Mortal Kombat marks its 30th anniversary this year, and while fans will have to wait some time to hear about developer NetherRealm’s next game, the studio is celebrating the birthday with a new video. The sizzle video showcases the role Mortal Kombat has played over the past three decades not …
Read More »Amazon Prime Members Can Stream 6 Games For Free This Month
The Prime Gaming Channel’s September game-streaming lineup is live now. Amazon Prime subscribers can stream six games at no additional cost this month. This month’s lineup includes platformers new and old, a few racing games, and a massive action RPG for Prime members to check out on its cloud streaming …
Read More »Arcade1Up's NBA Jam: Shaq Edition Review – Is Bigger Always Better?
When Arcade1Up released its NBA Jam cabinet in 2020, it was a much-needed salve for my household’s Boomshakalaka-loving hearts as we spent an inordinate amount of time at home due to, at the time, a brand-new pandemic. It was the first Arcade1Up cabinet to feature Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to …
Read More »Ed Boon Shares Some History On An Iconic Mortal Kombat Move
While the 30th anniversary of Mortal Kombat‘s release may not be until next year, this year marks 30 years since development started on the iconic fighting game, as co-creator Ed Boon pointed out on Twitter. The developer, who also voiced Scorpion in the first few Mortal Kombat games, has used …
Read More »Original Mortal Kombat Actress Wants Her Stolen War Gods Helmet Back, Offers $250 Reward
A former actress for multiple Midway games–including Sonya Blade in Mortal Kombat 3–has turned to social media to retrieve an item stolen 25 years ago. Kerri Ann Hoskins recently posted a $250 reward for a helmet she wore while playing Vallah in the Nintendo 64 fighting game War Gods. According …
Read More »Why EA Delisted And Then Relisted Four Classic Games On GOG
Electronic Arts has provided an explanation for why it delisted four of its classic games from GOG and then later relisted the games for free. As reported by GamesIndustry.Biz, Ultima Underworld 1+2, Syndicate Plus, and Syndicate Wars were removed from the GOG storefront at the end of June per the …
Read More »Mortal Kombat Making-Of Documentary Reveals Plenty Of Kool Secrets And Easter Eggs
Video game film adaptations can be tricky to do right, but when a project manages to combine an original spin on the source material with the right cast, and a decent budget, magic usually happens. This year’s Mortal Kombat is one such example of a video game movie getting the …
Read More »Amazon Prime Members Get Free Classic LucasArts Games This Summer
Prime Gaming is sweetening the pot of freebies this summer by giving away some classic LucasArts point-and-click adventure games to Amazon Prime members. For the next three months, one LucasArts game will be added to the Prime Gaming lineup. July’s free LucasArts game is The Secret of Monkey Island: Special …
Read More »Mortal Kombat Legends Movie Sequel Coming This Year
A sequel to the animated film Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge, titled Battle of the Realms, is in the works and will be released sooner than you think. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new film will be released on DVD, Blu-Ray, and digital this summer. The new Mortal Kombat …
Read More »Disney World Drops Mask Requirement Starting Today
Disney World in Orlando, Florida is dropping its masking requirement starting today. Visitors who are fully vaccinated are free to go without masks, CBS News reports, though the staff won’t require proof of vaccination from guests prior to entry. Those who are not vaccinated (under the honor system) and children …
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