ride Records are re-pressing the Mortal Kombat 1 & II soundtracks on vinyl! The previous soundtrack release, featuring variants of Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Reptile, sold out almost immediately. Their site now lists the following:
On December 15 at TrueNorth Cafe in Chicago, veteran MK actor Anthony Marquez and his band, Kung Lao & The Scorpions, performed a Christmas show! Mortal Kombat Online was there, not only providing coverage of the concert but also conducting an interview with Anthony as well as Phillip Ahn, best known for his role as Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat II.