In one of the more surprising announcements of 2012; Cary Hiroyuki-Tagawa made his triumphant return to the role of Shang Tsung, joining production of a second series of Mortal Kombat: Legacy!

Still well remembered for his original appearance in the 1995 feature film (Mortal Kombat) -- Tagawa has embraced full sorcerer mode, boosting for Shang's Army in a string of online initiatives, and organized live appearances!

The seasoned actor will lend his celebrity to Video X Games 2013, hosting a live reenactment of the banquet scene made famous in the 1995 film. Tournament player and personality, Bill "Tom Brady" Menoutis, is reported to be assuming the role of Tsung's favourite ice cold assassin, Sub-Zero [via EventHubs].

Update (Feb. 14): Menoutis has since tweeted that he will not be involved, nor will he be at the VXG event. Update (Feb. 16): Aaand scratch that! He's back in! [Tweet following]

VXG is a Carribean tournament fast establishing itself as a rival major to the more established Evo World Championship! An early adopter of a third year of Mortal Kombat; VXG has been key to supporting the scene into 2013 and will host high profile players like Justin Wong, REO and more.

Opportunities to win qualification to VXG are still abound, including at the recently admitted Road to Evo event, Winter Brawl 7. Getting in to Shang Tsung's Banquet will be a more exclusive affair, however, reserved for the first 200 pre-registered Mortal Kombat attendees who RSVP for the event. Full details are available via Put That Back.

Rolando Brison, Vice-President of Video X Games has been a vibrant presence in the scene. With backing from the St. Maarten Tourist Board, VXG promises to be quite the island spectacle when it gets under way July 25-28! More information is available on the official website, and by following @thevideoxgames!