Gamespot have just released a new interview with the games Lead Designer, Paulo Garcia regarding the upcoming installment of Mortal Kombat as part of their Most Anticipated Games of 2011 feature.

Whilst the interview doesn't bring much light in terms of new information, Paulo does state they have tinkered with the idea of introducing non-original characters absent from the MK1-UMK3 era and says that players should expect a few suprises in relation to the roster.

Other tidbits scattered throughout include their plans regarding post-release balancing in terms of the characters special moves, talk about the process of creating the games fatalities and discussion is held over why Mortal Kombat has managed to remain a success. Paulo also cites that Sub-Zero's classic Ice Clone special returns thanks to returning back to a 2D fighting plane.

Accompanying the interview are a small batch of screenshots. The most interesting however is a screen of MK3 alumnist Stryker who was recently unveiled by IGN with the Inside the X-Ray video which can be viewed here. The remaining screenshots show Jax, Kung Lao, Cyrax, Kitana and Scorpion who is seen performing his Hellfire Kick special against Sektor.

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