The ‘Evo 2016’ Lineup And New Character Announcement Has Us Hyped!

by Matt RodriguezJanuary 28, 2016

Evo 2016’s full lineup of games has been announced, and it looks pretty amazing! The games announced are: Street Fighter V, Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Pokken Tournament, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Killer Instinct, Mortal Kombat X, and Tekken 7 Fated Retribution.

It’s interesting to note that quite a few of the games, such as Pokken Tournament and Street Fighter V are released this year, with Tekken 7 most likely to be arcade exclusive when Evo arrives. There’s no doubt that character and strategy tiers will still be in debate by the Fighting Game Community, so it is very likely that we will see many diverse matches. It is also worth noting that Nintendo in particular holds 1/3rd of the game lineup, beating Capcom in that regard, which is unprecedented!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMIWr0uEHg8

“The Evolution Championship Series (Evo for short) represents the largest and longest-running fighting game tournaments in the world.” This year, Evo will be taking place from July 15-17 at Las Vegas, Nevada, although one doesn’t have to go in person to experience the excitement–they also to live streams on Twitch and other live stream channels. Because of the scale of this event, it is very common for companies that manage fighting game brands to announce new games and characters for existing games in the days leading up to, and during Evo. One such character, Nina Williams, was announced yesterday. Nina Williams is a veteran character of the Tekken series, and is most notably known for her rivalry with her sister Anna Williams. Her fighting technique is loosely based on Assassination Arts, and even though she and Anna are related, their fighting styles are distinctly different. We are glad to have her back! Her new outfit sports a wedding dress, so we are also curious how this will fit into Tekken’s diverse storyline!

Sources: EVO Home (shoryuken) page, Shoryuken Evo 2016 Details Revealed

‘Mortal Kombat’ Supersizes Itself With ‘Mortal Kombat XL’

by The_aczJanuary 20, 2016

Earlier last year Mortal Kombat X was released among a somewhat dry year for fighting games.

Today NetherRealm Studios and Ed Boon have announced Mortal Kombat XL. This updated version of X includes a variety of new extras such as new characters, costumes, online/netcode play, and more! The game is set to Launch March 1st in North America and March 4th in Europe.

Will you be picking up Mortal Kombat XL?

Watch Xenomorph, Leatherface, Triborg and Bo’ Rai Cho In Action In The Latest ‘Mortal Kombat X’ Trailer!

by Derek KraneveldtJanuary 12, 2016

Briefly: Back in December, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment officially revealed the next DLC pack for Mortal Kombat X.

The ‘Kombat Pack 2’ is set to release sometime in early 2016, and is set to include Xenomorph from Alien, Leatherface, Triborg and Bo’ Rai Cho.

Yep, those are some freaking crazy additions to the already intense roster.

Today, the studio debuted the first gameplay trailer for the DLC, and while each and every addition looks like a worthy Kombatant, the Xenomorph (complete with Facehugger) is by far the character I’m most looking forward to playing.

Of course, those who purchase the pack will also gain access to Goro (who was previously a pre-order bonus), as well as:

Apocalypse Pack – The Apocalypse Pack features three new character skins, reimagining characters Takeda, D’Vorah and Erron Black with an apocalyptic theme.

Brazil Pack – The Brazil Pack features three new character skins: Futbol Cage, Capoeira Liu Kang and Gaucho Kung Lao.

Kold War Pack – The Kold War Pack includes three new character skins: Motherland Sonya, Tundra Sub-Zero and Revolution Kano.

Kold War Scorpion – Kold War-themed Scorpion character skin.

Take a look at the trailer below, and be sure to let us know what you think!

Mortal Kombat X Pack 2 Announced

by J.C. MarquezDecember 3, 2015

Mortal Kombat X fans, your playable character roster is expanding in early 2016.

Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment confirmed the four new playable characters coming to Mortal Kombat X as downloadable content (DLC) by March 2016. Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the Xenomorph from Alien, Bo Rai Cho (no longer just a cameo!), and Tri-Borg–a fighter that harnesses the powers of Cyrax, Sektor and Robot Smoke!

We will update this story when specifics on release date and price points are confirmed. Until then, enjoy the trailer below!

Predator Vs. Alien? Jason Vs. Leatherface? Who wins? Sound off in the comments below!

We Are Never Ever Ever Getting ‘Mortal Kombat X’ On PS3 Or Xbox 360

by Derek KraneveldtAugust 28, 2015

Briefly: Mortal Kombat fan eagerly awaiting the release of Mortal Kombat X on PS3 or Xbox 360 because you haven’t bitten the bullet on a current generation console yet?

Well, we hope that you weren’t holding your breath. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment revealed today that the game will not release for either console.

Here’s the announcement, straight from the official forum:

After months of development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has come to the regrettable conclusion that we cannot release Mortal Kombat X for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Please know our teams worked diligently to meet the quality standards set by the current-gen versions of the game. We were not able to get the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions to the quality expected of a Mortal Kombat game and are very sorry for not being able to deliver the products as originally planned.

If you pre-ordered Mortal Kombat X for PS3 or Xbox 360, please go to the retail location where you pre-ordered the game and you will receive a full refund.

We figured that something was up when the past-gen version of the game was delayed just before launch, but we didn’t see this coming.

Disappointed? Is it enough to make you pick up a PS4 or Xbox One? Sound out below.

Tremor Joins ‘Mortal Kombat X’ As DLC This Tuesday!

by Derek KraneveldtJuly 19, 2015

Briefly: Already sick of the myriad of characters featured in Mortal Kombat X? Well, this coming Tuesday you’ll have the opportunity to add one more.

July 21st marks the return of the Black Dragon ninja and Kano’s disciple, Tremor. “Mortal Kombat X is the Klassic character’s first appearance since Mortal Kombat: Special Forces (2000) and marks the first time Tremor is fully playable. In addition, the bundle includes the Klassic Skins Pack 2 with three new character skins including Quan Chi, Jax and Kung Lao.”

You’ll also have the opportunity to download the FREE Klassic Fatalities Pack 2 with new fatalities for Mileena, Kitana, Kung Lao and Jax.

Both Tremor and the Classic Skins Pack will be available together for just $7.99. Separately, Tremor will cost you $4.99, while the skin pack costs $3.99.

Are you still playing Mortal Kombat X? Are you looking forward to adding a new fighter to your roster? Sound out below!

Geekscape Games Podcast: Level 27 – ‘Big Ole Splatfest!’

by GeekscapeStaffApril 27, 2015

Join Derek, Josh, Juan and Shane as they discuss the last week in video games!

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This Week

Josh answers last week question.

Chips Challenge 1 & 2.

Lazy Game Reviews.

Heroes of The Storm gets a release date.

Rock n Roll Racing is one of the best things ever.

Project X Zone 2.

Project Justice.

Disney Infinity 3.0 leaks.

Elder Scrolls Online hits consoles.

Splatoon Wii U bundle provides 4 on 4 splat fest!

Mario Kart 8 200cc DLC.

Mortal Kombat X.

Omega Quintet.

Shonen Jump Superstars.

Destiny.

Project M.

Boss Monster.

Fantasy Life.

Pokemon Shuffle.

MLP Mobile Game.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper.

Clicker Heroes.

Full Spectrum Warrior.

This Week’s Listener Mission Objective:

What is your BIGGEST gaming regret?

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Geekscape Games Podcast: Level 23 – ‘O Canada, Where Art Thou?’

by GeekscapeStaffApril 2, 2015

Join Josh, Juan and Shane as they discuss the last week in video games!

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This Week

Josh buys Duck Dynasty on the 3DS.

Live action Zelda Netflix series rumors CONFIRMED FALSE!

Mega64 Shadow of Mordor.

Halo: Online – RUSSIA ONLY?!

Halo 5: Guardians ARG starts up.

Predator joins the list of playable characters in Mortal Kombat X.

Juan breaks his dogs leg!

Mario Party 10.

Codename STEAM.

Star Wars Battlefront III releases 2015 and is Next Gen only!

Pokemon Shuffle.

MLP Mobile game.

This Week’s Listener Mission Objective:

What game did you absolutely hate that everyone seemed to love?

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Predator Coming to Mortal Kombat X

by J.C. MarquezMarch 20, 2015

It appears Jason Vorhees isn’t the only 80’s movie icon joining the bloodbath this April.

During a NetherRealm Studios live stream yesterday afternoon, it was announced that Predator will join Friday the 13th’s own Jason Vorhees as part of the Kombat Pack DLC set for release on April 14, 2015 for PS4 and XBOX One. The DLC pack, which will come bundled with the Limited and ‘Kollector’s’ editions of Mortal Kombat X, will include skin packs and two additional yet-to-be revealed playable characters alongside Jason and Predator. Customers may also purchase the DLC pack separately for $30 USD from the PlayStation Store or XBOX Marketplace.

With Jason and Predator thrown in the mix, who do you think those last two unannounced fighters will be? Perhaps another 80’s film icon or a fighter from Mortal Kombat’s past? Let us know who you think should be added to what appears to be one incredible cast of DLC characters. If Chucky or the Xenomorph from Aliens gets announced, I’m going to faint.

New ‘Mortal Kombat X’ Trailer Confirms Kitana, Kung Lao, and GORO!

by Eric FranciscoJanuary 14, 2015

Raise your hand if you actually forgot it’s 2015 a few times so far. Anyone? Anyone? Just me? I’m going nuts, aren’t I?

A new year means new everything, including new games! Mortal Kombat X is coming April 14, and this new trailer confirms a few returning fan favorites: Kitana, Kung Lao, and yes, motherfucking GORO.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzOp16SY42A

I knew some fan favorites had to return, but I thought the game would predominantly feature brand new characters. Not that Mortal Kombat is a literary masterpiece, but it does have a large sandbox universe to play with. The idea of playing characters who are the children or successors of established ones — like Cassie Cage — intrigues me. There’s lineage! There’s history! There are new fighting styles! But after looking at the character list on Wikipedia, the ratio to new to returning seems like those new characters are just novelty.

But hey, who isn’t excited to play Kitana, Kung Lao, and Goro? Goro, motherfuckers!

Who are you excited to play as? Let us know!

E3 2014: ‘Mortal Kombat X’ Looks Absolutely Brutal!

by Josh JacksonJune 10, 2014

We saw the teaser trailer, now we can see what the next generation of Mortal Kombat has in store for us.

Shown during Sony’s E3 press conference, Morkal Kombat X, (as in “ex”, not 10, because we don’t want to date ourselves here), was put on display in full force, and watching it shows that as the series has evolved into a respectible fighting game in its own right, it’s still the king of over the top violence in a wave of increasingly gory games.

Showing both Sub Zero and Scorpion as well as two new characters, (one of which is a two in one fighter consisting of a smaller person riding on top of a monster about the size of Kintaro), the combo system and fighting mechanics look similar to both the last game and Netherrealm’s DC fighter, Injustice, but with a few new tricks for the faithful. Watching this new character bounce back and forth between these two person combos or seeing Sub Zero throw his unused ice clone at Scorpion was a blast to watch. Just imagine how much fun it can be once it actually releases.

And the fatalities… My lord, the fatalities! If the return of the X-Ray attacks weren’t enough for you, (which somehow manage to look ten times more cringeworthy than they did the first time around), then the new ways you can finish the fight take it to a whole ‘nother level. I didn’t think an MK game could still make me squirm after so many years, but after watching those chests explode, bodies get ripped apart and the detail of the opponents gasping for their last breath found a way to make it happen.

Just… just check out the trailer below. You just HAVE to see MKX for yourself and let us know which fatality was your favorite from the ones shown.

http://youtu.be/0gEhY_OiNsc

‘Mortal Kombat X’ Revealed For 2015, Watch The Announcement Trailer!

by Derek KraneveldtJune 2, 2014

Briefly: The next instalment in the Mortal Kombat franchise has officially been revealed.

Developer NetherRealm Studios debuted a CG announcement trailer for the game today, which was quickly followed with official word from Warner Bros. Mortal Kombat X will make its “first public appearance” at E3 next week, and will launch for PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC in 2015.

You can take a look at the cool-looking announcement trailer, which features Scorpion and Sub-Zero duking it out in a wonderfully atmospheric forest below, and let us know what you think!