Mortal Kombat Online has established a name for itself as the most trusted name in the MK Community by providing news coverage, exclusive pictures and video, interviews with the developers, and offering a platform for ongoing discussion. It is now time to take the next step and serve the community with livestreams via Twitch! Check out the reveal trailer below:

MK Online will use Twitch -- the popular streaming service designed specifically for gamers -- as the platform for connecting further with you: the Mortal Kombat community!

Plans include live interviews with those who have been involved with the Mortal Kombat franchise (developers, actors, and others), showing off our skills in the game (or lack thereof), live coverage at events, integrating the chat from IRC/Discord, highlighting users’ discussion board posts, and—perhaps best of all—a giveaway system that integrates knowledge of MK trivia as well as a Kombat Kode system!

NetherRealm Studios continues to support Mortal Kombat X Mobile who fans who want to play on the go! In their latest Twitch Stream, viewers may notice immediately that it opens up (and later, closes) with the message “Tip Eht Fo Mottob”:

Of course, longtime fans of the Mortal Kombat franchise will recognize this as one of the clues sporadically given by Reptile in the first installment! This has already lead some to speculate: Could the next update include an appearance by Klassic Reptile?

While that can neither be confirmed nor denied at this time, there is some concrete information that was revealed on the stream. Two of the returning characters for this update will be Klassic Jax Briggs (based on his Mortal Kombat 3 incarnation) and Shaolin Fist Kung Lao (based on his appearance in the Mortal Kombat 2011 reboot).

Klassic Kung Lao is a Gold level card, and will generate power for himself and other Martial Artist characters both when he is tagged in and when an opponent is KO’d. He brings with him his Teleport and Dive Kick moves Klassic Jax is a Diamond level card, and he returns with his Ground Pound and Backbreaker special moves! He plays defensively, as blocking a special attack may result in zero damage, and blocking a normal attack has a chance to cause a negative buff to the opponent. There are also some new equipment cards: wearing Sindel’s Signet Ring will result in critical chance for your opponent, and will also slow you to gain any buffs that your opponent gains. Donning Shao Kahn’s Helmet allows gives you an additional bar of energy. (ProTip: Combining this helmet with his Wrath Hammer will actually afford the player four bars of energy total!) Finally, there are two new diamond packs—a diamond character pack and a diamond equipment pack.

Some other optimizations include reduced filesize, faster sorting, and an overall smoother UI. Users running older devices will experience the most benefits as the latest version of the game will consume fewer system resources. This update rolls out tomorrow–May 24–so be on the lookout for it!

If you haven’t gotten ahold of MKX Mobile, be sure to check it out—it’s a free download for Apple iOS and Android devices!

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What began as the "Mortal Kombat Encyclopaedia" has become The Book of Souls. This passion project from MK Online forum user has evolved from a simple fan petition, to a proof of concept pitch for interested bookmakers, DK Publishing.

It hasn't reached final publication, but Mortal Kombat Online has followed the book's journey, including a limited printed sample viewed at the inaugural Kombat Kon. Now everyone can see the final version as an electronic eBook viewable at the new Uppercut Editions website! Check out some preview pages below:

Available to view at no charge, The Book of Souls is loaded with photographs of actors from the classic games, 3D renders from the newer releases, and artists’ sketches from every iteration of the franchise. There's also in-fiction biographical information on all the characters, backgrounds, and relics that have appearance in the games, and multimedia adaptations.

Not content with merely restating in-game text and story modes, the team behind the fan-produced book have also acquired clarifications from key development staff, including: John Tobias (series co-creator), John Vogel (artist & writer), and Mortal Kombat X tie-in comic book writer Shawn Kittelsen.

At the present time, ordering a print copy is still an impossibility -- it strictly remains a passion project available online. Fans of the eBook are still able to show support for an officially published tome by signing the petition. To date, Warner Brothers and NetherRealm Studios have opted not to pursue the item.

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Pop Culture Shock Collectibles are paying homage to a major piece of Mortal Kombat lore with their latest statue reveal! Shao Kahn takes the throne of Outworld for the 1:3 Scale collectible, which references Mortal Kombat II and the secret history revealed in Deadly Alliance!

The massive 1:3 scale, polystone statue is 35" tall, 29" wide, and 26" deep! It comes in two versions sculpted by PCS's own Jerry Macaluso, depicting Emperor Shao Kahn seated in all his klassic armored splendor! Mixed media elements add realism with cloth cape and flexible loin armor, adding texture to the finely sculpted details of his skull-adorned, muscle bound figure!

The standard retail edition is a fine tribute to Mortal Kombat's klassic boss, but the PCS Exclusive version is where the statue really goes the extra mile! With fitting reference to the backstory of Shao Kahn's conquests, the exclusive alternative statue features swap-out arm holding the severed head of the overthrown Dragon King: Onaga!

If the head of the Deception final boss isn't enough to get your fan-senses tingling -- there's also an exclusive extra that reveals the unmasked visage of Shao Kahn! The rarely seen exposed face of Kahn was revealed in tie-in comic books in the nineties, making the limited edition variant all the more appealing!

Both versions carry the imperial premium price of $1499.99, with discounts of up to 15% on offer if you pre-order through Pop Culture Shock Collectibles! The retail version will sell 200 pieces, with the exclusive variant a limited 100!

Pop Culture Shock Collectibles have been making high-end Mortal Kombat statue products for America and the world since 2011, expanding their range with premium 1:3 scale figures and scenes! Shao Kahn follows in a range that includes 1:3 Goro, 1:4 scale Kintaro, Quan Chi, and Emperor Kotal Kahn!

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The Injustice franchise embraced multiple guest characters with the 2017 video game sequel -- but the first all-out Injustice crossover is coming to comics with the announcement of Injustice vs He-Man and The Masters of the Universe!

The DC Entertainment/Mattel crossover will feature as digital-first chapters similar to the regular Injustice comics maxi-series, beginning July 18, 2018! Print installments for the six issue mini-series will follow in regular cycle, shortly thereafter.

Tim Seeley (Nightwing) writes the inter-dimensional team-up between Batman and the heroes of Injustice with He-Man and his Masters of the Universe allies. Artist Freddie E. Williams II returns to familiar territory, having drawn the He-Man/Thundercats crossover, as well as Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

Believing He-Man and the Masters of the Universe defeated, a robotic impostor has seized control of Eternia—but not for long! After freeing his kingdom from this strongman’s rule, He-Man learns not everyone is pleased to see the pretender deposed—but Adam knows the value of freedom. When heroes from another dimension ask his aid in deposing a superhero turned dictator, he agrees. Teaming up with Batman against the Superman of the Injustice Universe, He-Man and his new allies face dangerous and familiar enemies in a battle where no world is safe!

The peculaiar pairing of intellectual property follows in the footsteps of the game's crossover fighters Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hellboy, and Mortal Kombat. It may be some time before He-Man has the chance to find his way into Injustice, though, with Injustice 2 Legendary Edition out now.

Fans looking for more traditional DC Comics thrills can check out Classic Superman in Injustice 2 Mobile! The vintage Man of Steel celebrates this week's Action Comics #1000 and the 80th Anniversary of Superman!

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