I’m rather thrilled that a new Mortal Kombat is on the way, because if there’s one thing that my great grandma taught me it’s that you can never have too much bloody violence or too many decaptations and disembowelments in life. Gram gram was also rather mental and dangerous which is why she was locked away but that’s a story for another day. Anyway, new Mortal Kombat kontent!
First up, some delicious violence courtesy of Groub scuarol (via VG247) of Scorpion’s fatality. I performed this very move at E3, and it is even grislier up close compared to what you’re about to see:
Following that, some new renders from the Mortal Kombat X Facebook page of new kombatants Cassie Cage, Kotal Khan, D’Vorah and the Ferra/Torr.
And really, that’s what Mortal Kombat X is all about. While you’ll see a few signature faces when it releases (Scorpion and Sub Zero), this next chapter in the EarthRealm saga is all about introducing new characters. As a rep explained to me at E3, while Mortal Kombat 9 was heavy on nostalgia, Mortal Kombat X had a mandate to inject plenty of new blood back into the franchise.
But what really excites me, is just how much of an impact the core gameplay is going to make on the fighting game scene. With each character having access to three unique movesets that offer various buffs, tournament fighting is going to be shaken. It’s no longer a case of capitalising on the strengths of one character over another, as these movesets can easily change the flow of battle.
So yes, I am rather excited for the gory return of Mortal Kombat.
Last Updated: July 3, 2014
Anon A Mouse
July 3, 2014 at 13:43
That girl (?) second from right at the top looks possessed. Or scared, I’m not sure.
Aries
July 3, 2014 at 14:21
is that a girl, im not to sure
LeMaster
July 3, 2014 at 15:44
That’s Cassie Cage, Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade’s daughter.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 3, 2014 at 13:48
That awesome header image almost made me not point out that you can’t inject new blood back into something, because it’s used blood. Almost.
Anon A Mouse
July 3, 2014 at 13:51
But but it’s new blood to the recipient. It’s like buying a new used car.
Rince&pop
July 3, 2014 at 13:49
I am totally sold on this already. Bring on the A:CM let down to go with it.
Hammersteyn
July 3, 2014 at 13:58
So excited for this, day one thanks!
Sageville
July 4, 2014 at 09:51
I’m there like a bear!
“More blood please barman!”
Aries
July 3, 2014 at 14:21
That header picture wins
Lardus-Resident Perve
July 3, 2014 at 14:32
Very impressive! But where are the beards?
Kensei Seraph
July 3, 2014 at 14:44
Here you go:
http://th04.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/196/6/f/bearded_women_by_dialandis-d57bxn9.jpg
Lardus-Resident Perve
July 3, 2014 at 14:50
Aaah, thanks man. Really needed that ;P
Kensei Seraph
July 3, 2014 at 15:06
Glad you liked it.
Johan Fourie
July 3, 2014 at 15:12
Dat chest hair.
Sageville
July 4, 2014 at 09:55
Games are very beardist these days, it bothers me that Game Devs are perpetuating this false stereotype that beardless males are still regarded as “Men”.
WTF is the world coming too!
Lardus-Resident Perve
July 4, 2014 at 10:47
There is a word for people who shave their beards – WOMEN! Hahahaa
Sageville
July 4, 2014 at 11:26
Preach it brother!
Kensei Seraph
July 3, 2014 at 14:44
3 unique move sets?
I remember when Sub-Zero had the Shotokkan, Dragon and Ice Blade move sets.
They then released the next game removed the second move set for each character.
The D
July 3, 2014 at 14:56
These movesets focus more on special moves, with a differing set for each character. Whereas in Dead Alliance and Deception, the different martial arts allowed for different combos.
Kensei Seraph
July 3, 2014 at 15:06
Thanks for the explanation.
Kensei Seraph
July 3, 2014 at 14:45
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Vr3Wqzu12DA/U0SAOPp75JI/AAAAAAAAAtA/N9jNr1heR-4/w858-h482-no/Deaded.gif
Norm
July 3, 2014 at 15:56
HAHA!
Sageville
July 4, 2014 at 09:56
It’s a good start!
Jonah Cash
July 3, 2014 at 14:48
Yes please, I really want me some MK again!!!
Consumer of Little Rabbits
July 3, 2014 at 16:37
*shifts pants* Um sorry what, i missed that?
michael bosket
July 3, 2014 at 17:05
I am waiting for johnny cage and sonya
michael bosket
July 3, 2014 at 17:05
And Tanya
Skoobaz
July 4, 2014 at 10:07
Link broken?