It hasn't even been a full month since Mortal Kombat 11 was released into the wild on April 23rd, but that was all the time needed for the time-bending sequel to top the month's PlayStation 4 sales!
Fans chose Days Gone as the best new release in an April player poll, but the late coming Mortal Kombat couldn't be bested for digital sales! The latest download chart shows MK11 edged out Days Gone on the PlayStation Store, with franchised third-person shooter World War Z coming in third.
PS4 has been the console of choice for many players, with an overwhelming 56.4% of a recent MK Online poll choosing the system. MK11 is also available for Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Join the discussion about all version on the Mortal Kombat 11 forum!
Another Fatal Friday happens tonight at 10 PM central time with special guest host SurvivedKombatants. We're streaming a bit later tonight, to match our guest host's schedule. And speaking of changes, there's another reminder that there will be NO Fatal Friday on 5/17, the next show will air on 5/24. So, make sure you tune in tonight to get your fix on! The leaderboard currently stands at sharkb1te74 in the #1 spot with a whopping 21 win streak record. In second place, we've got PaPaHeavy420 with 12. Who will emerge victorious tonight? Tune in, and find out!
You will also find that tonight our streaming quality will be substantially better due to our new capture card device, which allows us to stream at true 720p HD quality. We had a open QA stream test, and I'm very grateful to everyone who was able to jump in and participate with giving me your feedback. It has proved invaluable in making sure we can deliver the best quality possible to you on Twitch, Facebook, Mixer, and YouTube.
Also a reminder: If you want to compete tonight, Season 1 is on XBOX ONE. Simply jump into the room titled "Fatal Friday" and join Fatalkade's King of the Hill room. It's that simple! The server room will go up around 9 PM central time, so be on the look out for it. We'll see you there!
Mortal Kombat 11 will gain six more characters when The Kombat Pack downloadable content is revealed in the coming months. Guest characters from other franchises will inevitably be part of that group, but according to Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell -- Ash Williams won't be one of the crossover killers!
Campbell issued the elaborate denial [pictured above] via Twitter, using klassic MKII graphics to deliver a groovy fatality to widespread online rumors. Speculation has stemmed from the reported extraction of in-game data that included directories for multiple DLC characters, including the ambiguously named "Ash".
Separating the actor from a character he originated with Sam Raimi's classic 1981 horror movie seems unimaginable. Campbell has reprised the role of Ash Williams for two iconic Evil Dead sequels, multiple video games, and most recently the 2015 Starz television revival: Ash vs Evil Dead.
It's possible the claim denotes a semantic distinction between the original character and some later incarnation, or is simply a bold faced lie. Either way, speculation now inevitably turns toward other plausible explanations, such as the return of Ashrah, or a completely new character. One thing's for sure - the discovery may've come from Nintendo ports, but we won't expect a Pokémon crossover any time soon!
There exists in New York City a World Video Games Hall of Fame and the arcade klassic Mortal Kombat has had the honor of being inducted into its hallowed halls! The original MK joined an eclectic class of 2019 inductees, nominated by the public, and selected by a panel of industry experts, journalists, and historians. Read on:
As reported by Variety; The Strong Museum welcomed Mortal Kombat into its Hall of Fame with a ceremony in New York City. The induction recognized the game's lasting achievements in four key areas of criteria: iconic status, influence, geographical reach, and longevity.
Original creators Ed Boon, John Tobias, and John Vogel appeared together in a pre-recorded video filmed at NetherRealm Studios, thanking the organization for the honor.
The Strong interactive museum established its Hall of Fame in 2015. The organization curates a collection of electronic games and artefacts purported to be in the 60,000 range, annually adding new titles to its Hall of Fame. Other 2019 inductees included Super Mario Kart, Colossal Cave Adventure, and Microsoft Solitaire. Past inductions have counted Street Fighter II, Doom, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Pong, and many others.
The influence of Mortal Kombat's earliest chapters can still be felt today, factoring heavily into the plot and character lineup in April's Mortal Kombat 11 release! It might be argued that Mortal Kombats II & 3 deserve a place in the prestigious list as well, but there's simply no escaping the importance of the original chapter, which introduced iconic fighters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Shang Tsung, as well as memorable trademarks like Mirror Matches, Blood Mode and Fatalities!
Watch the full induction ceremony and thank you videos embedded in the are above. Dive deeper into the series' history and nostalgia by joining the discussion in the 2D Kombat Klassics forum!
The last show was even more intense this time around, with a new champion being crowned and taking the #1 spot for himself. Sharkb1te74 cashed in a massive 21 win streak on our Fatal Friday show, until finally being defeated by the previous champion, and now #2 spot, PaPaHeavy420. Take a look at the current leaderboard below to see these standings for yourself!
Joining me on the last program was another fantastic and well known celebrity YouTuber, BruskPoet, who was also witness to all of the hype that happened. With these two highly skilled players developing a rivalry at an extremely fast rate, one could only imagine what will happen on the next episode?
Stay tuned, because we're going to announce our guest host in a few more days for the next episode! If you want to see the whole recap from our last show, you can watch it live right here:
