Month: March 2015

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NetherRealm Studios Collecting Story Questions for Next Mortal Kombat X Broadcast

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While fighting game players are typically interested in mechanics and mechanics alone when it comes to the release of a brand new title, the world NetherRealm Studios has crafted for the Mortal Kombat franchise since it launched in 1992 has created speculation on story details as prevalent as competitive discussion.

In order to address narrative topics fans may want explored, the developers are currently gathering questions in preparation for their next Mortal Kombat X broadcast. Though DC Comics’ graphic novel adaptation has done a pretty good job so far in filling the gaps between the upcoming title and its predecessor, there are still some avenues worth exploring.

Curious just who the hell Erron Black is, what happened to Jacqueline Briggs’ mother, or where Tremor has been all these years? Feel free to contact the team using #KombatKast on Twitter, and you may receive an answer next time they stream.

Mortal Kombat X is scheduled to release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC on April 14.

Source: NetherRealm Studios

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Pepeday and Nouen Take Center Stage with Ultra Street Fighter IV’s Unconvential Grapplers

By now, you would probably be hard-pressed to find a Street Fighter fan who doesn’t know Pepeday. As the face of Fukuoka Gamers Club, he has been catapulted into the spotlight over the past few months thanks to his impeccable El Fuerte play.

Of course, due to the global popularity of Ultra Street Fighter IV, there are killers waiting in every nook and cranny the world has to offer, and it’s become a regular occurrence for the fighting game community at large to be introduced to players who seemingly come out of nowhere like Pepeday.

One such player, Nouen, has for quite some time been a powerhouse of Japan’s online scene. A dedicated Hakan player, they have quickly risen through the ranks and currently occupy the top position in the Turkish grappler’s personal leaderboards.

To see how these unusual characters stack up in the hands of (arguably) their best practitioners, tournament organizer Sentosu recently brought Pepeday and Nouen together to compete in a first-to-five online match. While we don’t want to spoil the results for folks watching at home, the resulting set provides a rather intense back-and-forth battle between these two powerhouses that’s not to be missed.

Check out the replay below and see who comes out on top!

Source: Sentosu Carnival via NeoGAF