MortalKombatGuides.com :: News Archive June 2005

GameDaily's Hands on preview of Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

GameDaily has posted a hands on Preview of Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks. GameDaily stated that "So impressive looking that we're about to go out into the street and scream, MORTAL KOMBAT!!!".

::From the GameDaily preview::
I figured if anything needed some focus with Shaolin Monks, it would have to be the gameplay. After all, if it's got nothing really great to offer, then the game would bomb. Fortunately, from what I've played so far, it really feels like it's coming together quite nicely. The ability to use some familiar moves from Liu or Kung's arsenal, like fireballs and uppercuts, is a nice touch, and the control system doesn't really feel that difficult at all. In fact, it's also pretty well varied, coming across with different ways to dispatch enemies. I was delightfully surprised to learn I could knock an enemy into some of the dangerous surroundings, like spikes and open flames.

The game also looks pretty solid as well. It appears to have pretty basic level design, but there are nice touches that scream Kombat. For instance, you start out in the dungeon where you first brawled in the original game and eventually work your way to an outside terrace, complete with a ledge leaning over the spiked pit from the first title. The animation looks rock solid and the detail is top notch, complete with lots of blood and guts for the fans. And then you have the sound, complete with great voice work and some cool background music and noise to emulate the Kombat sound.

For more info check out GameDaily.com
Thanks to Forum member DECEPTION for this update.

June 25, 2005 7:49 AM

Hi Res Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks Box art

Thanks to Midway for the Hi-Res Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks box art. The box art has been out for a while but these images are 1521 X 2158 in size.

Thanks again to Midway for the images.

June 20, 2005 3:22 PM

Exclusive Shaolin Monks Images

Thanks to Midway for these Exclusive Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks images.

June 16, 2005 3:38 PM

Fighters Head to Vegas

1up.com has an article about the Evolution tournament in Las Vegas. This tournament will be August 12 - 14 2005. Their are going to be 8 different game in EVO2k5. Six of the games are already chosen, leaving 2 games for the fans to pick. MK: Deception is one of the games that Fans can pick. To be selected MK: Deception needs 100 MK fans to pre-register for EVO2k5. a $20 cover charge to attend, with an additional $10 charge for entrance into each tournament.

::From the 1up.com article::
The final two tournament games will be picked by fans who have pre-registered for the event. Their options include Mortal Kombat: Deception, Dead or Alive 2: Ultimate, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Capcom Fighting Evolution, Vampire Saviour, The King of Fighters 2002, Soul Calibur 2 and Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution.

For more info check out 1up.com.

June 11, 2005 11:44 PM

Mortal Kombat on G4TV's Filter

G4TV's Filter Episode #5015 is about Best Kills! Mortal Kombat was ranked #3.

::Best Kills::
10 Metal Gear Solid 3
9 The Punisher
8 Bloodrayne
7 Hitman
6 Unreal Tournament 2004
5 GTA Series
4 Doom
3 Mortal Kombat Series
2 Half-Life 2
1 God of War

June 11, 2005 11:04 PM

TeamXbox posts new pre-view of Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

TeamXbox has posted a new preview of Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks. They also have a video interview with Ed Boon.

::From the TeamXbox Preview::
Liu Kang and Kung Lao are the focus of Shaolin Monks as you’ll control either one (or both) in an attempt to save Earth realm from Shang Tsung’s latest invasion with his minions of Outworld. Due to the time period and the various settings, you can expect to see a host of classic Mortal Kombat II characters such as Sub-Zero, Baraka, Goro, Reptile, and Johnny Cage, not to mention Outworld locations like the Pit, the Portal, and many more. Shaolin Monks not only plans to bring forth an action-packed single-player experience, but you’ll also have a chance to team up with a bud for some co-op brawling. Actually, a lot of the gameplay revolves around the use of cooperative play as both heroes will team up for impressive combos and fatalities.

For more info or to watch the interview check out TeamXbox.com.

June 10, 2005 9:38 PM

G4TV Video Game Vixens

The first show of G4TV's Video Game Vixens was on last night. Jade was on of the Vixens on the show. She got third place in Sexiest Finish. She got an 8.7 score. Summer from Outlaw golf won first place. This episode will be on again Wednesday June 8 @ 11:30 PM.

June 8, 2005 7:19 PM

EBgames starts pre-order for Mortal Kombat: Deception PSP

Electronic Boutique is now taking pre-orders for Mortal Kombat Deception for the PSP. It is set for a November 11th 2005 Release and is priced at $39.99.

Click here to pre-order MORTAL KOMBAT DECEPTION PSP.

June 1, 2005 4:16 PM

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