GameSlice and host Geoff Keighley have kicked off their live E3 coverage with an exclusive Injustice 2 demo presented by EdBoon! They showed off Atrocitus, Gorilla Grodd, Supergirl and more while chatting the new NetherRealm Studios fighter.
Customization is the magic word for Injustice 2. An all new gear system takes the Character Variations of Mortal Kombat X to an all new extreme, allowing players to individualize the appearance and play of their chosen DC Comics hero or villain.
The exclusive gameplay preview also offers more vision of the three DC Universe fighting locations: Atlantis, Gotham City and Metropolis. The original announcement came with the promise that arenas in Injustice 2 have "evolved in scale". Something that's sure to emerge in the coming months.
The saga of the Mortal Kombat Encyclopedia has been a long and winding one. Mortal Kombat Online first reported on mounting fan interest for a printed tome in the middle of last year [full story]. In the time since, the project has evolved and escalated under the guidance of dedicated fan Ninja_Arts aka; Myke Snow.
Earlier in the year, Snow provided MK Online with early drafts of the mock-ups that provide proof of concept for the book. The designs provide a hypothetical blueprint for DK Publishing, potential consumers, and the ultimate hold-out: Ed Boon and NetherRealm Studios. Click to enlarge examples below:
Support for the We Want An MK Lore Encyclopedia petition has reduced to a steady trickle in the past eleven months, last achieving the 6,000 e-signature milestone. Enthusiasm from die hard supporters, however, has remained an intense, undeterred torrent of moltenous passion!
The subsequent contribution of additional champions, such as designer Anthony Wenc and the @EncylopediaMK Twitter account, has kept the concept alive and developing before our very eyes. Wenc's designs in particular lend further credibility to the concept, bringing the sensibility of newer mock-ups even more in line with existing Mortal Kombat products.
Exactly what's stopping the publication of an MK Encyclopaedia is a little uncertain, but it's likely there are multiple factors in consideration. The demands of a definitive source certainly ask creative questions the developers have shied away from in an era defined by inconsistency, retold history, and other development priorities.
A franchise reboot in 2011 muddied the waters of Mortal Kombat's once steady and expanding lore. The introduction of third-party content through DC Comics, while enjoyable for fans, further imposes inconsistency incompatible with an authoritative encyclopaedia publication. Comics writer Shawn Kittelsen has shown support for the project, but parent companies may prefer the ambiguity supplied by the modern games. The greatest c hallenge of an in-fiction encyclopaedia: quality control.
The most important factor behind any printed Mortal Kombat source will be interest from cash carrying consumers: the fans. You can show your support by signing the petition, following @EncyclopediaMK and making your voice heard through constructive comment on the forum!
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Presented during a special live unveiling during the ESL Mortal Kombat X Season 3 Pro League Finals - Injustice 2 has revealed some of its new characters in the first Gameplay Trailer!
Injustice newcomers Supergirl, Atrocitus and Gorilla Grodd feature heavily in the trailer. The trio inject exciting new style into the DC Comics fighting game unvierse, bursting with new powers and mythology!
Batman, Superman & Aquaman also feature heavily, unleashing their iconic super abilities through the RPG-like armor upgrade system, as well as the returning cinematic super move modes!
Drawing upon almost eighty years of DC Comics mythology, there are plenty of references littered throughout the trailer. Rage-filled Atrocitus vomits raw energy, but manages to form constructs as well as being accompanied to battle by Dex-Starr the Red Lantern Corps kitty! He takes on Supergirl, who's introduced in her anonymous alter-ego before kicking butt with Kryptonian heat vision and more!
Deep sea villain Black Manta makes an appearance, as well, causing trouble for King of Atlantis and his old arch-nemesis Aquaman. Will the armored Black Manta join the cast as a playable character, or does his mostly faithful comics appearance suggest a mere cameo in transition?
An Injustice may have fallen over NetherRealm Studios, but Mortal Kombat kontinues thanks to the free-to-play platform of Mortal Kombat X Mobile!
For the game's first anniversary Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios announced a komplete update to MKX Mobile. The new version introduces new kurrencies, new challenges, new characters and a Fujin's Blessing kard to all who updated [full story].
Do you krave more kombat? Check out the anniversary update trailer above and download Mortal Kombat X Mobile for free via Apple Store, Google Play or Amazon Games!
Find hundreds more archive clips by visiting Mortal Kombat Online on YouTube! Show your love for MK by registering to give us your feedback on all the Mortal Kombat goings on in 2016! Rate the best Mortal Kombat XL fighters by voting for your favourites in the Supreme Mortal Kombat Champion tournament!
The best in the ESL Mortal Kombat X world leagues will converge on Burbank, California today for one purpose: The Season 3 Final! Their journey is the culmination of three ESL seasons. and two years of competitive play in the latest instalment of the franchise. It brings them to what might be the most competitive stage of the game's life!
The final bracket brings together the best players from the United States, Great Britain, Germany, Russia, Ireland, Canada, Finland, Spain, Italy, Austria, and Chile! They'll be competing not only for personal and national pride, but also their taking of a massive $200,000 prize purse!
As always, 2-Time ESL Mortal Kombat X Pro League Champion cR_SonicFox comes into the tournament with a lot of eyes on him! Moments of vulnerability have created some uncertainty, but the pressure is unlikely to rattle this instinctive young player. Some of his toughest competition will come in the form of UK dominator A F0xy Grampa - a stalwart of the scene who rose to new prominance during the Mortal Kombat X era! He'll have his own big game hunters to worry about: IrishMantis and Crathen both claiming notable victories over him.
Another seasoned veteran fighting from underneath is Perfect Legend - the aging Evo World Champion with a big name and a lot to prove! He earned his spot with a late charge at the Combo Breaker qualifying event. He faces Madzin in the first round - the German iceman whose competitive drive and consistent performances have earned him favourite status with fans! A definite match to watch out for!
The tournament is schedueld to begin at 10:00 AM PST [7:00 PM CET, 9:00 PM MSK] and will stream live via Twitch. Register to watch it live in the player above and share all your thoughts as the action unfolds on the forums!
The face of Mortal Kombat and NetherRealm Studios Ed Boon will also make a special presentation during the live stream - unveiling the first gameplay footage from Injustice 2! Read the original story for details and discussion! Be sure to tell a friend by liking & sharing this story and others via @MK_Online and Facebook!
