John Tobias Draws Kerri Hoskins Signed Sonya Art For Auction
Fight4Rare charity auctions one of a kind signed piece.

Mortal Kombat co-creator and character designer John Tobias has produced a rare new rendering -- and it can be yours to own! The one of a kind Sonya Blade will be signed by Tobias and the model who brought her to life, Kerri Hoskins, with proceeds contributing to the Raiden Science Foundation. Read on for details:

The special colour piece, depicting the well loved Mortal Kombat 3 incarnation of Sonya, is 18" x 24" (45.7cm x 61cm), and shows the klassic Special Forces fighter flexing with her iconic pink rings around the left wrist [pictured below].

The Fight4Rare auction began at $1, but in just two days has already reached $601, with bidding to close December 17th.

Money generated by the auction will go to the Raiden Science Foundation, and contribute to life-saving medical research at UMass Chan Medical School, to find treatments for the UBA5 genetic disorder, which has afflicted charity starter Linda and Tommy Pham's 3 year old son, Raiden.

In support of the project, John Tobias remarked to X, "So much fun drawing MK3 Sonya. I think the last drawing I did of that version of the character was the MK3 costume concept 25 [plus years ago]. Great cause! Get your bids in now!" Kerri Hoskins also thanked fans for joining the fight.

Have you put a bid in for this rare piece of MK memorabilia? Tell us all about it in the comments below and keep the retro conversation coming in the 2D Kombat Klassics category!

Fight4Rare Signed MK3 Sonya Art Auction
12/13/2023 11:00 AM EST
Big Surprise Coming After New Mortal Kombat 1 Story Mode DLC
A second story confirmed at CCXP!

NetherRealm Studios Chief Creative Officer Ed Boon spent the weekend in sunny São Paulo last Sunday, but it was all business as he attended the Omelete Stage at CCXP2023 to drop some major teases for Mortal Kombat 1! There are big things coming in 2024! Read on for more:

Hot on the heels of the official Quan Chi & Khameleon Gameplay Trailer, Ed Boon confirmed suspicions that there will be a "second part, with more story" some time in the near future, similar to the Story Mode extension featured with Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath.

It's been well established that Mortal Kombat 1 is to have the longest cycle of post-release downloadable content support of any NetherRealm Studios game to date after MK11 set a new benchmark with Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate. The final release stretched the experience to 13 additional characters, with the developer's first foray into downloadable story modes, multiple new arenas, and various other updates supplied over almost two years of support.

The conclusion of Mortal Kombat 1's multiversal timeline collision implies the next chapter of the story may feature a Havik with Titan powers, which could spell even more chaos for the series after a pretty wild ride, but that's not all!

Ed Boon also teased "a big surprise after that", reiterating that MK1 will enjoy the longest duration of post-release support of any title. What does that surprise entail? Your guess is as good as ours. The CCO wasn't giving away any more clues, leaving it at that in a clip widely shared through X (aka; Twitter) social media via Wesley Carlos [embedded below].

We're assuming promised quality of life updates will happen sooner than then. So what do you think is next for the MK1 story? What do you hope the big surprise might be? Share your speculation in the comments below and go deeper into discussion in the Mortal Kombat 1 category!

Mortal Kombat 1 Quan Chi & Khameleon Gameplay Trailer
Quan Chi's has a tentacle in every fight!

Quan Chi is officially back this month -- the next kombatant to become fully playable in Mortal Kombat 1. In the latest Kombat Pack gameplay trailer he's joined by future Kameo Fighter Khameleon. Can anyone escape the dark sorcerer's reach? Watch for yourself:

Quan Chi has always been a master of dark & sinister arts, but his reach spans farther than ever before as his new play style incorporates the tentacles of something resembling Lovecraftian old gods! Magic skulls nibble at foes while Quan stomps on opponents with nimble toes, but the coup de grace of his new glass slide fatality is what's really awaiting study!

Quan Chi had a significant role in Mortal Kombat 1's story mode, but is now fleshed out as a fully playable character, and the downloadable fighter will enter Early Release for premium Kombat Pack holders starting December 14th, before going wide to digital stores December 21st -- just in time for Kwanza! (Or is that Quanza..?).

Sharp-eyed fans will have noticed Khameleon mingling amongst the Outworld Umgadi, in Story Mode, as well. As the next DLC Kameo Fighter she calls back to her days as a Nintendo exclusive NPC, wielding the colors and skills of the arcade female palette swaps to assist with Kitana's fans, Jade's staff, and more! The returning cult-favourite will be released January, 2024.

[Related Article: Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack Trailer Confirms 6 DLC Fighters]

Those eager to see John Cena in the role of DC Comics' Peacemaker will note an extra little teaser included in today's trailer. Which character has you most excited? What do you think about Quan Chi's new arsenal? Share your thoughts in the comments below and go deeper into discussion with the Mortal Kombat 1 category!

Quan Chi
12/14/2023 12:00 AM EST
Producer Shares Mortal Kombat Movie Sequel Set Photos
Red rocks, smoky lanterns, and a big knife!

The atmosphere in Australia is getting thick and it can only mean the Mortal Kombat movie sequel is back in production! Producer Todd Garner has been sharing photographs from the set, teasing glimpses of exotic new locations and returning kombatants. Take a closer look:

Blazing red rock, Asian influenced lanterns & doors, a Citizen Cage logo, and a knife that could give a guy a smile from ear to ear: It's just some of the charged imagery featured in photographs shared to X (formerly Twitter) by the returning film producer. His posts began November 16th, correlating with the return to work after the end of the WAG/SAG-AFTRA strike.


Among his tweets are also happy snaps with various cast members [pictured below], visiting series co-creator Ed Boon, and an agreeing response to a ScreenRant article about the benefits sequels and their ability to "clear up any misconceptions or mistakes from the first film".

Garner was a very visible & vocal proponent for the first film, openly discussing creative decisions and championing its production. He shared a joking exchange with Ed Boon, who noted of the latest images: "Man, this guy is a bigger tease than that fool Ed Boon".

See anything you like? What do you think the mysterious, atmospheric images will correspond with in the film sequel? Could these be areas relevant to the Outworld & Edenian characters joining? Share your thoughts in the comments below and go deeper into discussion in the Media & Merchandise category!

Lost Kontent: Jasco Games Tabletop Mortal Kombat 11 Designs
The tabletop minifigs that might have been!

Mortal Kombat has conquered many realms of merchandise, but we haven't seen the beloved fighting franchise make a full entry into the world of miniature tabletop gaming. We first saw designs for Mortal Kombat: The Miniatures Game when it was still an MKX prototype project back in 2015, and now we have designs from its ill fated Mortal Kombat 11 iteration. Take a look:

Colourful and vibrant designs for dozens of miniature figurines based on Mortal Kombat 11 have been released to Discord by the Jasco Games designer. It shows an exciting picture of what might've been had the gaming minifigs come to fruition, including a few Klassic designs, as well. Browse the gallery below:


Prototype Mortal Kombat X inspired figures were displayed at GenCon 2015, but despite a brief detour into the world of Kickstarter crowdfunding, it seems Jasco weren't able to follow through with their grand plans for the Mortal Kombat license. A Street Fighter version was produced.

Mortal Kombat did find its way into the Universal Fighting System collectible card game, which continues to be a focus for the company since its acquisition in March by POW! Interactive.

Would you have liked to have seen the MK Miniature Game? Did you have experiences with Jasco Games? Share your thoughts in the comments below and dig deeper into discussion topics in the Media & Merchandise category!

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