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Noob Saibot confirmed for Mortal Kombat 11; Shang Tsung to be game’s first DLC character

Two Klassic Kombatants return to the ring!

Earlier today, NetherRealm Studios hosted “The Making Of Mortal Kombat” panel at the 2019 Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, otherwise known as C2E2. During the panel, in addition to discussing subjects such as the franchise’s lore and the fatality creation process, NRS revealed the next character to join the MK11 roster: the “Shadow of the NetherRealm”, Noob Saibot.

The shadowy wraith who was once the original Sub-Zero — Bi-Han — before he was slain by Scorpion during the original Mortal Kombat tournament, returns from Mortal Kombat 9 with his signature slide, shadow klone, shadow teleports, and a nasty-looking bladed sickle that he uses for devastating Krushing Blows and combos. His first fatality also sees him force his shadowy essence into his victim’s body, hatching a klone that literally tears them in half from the inside. We also see a new stage, which appears to be some type of Lin Kuei or Special Forces research facility, as the body of a cyber ninja is suspended on a platform.

Saibot joins Scorpion, Raiden, Sub-Zero, Baraka, Skarlet, Sonya Blade, Geras, Kano, D’Vorah, Kotal Khan, Erron Black, Cassie Cage, Johny Cage, Jacqui Briggs, Jade, and Kabal on the ever-growing roster. Shao Khan will also be a pre-order bonus day 1 DLC character.

Additionally, Shang Tsung, played by his Mortal Kombat film actor, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, will be the first of six post-launch DLC characters available in the Kombat Pack — and will also serve as the host and guide for The Krypt. You can find Noob’s gameplay trailer — as well as the entire near-hour-long panel — below. NRS Creative Director Ed Boon also confirmed (in an answer to a fan question) that the company will be making an official announcement soon regarding competitive tournament rulesets, and how the title-defining Kustom Variation System will be implemented.

Mortal Kombat 11 will be released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. A Closed Beta will be held from Wednesday, March 27th to Sunday, March 31st, and will allow players that have pre-ordered the full game to test out Scorpion, Baraka, Skarlet, Kabal, and Jade, in both online Player Matches and Klassic Towers, with limited customization options also being made available.

Sources: Mortal Komat (YouTube); NRMgamingHD (YouTube)

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Twitch Prime Players of En Masse Games Can Score Four Months’ Worth of Goodies

From now through the heady days of summer, En Masse Entertainment will be handing out goodies for Twitch Prime members. Players across all of EME’s games will benefit from useful in-game items and Closers players will be able to collect a number of costume items. The first pack of Twitch Prime items will be out today. Each month through July 28th, players will take home a different set of items.

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r/SF Radio Podcast: Rose and LPN join Joe Munday to talk about this weekend’s Combat for a Cause fundraising event

Stay on top of the Street Fighter world with the r/SF Radio podcast!

This week on Episode 82 of r/SF Radio, Joe Munday hosts two guests: Rose and LPN are in attendance to talk about the good work being done by the Combat for a Cause event — the next one taking place tomorrow, March 23, to help raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Check out the podcast to hear their chat about fundraising in the FGC, why mental health was selected as the focus for this fundraiser, and more.

You can listen to r/SF Radio on any of the following streaming platforms, or watch it out on YouTube. (The podcast includes some NSFW language!) For more info, head over to the r/StreetFighter subreddit.

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Sources: r/SF Radio (PodBean); r/StreetFighter

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Kenji from Red Earth coming to Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition as an Extra Battle costume for Zeku

The ever-changing ninja is getting a new look.

Following Alex’s Leo costume, the Red Earth tribute in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition continues with an Extra Battle costume for Zeku. The Bushin-ryu master will be able to gear up as the assassin Kenji, once his Extra Battle event kicks off on April 12.

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As per usual, you’ll need to earn the costume by completing four challenges in the Extra Battle mode, over four weeks. Watch for these to start in mid-April, once the challenges for Alex’s Leo outfit are finished.

Source: Street Fighter (Twitter)

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Kotal Kahn revealed for the Mortal Kombat 11 roster; Closed beta begins next week

If you’re the ruler of Outworld, brutality really seems like the way to go.

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NetherRealm Studios have revealed the Outworld Emperor Kotal Kahn for the upcoming Mortal Kombat 11, as well as some information on the impending closed beta.

From the press release:

Kotal Kahn is an Osh-Tekk warrior and Emperor of Outworld. Years ago, Kotal saved the Empire from chaos and claimed the throne of Kahn. Now his reign is plagued by rising tensions at home and abroad. Determined to keep order, Kotal wrestles with the temptation to exercise the same brutal tactics as his predecessors. Kotal summons the power of the sun to strengthen his abilities against his opponents. Additionally, a more in-depth look at the fighting style of Kotal Kahn’s opponent, Jacqui Briggs, is showcased in the trailer with her implementing experience as a competitive fighter trained in kickboxing and martial arts.

If you missed the official story trailer that sets the scene for this time-hopping bloodfest, here it is:

Mortal Kombat 11 is hitting the streets on April 23rd — but if you pre-order the title you will gain some early access, thanks to next week’s closed beta test. The test begins on March 27th.

From the press release:

The Mortal Kombat 11 closed beta begins next week on Wednesday, March 27 at 8:00 a.m. PDT in North America and will run through Sunday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. All players who pre-order Mortal Kombat 11 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox One or Xbox One X at select retailers will receive access to the closed beta, which features five different characters, each with unique abilities and Fatalities, including fan-favorite fighters Baraka, Jade, Kabal, Scarlet and Scorpion.

Players participating in the closed beta will experience a preview of the all-new Custom Character Variation System, which will offer nearly infinite customization options to personalize fighters with a variety Skins, Gear, Special Abilities, Intro and Victory Cinemas, Taunts and Brutalities. Gameplay modes offered in the close beta will include online multiplayer matches, along with Towers of Time, a single-player mode where players can test their skills through various challenges, providing more ways than ever to continue the Mortal Kombat 11 experience.

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Sources: Mortal Kombat 11 [press release]; Mortal Kombat

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AxE: Alliance vs Empire Launches the Hero Wings Update

In celebration of over eight million worldwide downloads of the mobile MMO AxE: Alliance vs Empire, Nexon has announced that it is launching the Hero Wings update into the game. The update adds a new layer to character customization for players with different varieties that “can bolster a character’s strengths further by granting powerful new offensive and defensive abilities”.

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Kid Goku from Dragon Ball GT is coming to Dragon Ball FighterZ as part of the FighterZ Pass 2

Here comes a new… Goku!

The Dragon Ball FighterZ roster is not lacking for versions of series protagonist Goku, and Bandai Namco has now confirmed that the next fighter to join the cast as part of FighterZ Pass 2 will be yet another one: this time will be a bit more of a departure however, because this Goku is in fact Kid Goku, as he appears in the Dragon Ball GT series.

From the press release:

After an errant wish by Emperor Pilaf, Goku has been transformed into a child during the Dragon Ball GT series. This younger Goku packs a big punch with special attacks like the Super Kamehameha attack, transforming him into Super Saiyan 3. Goku is also able to use his Super Spirit Bomb, Power Pole, and Reverse Kamehameha to flatten the competition.

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Could the “secret move” be a transformation into Super Saiyan 4…? We’ll have to wait and see.

Kid Goku joins the FighterZ Pass 2 character DLC package alongside the already-available Jiren and Videl, upcoming additions Broly (Dragon Ball Super) and Gogeta (SSGSS), and one more yet-to-be-announced fighter. Kid Goku’s release date is yet-unrevealed, but the FighterZ Pass 2 is available now for $24.99 USD. Dragon Ball FighterZ is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.

Sources: Bandai Namco Entertainment [press release]; Bandai Namco US (Twitter); Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe (Twitter)

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Dragonhound is and Online Mounted Combat RPG Showcased in New Nexon Trailer for

We haven’t heard much about Dragonhound since G-Star last year. However, Nexon has trotted out a brand new trailer for its “mounted-combat online action RPG that has players hunting big ol’ dragons and monsters in a massive world”. The video was presented to showcase Nvidia’s RTS technology during GDC 2019. Footage is from an early build “featuring real-time ray-traced reflections and shadows”.