I don't think that should be trusted. It's not like we've heard a whole lot about the new MK game anyway, let alone characters being confirmed. Just wait until we get some real word out as to what the game is going to be like and which characters are going to be in it.

You seriously believe that?

Saw this on the neogaf forums:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=365717&page;=2

The voice talent search list is here:
http://supererogatory.tumblr.com/post/114163470/wednesday-may-27-2009-8-58-pm-pacific-mortal

The characters are not listed but the descriptions give them away, also if real; sounds more like a Saolin Monks sequel than MK9.

I would bet it's the Shaolin Monks sequel as well, if this is true. every character is from MK3/UMK3, and it even lists specific things to the MK3 storyline, like Jax getting his metal arms. the MK3 storyline is the perfect way to go for a sequel, I just hope we get some official news soon!

If Jade is in the next MKSM, how will they explain her not actually dying from Liu Kang stabbing her in the eyes with Mileenas Sais???

She was a big part in UMK3. She had her desert that from some reason had Cyrax trapped.

iIwould love to see her Shake and Vac Fatality in 3D.

If there is truth to this information, and if the next game is going to be a Shaolin Monks-esque game that centers around MK3's storyline, then to me, that would be a big mistake. For one thing, I feel that they need to start with a new saga in the series story-wise and roster-wise. I would imagine that they would only mess up MK3's story like they did to MK2's story (as well as elements of stories in other MK games).

i kind of agree with you because to me i have this vision of a new addition to the story like everyone prolly does in their own way. i dont really want to put it in the mk3 story unless it was before or after it kind of like how they did it in the new star wars game

I'm not for anything if it's done wrong, but if an adventure game is on the horizon, MK3 is the best route. The mk3 saga needs to be fleshed out sooner than later. If done now, future retcons can be avoided, and some old, OLD questions can finally be answered. The story is the only thing that really keeps me coming back, so if there has to be an adventure game, let it be centered around a story that still needs telling.

As for a new saga... eh, I don't know. I mean, isn't that what MK9 is for? The only reason I had any desire to play Shaolin Monks was because it featured characters I already had an attachment to. And anyway, we've already been through that song and dance with Taven's endeavor, and honestly, I wasn't feeling that at all.

But I don't want any adventure game if it's done wrong, and twice such if it's not canon. I don't want see Cyrax and Sektor get killed, Scorpion still dicking around Subzero, and Shao Kahn die... again.

I would rather this new MK game be the start of the new saga in the series' story and all that. They could do an adventure game later. Now is a good time for them to show us what the next-generation of Mortal Kombat is in store for us, using the next-gen technology.

I'm not opposed to idea of an action/adventure game that centers around MK3's storyline. I'm just very weary, because they did so many things wrong with MK: Shaolin Monks' storytelling and characterizations that it made me very upset. I don't even want to get into how bad it was in that game.

Yes, it had fun gameplay, which I would want to see again and again. However, their intention was to expand on MK2's story and to show what happened between MK1 and MK2. Did they do that? Yes. Did they do it well? I would respond with a big fat NO.

If they did a terrible job with MK2's story in MK: Shaolin Monks, imagine how much they're going to screw things up when trying to "expand" MK3's story. If they're going to make such a game, they better do it right this time. Have both good gameplay AND good storytelling/characterization. The game will have to be a lot bigger.

There has to be a lot more replay value since there are so many characters involved with MK3's story, with a lot of different things going on. Obviously, the main plot will involve Shao Kahn's invasion of Earthrealm, with Liu Kang and the other heroes trying to fight back.

Overall, they really have to step up, in my opinion. If they can't have good, consistent storytelling and proper characterization, then they shouldn't be having stories and stuff in Mortal Kombat games. Just focus on the fighting. I'm sure that there are various people here that would want just that as not everyone cares for the story.

I'll agree that Shaolin Monks didn't accomplish what it set out to do. The gameplay was okay, and kinda fun in the way hitting those pop-up gophers at the arcade is fun, but yeah, Shaolin Monks was a screaming disappointment.

I'm just not psyched about the alternative. It seems like a lot of people on the forum want to see a fresh roster of characters, a complete reset of the series. That means ten to fifteen new characters, maybe more. After the new characters we saw in the last three games, that notion makes me really, really nervous.

There were more than twenty characters made since MKDA. I'd say seven of them were solid creations, and even that's being liberal. That's why I'm not crazy about the idea of resetting the series/roster. Wouldn't it make more sense to add new to the old, as oppose to replacing the old with the new?

If it's an adventure game sequel to Shaolin Monks, I expect it'll be based on MK3, it'll be reasonably enjoyable to play, and the story will be utter dogshit.

I just hope they offer more characters to play as because I can't stand that fucking twat Liu Kang.

Whenever I think of Mk3-T, I can grasp onto a couple key points, but for the most part, it's like a big party. Lot of things going on, and only one finite conclusion.

In that case, I'd look for them to try and draw a straight line that we can follow better. And as such, I'd look there to see where most of the fouls will be committed.

I'm thinking though, if they were to get the characterizations right, shouldn't that tell them what to//not to do with the story?



I'd love to sign up for something like that. I could do it, but I don't know if I have the voice they'd be looking for. Even if that's false, it's a nice notion that they may be looking for particulars as far as voice acting again.

I don't want a reset in that the old saga is forgotten about. I'm talking about the next-gen being connected to the old one in terms of the stories, characters, etc. I don't want a roster of completely new characters. I'd rather go for maybe half returning and half new, with a roster of about 20-25.

While not all of the Vogel era additions were solid, I'd say that some of them are better than some of the Tobias era characters.





Yeah, pretty much...

Magic or some shit.

Fascinating. Definitely sounds like an MK3 retelling. I dunno if I'd expect them to make it a DIRECT sequel to Shaolin Monks, remembering and honoring the changes made in SM would require more effort and be less popular than simply basing the script off of 3, and if they actually let Vogel write the damn thing this time instead of hiring some outside guy, I don't think he would do that, knowing his style, he'd stick to the actual canon...we'll see how that goes though.

Assuming this is accurate, one thing I'm noticing here is, Sektor's ethnicity confirmed as Asian.
Another thing that occurs to me is, none of the names on this casting call are characters who appeared in MK vs DC, except Shang Tsung. Does that mean all those VAs are going to be hired to return?
I can see why they'd recast Shang. Either the original guy, Ando from Heroes, is too busy or doesn't want to, or they didn't like what he did. It was like the only voice that really got any complaints from fans. (I still don't understand how an Asian guy, who either has an accent or has a lot of experience acting with one, could play an Asian character and yet sound so wrong.)

If it was a direct sequel to MKSM, then I'd imagine it to be a fusion of MK3 and 4.

Either that or they employ the "No one really dies in Mortal Kombat" excuse to explain why everyone who died in MKSM1 is back.

Or its a new story. Which is also good.

As long as its MKSM gameplay, all should be well.

If this is true, it is probably a sequel to Shaolin Monks set during MK3 EDIT: Nightwolf is cool

I don't know about the Shaolin Monks sequel thing...

There are apparently 2 Mortal Kombat projects going on right now.

One is MK9 and the other has been described as an adventure title.

yes, so I don't get why as soon as Boon said "MK9 is a fighting game", everyone automatically seemed to dismiss that voice casting rumor. obviously MK9 is going to be a fighting game, but if that MK3-based voice casting is legit, it could still apply to the adventure game, hopefully it's Shaolin Monks 2. regardless, I hope we get some official news soon. I'd hope to see this adventure game out by the end of the year, otherwise 2009 will be the first year without any MK releases since the series began (including arcade, console, and handheld releases). 2009 for MKSM2, and 2010 for MK9 would be the ideal for me.

Where did you hear that from?

There is a link kicking about in one of these threads regarding the Midway bankruptcy shitstorm.

I cant find it at all, but someone else must have saw the link.

Indeed, I confirm that you speak the truth (and only the truth and nothing but the truth)