The Kollector's Edition of the upcoming Mortal Kombat game [full story] features several bonuses, including exclusive DLC and a MK artbook. In addition to these two entities, a collectible statuette featuring series icons Scorpion and Sub-Zero will also be included. Today, Netherrealm Studios launched the promo video for the game's Kollector's Edition.

• Mortal Kombat Kollector's Edition Book End

The short features some action between Scorpion and Sub-Zero, ending with Scorpion impaling Sub-Zero with his trademark spear. This sequence is then frozen and captured by the figures, creating what is seen in the statues themselves, which are in the form of a bookend to support a book or games.

In addition to this, the artbook that accompanies that Kollector's Edition is open and partially reveals some of its contents. Shao Kahn's Throne Room is on the left while what appears to be an image of a Motaro-like creature is on the right. Upon close inspection of the text on the page, it appears this may be a new entity named Taigore a cat-like pet for Shao Kahn.

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The official Mortal Kombat Facebook page has continued the Liu Kang theme began last week with his "Shadows" theme wallpaper [full story] by posting a detailed wallpaper featuring a Mortal Kombat background, similar in style to the Mileena wallpaper from a few weeks ago [full story] in that the victim is not as detailed and serves to be silhouette. The background used for Liu Kang is the Mortal Kombat II classic The Dead Pool.

This image seems to correspond with his Shadows wallpaper, as it appears to be the same fatality only in a different stage. Judging by what we've seen it seems to be a powerful punch through the chest, perhaps an homage to the one-inch punch which powerful monks have mastered through the centuries. Here, Liu Kang is drawing back after delivering this devastating finisher to his opponent. It remains to be seen if this is perhaps one of Liu Kang's in game fatalities.

In addition, Liu Kang's section on Facebook confirms the inclusion of his famous Dragon Morph fatality with a small description, which is accompanied by a small render of Kang which may either be an alternate costume or perhaps a second player costume.

"With one gruesome bite, the typically non-violent monk Liu Kang morphs into his dragon form and decapitates his enemies, leaving a river of blood behind."

It still remains to be seen if the fatality in the wallpaper is at all connected with the classic fatality from MKII.

For years, gamers on home systems have not had access to an arcade-style joystick that utilized the Mortal Kombat layout. More recently, hobbyists and sites like Arcade in a Box have provided gamers an option to have a Mortal Kombat style arcade stick. Today, MadCatz, well known as a third-party manufacturer for gamepads and arcade sticks, has confirmed that they have been working on the Combat FightStick Ultimate Edition Panel, designed for the Mortal Kombat games.

Some teaser images have been released over the last few days, with fans speculating that it might be a Mortal Kombat stick, competing of course with the officially licensed Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition designed by Performance Designed Products [full story].

Here are the images:

More is also explained in this video:



Mark Julio, product manager for MadCatz, made this comment on his Twitter:

Please note, the Combat FightStick Ultimate Edition Panel is not an official Mortal Kombat product. It is by the fans for the fans. LOVE!

It is clarified that the product itself is not a complete standalone joystick, but is a replacement panel for existing sticks. The panel is curved as many Japanese sticks are, rather than flat, giving the panel a more ergonomic feel. He also went on to say that the product will be available for pre-order soon, and is expected to ship late February or early March.

Thanks to MK Online forum member for submitting the News Lead!

Update: – February 7, 2010 – Mark Julio from Mad Catz now had this this to say on his Twitter:

Forgot to mention... The Combat FightStick Ultimate Edition panel for TE Sticks will be very limited, less than 300.

However, this is just the initial run, as more will certainly be produced if the demand is there.

Additionally, MadCatz has released the following official images of their product:

As previously announced, four of the classic male ninjas in the upcoming Mortal Kombat will have special Klassic palette swap costumes based the early 2D games. These characters are Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Reptile and Ermac. These costumes are currently exclusive DLC content based on the location of your pre-order of the game. Amazon, Best Buy and Gamestop are all offering this deal. The army of Ermac comes as a bonus with any pre-order, while ordering from Amazon will grant Reptile, Best Buy will grant Sub-Zero and Gamestop will grant Scorpion. The team from NetheRЯealm Studios has sent out these high definition renders seen on the websites mentioned above in low or standard quality.

The retro costume is based on the original Mortal Kombat ninja attire. Ermac did not officially appear in the game, though the game did eventually result in his creation. These images should not be taken as confirmation of the exclusion of other palette swaps such as Smoke, Noob Saibot and Rain, as these costumes may only be released for the officially announced characters. Keep in mind that Ermac's costume was not revealed initially, and was only unveiled once the character himself was confirmed for the game just a few weeks ago. Either way, be sure to reserve your copy today for these classic attires!

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Those who have already downloaded the Official Mortal Kombat Desktop Widget [full story] will have noticed that a new trailer featuring Kitana vs. her evil twin clone, Mileena.

Several key special moves are highlighted, including classics like Kitana's Fan Lift and Square Wave Flight, as well as Mileena's Ground Roll attack. Newer moves, such as a Double Fan Throw and Sai Stab are featured, as is Mileena's Fatality (seen already in previous trailers). To download the trailer, you must have the Widget installed, which can be done by going here, or it can be downloaded directly from the server here.

A big thanks to MK Online forum member for the word on this update!