Month: July 2015

About a week ago, we reported on a pretty cool Easter egg NetherRealm Studios included in Mortal Kombat X’s upcoming Predator release, but it appears as if there’s at least one more homage to the classic movie we missed. While the previous nod to source material is easy to miss, this one is pretty brazen and only relies on selecting specific outfits for Jax Briggs and Johnny Cage.

See, in addition to the new character, the next Mortal Kombat X update will include a group of costumes inspired by the original film, two of which dress the aforementioned teammates up like protagonists George Dillon (Carl Weathers) and Alan “Dutch” Schaefer (Arnold Schwarzenegger), respectively. Over the course of the movie, these two characters share a rather…interesting handshake that’s come to be known as one of the defining moments of a film that’s filled with them.

By choosing these outfits, Jax and Johnny recreate this scene before their fight, mirroring the camaraderie they share throughout the Mortal Kombat story.

Sure, this is a pretty small detail in the grand scheme of things, but it proves yet again the dedication NetherRealm has to making each release special. Let us know what you think in the comments.

Mortal Kombat X will be officially updated with this content tomorrow, July 7, for Kombat Pack owners. Those who did not purchase the season pass will be able to purchase it separately on July 14.

Source: Joel Santana

Due to the nature of the game’s development, Killer Instinct is a title with a ton of content that players may not have gotten their hands on yet. With multiple seasons, staggered character releases, and a ton of accessories and color palettes, keeping up with Killer Instinct numerous additions requires constant attention. Fortunately, Microsoft offers a rather substantial bundle that includes all previously released content, and the final form of that package is now available at a greatly reduced price.

Killer Instinct’s Complete Collection includes all sixteen characters that have launched thus far, every costume, every accessory, and classic rereleases for both Killer Instinct and Killer Instinct 2. While normally $79.99, it’s currently being offered at half that price, meaning you can pick up all the aforementioned content for only $40.

At this point in time, this sale is only available to Xbox Live Gold subscribers. If you happen to have an active account, be sure to give the bundle a look-over by following the link below and see if it’s something you want to take advantage of.

Source: Xbox Live via Killer Instinct Central