PlayStation

Mortal Kombat’s Thunder God Steps Into The Ring

There’s gonna be big trouble in Little China when Raiden tosses his wok-shaped hat into the Mortal Kombat tournament.


March 16, 2011
In Real Life

Why God Of War III’s Game Director Considers Kratos’ Mortal Kombat Cameo An Honor

In December it was revealed that God of War series star Kratos would be entering the ring in this year’s Mortal Kombat. No one was more excited about the news than God of War III game director Stig Asmussen.


March 12, 2011
PlayStation

Without This Guy There’d Be No Mortal Kombat

When Shao Khan threatened to merge our reality with his, the thunder god Raiden appealed to the Elder Gods to give EarthRealm a fighting chance. Where would we be without his timely fight-to-the-death suggestion?


June 10, 2010

The New Mortal Kombat Trailer Is Pure Brutality

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The trailer for the new Mortal Kombat game shows a true return to form, with 2D battles, tag-team fighting, gory inside-look combos and fatalities so cruel you’ll be crossing your legs with sympathy pains.