Finish Him: New Trailer for Mortal Kombat Re-Launch Looks Familiar, Shiny

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After all the hubbub around the gritty re-invention proposed by that live-action trailer from earlier in the week, I have to say that seeing Scorpion and Sub-Zero look the way I’m used to is a little bit comforting.

The new trailer from Warner Brother Interactive Entertainment returns to the mystical kung-fu tournament milieu of games past and features legacy fighters like Kung Lao (one of my main go-to guys) and Johnny Cage making their return to the fighting action. See excerpts from the press release about details for what to expect.

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 favorite 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 lineup of the game’s iconic warriors and challenge their friends in traditional 1 vs. 1 matches, or take on several new game modes.

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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 4 players can battle “tag-team”- 2 players can team up in the new “Co-op Arcade Mode” or compete against another team online.

MK co-creator Ed Boon will be involved in development of the new installment. You can bet that Peter and I will be checking out the newly reinvigorated Mortal Kombat at E3 next week.