IGN has posted a new video interview with Mortal Kombat co-creator and creative director Ed Boon! This interview, which covers the soon-to-be-released Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, discusses different aspects of the game in-depth, including the standard fighting game, Konquest mode, Kreate-a-Fighter (featuring a familiar unnamed green fighter with an amusing fighting style of "HULK SMASH"), Motor Kombat, Kreate-a-Fatality, and online play (with a curious emphasis on Motor Kombat online). The video itself doesn't reveal anything new in the way of information about the game, but does serve as a good summary of what to expect in the upcoming game.

The video is available to stream and download by anyone, in both Windows Media and Apple Quicktime formats. However, only IGN Insider members can download or stream the hi-res versions. To download or stream the video, click here, and choose Ed Boon Interview.

Our thanks to forum member for letting us know about this new video!

The official MK: Armageddon site has added another set of images to the question mark menu today! These artworks feature another character render and another arena concept:

The first image featuring a concept for a new arena dubbed, "The Jungle". A description from the artist can be found on the image which explains the layout of the stage. It appears to be a rather large idea, incorporating a path, bridge and a large obelisk in the center of the bridge, which features village gates beyond that. The structure seems to have been a stage interaction object for the players, as a "forced interaction" is noted.

A second image features the returning boss of Mortal Kombat 4, the fallen Elder God, Shinnok. In the pose used for the character roster render, Shinnok can be seen standing next to a large Mortal Kombat dragon logo which shines brightly with a cosmic glow. The background is set to a space theme.

There are now only five remaining slots on the hidden menu of the official site. To go there, click here.

Thanks to forum member for sending notifying us of both new images!

Cinder, from the official Midway Boards, has added one more addition to the collection of versus screens released for Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. Today, we see the the Seidan mercenary Dairou preparing to battle a female KAF! The action is soon to be taking place in the Lumbermill arena.

To view the thread in which this image was originally posted, click here.

Thanks to forum member for the quick lead to this image!

Though it might come as a surprise, tonight I unfortunately have to share some news with all of you in the Mortal Kombat Community. Recently I have been faced with new challenges that have forced me to rethink what it is that I want in life. Not only with Mortal Kombat Online, but with my personal life as well. And with these new circumstances that I find myself in, I've had to make a decision recently about whether or not these situations should be a cause for my decision to leave from this website as your webmaster. Unfortunately, I regret to inform that I will in fact be resigning as your webmaster of Mortal Kombat Online. Although the reasons are personal, and will remain personal, you can trust in myself that this is something that I felt had to be done. As a post-college graduate, I'm going to use this opportunity to start a new chapter in my life, and am I ever excited about the possibilities that are in my path. Please know that the decision to leave was thought out thoroughly and was not by any means an easy decision.

For close to eight years I have worked along side the staff of Mortal Kombat Online as not only your webmaster but as the co-creator. Together with Joseph Schorr, I built and put together a place called MK5.ORG that eventually grew into the world's largest Mortal Kombat fan site on the internet with millions of visitors from around the globe. I am proud that I can say that I was a part in the creation of this community which has become a family for not only me, but for the rest of you as well. I have been able to live the life of the ultimate Mortal Kombat fan thanks to everyone's support in the community, as well as Midway Games and the Mortal Kombat team. This website has shown me that with a little dedication, lots of hard work and a little luck, it is possible to live your dreams. I have lived a dream only a few Mortal Kombat fans will ever have the opportunity to experience. For that, I am grateful beyond all comprehension. I have never looked forward to the day I would write my last post on Mortal Kombat Online, nor did I ever think the end would come. However, after recent events I have learned that there are things far greater out there calling my name and I'm anxious as to what is awaiting for me on the other side of the fence.

Some of you might know me better than others. For those that know me in the community I thank you so much for all of the support you have shown me over the years. You have shown that all of my hard work was worth it, even in the rough times. I consider you all a part of my online family. As for those of you that I am closest with or that I have actually met, I look forward to continuing my friendships with you. For those who are new to this website and are just realizing who I am, know that I gave my all to make this site the best it could ever be. I have decided that even though I will be leaving this website, I will continue to be an important idol of the Mortal Kombat Community. I'm not going to stop hanging out in IRC, and I will even try to post on the boards from time to time. Mortal Kombat has made me into the person I am today. I can't leave it all behind.

So with that, this ends a chapter in the life of Mortal Kombat Online. I have faith that the rest of the Mortal Kombat Online staff will continue to move this site into the future. Please let this not be a day of sorrow, as great things will come from this site even without me at the helm. I thank you once again for all of the memories and for helping make my dreams come true. It has been an incredible ride!

Sincerely,

Scott Howell
scott@scotthowell.ws

Once again, the folks over at GameSpot have released a new video from the very-soon-to-be-released Mortal Kombat: Armageddon! This video, entitled Official Movie 7, is yet another character card. This particular video card features the returning police officer, Stryker! In this video, John Vogel, Ed Boon, and Steve Beran discuss Stryker's origin, the vast dislike of Stryker (even though, as Boon puts it, he's really one of the "top 5" fighters in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3), and the challenges in making him appeal to the current fans of MK. As always, the video card includes a bio. From the video:

Kurtis Stryker was the leader of the NYPD's Special Riot Control division. During Shao Kahn's attempt to seize Earthrealm, Stryker found himself among the Earth warriors charged with saving mankind. To this day, he has no idea how or why he was called to defend his home.

The video is available to stream for everyone, and to download for registered members. Paying members can also download and/or stream high-res versions. To download the video, click here, and scroll down to Official Movie 7.

Our thanks to forum member for the heads-up about this new character video card!