Ghostface Calling in Mortal Kombat 1 Khaos Reigns Teaser Trailer
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His shadow is cast wherever he stands, but what if the Ghostface killer isn't working alone? The masked horror movie icon is stalking your favourite fighters when he makes his way to Mortal Kombat 1. Do you like scary movies? Watch the teaser trailer now:

The first rule of a horror movie video game crossover: There are no rules! With an early access release date of November 19th, the masked mascot of the Scream movie franchise will be skipping Halloween to lurk up behind kombatants just before Thanksgiving. We don't know the identity of the killer - or killers - but we do know they'll have a variety of alternative masks based on the movie's Edvard Munch-inspired disguise.

From a red devil variant to a distorted klassic Scorpion mask, there are plenty of clues hidden throughout the teaser trailer -- but if you want our prime suspects for the identity of Ghostface, we haven't seen the likes of Mokap or Hsu Hao in a while...

What do you think about the Scream icon's latest appearance? Are you excited to see the first of a new wave of guest characters that will also include Conan The Barbarian and T-1000? Share your suspects with us in the comments below and keep your eyes peeled to the Mortal Kombat 1 category. Just remember: If I'm a suspect - you're a suspect!

McFarlane Toys Unveils Mortal Kombat 1 Sub-Zero Action Figure
1/6th scale Sub-Zero is cold as ice!

McFarlane Toys has unveiled a very cool new, posed Sub-Zero action figure coming to their extensive line of licensed offerings. Based on Mortal Kombat 1, the Bi-Han figure will be available for pre-order through selected retailers at the end of the month. Take a closer look:

The Bi-Han Sub-Zero shows off his icy fist, raised skyward for the 1/6th scale posed action figure. The standard detailed sculpt captures all the folds and nuances of MK1's Lin Kuei Grandmaster, but will lack the poseable articulation of other action figures. Similar products based on DC Comics have retailed for $49.99. It may same high for figure, but think of it as an affordable alternative to high-end statues.

Will you be expanding your collection to include this stone cold figure? Who would you like to see receive a similar treatment? Share your thoughts in the comments below and dig deeper into toys in the Media & Merchandise category! Or keep in the game by starting a discussion about Mortal Kombat 1. Frosty!

Mortal Kombat Misses Out on First European Evo Lineup
Mortal Kombat 1 snubbed for Evo France lineup.

This time next year the Evo World Championship will host their first ever European event -- and they're calling their shots early! The tournament announced a lineup of six titles to be contested next October, but Mortal Kombat 1 is not among them. Read on for details:

The reveal of game selections is a regular ritual for Evo events, and per tradition the six titles were announced today via X, formerly Twitter. Mainstays Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 were front and center, with Guilty Gear Strive, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising offering a smattering of on-going and popular selections.

At first glance the absence of Mortal Kombat 1 may appear like a shocking omission, but in addition to struggles with public perception over quality and content, the most recent reboot of the American fighting game series ranked seventh in sign-ups at July's 2024 Evo World Championship.

With only 645 players signed to compete in Las Vegas; MK1 was 140 behind sixth placed Under Night In-Birth II Sis: Celes, and a distant 4,620 players short of tournament powerhouse Street Fighter 6. Even 1999's Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike far outpaced the latest MK with its 25th anniversary inclusion, garnering 1,101 sign-ups. MK1 was still within its first year since release.

Mortal Kombat may have fallen outside the six game window, but there have been some changes for the French selections: Dragon Ball FighterZ is a returning choice, having missed the July major, ostensibly wrapping up its lifespan and lacking the downloadable content outlook of the other titles. That said, the game continues to draw upon an enthusiastic global fanbase, who are unlikely to have been lured away by the less traditional, competitive fighting mechanics of the recently released Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero, and may be energized by new animated series Dragon Ball DAIMA.

SNK's franchise revival, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, is the unproven long shot of the group. To be released next April, it's the return of a classic SNK fighting series, with a roster of seventeen confirmed returning & new characters, in addition to a Street Fighter crossover that will include Chun-Li and Ken Masters. SNK's Terry Bogard is already in Street Fighter 6, with Mai Shiranui coming Winter 2025.

[Related Article: Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Launch Trailer]

Mortal Kombat has enjoyed a steady presence with the organized competitive tournament since its inclusion at the 2011 World Championship, but its first brush with omission came with the original Evo 2020 announcement. The event was subsequently cancelled due to administrative controversy, allowing Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate to return triumphantly under new owners as a key title in the pandemic-era online event.

A lot can happen in twelve months and we will continue to watch the plans for the inaugural Evo France in 2025. What do you think about the lineup as it is? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and start your own conversation in the Mortal Kombat 1 category.

Mortal Kombat 1 Khaos Reigns Brings New Brutality
Brutality for all!

It's a jungle out there in Mortal Kombat 1 with a whole new world of Animalities to explore, but that isn't the only new finishing move you'll have in your arsenal thanks to the Khaos Reigns update! Every single character receives new Brutalities to finish their foes with. Watch the heinous new trailer:

Whether you're knocking heads off with Johnny Cage, electrifying the the room as Raiden, or just lending your opponent an old school hand with Tanya -- there's a whole new way to end your fights in bloody brilliant style no matter the kombatant! So whose Brutality will you master first? They're available for free with the latest update for all players!

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns is available now! Get a taste of the madness with the official launch trailer and stay tuned for upcoming guest characters in addition to newly released kombatants Sektor, Cyrax, and Bi-Han's alter-ego Noob Saibot! Descend deeper into brutal chaos in the Mortal Kombat 1 discussion category!

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Launch Trailer
This day will not end well.

It's almost time! Mortal Kombat 1 enters its next chapter when Havik emerges as Keeper of Time and unleashes chaos upon the realms in Khaos Reigns! Get ready for next week's release with the official launch trailer which includes our first look at Ghostface!

Liu Kang marshals the forces of Earthrealm to fight the madness of The Cleric of Khaos, but there'll be more to contend with than just powered up versions of familiar faces. The Ghostface killer from the popular Scream horror film franchise is coming to MK -- and wouldn't you know it? There are two killers! PLUS: Everyone can look forward to the free update that brings Animality finishing moves back to the series! Watch:

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns is officially unleashed next Tuesday, September 24th with Kombat Pack 2, which includes new playable visions of Sektor, Cyrax, Noob Saibot and the upcoming trio of multimedia crossover fighters Ghostface, T-1000, and Conan The Barbarian!

Are you hyped for the next phase? Will you be diving in on day one? Share your thoughts in the comments below and plunge deeper into the chaos of conversation in the Mortal Kombat 1 category!

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