Warner announces Mortal Kombat

Warner’s just formally announced Mortal Kombat for a 2011 release on PS3 and Xbox 360.

The game’s being developed at NetherRealm Studios, under the leadership of series creator Ed Boon.

“We can’t wait for players to get their hands on Mortal Kombat,” said Boon. “This game really is a response to what players have been demanding: mature presentation, reinvented 2D fighting mechanic and the best, most gruesome fatalities ever!”

The reboot of the series “marks a triumphant return to the series’ mature presentation”, according to the PR, with a reintroduction of the 2D fighting mechanic from the series.

As well as 1vs1 battles, there is now the introduction of a tag team mode, plus “the deepest story mode of any fighting game”.

The game will also have online, with Warner calling it “the most extensive online experience ever seen in a fighting game”, with up to four players in a tag-team battle, plus a co-op Arcade Mode for up to two players.

Press release is below.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces Mortal Kombat

Brutal Fighting Game Created By Original Game Developer With New Name – NetherRealm Studios

For PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces Mortal Kombat, the most brutal instalment of the landmark fighting game to date for release on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in 2011. Mortal Kombat is being developed by the newly re-named NetherRealm Studios, led by Mortal Kombat creator and creative director Ed Boon.

The newest chapter of the iconic fight franchise marks a triumphant return to the series’ mature presentation and a reinvention of its classic 2D fighting mechanic. Driven by an all new graphics engine, the fan favourite Fatality is back and presented in more gory detail than ever before. In addition, Mortal Kombat introduces a number of new game-play features including tag team and the deepest story mode of any fighting game. Players can choose from an extensive line up of the game’s iconic warriors and challenge their friends in traditional 1 vs. 1 matches, or take on several new game modes.
“We are bringing the Mortal Kombat franchise back to gamers with the talented NetherRealm Studios team creating the game fans long to play,” said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Re-establishing the brand with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Mortal Kombat innovates on past games while staying true to the brand’s legendary characters and fighting style.”

“We can’t wait for players to get their hands on Mortal Kombat,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “This game really is a response to what players have been demanding: mature presentation, reinvented 2D fighting mechanic and the best, most gruesome fatalities ever!”
Mortal Kombat introduces a number of new game modes as well as the most extensive online experience ever seen in a fighting game. Up to four players can battle “tag-team”- two players can team up in the new “Co-op Arcade Mode” or compete against another team online.


VG247

KRATOS TO STAR IN UPCOMING MORTAL KOMBAT
Looks like there will be a little God of War in your Mortal Kombat next year. Check after the break for details on the upcoming exclusive deal for the Playstation 3.

Posted by WhoIsDo on Dec 7, 2010 21:54 (8 hours ago)
Mortal Kombat has seen quite a few changes, mishaps, and styles over the long history of the franchise. After a not so well received Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe hit the market, Ed Boon and the Mortal Kombat franchise are looking to rebound with an exclusive character on at least one of the consoles.

Thanks to the January issue of the Official Playstation Magazine, we've learned just who that character is. When Mortal Kombat drops next year in March, Playstation 3 owners will be able to use an exclusive character none other than Kratos himself from the God of War series. Not only will Kratos be featured in the game, he'll have his own fatalities, combat moves, and his very own God of War themed combat arena.



While Kratos will be featured in the game, he won't be a playable character in the story mode. We're rather happy to see Kratos make his entry into the Mortal Kombat series, as he's known as one of the more iconic members of the Playstation 3 family and he loves violence.

Earlier in the year, around the time of E3, the idea was sparked by the HipHopGamerShow that Kratos would be making his way into the Mortal Kombat series. A few months later, and we finally have the official proof off the addition of of Kratos in the iconic series.

The January issue of the Official Playstation Magazine will go on sale later this week, be sure to pick it up to catch all of the details on Kratos and more. What do you think about Kratos being in the upcoming Mortal Kombat? Be sure to leave us a comment below, or sound off in our forums!

kratos? jeezzz, que desperdício de polígonos...

Porque não a hanah montana montada num unicórnio?

Tá muito porreiro o jogo! O combate tá muito fixe ;D

BY SIMON MASON – MARCH 28, 2011
POSTED IN: FEATURED, NEWS



A screenshot showcasing the character select screen of Mortal Kombat 2011 has found its way on the web. With almost another month to release it looks like someone got their hands on it first. Looking at the image below we can see that almost every major character from the Mortal Kombat 3 title has been included. Below is a list of confirmed characters as seen from the image (left-right):




The first batch of DLC characters were also reported yesterday and will feature Kintaro, Kenshi and Skarlet. Off course the PS3 players will be getting Kratos as an exclusive player along with his very own stage as well.


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omg so hawt...

é para comprar pa x ou ps3 puni?

Já experimentei a demo na ps3 e gostei bastante,o espírito MK está lá.

O Kratos no MK parece estar bem abusado

Kratos........ ::::::::::DDDDDDDDDDDD PS3..............GET OVERHEREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

OMG FATALITY

Eu nao gosto de jogos de luta e tou super hypado para este

Brutal, ta muito bom! SUB-ZERO FTW!

o kratos vai ser exlusivo da ps3 o:?

Portugal | Pk escreveu:

o kratos vai ser exlusivo da ps3 o:?

O inferno congelava antes de o ver na xbox 360.