Fatalities, Costumes, and More During Mortal Kombat X Live Stream
Lots of news came out of today's Mortal Kombat X live stream, and if you missed it, we've laid it all out for you in easily digested servings. So gather around the buffet table and dig in to this hot and ready MKX news.
Concept art for both Kitana and Reptile was shown off, including art of their secondary costumes and the mention by production manager Spiro Anagnostakos that the team has worked toward more realistic female proportions in the upcoming game.
Reptile's gruesome acid-spitting and head-splitting fatality was also shown off during a best of three match up between Reptile and Kitana.
New Mortal Kombat X Concept Art Features Kitana and Reptile
During a livestream today, Mortal Kombat X developer NetherRealm Studios revealed several pieces of concept art for characters Kitana and Reptile.
As this is the newest game in the franchise, the developers took the opportunity to give their characters a redesign.
Kitana's art was first revealed. In an effort to convey her warrior spirit, developers say they wanted to give her a new look that would speak to her fighting skills.
"Past incarnations have tended to favor the royal qualities of the character over the warrior aspects, so we decided to reverse that for her costume," reads a post on the NetherRealm tumblr. "She has a stealthier, more ninja inspired design with blue as an accent color against the black parts of her costume."
Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts Blu-ray Revealed
DC Comics' latest animated film Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts is coming to Blu-ray, DVD and Digitial HD on May 12, 2015. And as an added bonus, the Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD will include an exclusive Firebat figurine (while supplies last)!
Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts on Blu-ray
When Gotham City is plagued by a slew of bizarre crimes committed by an animal-inspired villain squad known as the Animilitia –- comprised of The Penguin, Silverback, Cheetah, Killer Croc and Man-Bat -– Batman and his fellow heroes swing into action to investigate.
Are Brutalities Coming Back For Mortal Kombat X?
During today's Mortal Kombat X live stream from NetherRealm Studios, the team responsible for the next entry into the Mortal Kombat series teased the return of brutalities.
Promising a future live stream, the team was unable to provide a solid date for the next Mortal Kombat X live update, but they did promise when they do the next live stream event, things might get "brutal."
Sharp-eyed YouTube TheJayspyder spotted a screen during IGN's video break-down of Mortal Kombat X's new modes that listed a 10% XP bonus for performing a Brutality.
Brutalities were first introduced for the Super NES and SEGA Genesis versions of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. Difficult to perform, the Brutalities required the rapid input of many buttons in a short period of time.
One Mortal Kombat Character Won’t Return for MKX
During today's Mortal Kombat X livestream from Netherrealm Studios, it was revealed that Jade will not be returning to the roster for the new game.
However, the "spirit" of Jade will live on in her childhood friend Kitana, who has moves inspired by the fighter.
Two unannounced characters for Mortal Kombat X, Sonya Blade and Jax, may have been inadvertently leaked in a Portuguese-language video created for Brazil. In the video, the actress providing the voice talent for Cassie Cage is heard reading the lines "Stay away from my mother," referencing Sonya, and "Are you ok, Uncle Jax? Your joints are cracking."
Bautista Rumored to Join Highlander
A new report indicates that Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) will star as The Kurgan in Summit's reboot of Highlander.
According to Latino-Review, sources tell them Bautista is expected to join the Highlander remake as the film's antagonist. The site says the casting would go along with the following statement made by director Cedric Nicholas Trojan about the reboot: "We have to find that younger emerging guy, and surround him with a strong Kurgan, and an actor who shines as Ramirez the way Connery did in that first film.”
Some New Nintendo 3DS Majora’s Mask Orders Cancelled
A number of pre-ordered Majora's Mask New Nintendo 3DS systems have been cancelled by electronics retailer Best Buy at the last minute.
Currently, Best Buy cites too many pre-orders as the reason for the cancellations. IGN has reached out to Best Buy for comment and will update this story with any new details.
This issue previously only affected a select few customers who pre-ordered one system. In these earlier cases, Best Buy offered $50 gift cards to those who had their pre-orders cancelled when they officially became available.
CEO Elon Musk Says New Kind of Battery is on its Way
Tesla is getting ready to reveal a new kind of battery, a pack to be used for the home, and production could begin in six months, CEO Elon Musk said during a recent earnings calls.
Tesla has yet to reveal an exact date for the reveal, but Musk said the pack is "really great," and is pleased with the result, The Verge reports. Tesla has been considering something along the lines of a home consumer battery-pack, which would power consumers' homes, for several months now. Potentially, something like this could power a house during power outages, or eliminate an electric bill entirely.
Windows 10 Phone Preview Out Now
Microsoft released its first Windows 10 preview build for phones today as part of its Windows Insider early access program.
Currently supported devices for the mobile technical preview are the Lumia 630, 635, 636, 638, 730, and 830, with more coming later.
For those interested in participating in the Windows 10 preview, you can head over to Microsoft's website, join the Windows Insider Program, and register your device now.
According to a blog post on the Microsoft website, this is the "earliest publicly available preview" the company has ever done for a mobile version of Windows, so bugs and a lack of polish can be expected at this point.
Star Wars/Hasbro: Build Your Own Crossguard Lightsaber
If you thought the crossguard lightsaber in Star Wars: The Force Awakens was insane, wait 'til you see Hasbro's new line of customizable lightsabers!
This fall, the toy company will debut Star Wars Bladebuilders, a new lightsaber kit packed with compatible hilts, connectors and other materials that lets fans create their own dream lightsaber -- and yes, crossguards are included!
"I see you have constructed a new lightsaber. Your skills are complete."