The first episode of The Science of Mortal Kombat tackled the shattering cold of Sub-Zero and its deadly effects. In Episode 2, they're exploring Skarlet and science of making hard blood spikes. Watch:

The team from Nerdist's Because Science are working out the practicality of turning an opponent's blood into a deadly weapon. They're measuring the volumes of fluid available and the likelihood of spearing flesh with Skarlet's bloody spikes!

Skarlet is one of the exciting returning characters in Mortal Kombat 11! You can check out her new blood moves in the MK11 Fatality Trailer and Gameplay Reveal Trailer! Next time: The Science of MK will return to Sub-Zero to examine the plausibility of making an ice axe! Place your bets and join the discussion on the Mortal Kombat 11 forum!

The world has been shocked to learn of the sudden passing of actor Luke Perry, who is best known for his starring role on Beverly Hills 90210. The heartthrob also notably provided the voice of Sub-Zero on the 1996 animated series Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm.

Variety reports the star suffered a massive stroke last Wednesday, entering hospitalization, where he passed away March 4th, age 52. A representative for the actor issued a statement.

“[Perry] was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends,” his rep said in a statement. “The family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers that have been extended to Luke from around the world, and respectfully request privacy in this time of great mourning. No further details will be released at this time.”

Luke Perry spoke infrequently of his Mortal Kombat tie and was always an intriguing and unexpected choice for the animated Sub-Zero.

After a memorable cameo as "Sideshow Luke Perry" in The Simpsons episode "Krusty Gets Kancelled" , the photogenic teen heartthrob ventured deeper into the world of voice acting, appearing as a recurring villain on Biker Mice From Mars. Two iconic animated roles followed after his initial departure from 90210 in 1995, the other being Marvel Comics' Rick Jones in episodes of The Incredible Hulk.

Perry's thirteen episode run as Sub-Zero begins in the first episode of Defenders of the Realm, when the younger ice fighter aids Earthrealm's heroes in combatting Sektor & Cyrax's invading cyber warriors. Initially a figure of distrust, he becomes a regular in the series, forgiving Liu Kang for the death of his older brother. Scenes from the 1995 Mortal Kombat feature film are recreated, establishing a short-lived shared universe between Threshold Entertainment's adaptations.

Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon paid respects with a simple message on Twitter. Fans around the world are remembering and discovering his brush with MK, iconic TV bad boy Dylan McKay, and recent turn on [The CW]'s Riverdale.

We haven't seen hide nor hair of Kano since he was first announced for a Mortal Kombat 11 return over a month ago. That's changed with a new screenshot that shows the Black Dragon rogue on the receiving end of a fatality. Proceed if you aren't squeamish!

The graphic screenshot released to Twitter shows Kano on the receiving end of Johnny Cage's fatality. Fellow Black Dragon alum Kabal suffered the same fate when the elaborate finisher was demonstrated in last week's reveal trailer!

We're expecting to see more of Kano this week when he features in the next developer Kombat Kast preview stream. Check out the announcement render art for a look at the Brazil exclusive cangaçeiro bandit skin Kano will receive when MK11 is released April 23rd. What else do you hope to see from Kano? Join the discussion and share your wishlist on the Mortal Kombat 11 forum!

Much of the cast from the original Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II will be present at this year's Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo—better known as C2E2! What is C2E2, you ask? Simply put, it's the biggest gaming/comic/nerd culture convention there is, in the Midwest! In addition to Mortal Kombat, there are many other video games as well as movies, television shows, comics, and other franchises that will be represented at the con. The convention will run from Friday, March 22, to Sunday, March 24.

The MK cast that is scheduled to appear includes Daniel Pesina, Elizabeth Malecki, John Parrish, Katalin Zamiar, Philip Ahn, Richard Divizio, and Tony Marquez. Their schedule has also been listed:

• TeamUp - Mortal Kombat Photo Op: Fri, Mar 22, 2019 at 6:00 PM - TBD
• TeamUp - Mortal Kombat Photo Op: Sat, Mar 23, 2019 at 2:30 PM - TBD
• Kombat Legends - The Kast of Mortal Kombat 1 & 2: Sat, Mar 23, 2019 at 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
• TeamUp - Mortal Kombat Photo Op: Sun, Mar 24, 2019 at 4:00 PM - TBD

On a somewhat-related note, another classic Midway arcade game will also have its own convention the day before C2E2 gets started: On Thursday, March 21, JamCon 2019 is kicking off! The event will take place at Hoyt's in the Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront hotel. Tim Kitzrow, the famous voice behind NBA Jam and other huge fan favorite sports titles such as NFL Blitz, NHL Hitz, and the newly released Mutant Football League will be on hand to sign autographs, take pictures and hang out with you! The event will also host a tournament that will feature a one of a kind NBA Jam Trophy that goes to the winner, and a raffle for another NBA Jam prize at the bar! You get one raffle ticket per food or beverage item you purchase entered into the drawing. Raffle tickets are ONLY given to those who have paid for a ticket to attend the event. Due to limited space, the event has two separate ticket times you can purchase for. The first is slot from 2pm to 4pm, and the other slot is from 4pm to 6pm. Ticketed times do not affect those competing in the tournament. Rules for the tournament are simple: it’s a 1v1 tournament, and no cheat codes or hidden characters are allowed. Only 100 tickets are available to buy, so get them while you still can since space is limited!

Mortal Kombat Online will be present at both events! C2E2 tickets can be purchased here, and JamCon tickets can be purchased here. Planning on attending these events yourself? Considering it? Be sure to check out the 2D Kombat Klassics forum, not to mention our social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, and Discord.

Mortal Kombat Mobile has officially launched its newest update, revamping the former Mortal Kombat X portable app with all-new modes, challenges, and three Mortal Kombat 11 characters!

Scorpion, Raiden, and Revenant Jade are making the leap from Mortal Kombat 11 to MK Mobile, joining a cast of over 130 variations of characters already available! Trials mode will let you playing as Jade with Raiden incoming, while Faction War is the way to unlock Scorpion! Check out more of what's new below:

MK11 CHARACTERS
Experience three Mortal Kombat 11 console characters right now in Mortal Kombat Mobile! Battle through special Trial Challenges as Mortal Kombat 11 JADE and Mortal Kombat 11 RAIDEN to add them to your Kollection! Climb the charts in Faction Wars to earn Mortal Kombat 11 SCORPION through multiplayer rewards!

CHARACTER ENHANCEMENTS
23 existing Gold characters ascend to Diamond Tier with updated passives, stat increases, and more team synergies! If you already own any of these characters, you will automatically acquire these changes! Some teams include Day of the Dead, Nightmare, Kold War, and more!

MENU MAKEOVER
We have reimagined the main menu and it has now come to life! Discover the fresh, new look now.

NEW QUESTS, NEW MAP
Make sure to complete all Outworld realm Quests so you can unlock the new Netherrealm map.

FOR THE LOVE OF KARD PACKS
Don’t miss the limited-time Mortal Kombat 11 Pack available right now. Plus, more new Kard Packs coming your way soon!

DATA CONNECTION REQUIRED
Mortal Kombat Mobile has been upgraded to a new game engine, UE4. An online data connection is now required to play which means improved security, a smoother experience, and more content for you!

It's important to note the new Mortal Kombat Mobile will require an online connection to play. 32-bit devices, including iPhone5, iPhone5c, and 4th Generation iPads are also no longer supported. Fortunately, you can save progress by linking to your WB Play (WBID) account to resume on another device.

Mortal Kombat Mobile is free to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play! have you made the switch? Share your MK Mobile review & feedback to the Mortal Kombat 11 forum!