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[gebo4482]

Tenebris Somnia

Demo Trailer

[professoricepick]

Top 10 Games I Want Ported FROM PC IX: Bitter Flesh

At this point, I think I’ve started to think of my contribution to those yearly “Top 10 Most Anticipated Games” articles as my first Retronaissance post for the year. I know that I usually like to make a point of putting out at least one post every two months on here. But given my current work schedule and various other projects elsewhere, I just can’t really spare the time to do anything more…

[fridge-reviews]

Hellbound - Blast Review

Developer: Saibot Studios Rrp: £12.79 (Steam)

Hellbound is a first person shooter designed to play like a classic shooter from the 90's, specifically it takes its biggest inspiration from the original release of Doom (from 1993). For the most part the game does indeed play like an old school FPS (or Boomer Shooter), there's no weapon reloading, you collect keys in order to progress through the various levels, the levels end with a stat screen, the main HUD of the game has a depiction of your characters face that gets bloodier as he gets more damaged... the list goes on. The only thing that isn't true to the shooters of old is that every weapon has an alternate fire mode, but that's no bad thing.

As Boomer Shooters go this one isn't bad, though a little short and lacking enough enemy variety for my tastes. There isn't any DLC to encourage further playing of the game either, which seems a shame, but perhaps the game would outstay its welcome if it went on much longer.

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[oraculoediciones]

VIKTOR AHMED, las dimensiones del dibujo (2023) El dibujante y animador Viktor Ahmed, nos habla sobre sus orígenes en el dibujo, su paso por la gráfica, la animación y los videojuegos. Pasado, presente y futuro de un artista multifacético y pujante.

[theforbidfruit]

NetherRealm Studio: *Drops the trailer*

Me: YOU DIRTY BITCH! LOOK WHAT YOU’VE DONE TO MY BI-HAAAN!!

NetherRealm Studio: Its Noob Saibot!

[darkdrin6]

Yes, another spoiler, because we can! (and because our work schedule leaves too little time for drawing)

[jimc0]

New MK1 Expansion - Khaos Reigns: Animalities Return! NetherRealm Studios has announced the highly anticipated Mortal Kombat expansion "Khaos Reigns," which will be released on September 24th. This expansion promises an enriched storyline and Kombat Pack 2, featuring six additional playable characters.

Unveiling the Expanded Storyline Building on the original story mode, "Khaos Reigns" sees the emergence of the chaotic Titan Havik from an alternate timeline, with a mission to spread anarchy and chaos across the realms. Havik and his allies capture Sub Zero, transforming him into Noob Saibot to further their cause. Earthrealm forces, including Scorpion, Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Raiden, Johnny Cage, Sektor, and Cyrax, band together to confront this imminent threat, offering players a truly immersive experience.

Revealing Kombat Pack 2: New Characters and More! Kombat Pack 2 introduces three familiar characters, such as the Shadowy Wraith Noob Saibot, utilizing his Shadow Clone and dark portals. The Cyber Lin Kuei, Sektor, and Cyrax also showcase their cyber weapons and technology. It's worth noting that the two Cyber Lin Kuei fighters are now female in this alternate timeline. The roster also welcomes three new guest characters from iconic franchises, including Ghostface from the Scream series, T-1000 from the Terminator franchise, and Robert E. Howard's Conan the Barbarian from the beloved 1982 film.

Experience the Return of Animalities NetherRealm Studios recently announced the return of Animalities as a free update. The exciting trailer showcases a variety of animals, including a Hyena, Hippopotamus, Gorilla, T-Rex, Wolf, Scorpion, Puffer Fish, and Praying Mantis. With this update, victorious fighters can transform into animals to deliver a unique and stylish fatality, offering a fresh and captivating way to conclude the round.

Prepare for Kombat! In summary, "Khaos Reigns" promises to be an exhilarating expansion for Mortal Kombat enthusiasts, with its extended storyline, new playable characters, and the reintroduction of Animalities. Adding guest characters from renowned franchises adds an extra layer of anticipation, while the return of Animalities brings a nostalgic yet refreshing element to the gameplay. With the captivating trailer providing a glimpse of the action to come, this expansion is poised to deliver a truly distinctive and thrilling experience for fans of the Mortal Kombat series.

#MortalKombat #MK1 #KhaosReigns #NetherRealmStudios #MKCommunity #MKFans #FightingGames #KombatPack2 #NoobSaibot #Sektor #Cyrax #GuestCharacters #Ghostface #T1000 #ConanTheBarbarian #Animalities

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Official Announcement Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF7nFD80g3M&t=163s

[bi-hanslefttittie]

I've spent so much time and money on MK and it's getting less and less rewarding 😭 I don't usually complain about games but this invasion season was underwhelming, the skins are ugly and the shrine is not giving me anything good 😭😭 Sure I got Bi-Hans announcer voice but I haven't been really playing the game lately because there's nothing to do. Plus I'm SOO afraid of online matches, the energy there just ain't it for me 😞

Not only that but feeling uncertain about Bi-Han's future, because he seems to be the company's punching bag. And the decisions made (apparently) on the leaks of the DLC really concern me. Ik he is not the only character that matters but he is given so much disrespect when he has so much potential as a character. At this point I would even rather not have this new era. Even if it means my other favorite characters going to oblivion

I just hope we get some evil Raiden or something to stir shit up because nothing is looking interesting for me on the game rn

Probably going back to mk11

[lilborealis]

KHAOS REIGNS DROPS TOMORROOOOOOW

here’s to hoping all of our favorites come out unscathed

Specifically these two for me😭

[charlotte-family-apologist]

Okay but Bi Han should have a sickle and Kuai Liang should have an ax. I don’t understand why they made Bi Han use axes in the new game, maybe to “keep true to the Sub Zero-ness” but like come on let them be distinct people.

I get he had them in the 1992 game but Bi Han has been depicted using sickles since he became Noob, I think it’d be a good and easy way to tell them apart + it doesn’t make Bi Han look all edgelord after “becoming darkness”.

[demifiendrsa]

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns – Official Noob Saibot Gameplay Trailer

The Mortal Kombat 1 expansion “Khaos Reigns,” will launch on September 24, 2024 for $49.99 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and for $39.99 on Switch.

“Khaos Reigns” includes new story chapters and “Kombat Pack 2.” A bundle containing “Khaos Reigns” and the existing “Kombat Pack 1” will also be available. “Kombat Pack 2” will not be available as a standalone character pack outside of the expansion.

Latest details

In Fire God Liu Kang’s New Era, a godly Havik from another timeline stole Bi-Han’s soul to create the perfect henchman: Noob Saibot. As Sub-Zero, Bi-Han was the Lin Kuei’s ruthless Grandmaster who dreamed of making his clan a dominant force in Earthrealm. As Noob Saibot, Bi-Han is dedicated to fomenting anarchy. He will not rest until all forms of authority are eradicated. Noob Saibot’s imposing moveset is on full display in the new trailer, including his use of teleportation to slam down opponents, ghostly projectiles that can detonate with explosive energy after attaching to foes, and the power to use an array of shadow-assisted attacks to take out enemies. The video also teases Noob Saibot’s Animality, the brutal finishing move allowing him to morph into a crocodile to annihilate his defeated opponents. The fan favorite Animalities will be available as a free content update for all Mortal Kombat 1 owners in conjunction with the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns release on September 24.

[gebo4482]

Tenebris Somnia Developer Diary Trailer - Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2024

Steam

[cienie-isengardu]

There's also the theory that MK1 Scorpion is actually Kuai Liang himself, and Hanzo is off actually being happy with his wife, son, and clan in peace. Not sure if any of that is true, though.

As much as I wish the best for Hanzo - and the man deserves some happiness after what he was put through for decades - this is Mortal Kombat and people are rarely left to enjoy their life in peace. Especially not the most popular cast. That said, I’m aware there are many theories about the true identity of Scorpion, but until proven otherwise, I’m gonna assume it is Hanzo (or this timeline equivalent) as there was (yet) no split between Lin Kuei to create Shirai Ryu. Frankly, this wouldn’t be the first time for “Scorpion” be a Lin Kuei warrior, as something similar already happened in Mortal Kombat novel by Jeff Rovin (1995) - though then the assassin known as the Scorpion was killed by Sub-Zero for leaving the clan. 

At the same time, Kuai Liang was already mentioned in Kenshi vs Liu Kang intro dialogue 

“Kuai Liang said I shouldn’t trust the Black Dragons.”

but as we know, intros like to mention characters and events from all realities. Since Kenshi also warned himself against a man named Song - which is a nod to the MK animated movie Snow Blind, the mentioned Kuai Liang may as well be part of that universe (the feeling is doubled by the fact that Kuai was mentioned to Liu Kang, the currently owner of hourglass and not to Bi-Han, an actually Kuai Liang’s brother).

Which does not solve the puzzle of Scorpion’s identity of course, but looking at parallel sibling duo - Mileena and Kitana - I feel like despite the whole announced “a brand new story featuring your favorite Mortal Kombat characters like you’ve never seen them before” the MK1 still will keep vital parts of said characters. Mileena and Kitana may be biological sisters now, but Mileena still has her Tarkatan teeths (now as a medical condition rather than DNA modification) and vicious/aggressive/paranoid nature and the little bits presented so far feels they are still doomed to fight against each other, most likely over the control of Edenia / Outworld as much about personal issues. Which is why I doubt Kuai Liang is the Scorpion because the story may be a new take on lore but so far it seems Scorpion and Bi-Han are on the crash course over their father’s death / purpose of Lin Kuei and since original Bi-Han has a bad track with dying, if

A) he die by Scorpion’s hand and

B) Kuai is the Scorpion,

then there would be no cryomancer left to fill Sub-Zero’s role while Kuai Liang’s life always revolved around taking the Sub-Zero’s mantle (and reform Lin Kuei that fell from its grace & strayed from honor). And again, looking at the cast so far, beside Raiden and Liu Kang reversed roles, most characters' roles are the same as we known - Johnny is an actor thirsty for fame, Kitana is edenian/Outword princess, Kenshi is/will be blind swordsman, Bi-Han is a cryomancer from Lin Kuei. So, not new roles just a new interpretation of what we known. And because of that I can't imagine Hanzo as cryomancer or Kuai Liang as fire-based Scorpion. This switch doesn't make sense if most of the cast was left comfortable in their familiar roles, even more since we already have an important reversed roles between Raiden and Liu Kang as the new champion and god.

Which is why I’m gonna assume Scorpion is “Hanzo” while Kuai Liang either joins the team somehow in a later stage of the story (as he did in MK9) or he will show up in the sequel (like it happened in original games). 

My prediction/feeling on the matter so far - based only on incomplete data, so my guess is as good as anyone's else - is that:

🟦 “Hanzo” is the Scorpion

🟦 Bi-Han and Scorpion will battle over the control of Lin Kuei and/or father’s death (and really, thinking about that I do not remember ice bros even mentioning or caring for their biological father? Like Grandmaster Sub-Zero has some intros showing respect for previous Sub-Zero/his grandfather and Noob of all possible people was the one mentioning their mother but no second thoughts about their biological father in most sources? Beside maybe Mythologies: Sub-Zero when Bi-Han took the place of his father as top cryomancer warrior. So if Scorpion had a close relationship with their dad, it does not mean Bi-Han or Kuai Liang need to feel the same toward the man. Even more, if only those two have ice powers, they may naturally be closer to each other than with any other family’s member).

🟦 I do really hope Bi-Han won’t die as I would love to see this snarky, cold bastard being either on good side or just neutral, but again, he is the most known for being dead Sub-Zero and Noob Saibot, so Scorpion may kill him (either on his own choice or by being tricked into doing it by yet not revealed character / events).

🟦 Yet if Bi-Han dies and becomes Noob Saibot, the furious Kuai Liang (as the third brother?) may step up into the role of second Sub-Zero and be on a revenge quest against Scorpion to avenge his beloved older brother (as he did in most source material) - at least until both sort out the mess. Preferably all of them sort the mess before Bi-Han dies.

The upcoming revelations will verify how close or if even at all I’m about Lin Kuei part of storyline however I firmly believe there is no chance that Song of Fire and Ice Mortal Kombat - in case of Bi-Han’s death - won’t have another cryomancer to balance fire-based Scorpion in the cast.

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Noob Saibot gameplay trailer from Khaos Reigns expansion for Mortal Kombat 1 released

Continue reading Noob Saibot gameplay trailer from Khaos Reigns expansion for Mortal Kombat 1 released

[scaryspears]

Mortal Kombat Headcanons

Frost

Frost is going through a teenage rebellion of some kind. Yes, she's a bit old for one, but hey every person in their early 20's has a right to be immature. She feels a bit confused, dismissed and disrespected.

Kuai Liang was always her father figure, so Frost internalised and took the Shirai Ryu rivalry very seriously. So when Kuai Liang started making peace with Hanzo she didn't take it very well.

Frost has a wrapped sense of justice and logic thanks to her childhood, considering she killed her own mother. Before becoming a part of the Lin Kuei she lived in a bad environment. (If her mother is truly like Sindel we can only imagine and guess what that was like).

Rain flirts with her all the time, and he is genuinely interested in her. (Can we get her a boyfriend?)

Her acting out is her way of getting everyone's attention, and she believes it's a great way of proving herself.

Mileena

Mileena is desperate for a relationship with Kitana, so she's willing to be an antagonist so long as it means having her attention, but there's still resentment. Even with that resentment Mileena is somewhat caring and protective of her, judging on how she doesn't want Kitana and Liu Kang to marry.

She wants love, and lots of it. She thinks that by having the throne she will be given that love, since Shao Kahn was given it.

Mileena and Frost can become friends.

If things were different, her and Skarlet would get along well.

(Skarlet should've been the Jade to Mileena's Kitana. Why Netherrealm Studios? Why?)

Skarlet

Even though it was Shao Kahn that introduced her to bloodmagic, it was Shang Tsung that taught her how to cope with it. (Since he created her in the flesh pits before her backstory was retconned)

Skarlet experienced racism and classism during her early stay with Shao Kahn, and she longed for Kitana and Jade's respect. Due to their shunning she holds a harsh bitterness towards them.

Based on Rain's intro she is partially Edenian, but is mostly Outworld-ian.

Mileena and Skarlet would never admit it, but they both have a bit of a sibling bond with each other. But it's one of actual rivalry thanks to their narcissistic parental figures. Her infatuation with Shao Kahn is a sign that bloodmagic is slowly and surely leading to her insanity, before she did not view him in that way.

Erron Black is the only person she's had a relationship with. Ever since Erron she hasn't been in a relationship due to the fear of being hurt again, but she has been getting a certain Shaolin's eye on her. (I think Kung Lao was genuinely flattered when he said "We hardly know each other.")

Shang Tsung

He does feel some kind of care for Mileena, but in the end she is like a dish to be proud of and served instead of growing a bond with.

He gets a bit prideful from her accomplishments, though.

"Mileena would never do that thereafter. Mileena did you do that thereafter?"

When Skarlet was much younger she used to follow him around just to see how well he would perform magic in order to improve her own skill.

Noob Saibot

Noob/Bi Han takes a lot of things people say literally. Because of this he is the least antagonistic towards Johnny Cage.

His soul is enslaved so a lot of what he does is not the actual Bi Han, but he is sometimes able to break out of it to deliver a few lines.

He has mistakenly gotten into a few debates with Shang Tsung about the use of dark magic vs soul magic.

Kitana and Jade

Very classist and a bit racist, on Jade's part.

Were mean to Skarlet during their upbringing and intentionally isolated themselves from her.

As much as Kitana doesn't want to admit it, she is much like Shao Kahn.

Kitana is 17-19 in human years. Jade is 21-23.

(I like Kitana and Jade but there's things about them that I don't like)

[assassinnovice]

Chapter 15: Strong in Spirit

Disclaimer: I do not own Mortal Kombat, those rights belong to The Netherrealm Studio

Arriving at the scene of the powering tornado, Nightwolf and Luna shield their eyes at the winds, standing next to Sub-zero. "Go! Your soul is not safe!" Nightwolf warns him.

"But Ming...!" he shouts, looking over at the Persefoni as she chants her spell. "Don't worry, we'll keep her safe. Go!" Luna shouts at him.

Sub-zero looks at the two before him, he nods and quickly retreats from the rising soulnado.

Quan Chi grins as he looks at the two, "Earthrealm's fate is sealed, Nightwolf!" he calls out to them, Luna shoots a look over at Ming, her arms slowly raising as she is almost done.

"If we distract him, it may give Ming a chance to stop the soulnado," she whispers, he nods and they both look back at Quan Chi. "Not yet! We fight until the end!" he calls out and both take their stance.

Quan Chi pulls away from the spell and fires flaming skulls at them, they both jump out of the way. Luna charges forward, heading right for Quan Chi, she leaps at him, swinging her claws at him.

He barely misses as her claws scrap at his skin. He staggers back for a moment, only for Nightwolf to throw a tomahawk at him, it nails right into his shoulder.

Luna arches her back, digging her claws into the ground, charges forward, and jumps onto Quan Chi's back, digging her claws into his back. Making him cry out.

She leans in close, growling right into his ear, "I know what you did, Quan Chi. I know the truth." she snarls. He struggles in her grip.

Nightwolf sees his chance and charges forward, "How could you possibly know?" Quan Chi questions her, she flicks her eyes at Nightwolf as he charges.

She grins, "Your scent is not so easily forgotten." she whispers, then steps off his back, dragging his claws down his back, making him cry out as he staggers forward.

Nightwolf twists and slams his foot right into Quan Chi's chest. He staggers for a moment, then tries to charge his magic, Luna charges past and slashes her claws at his leg.

He cries out again, as he falls to a knee, Luna then stands over him, gripping the back of his head and repeatedly slamming her fist into her face.

Then pulls her hand back, gripping his harness, and forces him to his feet. Her eyes glowed golden as she glared at the sorcerer in front of her, blood trickling down his chin.

All the rage inside her said to rip him to shreds but she pulled away from those thoughts and swung him at Nightwolf, who caught him but the throat and slammed his shoulder right into him.

Luna slams her foot into his back and sends him right back at Nightwolf, who dodges, but summons his tomahawks and impales them into his back as Quan Chi cries out, staggering for a moment.

And slams his foot into the sorcerer's back as he skids forward, on the ground, knocked right out. The two lower their stance "Your time is over." Nightwolf declares to him

Luna looks over and flicks her eyes at Ming, her spell hand begins as the wind spirals around her. They looked at the soulnado dying down.

"It's working!" she calls out, but Nightwolf sees Saibot stand to his feet and charges at Ming. "Luna!" he calls out, she looks back and sees Saibot.

"Aw hell no!" she shouts, then pulls off her spear and thrusts it through the air. Ming completely concentrated on her spell as the spear flew right past her, brushing a lock of her hair as the blade pieces right into Saibot's shoulder.

He was knocked right off his feet and hit the ground, allowing the two to hurry as they stood protectively in front of Ming.

Saibot breaks off the body of the spear, allowing himself to stand and rip the head of the spear out, and glares at the two, throwing the spearhead at the ground.

"Keep him off Ming, the spell nearing completion," Luna informs him, Nightwolf looks at her and nods. Saibot charges at them and thrusts his fist.

Only for them to block and counter his attacks, pushing him away from Ming. The souls of the dead seep and pass through Ming's body, her power grows as the whirlwind that spirals around her grows more powerful than the soulnado, pulling the captured souls free as the color green fades into an innocent white.

Luna was kicked to the ground, she growls, looking up at Saibot, As he looms over her, he reels his fist back, going to finish her. But Nightwolf catches his arm and throws him right off her.

Saibot stumbles for a moment and looks at Nightwolf, who takes his stance and charges at him. Luna propped herself up but felt something brush at her hand. She looked and saw it was her spearhead as a soul pushed it towards her.

She nods at the soul and takes hold of the spearhead on the ground, standing to her feet, and marches towards the fight.

Nightwolf dodges Saibot's punches, keeping his wits about him as he throws out a kick. Saibot jumps back evading the kick, only to feel a cold blade pierce right into his side.

He cries out and looks over his shoulder, seeing Luna standing right behind him, she rips her blade from his side twirls around him, and slits his throat.

He staggers for a moment, gripping his throat. Luna then side-steps out of the way as Nightwolf came charging forward and slams his foot into Saibot, throwing him back as he was sucked into the Soulnado.

But step back and watch as he was pulled higher and higher from the ground. The very magic that created the soulnado turns pitch black as the souls inside were a white glow.

Both cast their eyes at Ming as she chants her spell louder, pulling her arms in close.

Luna looks around and sees the sorcerer summon a portal and begin to escape, "Quan Chi!" she cries out, going to chase him, but Nightwolf catches her arm, stopping her. "I will find you! No matter where you run, I will hunt you down to the end of the realms!" she declares as the Sorcerer is gone.

"Forget him, we have a bigger issue!" Nightwolf shouts, both looking back at the black soulnado as the souls were moving at a fate rate. "That's not good," Luna spoke.

"Get behind me!" Nightwolf shouts, and she does so as he pulls up a shield.

The souls collect close to her body and with a loud bellow, she thrust her arms out, the souls burst from her body as the soulnado burst. The two hunters braced themselves from the powerful wave that burst.

Everything was thrown, pulled apart by the blast of souls that burst from the wave. Nightwolf's barrier was broken as he was thrown back.

Luna quickly kneels to the ground, stabbing her blade into the dirt, and keeps herself ground as the wave presses at her, trying to throw her along with Nightwolf., but once the powerful burst calms and the souls begin to scatter to the winds, Luna raises her head and looks out as the desolated graveyard as nothing was left in its wake.

Luna shoots a look over at Nightwolf, who lies on the ground, retrieving her spearhead, she places it in her belt and shuffles to him. "Nightwolf, nightwolf!" Shaking his arm, he groans for a moment and flutters his eyes. "You all right?" she asks, pulling him to his feet.

He looks around at the graveyard and exhales, "Pilamaya." he says with a bowed head. Luna exhales as she shook her head, "Damn, that was one powerful spell." she mutters.

But realization hits both of them as they look over at Ming, seeing the souls hover and float close, Her hair is white as snow and her very eyes seep darkness into them, She staggers in her stance, feeling drained from performing a powerful spell, her hair and eyes began to fade to their original colors as she takes a step.

She shakes her head as she presses her hand to her temple. Luna sprints towards her, using her super speed, and catches Ming before she can fall to the ground. Nightwolf ran over and stood next to them.

"Are you all right?" Luna asks, Ming blinks for a moment, the backness seeps away from her eyes as she exhales. "Dizzy... but all right," she answers. "That spell must have taken much out of you," Nightwolf spoke.

Ming nods her head, resting it in the crook of Luna's shoulder, "Only the most powerful of the Persefoni can use this spell." she mutters, fluttering her eyes for a moment.

Luna looks up at Nightwolf, "Let's retreat to base and inform the others." she states, Nightwolf nods at her as she picks up Ming and holds her in her arms.

"Are you sure you can carry her?" he asks, Luna just smirks at her, "I'm stronger than I look," she assures him, he grins, bowing his head to her and they turn away, leaving the cemetery behind them.

~8~8~8~

The others were gathered at the altar, discussing the next form of attack "But how do we know? Raiden could be having visions of possible futures, not the future." Soyna points out.

"Sonya's right. Was I supposed to have my arms replaced with these? Or was it caused by interfering with the timeline?" Jaks spoke, backing her. "Interfere or not, Jackson Briggs. The loss of your arms was meant to happen. The problem being is that how your arms were gone has been a concern." Marina spoke up.

Jaks lowers his arms and sighs, "My head hurts just thinking about it." Johnny spoke as if it was all confusing. "This isn't helpful. We cannot second-guess our decisions." Kitana spoke, silencing the debate.

Then she looks to the thunder God, "Raiden, what are your thoughts?" she asks, but the thunder God is too preoccupied with his thoughts to even hear them.

Marina frowns at him, seeing the worry and doubt on his mind and she places her hand on his shoulder. He blinks for a moment and looks at the others as they look at him. "Yes, that is best," he answers.

Marina pulls her hand away and sighs, seeing he is still caught up in his visions. "Raiden's future self gave him these visions. In warning. Some we were able to stave off and some did not go as planned." she spoke.

The others looked to her, "But what we do know is this; Shao Kahn is attempting to come to Earth, merging it with Outworld in the hopes of ruling us. The rules of Mortal Kombat are the only thing keeping him from doing so." she informs them. "So, what you're saying is, Shao Kahn is trying to find a loophole that allows him to merge Earthrealm with Outworld, without breaking the rules," Johnny spoke up.

Marina looks at him and nods, "What is our next objective?" Sub-zero asks her, "Nightwolf, Luna!" Stryker calls out, everyone pulls away from the conversation as they look back at the two approaching warriors.

The cyborg notices Ming as her arm is held over Luna's shoulder as the hunter helps her walk. "Ming!" he calls out, heading over to them. "Nightwolf, Luna. What is the status of the Soulnado?" Marina asks them.

"It is done. Earthrealm's souls are safe." Nightwolf answers her, Marina smiles and bows her head to them. Sub-zero pulls Ming away from Luna and helps her walk the rest of the way. "Thank you," Sub-zero said to the hunter, who smiled and bowed her head.

Raiden pulls his amulet from his chest and looks out at the cracks, hoping they will heal themselves.

The cracks worsen, on the verge of breaking.

This takes the thunder God by surprise, "No! How is it not enough?!" he questions, slamming his hand onto the altar. Marina looked over and saw the new cracks that formed in the amulet as everyone was quiet and looking at the thunder god.

"I must speak with the Elder Gods. Shao Kahn's violation must be punished," he informs them. Marina just looks at him in shock."But the battle is joined here, in Earthrealm!" Liu Kang spoke up, "We cannot win without the Elder Gods." Raiden spoke as he placed the amulet back. "They won't help us, Raiden. The Elder Gods couldn't care less about us, let alone stop Shao Kahn's invasion." She tries to reason with him.

But he looked at her and gently took hold of her arm, "We must try." he tells her, Marina just frowns at him, wanting to say more, but saw he was determined to say his peace.

She sighs and nods her head, "But master--" Liu Kang tries to argue, "Liu Kang... Close as a shadow..." Johnny informs him. Marina sighs as she turns her head. "Nightwolf, you will lead until we return," Raiden informs him.

Nightwolf nods at him, "As you wish, Haokah." he answers, Raiden places his hand on Liu Kang's shoulder as Marina places hers on his. The Thunder God raises his arm high into the air and they vanish in a flash of light.

Ming exhales as she pulls her arm from Sub-zero's shoulder. "Are you all right?" he asks her, she presses her hand to her temple. "I'm okay. It was just a lot," she answers.

He nods, keeping his hand on her shoulder, "Well, now what?" standing here won't do us any good." Stryker informs them, but then Sub-zero sensors go off, alerting him. "Wait!" he spoke, moved his hand out, and looked out at the church around him.

"The Lin Kuei! They surround us!" he warns them, and right on cue, the cyber Lin Kuei appears around them. Luna reaches for her blade. "So much for standing around..." Stryker spoke up.

"Attack!" Nightwolf calls out and everyone charges forward and fights the invading Lin Kuei.

Nightwolf fought off Cyrax, having his swings blocked and immediately struck in the face, Nightwolf stumbles back for a moment, but catches himself and looks back at his opponent.

Both circle one another. "My speed and skill are beyond you." Cyrax declares lunges forward. But Nightwolf moved fast as he swung his tomahawk and slammed his shoulder into Cyrax, throwing him to the ground.

Cyrax pulls himself to his feet, but Nightwolf moves fast again, swinging his blades at the Cyborg and lunges forward, slamming his shoulder into the Cyborg again.

The cyborg was thrown to the ground again, but the Cyborg pulled himself to his feet and swung his fist, nailing Nightwolf in the face, He used his blades and swung at him, grazing Nightwolf's shoulder, The hunter stumbles back for a moment.

But he catches himself, reading his fist as Cyrax leaps at him, nailing him in the face again as he falls to the ground. Nightwolf pulls himself up, only to get caught in a Cybernet, he struggles in the bindings, luckily he breaks free at the late moment and summons thunder.

Striking Cyrax, Nightwolf charges forward, swinging his summoned weapons, and forces Cyrax to step back. Nightwolf continues to fight back against the Cyborg, keeping his wits about and his feet quick and light.

He swings his arm, forcing Cyrax to spin, Nightwolf summons his blades and slams them right into Cyvrax's back, cracking the shoulder blades.

The tomahawks vanish and he slams his foot right into Cyrax's back, cracking his back and making him fly forward. Sliding to the ground, Cyrax came to a stop, but he still forced himself to stand to his feet.

But as soon as he turns, Nightwolf comes flying towards him and slams his foot right into his face and Cyrax falls back onto the ground, done from the fight.

Nightwolf lowers his arms and frowns at the cyborg, "Mere speed and skill will not win this war, Cyrax." he declares to him.

Then looks out at the others fighting the Cyber Lin Kuei, They were holding their own, but Smoke and Ming were barely managing. Smoke became slow and weak from the fighting as his opponent was still a full strength. "You are weak, Smoke," Sektor spoke and slammed his palm into his chest, causing a blast to hit him and he went flying back, right off the stairs.

Ming staggers back for a moment, holding up her guard as her opponent is unrelenting. Nightwolf looks around and sees Luna swiping Lin Kuei's feet out from under them, then stabs her spearhead in the throat of the cyborg, causing it to shortcircuit "Luna!" he calls out.

She shoots a look over her shoulder, "Help Ming!" he calls out, She looks over at the Persefoni that was struggling as she was backed into a pillar.

She rips her blade right across the throat, severing the head from the body, and charges towards the Persefoni and her opponent.

"Do you now understand? The power of the Grand master's vision?" Sektor spoke as he loomed over him.

But Nightwolf summons a tomahawk and flung it at the cyborg, nailing him right into his chest, taking him by surprise and Setkor looks at him and stands ready.

"You are no match for the power of the Spirits," he informs him, marching forward, but Setkor leaps over, evading Nightwolf's punch. But the hunter summons his tomahawk and twists back, slicing at the cyborg.

Cutting through the metal. Setkor staggers for a moment and vanishes into a flicker of light, appearing behind the hunter, and slams his foot right into his back.

Setkor charges after him, only to be caught off guard as Nightwolf stops himself, catches Setkor's arm, and slams his knee right into his stomach plating, but he holds tightly onto Setkor's arm, reeling his arm back and slams his fist right into Setkor's chest plating.

The cyborg went flying, and Nightwolf gave chase, summoning both tomahawks, leaping after him, and slamming the blade right into his arm.

Setkor slams onto the ground, sliding back, but he reels his leg in close, pressing his foot into him right off. Nightwolf hits the ground but quickly pulls himself back to his feet.

Setkor flips back onto his and turns to the hunter, he fires his thrusters at him, sparking the flames, Nightwolf dodges the flames and slides towards him, shooting back to his feet as he grips Setkor's arm in the process.

But Setkor blocks his punches and slams his fist right into Nightwolf's stomach, taking him off guard and Stekor pulls his wrist free and slams it into Nightwolf's face. Cracking the bones he went flying back.

Nightwolf stumbles back onto the ground and lays there for a moment. Luna pulls her blade free from the cyborg that is attacking Ming.

The Persefoni exhaled, holding her side as she slid down the altar, The two shared a look, but Ming's sight was cast over Luna's shoulder. "Stekor..." she mutters.

Luna looks behind her, seeing Nightwolf propping himself up and Sektor stepping towards him with his blade shooting from his wrist. Snarling like an animal, Luna pulled her blade free, tossed it into the air caught the tip of the blade, and flung it at Setkor.

Right as he goes to finish Nightwolf, who pulls himself to his knee, he is caught off guard by a sudden weapon that is lodged in between his shoulder and arm.

He looks over at the blade and at the woman who flung the blade. Still, in a flinging position, Luna pants as she glares at the cyborg. "I'll flair you alive!" Sektor snarls.

But this gives Nightwolf enough time to collect himself stand to his feet and swing his fist, nailing Sektor right in the side of his face visor.

Sektor staggers for a moment as he turns away, Nightwolf notices the blade lodged between the shoulder and the arm. He steps forward, takes hold of the blade, and rips it out.

Sektor staggers again, gripping his arm, and looks back at the hunter that stood before him. "I am your opponent," he spoke, the blade twirled into a ready position.

The cyborg snarls as he stands ready, Sektor just charges at him, swinging his fists at him, but thanks to the blade in his hand, he blocks each attack.

Slamming his foot into his chest, Sektor stumbles back for a moment, seeing Nightwolf charge at him and thrust the blade right into Sektor's plating.

The cyborg staggers for a moment, slamming his elbow right under Sektor's chin, stunning his sensors, and staggering as he turns away, placing the blade away, he summons both of his tomahawks and slams them right into between the shoulder and arms, breaking the metal.

His weapons vanish then slams his foot right into Setkor's back, breaking the bones that remain inside.

Flying forward, Sektor hits the ground and is out from the impact, Nightwolf lowers his arms as he looks down at the cyborg before him. "Perhaps even you can be saved," he spoke.

One by one, the others make quick work of the cyber Lin Keui as they were now the only ones left standing. Ming exhales for a moment as she leans back against the altar.

Taking a moment to breath. Then a hand was presented to her and she looked up, seeing Luna tower over her with her hand offered. "You all right?" she asks.

Ming exhales and takes her hand as Luna pulls her back to her feet. "I'll live," she answers, leaning back against the altar. Nightwolf steps towards them and offers Luna her blade. "I thank you, my tribe sister," he spoke.

Luna smiles at him and takes her blade back. Kabal stood over Sub-zero as he was hacking his way into the Cyber Lin Kuei mainframe. Ming exhales as she pulls off the altar and looks at the dead bodies around them.

"How did the Lin Kuei find us so quickly?" she questions, stepping over one of the cyborgs. Smoke catches her arm and pulls her along. "Anything is possible," he informs her.

Luna went to throw out a rhetorical remark, but the hairs on the back of her neck stood still as she turned her head, catching an unusual smell.

Nightwolf turns to Kitana as she turns her head, sensing... something was off. "What is it?" he asks her, she doesn't answer but continues to look around, slowly recognizing the presence she was sensing.

"Mother..." she spoke, then a loud, ear-spitting scream, causing everyone to quickly cover their ears and stagger for a moment, Sub-zero creates an ice wall and blocks the sound from hitting them.

A few remained on their feet and looked at the only opponent that approached them.

It was Sindel, the former queen of Endeina and wife of Shao Kahn, "Come forward if you dare. I will finish what the Lin Kuei could not." she challenged them.

The Earthrealm fighters stood ready for the former queen that was risen from the dead. "Let's do this," Jak spoke as Nightwolf glared at the queen.

Luna snarls and charges toward, throwing her fist at the queen, Sindel dodges them, catching her arm, and slams her knee twice into her gut, Ming charges forward and swings at her, but Sindel catches her arm and headbutts her.

Powerful with a reach swing, almost fracturing her skull, she notices Luna's spearhead that was tucked in her belt. She twitch Ming's arm, almost breaking it and slams her fight into her back, making her stagger forward.

Sindel catches Luna's blade, slamming her foot right into her gut as she staggers away. Ming turns back and thrusts her foot out, but Sindel catches her foot, piercing her leg.

She cried out and was slashed at her collarbone and arm. The queen slams her first right into Ming and she goes flying back. "Ming!" Sub-zero calls out as she smacks into a pillar and hits the ground.

Her wounds keep her grounded, Sindel then turns to Luna, who charges back at her, swinging her arms in a motion, only for the queen to block her attack.

She blocks Luna's arms and stabs her right in the side of her gut. Luna gasps loudly, feeling the carved stone dig deep with each thrust, the queen's sick and twisted smile in her hallow eyes.

Sindel lets Luna go, the tribe wolf staggers back, holding her hand at her wound, and is kicked right into the chest, feeling her bones crack at the impact.

"Luna!" Nightwolf calls out, they all watch as she goes flying back, smacking into the pillar, feeling her spine almost impact at the hit, and falls to the ground.

The impact alone was enough to stun her, feeling her half-conscious, The fighters looked down at the two women as they were wounded and stunned.

Nightwolf glares at the queen, who laughs sadistically. "Attack!" he orders and they all charge in.

Nightwolf summons a tomahawk, only for Sindel to block his attack and throw powerful punches at him.

She dodges Johnny's swings, catches one arm slams her fist right into his face, and throws him to the ground.

The queen twists and slams her foot right into Kabal's face, knocking him to the ground, and slams her heel right into his chest. Killing him instantly.

She just laughs and looks at the charging cop, ducking from Stryker's swing and slamming her foot right into his knee. He cries out, falling to both knees, but she takes his face and slams her fist right into his face, killing him.

She lets the dead Stryker go and turns her attention to the rogue Lin Kuei, blocking his attacks and swinging at him.

Ming groans as she pushes herself up and looks at the others as they are fighting Sindel. Seeing Sub-zero get taken out by the queen. "Kaui Liang!!" she screams for him, seeing the sparking circuits from his person as he hits the ground.

Sindel blocks the colonel's metal arms, catching hold of them, and slams her heel into his throat. Killing him on contact.

She shoves him away and catches one of Smoke's legs and slams her right in between his. He drops to his knees with groans and Sindel catches hold of his neck and strangles him, snapping his neck.

She drops the dead Lin Kuei and slams her foot right into Sonya's face, knocking her right off her feet.

Jade catches at her, but Sindel catches her arm and slams her fist right into her face.

Kitana came charging in, but her mother dodged her attack and caught her by her throat, slammed her foot right into Jade's face, and shoved her daughter away.

She turns back to Jade, who was coughing from the attack but couldn't collect herself in time as Sindel lodges her fist right into her chest, making the young warrior gasp in shock.

Sindel rips out her heart, dropping Jade to the ground, she tosses the heart away and blocks her daughter's attacks.

She throws her powerful ones and knocks her daughter to the ground.

Slowly propping herself up, Sindel stood over her daughter who looked at her with pleading eyes. But Sindel was heartless to them, gripping her daughter's wrist, forcing her to her feet, and slamming her fist repeatably into her face.

Ming forcibly drags herself to the destroyed rogue Lin Kuei and looks down at him, horror sets in as she covers her mouth.

Sindel was completely ruthless with her daughter, kicking her right in the face, and sending her back to the ground, defeated, bruised, and bloodied.

Groaning in pain, Kitana rolls onto her front and forces herself to sit up. She looked at the woman before her, ready to kill her. "Mother, please!" she begs.

"I am no longer your mother." Sindel declares to her. "Mother, this is not your way. Shao Kahn has corrupted you!" Kitana tries to reason with her.

"Shao Kahn has resurrected me! You have betrayed him. Embraced a pathetic cause." she informs her, tears form in Kitana's bloodied eyes. "Remember Edenia, mother. Remember your rule before Shao Kahn's invasion!" she pleads to her mother, begging her to remember her life before.

But Sindel held her hand out, "Quiet, child. It is time for you to join your friends." she spoke and moved her other arm out, A magic orb radiated in her palm as Kitana stared at it with fear.

Then slowly her soul was being drawn into the orb, and she cried out, having no strength to fight her or pull back, Sindel did nothing but smile at this.

But one fighter remained as he limps towards them, "Mother!" Nightwolf calls out, dispelling her magic, Sindel turns to him as the magic around Kitana vanishes and she falls to the ground.

"Still alive? No matter." the queen spoke, Nightwolf shot a look over at Kitana and glared at the queen before him. "Soon you will reunite with your ancestors." she declares and takes her stance.

Nightwolf charges at her, swinging his arms at the queen. Sindel dodges each once. She swung her powerful fist at him, knocking him back.

He hits the ground but quickly collects himself flips back onto his feet, and summons his weapons. Sindel charges at him, and swings her fists, only to be blocked and Nightwolf slams his blade right into her ribcage.

Making her gasp out in shock as the blade vanishes and he slams his knee right into her wound, making her stagger back for a moment. And Nightwolf slams his fist right under her chin.

Knocking her off her feet. She smacks onto the ground but quickly rolls out of the way as Nightwolf slams his foot down, breaking the concrete.

She pulls back onto her feet and glares at the hunter who takes his stance, She was strong. Powerful. Each swing caused a painful ache. But Nightwolf pushed through his pain.

Summoning his weapons to fight back against the resurrected queen of Outworld. Trying to stay on his feet.

He tries to keep moving, trying to keep on his toes, but the power Shao Kahn gives his queen is overwhelming him at the moment, Nightwolf has the blessing of the spirits to give him strength.

He overcomes Sindel's skill and knocks her to the ground. "Now Sindel, face the judgment of the spirits." he declares. But she stood to her feet and just laughed.

Chanting in his native tongue, light radiated from his body, Sindel stood ready as he fired the power right at him.

Ming didn't even care as she gathered her lover in her arms, gently cupping his face, "Kaui Liang..." she muttered, the power flicking at his visor momentarily, slowly reaching for her. "Ming..." he mutters.

But the power begins to fail as his entire being shut down, the power dies as his hand drops to his side. Ming just sat, stunned as she just watched her lover die.

Soyna flutters her eyes and slowly turns her head, looking up at the ceiling of the church. "Raiden... Raiden, where are you?"