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Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat is a fighting game franchise originally created by Ed Boon and John Tobias for Midway Games in 1992. The franchise has a reputation for its over the top violence and finishing moves called fatalities which result in comically gruesome kills. The series immense popularity has helped it evolve into other mediums like comic books, spin-off games, television shows, and multiple film adaptations, both live action and animated.

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Mortal Kombat 1 is Proof That Nostalgia is the Key to Success
Mortal Kombat 1 is Proof That Nostalgia is the Key to Success

Floyd's surprise addition to Mortal Kombat 1 as an old-school hidden opponent says a lot about how vital nostalgia has been to MK’s enduring fame.

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Mortal Kombat Kombat Pack 3 Hopes
Why Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Shouldn't Give Up Hope For Kombat Pack 3

While a rumor at the end of 2024 suggested that Mortal Kombat 1’s Kombat Pack 3 was canceled, new DLC characters may still be on the way.

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One Awesome New Mortal Kombat Addition Could Be a Defining Feature of Injustice 3

Mortal Kombat 1 has just received a really neat feature, and it would make complete sense for Injustice 3 to fully embrace the same feature.

Mortal Kombat 1 T1000 Release Date
Mortal Kombat 1: Predicting T-1000's Release Date

Mortal Kombat 1's final Khaos Reigns fighter is Terminator 2's T-1000, and though no concrete release date has been given, one window seems likely.

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sub zero, Liu Kang, scorpion, the best Mortal Kombat characters
26 Best Mortal Kombat Characters Of All Time

Out of all Mortal Kombat characters, the best of them have tested their might to become champions.

The Floyd fight in Mortal Kombat 1 (MK1 Floyd)
How to Unlock the Secret Floyd Fight in Mortal Kombat 1

Players can unlock a secret fight against a pink ninja named Floyd in MK1, although the steps for doing so can be a little confusing.

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Mortal Kombat 1's Hidden Pink Floyd Fight is Only the Tip of the Iceberg

In Mortal Kombat 1, a new secret pink and white ninja called Floyd marks the latest entry in the series' long list of secret characters.

Smoke, Johnny Cage, and Kitana in Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1: How to Perform Every Fatality (& What They Look Like)

A guide explaining how to perform every Fatality in Mortal Kombat 1 with videos showing what they look like in action and where players need to stand.

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Some of the Animalities in Mortal Kombat 1
How to Perform Every Animality in Mortal Kombat 1 (Video Guide)

Learning how to perform all of the Mortal Kombat 1 Animalities will likely be important for those hoping to celebrate their victories in style.

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Mortal Kombat 1: How to Solve Every Klue in Season 10 of Invasions Mode

The Season of the Blood Moon Klue solutions are the same as the ones from Season 2, making life much easier for those who have played MK1 since day 1.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Pink Floyd Fight Explained
Mortal Kombat 1's Secret Pink Floyd Fight Explained

A completely new kombatant followed Conan the Barbarian into Mortal Kombat 1, and he’s proven to be MK’s stealthiest ninja yet.

Mortal Kombat 1 update brings Conan the Barbarian to the roster
Mortal Kombat 1 Gets Big New Update for January 2025

Mortal Kombat 1 releases new updates including a major new playable character, balancing fixes, upgraded hardware support, and more.

Mortal Kombat 1 T-1000 Fatality
Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Terminator Fatality

Shortly after the arrival of Conan the Barbarian, Mortal Kombat 1 gives gamers a glimpse of the future with a look at the T-1000's Fatality.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Gets Big New Update for January 2025
Mortal Kombat 1: All Conan the Barbarian Fatalities (Video Guide)

Conan's MK1 finishers are just as brutal as you might expect, with his second Fatality recreating an iconic scene from 1982's Conan the Barbarian.

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Multiversus Season 5 Leaked Characters
Every Leaked MultiVersus Character For Season 5

MultiVersus is about to release its 5th season of post-launch content, and there have been a few leaks regarding who might be joining the roster.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Think the Game is Hiding a Secret Pink Ninja

Mortal Kombat 1 players think they have uncovered a secret character being added to the game as part of its upcoming Conan the Barbarian DLC.

Kombat Pack 2 Release Schedule
Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack 2 Release Schedule (All MK1 DLC Characters)

The Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack grants access to 11 DLC characters, but the release dates for these MK1 kombatants are all a little different.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Shows Off Conan the Barbarian Fatality
Mortal Kombat 1 Shows Off Conan the Barbarian Fatality

Developer NetherRealm Studios shows off a brutal Fatality attack from the newest Mortal Kombat 1 playable character, Conan the Barbarian.

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