With the fans’ eager expectations in mind, the studio has managed to rope in some big names, ensuring that the game’s legacy continues to grow.
Hollywood action star Jean-Claude Van Damme is easily the biggest addition to the cast. The Bloodsport actor will be voicing the character of Johnny Cage, a figure famously inspired by Van Damme himself. Additionally, players will have the option to feature Van Damme’s likeness as an optional skin for Johnny Cage.
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Mortal Kombat aficionados will be thrilled to learn that Ron Yuan is reprising his role, returning to voice the fan-favourite Scorpion.
Meanwhile, Kaiji Tang will be lending his voice to Sub-Zero, promising to offer a refreshing take on the character’s backstory.
Another interesting addition to the lineup is Yuri Lowenthal, famed for his role in Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia. He will be voicing Smoke, a mysterious warrior from the Lin Kuei clan.
Adding a touch of Hollywood glam, Megan Fox has been roped in to voice Nitara, the intriguing vampire warrior.
Vic Chao is all set to portray Kenshi, while Matthew Yang King, known for his portrayal of Kung Lao in Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms, is slated to play Liu Kang.
Talented Kari Wahlgren will have the unique challenge of voicing two characters: Kitana and her clone, Mileena. The roster is further enriched by renowned voice actors including Susan Eisenberg, Steve Blum, and Phil LaMarr, to name a few.
NetherRealm Studios’ has previously said Mortal Kombat 1 will be released on September 19 for various platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
There has been little information announced about a potential Mortal Kombat 1 esports scene, although given the popular franchise has had a popular competition surrounding it, we would assume it will only grow.
]]>IEM New York 2020 Kicks Off Third Day Of Group Stage
With the Intel Extreme Masters New York 2020 pro gaming tour underway, the NA division enters its third group stage day. Morning matchups include Fnatic vs. Complexity and Faze Clan vs. Big.
After lunch, Evil Geniuses will face off against Furia Esports, while Triumph dukes it out with Imperium Esports. Late afternoon, Team Liquid will face Chaos Esports, while Rebirth Esports is up against the New England Whalers.
Two more days of grueling group stage matches await the teams. Playoffs will start on October 15. Bookmakers expect a surge of activity as North American CS:GO IEM New York 2020 esports betting picks up speed.
Asia
LoL Worlds 2020: Asian Teams Dominate As Group B Concludes
The thrills continue over at the League of Legends Worlds 2020 Championship. Group B has finally concluded play after a series of exciting matches. One thing is becoming increasingly clear: the dominance of the Asian teams in the competition.
After Group A finished, Suning took first place from the European G2, while the American Team Liquid scrubbed out. With Group B also coming to a close, two Asian teams have qualified for the playoffs. South Korea’s DAMWON Gaming finished in first place, followed by China’s JD Gaming. It’s unclear if LGD Gaming, Gen G, Top Esports, and DRX will be able to repeat these feats. The latter two teams are currently dominating Group D, but LGD Gaming is third in Group C at the moment.
Africa
CharlieWolfGaming Hosts MK11 South Africa v Zambia Tournament
The fighting esports scene in Africa continues to heat up, particularly after the release of Mortal Kombat 11. As bookmaker betting markets show, South Africa and Zambia lead the region when it comes to MK11 players and audience numbers.
The tournament will be dubbed “Kollision Kourse.” It’ll feature a 3 vs. 3 structure, as well as the finest MK11 players from both countries. Atrocity, Xray92, and Pandabarre will be representing South Africa, while KillJoy, Cortex, and Mr 5000 will represent Zambia.
You can catch the livestream through CharlieWolfGaming’s official YouTube page. The first match of the tournament was on October 8; follow-up matches are scheduled for October 14, 22, and 29.
Europe
CS:GO: IEM NY 2020 Europe Playoffs
The European Intel Extreme Masters 2020 tournament is almost ready to head into the playoffs. In Group A, France’s Team Vitality dominated the opening matches. In second place, the Swedish Fnatic team prevailed over both G2 and Complexity Gaming.
In Group B, Red Bull-sponsored OG (one of only two teams not directly invited to the event) slayed the competition. OG will go on to face Fnatic in the playoffs. Meanwhile, second place was determined by a Decider Match between FaZe and BIG. In the end, FaZe prevailed with a 2-0 win and will face Team Vitality in the semifinal.
South America
Budding Latin American Esports Leagues Continue To Organize
Without much in the way of official subsidies and support, esports leagues are hard to organize and maintain. Regardless, avid interest from players and audiences continues to coalesce into new competitive structures.
The LSC (South American Clans League) is in its fourth phase now. The season has showcased top Call of Duty talent from across the continent, and new matches are livestreamed every day. Team Z1 Revolution recently crowned itself champion of the Main League, advancing to the Second Division.
Oceania
Rocket League Championship Series X Kicks Off
Rocket League regionals have come and gone. Teams have qualified, rankings are up, and everything is set up for the Fall Majors to start. However, rather than a splashy event, the RLCS will take place online this year, due to the pandemic.
Each region will have its own online event, with plenty of livestreams through all the major esports bookmakers. Oceania is the first region in the lineup, with its online Major starting October 10.
The finest sixteen Rocket League teams across Oceania will face off for a share of $25,000 in prizes. More importantly, the winner will accrue valuable points to boost their standing ahead of World Championship qualifications. Two teams from the region will make it to the largest Rocket League event of the year.
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Australia’s largest fighting game major, Battle Arena Melbourne, is returning for its 9th year.
Running from May 12 to 14, CouchWarriors’ BAM 9 will bring a range of stars from all over the world together at the Melbourne Convention Centre, a venue which is three times the size of the 2016 venue.
BAM9 will be an eSports conglomeration with FGC tournaments, exhibitions, cosplay competitions, previews to upcoming games, and more. It is also a Global Premier Event on the Capcom Pro Tour 2017.
The main tournament titles include Street Fighter V, Super Smash Bros Wii U and Melee, Tekken 7, Guilty Gear XRD, Dead or Alive Last Round, Mortal Combat X, and Kings of Fighters XIV.
Side events include Ultra Street Fight IV, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Ultimate Marvel v Capcom 3, Super Smash Bros 64, Street Fighter 3 with 3v3 teams, Rivals of Aether, Blazblue Central Fiction, Virtual Fighter 5 Final Shutdown and Street Fighter II Turbo.
There will also be a number of special events revealed on the day.
BAM has broken records two years in a row for attendance and hopes to do so again this year. The event will see over 1000 competitors, along with spectators, which will be watching the tournaments live or viewing at home via Twitch.
You can register for this year’s event by heading to the BAM 9 website, with pre-registration for venue entry set at $50. It will be $60 on the day.
You must pre-register for Smash WiiU and Melee while all other on-the-day registration games has to be done one hour prior to the game’s first pool starts.
If you prefer to be a spectator, entry costs just $20.
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