GameSpot has updated with a video review for MK: Deception on the GameCube platform.
Overall, they gave the game a score of 8.3 (Great!) You can check out the video review here (free to stream for everyone, free to download as a GameSpot Basic member). Also be sure and check out their 4 new gameplay footage videos and 17 screenshots, as well!

The guys over at 1UP.COM have also have their review of Mortal Kombat: Deception for the GameCube. From the review:

Naturally, given the GameCube's limited online support, the Cube version of Deception does not have the online play that stood out as the main new feature in the other versions. What it has in return are some changes to the character roster – half of the 12 fighters that were locked away at the start in the other versions are available here from the beginning, and former MK bosses Goro and Shao Kahn are playable exclusively in the GameCube version.

To read the article in its entirety, click here.

The guys over at IGN have now gotten their chance to review the GameCube version of Mortal Kombat: Deception, which just hit most stores yesterday. From the article:

Unfortunately, the GameCube version of Mortal Kombat: Deception has arrived both five months after its PlayStation 2 and Xbox counterparts and without an online version. That's definitely disappointing when you consider that the technology is in place to sustain an online for Nintendo's console. Sega did it years ago with Phantasy Star Online.

The good news, however, is that GameCube owners do at least get a very competent port with a couple of unique exclusives. Not only are all the main modes and Kontent extras perfectly intact, but the GCN build also boasts two new extras sure to please Mortal Kombat fans. Franchise characters Goro and Shao Kahn are unlocked and fully playable from the start. The fighters come to GameCube complete with unique fatalities and Hara Kiris, and they look better than ever thanks to realistic 3D modeling and animation.

To read the article in its entirety, click here. By the way, IGN Insider members get access to more web features, such as their Head-to-Head Comparison, Video Review, and Strategy Guide. Thanks to MK forum forum/chat member Baraka_MK for the tip!

The guys over at GamePro have released Fatalities and Hara Kiris for everyone's favorite two "boss" characters from the GameCube version of Mortal Kombat: Deception: Goro and Shao Kahn. Without spoiling what they are, here you go:

GORO

• Fatality 1: In close, press Left, Left, Right, Right, A
• Fatality 2: In close, press Right, Left, Right, Left, B
• Hara Kiri: Press Up, Right, Right, Left, X

SHAO KAHN

• Fatality 1: Sweep distance, press Down, Up, Up, Right, Y
• Fatality 2: In close, press Left, Right, Down, Right, Y
• Hara Kiri: Press Down, Up, Up, Down, B

More on this story soon! In the meantime, check out their full review of the game here. Thanks to MK Online forum/chat member DECEPTION for that last bit of info!

Figures.com updated today with more information on the upcoming line of MK Deception action figures by Jazwares. The figures, first mentioned by MK Online in an October 2004 update, will be six inches tall and out in stores this summer. The first line of figures will include:

• Scorpion (in armor)
• Raiden (with cape)
• Sub-Zero (in armor)
• Baraka (in armor with arm blades)

To read the full article, click here. Thanks to MK Online forum/chat member BigCen for the news!

Midway's financial statement for the fourth quarter (and thus the full year) of 2004 are in; and it's looking good for them. Two of their main financial highlights were the release of Mortal Kombat: Deception as well as the announcement and planned release of Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks for 2005. From the article:

"Our 2004 fourth quarter results cap a year of progress at Midway which has positively repositioned the Company for the future," commented President and Chief Executive Officer, David F. Zucker. "By focusing on improving our key operating functions such as product development and marketing, Midway produced much higher quality games and generated much better visibility and demand for our games in 2004. In addition to the progress we made in improving our operations, we also made several strategic acquisitions and partnerships that strengthened our product development capabilities, brought us key franchise content and extended our reach into new markets, such as PC games," added Mr. Zucker.

To read the entire press release, click here. To read it in its original Adobe PDF format, click here. Our thanks once again to MK Online forum/chat member DECEPTION for the heads up!