Since launching in conjunction with MKX: Mortal Kombat Mobile has become a platform for an increasingly eclectic mix of kombat characters. The mobile developer has celebrated the addition of Klassic Noob Saibot with a spotlight on its range of retro rivals. Take a look:

The graphic is a fun nod to the character select screens of arcade and console games, repurposing renders of the various MK Mobile Klassic fighters to highlight a roster of characters worthy of the legendary games they emulate!

Noob Saibot and Smoke are the two most recent characters to get klassic incarnations inspired by Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. Their palette swap renders stand-in for 2-player selections and can be seen in action in recent Noob Saibot reveal & gameplay and Smoke reveal & gameplay trailers.

The rest of the character select line-up features homages to UMK3 Ermac, MK Sonya Blade, MKII Liu Kang, MK3 Jax, MK Raiden, UMK3 Sub-Zero, MK Goro, UMK3 Scorpion, MKII Mileena, and UMK3 Reptile -- all unlockable to control in Mortal Kombat Mobile!

Does this original Trilogy throwback hit you right in the warm & fuzzies? MK Mobile is free-to-play on iOS and Android via the App Store and Google Play! You can also download the MKO App via App Store and Google Play to interact with the site and receive updates to your device! Leave a like & comment for this story below below, and find more to discover in the Mortal Kombat 11 & 2D Kombat Klassics forums!

In the last decade big screen interlopers have become a staple attraction for the Mortal Kombat gaming franchise. John Rambo was the latest cinematic icon to crossover in Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate and we have Creative Licensing Corporation to thank for that. According to a new report, the licensor has started the year by announcing its latest gaming deals. Read on for details:

Industry tracker License Global reports the announcement of new game deals for the movie IP manager, including Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, Fortnite, Dead by Daylight, Evil Dead: The Game, and World of Tanks.

The report does not specify the details of these new deals, but does cite some of the noteworthy franchises Creative Licensing handles, including Rambo, The Terminator, Evil Dead 2, and John Carpenter properties Escape From New York and Halloween. They do this on behalf of rights holders STUDIOCANAL and Compass International Pictures.

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In addition to appearing in MK11; Sylverster Stallone's Rambo likeness has crossed over with World of Tanks, alongside stars of the Escape From New York and Missing In Action films. Terminator's T-800 and Sarah Connor recently entered the world of Fortnite.

All of these appearances have occurred within the last three months, making it difficult to speculate about any future developments. Mortal Kombat 11 notably had a close call with Evil Dead, and has a confirmed past interest in Halloween, but no legitimate conclusions can be drawn from this latest announcement.

NetherRealm Studios has returned for motion capture for something new, and is tentatively expected to release additional downloadable content for Mortal Kombat 11. Would you like to see more guest characters? Share your wishlist in the comments below and find & discuss more in the Mortal Kombat 11 forum.

The new Mortal Kombat feature film will premiere simultaneously in limited theatrical release & direct to streaming, and in the latest trailer for Warner's HBO Max we can see a little bit more of the action that's soon to come. Watch it right here:

The trailer repeats scenes of Sub-Zero (Joe Taslim) and Earthrealm's fighters already seen in the previous HBO Max video, but also unleashes a better look at Sonya Blade and more of the film's action-packed opening featuring Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi!

Australian actress Jessica McNamee is front and centre in a very Sonya appropriate green tanktop, pointing to a research board emblazoned with the name of the movie. She can be heard dramatically referring to an "invitation to Mortal Kombat" -- something she apparently knows a lot about.

New creation Cole Young (Lewis Tan) will find his way to Raiden's temple and the Mortal Kombat tournament after being direct to Sonya by Major Jackson Briggs. Sonya is not referred to by any military rank in the official synopsis and how she came about her information remains to be seen.

In a rapid showcase of all the movies coming to HBO Max we can also see a second of an unidentified warrior standing in the middle of a street, arms out stretched and surrounded by ash or snow. The dark warrior is probably Sub-Zero, who returns in the service of Shang Tsung having fought Scorpion in the movie's ten-minute opener set in feudal Japan. Their conflict was revealed in an Entertainment Weekly preview, with writer Greg Russo explaining the role further.

Mortal Kombat will also be officially released to theatres on April 16th where possible. Posters for the film have already begun appearing at cinemas. Get notices by subscribing to our release countdown and find more in the Media & Merchandise forum! Share your thoughts about the latest preview in the comments below!

Another warrior steps out of the darkest region of reality to enter the arena of Mortal Kombat Mobile! The dark wraith officially returns in retro style when Klassic Noob Saibot exits the portal soon. Watch the trailer:

Watch: MK Mobile Klassic Noob Reveal Trailer | MK Mobile Klassic Noob Gameplay Trailer

The once passive observer is inspired by his klassic appearances in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Mortal Kombat (2011). He joins his recently added future MK11 self in the playable roster, as well as Klassic Smoke, MK11 Shang Tsung, MK11 Scorpion, and MK11 Sub-Zero!

You can join the Brothers of Shadow by downloading Mortal Kombat Mobile for free on iOS or android via the App Store and Google Play. Connect with MK Online by downloading the free MKO App via App Store and Google Play to like this story and share your comments. Cast a dark cloud over the Mortal Kombat 11 forum for more news & discussion!

Business at NetherRealm Studios has resumed with members of staff returning to the great motion capture facility at their Chicago HQ. Senior Animator Andy Senesac shared a photo from the studio, where he was "blowing off the dust" to the delight of Twitter speculators. Details:

The facial animation specialist worked on cinematics and character animation for Mortal Kombat 11 & Aftermath. Dressed in a grey MK11 tee and pandemic-conscientious tie dye facecover, the animator explained in his own words he's "prepping for the next show!"

A thinking emoji invites speculation for what the "next show" could be. Although Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate brought the complete experience to next generation consoles, further downloadable content is still expected for the best-selling fighting game. This is consistent with a 2019 statement by WB Interactive Entertainment President Matthew Haddad, who stressed there would be "years of content" to come.

Testing...Testing...are these things still on?! Blowing the dust off and prepping for the next show! ???? ???? @NetherRealm #WhatsInStore ???? #FaceCapture #MotionCapture #SystemsCheck #FacialAnimation pic.twitter.com/DMbxUqwKpx

— Andy Senesac (@79Sac) January 21, 2021

The release of MK11 Ultimate & Kombat Pack 2 last November added Mileena, Rain & John Rambo to a stacked roster of thirty-four playable characters, including ten prior DLC additions.

The total has already far exceeded Injustice 2's previous peak of 9 additional post-release character slots. MK11 Aftermath also expanded the game with the first ever downloadable story chapters.

What do you think or hope could be next? Share your predictions in the comments below and dive into the Mortal Kombat 11 forum for more! Fight Klub is a new way to play in a league of it's own and is now in open beta. Follow the link to explore more.