In other news the baffling decision to give every EX version of special moves its own unique input has been nixed. It’s now a simple button press to amplify special moves, ya know, like every fighting game since EX moves became a thing.

Very good to see they’re listening to fan feedback.

In a timely manner, too.

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:lol: at her fatality. Might be the best one shown off so far.

Cant wait for this game... although Ive been stuck in RDR2 chapter 2 since january just running around doing nothing.

Oh man...just wait until you get a bit farther.

Closed beta being held from March 28-31 and the only requirement is you have to pre-order the game in order to get access.

Also the closed beta will only be available for Xbox One and PS4.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">MK11 online stress test is done. Thanks everyone.... Your feedback will absolutely help us make <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MK11?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MK11</a> better for when it launches next month!<br><br>Next up is the Closed Beta which begins March 28. You can find details here...<a href="https://t.co/U8hf9HUkAd">https://t.co/U8hf9HUkAd</a><a href="https://t.co/P2xEmBZOn1">pic.twitter.com/P2xEmBZOn1</a></p>&mdash; Ed Boon (@noobde) <a href="https://twitter.com/noobde/status/1107637521553522688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Also Jacqui was one of the more boring additions in the last game, but she already looks way more interesting here, both in design and Moveset.

NetherRealm Studios released a new trailer featuring Noob Saibot, announced Shang Tsung as the first paid DLC character, and debunked rumors of a loot box system being in the game.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Your soul is mine! The Master Sorcerer, Shang Tsung, returns to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MK11?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MK11</a> as the first DLC character. Pre-order the Premium Edition today: <a href="https://t.co/cf3EngbLmz">https://t.co/cf3EngbLmz</a> <a href="https://t.co/eTEe1SDOhO">pic.twitter.com/eTEe1SDOhO</a></p>&mdash; Mortal Kombat 11 (@MortalKombat) <a href="https://twitter.com/MortalKombat/status/1109160531330387968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Shang Tsung will be voiced by Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. Fucking rad.

That's awesome. Noob looks cool, too.

He sounds like Dr. Claw lol

Why are we announcing DLC when the actual game itself hasn't come out. I swear, modern gaming...:mad:

I think in this case, they were just excited to announce the voice actor.

Regardless, it doesn't really hurt anything to announce it. Hell, in today's season pass obsessed enviornment, I would actually appreciate more transparency in terms of whats planned for DLC.

DLC tends to be developed way before launch so whether they announce it or not it's pretty much a given. Especially for fighting games.

Liu Kang and Kung Lao confirmed for the game's roster.

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Noob sounds like Zoom from CW Flash.

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Definitely an elder god of some kind. Honestly feels like more of an Injustice character than MK. Almost jarring to see her perform a fatality.

Also, a couple notes from Game Informer

-Competitive play will see preset variations, similar to MKX, made for balanced play

-Additional skins and gear are planned for DLC, and they are looking into DLC moves as well.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Everyone: Baraka's Fatality is so gross in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MK11?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MK11</a><br><br>D'Vorah: Hold my bug baby <a href="https://t.co/94R5RM4kAR">pic.twitter.com/94R5RM4kAR</a></p>&mdash; Mortal Kombat 11 (@MortalKombat) <a href="https://twitter.com/MortalKombat/status/1116807277355266048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Has to be one of the best fatalities in series history.

Game has broken street date, and images of the final character have surfaced

Why does Kotal job out in his own reveal trailer? He was legit my favorite new character in the last game, really wanted to see some of his moves :-\

Yeah that was weied. They did reveal more of him during the kombatkast.

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One of his fatalities leaked. It's fucking glorious.

Frost looks terrible.

Really? I'm loving it the only design I'm not a big fan of so far is collector

I like Frost’s design. I mean yeah, almost no resemblance to her previous looks outside of the mask and hair, but that’s by design. I really like the futuristic, almost alien design motifs of Kronikas faction.

Regardless, there will be plenty of options for outfits.

So Mileena isn't in this correct?

For now. I'd bet she'll be DLC.

Seems the game requires a constant internet connection in order to unlock things due to how the Krypt and Towers of Time mode were designed. Also seems even having a constant internet connection isn't enough since its rumored you also need to have an active sub with Xbox Gold, PS+, or Nintendo Online as well.

Story mode and regular/classic Towers mode are not affected for unlocks.

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https://www.gonintendo.com/stories/3...ar-unlocks-tow
https://gamerant.com/mortal-kombat-1...net-gear-mode/

According to people who have gotten the game early, unlocking things in the game is super grindy, to the point of frustration. Luckily, on the latest kombatkast, they stated they have been listening to this feedback and will be patching krypt and time towers soon.

I swear, no one in gaming knows how to do a launch on a big title that requires a running online server and manage to keep said god damned server up.

Still debating if I want it for the Switch or PS4

Must be super frustrating being able to play it on launch for them, let me get them a tissue, teehee

Not sure if its the same size on other consoles but Destructoid reported that the Day 1 patch on the Switch is about 16 GB in size.

Also seems Warner Bros cheaped out on cart size and went with the smallest one allowed (8 GB) which would explain the large size of the Day 1 patch.

Destructoid also confirmed the constant internet requirement rumor for unlocking stuff.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good lord, Sonya Blade sounds fucking awful in Mortal Kombat 11. It's clear that Ronda Rousey was a bad choice and her acting has no emotion whatsoever. <br><br>And the very least, the story mode seems good and her cutscenes are kept to a minimum but it's super jarring when it happens. <a href="https://t.co/0nFy8hAZ1p">pic.twitter.com/0nFy8hAZ1p</a></p>&mdash; Pixelbuster (@Nitomatta) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nitomatta/status/1120381808472809472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Compared to other notable examples in gaming, its not that horrendous but it does showcase why her acting career fizzled out very quickly.

She’s pretty fucking bad. I don’t know why they bothered, tbh. Her name value has gone down a lot over the years.