SameTeem
Search titles only
By:
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Streams
Streams
Multi-Viewer
Games
What's new
Media
Resources
Free TeamSpeak Channel
TeamSpeak
TeamSpeak
Vote
Rank System
Make a Channel
Free Channel Information
Servers
Sourcebans
New posts
SameTeem
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Streams
Multi-Viewer
Games
What's new
Media
Resources
Free TeamSpeak Channel
TeamSpeak
Vote
Rank System
Make a Channel
Free Channel Information
Servers
Sourcebans
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Change style
Contact us
Close Menu
Download TeamSpeak Today
Proudly sponsored by TeamSpeak
Forums
News and Announcements
Gaming News
Mortal Kombat 1: Homelander, Peacemaker, and Li Mei and More Confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Admin" data-source="post: 59918" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>After numerous leaks and rumors, Netherrealm Studios has finally confirmed that Homelander and Peacemaker will be coming to Mortal Kombat 1 as special guest characters. They're joined by Omni-Man, the Image Comics hero created by Robert Kirkman who also stars in Invincible, and Mortal Kombat mainstays Li Mei, Tanya, and Baraka.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Netherrealm Studios revealed Mortal Kombat 1's new roster additions during its San Diego Comic-Con panel, which featured several members of the development team alongside series director Ed Boon.</p><p></p><p>[H2]Homelander and Peacemaker are ready for Kombat[/H2]</p><p></p><p>Homelander and Peacemaker are the most notable additions to Mortal Kombat 1's roster. They are part of an established tradition of guest characters that has previously included the Xenomorph, Predator, and other characters. <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-1-dlc-characters-seemingly-leaked-by-amazon-listing" target="_blank">An Amazon listing</a> a few months back revealed that characters Homelander would be joined by Quan Chi and Omni Man-in the first DLC Kombat Pack, but this is the first time that he's been actually revealed.</p><p></p><p>Homelander found fame as the main antagonist of The Boys, and with<a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/the-boys-spinoff-gen-v-premiere-date-revealed" target="_blank"> Gen V now having a full release date</a>, he's been popping up in more games of late. His other appearances <a href="https://www.ign.com/videos/homelander-in-call-of-duty-the-call-of-duty-x-the-boys-collaboration-explained" target="_blank">include a cameo in Call of Duty</a>, where his heat vision has proven to be very powerful. Peacemaker, played by John Cena in the series written by James Gunn, has also proven popular since his well-received show in 2022.</p><p></p><p>Omni-Man isn't as well-known as Homelander and Peacemaker, but he'll be familiar to comics fans. Played by J.K. Simmons in Invincible, his reveal coincides with the impending release of that show's second season.</p><p></p><p>[H2]Li Mei returns with Tanya and Baraka[/H2]</p><p></p><p>In addition to its DLC characters, Netherrealm Studios also confirmed that Li Mei will be joining Mortal Kombat 1's roster. Previously played by Tara Strong, Li Mei last appeared as an NPC in Mortal Kombat X. Her addition is part of a broader effort to redefine the origins of Mortal Kombat's familiar characters.</p><p></p><p>Elsewhere, Tanya and Baraka will also be playable. All three appear to be on the roster rather than appearing as Kameos — a somewhat controversial system that has turned some fan-favorite characters into unplayable assists. Baraka is a particularly well-known character with roots going back to Mortal Kombat II.</p><p></p><p>Mortal Kombat 1 was <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-12-revealed-as-mortal-kombat-1" target="_blank">announced in May</a> during a Warner Bros. Discovery earnings call. A sequel to 2019's <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/04/22/mortal-kombat-11-review" target="_blank">Mortal Kombat 11</a>, the next major installment in the franchise, serves as a reboot for the series and "will introduce a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe."</p><p></p><p>Mortal Kombat 1 arrives on September 19 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. For more information on Mortal Kombat 1, check out our interview with series creator Ed Boon on why <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-1s-ed-boon-says-door-not-closed-on-injustice-3" target="_blank">NetherRealm chose to develop Mortal Kombat 1 over Injustice 3</a>.</p><p></p><p>You can find all <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/san-diego-comic-con-2023-everything-announced" target="_blank">the rest of our San Diego Comic-Con coverage</a> right here.</p><p></p><p></p><p><em>Kat Bailey is IGN's News Director as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.</em></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-1-homelander-peacemaker" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Admin, post: 59918, member: 1"] After numerous leaks and rumors, Netherrealm Studios has finally confirmed that Homelander and Peacemaker will be coming to Mortal Kombat 1 as special guest characters. They're joined by Omni-Man, the Image Comics hero created by Robert Kirkman who also stars in Invincible, and Mortal Kombat mainstays Li Mei, Tanya, and Baraka. Netherrealm Studios revealed Mortal Kombat 1's new roster additions during its San Diego Comic-Con panel, which featured several members of the development team alongside series director Ed Boon. [H2]Homelander and Peacemaker are ready for Kombat[/H2] Homelander and Peacemaker are the most notable additions to Mortal Kombat 1's roster. They are part of an established tradition of guest characters that has previously included the Xenomorph, Predator, and other characters. [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-1-dlc-characters-seemingly-leaked-by-amazon-listing']An Amazon listing[/URL] a few months back revealed that characters Homelander would be joined by Quan Chi and Omni Man-in the first DLC Kombat Pack, but this is the first time that he's been actually revealed. Homelander found fame as the main antagonist of The Boys, and with[URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/the-boys-spinoff-gen-v-premiere-date-revealed'] Gen V now having a full release date[/URL], he's been popping up in more games of late. His other appearances [URL='https://www.ign.com/videos/homelander-in-call-of-duty-the-call-of-duty-x-the-boys-collaboration-explained']include a cameo in Call of Duty[/URL], where his heat vision has proven to be very powerful. Peacemaker, played by John Cena in the series written by James Gunn, has also proven popular since his well-received show in 2022. Omni-Man isn't as well-known as Homelander and Peacemaker, but he'll be familiar to comics fans. Played by J.K. Simmons in Invincible, his reveal coincides with the impending release of that show's second season. [H2]Li Mei returns with Tanya and Baraka[/H2] In addition to its DLC characters, Netherrealm Studios also confirmed that Li Mei will be joining Mortal Kombat 1's roster. Previously played by Tara Strong, Li Mei last appeared as an NPC in Mortal Kombat X. Her addition is part of a broader effort to redefine the origins of Mortal Kombat's familiar characters. Elsewhere, Tanya and Baraka will also be playable. All three appear to be on the roster rather than appearing as Kameos — a somewhat controversial system that has turned some fan-favorite characters into unplayable assists. Baraka is a particularly well-known character with roots going back to Mortal Kombat II. Mortal Kombat 1 was [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-12-revealed-as-mortal-kombat-1']announced in May[/URL] during a Warner Bros. Discovery earnings call. A sequel to 2019's [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/04/22/mortal-kombat-11-review']Mortal Kombat 11[/URL], the next major installment in the franchise, serves as a reboot for the series and "will introduce a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe." Mortal Kombat 1 arrives on September 19 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. For more information on Mortal Kombat 1, check out our interview with series creator Ed Boon on why [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-1s-ed-boon-says-door-not-closed-on-injustice-3']NetherRealm chose to develop Mortal Kombat 1 over Injustice 3[/URL]. You can find all [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/san-diego-comic-con-2023-everything-announced']the rest of our San Diego Comic-Con coverage[/URL] right here. [I]Kat Bailey is IGN's News Director as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.[/I] [url="https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-1-homelander-peacemaker"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
News and Announcements
Gaming News
Mortal Kombat 1: Homelander, Peacemaker, and Li Mei and More Confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top