Mortal Kombat X was a highlight of E3 for me. I’m not a massive fighting game fan, but Mortal Kombat has always held a soft spot in my heart. I’m not sure why, but I’m pretty sure it has something to do with the fact that I can rip out someone’s spine as Sub-Zero. Or tear someone in half as Noob Saibot. Yes, bring the straight jacket now.
We’ve already seen a few characters revealed for the tenth iteration of Mortal Kombat, including series icons Sub-Zero and Skorpion. There is however one face that is as iconic as the Mortal Kombat name itself, and creator Ed Boon has teased a first look at the character this weekend. At this year’s EVO Tournament, we could see what the God of Thunder will look like in Mortal Kombat X.
That has me all sorts of excited, because so far the characters are looking absolutely stunning in all their next-gen glory. We’re not certain Raiden will be shown off this weekend, but the little teaser sent out over Facebook really does make it sound like he will be appearing.
The reveal is set to take place tomorrow, during the Injustice: Gods Among Us finals at the event. After seeing some of the work NetherRealm has already done with series regulars such as Ermac and Sub-Zero, I’m interested to see what changes the God of Thunder will be sporting. Also, I have no issue with the first look at Raiden being one where he’s rocking those evil red eyes; he’s scarier like that than those creepy white rabbits.
Which characters are you hoping make the cut for next year’s biggest fighter? Some of the Cyborgs perhaps? Who are your favourite Mortal Kombat fighters?
Last Updated: July 11, 2014
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 11, 2014 at 14:06
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Rince&pop
July 11, 2014 at 14:38
Ya, cus he’s so different from Scorpion 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 11, 2014 at 14:41
Don’t be mean now lol
Rince&pop
July 11, 2014 at 14:42
Tehehe 😉
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
July 11, 2014 at 17:23
The black shades never lie! http://38.media.tumblr.com/519c6ef149685897bbade5194f609ea3/tumblr_n4an9eOifD1qc1jg4o1_400.gif
Nathan Brooks
July 12, 2014 at 19:08
Well he is. Aside from visually being a repaint early on. Dudes a freaking lizard man. Plus he survived MK9
Grant [_G_] Hancock
July 11, 2014 at 14:09
With seeing the new big bruiser dude and lil chick on his back… I’m pretty sure they will include Goro, Kintaro or someone from those races as playable characters this time… not just bosses. Characters were apparently unbalanced so were not allowed for general selection. Was one of most common questions/gripes about MK 9.
Jonah Cash
July 11, 2014 at 14:15
Jackson “Jax” Briggs… Give me some Iron arms and I will be even more happy than I already am with this game!!
Swordslash
July 12, 2014 at 07:41
He will never appear ever in any of the future MK games.He was killed of by Sindel in MK9.
Jonah Cash
July 12, 2014 at 16:39
I am sure that they can find a way?????? Maybe have his little brother become him to seek revenge??? Not sure where I got the idea but it seem plausible to me!! 🙂
Swordslash
July 14, 2014 at 16:09
No that wouldn’t be cool at all…If Jax has to be back,it has to be the real Jax (else his character will feel downgraded) but still he won’t appear as Boon confirmed that the ones that got killed of in MK9 will not appear in MK X or even might never appear in any of the future installments. MK takes its story very seriously though…more so than almost any other fighting game.
Jonah Cash
July 14, 2014 at 17:05
I like the fact that they take their story serious!! I can live with Kotal Kahn…. He looks like fun!! But I will miss Jax, when I was a kid I used to play with him in the arcade!!
Rince&pop
July 11, 2014 at 14:21
“Excuses me, I say, you, with the bowler hat, could you, and I do ask in the most formal of manners, possible move your location to here?” Umar.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 11, 2014 at 14:41
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Rince&pop
July 11, 2014 at 14:41
It’s a PRIVATE joke!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 11, 2014 at 14:42
ALL your jokes are private because YOU’RE the only one who finds them funny. HAH!
Rince&pop
July 11, 2014 at 14:30
I know, boring, but… Scorpion!
Lord Chaos
July 11, 2014 at 14:31
The ‘c’ in Mortal Kombat is just like the cake.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 11, 2014 at 14:35
THAT’S BORING! YOU’RE BORING!
Rince&pop
July 11, 2014 at 14:36
Yourz a bulliez!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 11, 2014 at 14:36
Let’s not forget that in SF you also play with the most exciting character – RYU!
Rince&pop
July 11, 2014 at 14:38
Still more exciting than you 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 11, 2014 at 14:39
What? Are you crazy man? Guile is the boss. He was played by JCVD!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 11, 2014 at 14:37
And your face is a bully! Stop hurting me with your bullying face!
Rince&pop
July 11, 2014 at 14:40
What? I can’t hear that past my dreaming of what I’d do with Triccia Helfer 0_O
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 11, 2014 at 14:42
You can’t even spell her name properly.
Rince&pop
July 11, 2014 at 14:44
My hands were busy… BUT I do usually know how to 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 11, 2014 at 14:46
*by 😛
Kanti
July 11, 2014 at 16:47
I wish….
Swordslash
July 14, 2014 at 16:08
Dead.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
July 11, 2014 at 17:21
Less cyborgs/robots, more ninjas.
Hansomegumdrop
July 11, 2014 at 23:33
I am hoping Tanya li Mei nitara frost Kai fujin REIKO bo rai cho movado drahmin hotaru
Hansomegumdrop
July 11, 2014 at 23:33
And ashrah
THEREALGOKU
July 12, 2014 at 11:27
I’m really hoping for an older Liu Kang. As a character or a boss battle.
Hammersteyn
July 14, 2014 at 08:30
Interesting
Hammersteyn
July 14, 2014 at 08:34
Sub Zero is there so I’m happy. Wondering if Jax or Kano will make the cut? Raiden and Quan Chi will probably be there as well