#338: Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Jean-Claude Van Damme and Nitara

KOFXV drops the patch notes, MK1 reveals Van Damme and Nitara, Tokyo Game Show is bringing news and is PC truly the best.

SNK has released the patch notes for the highly anticipated release of Duo Lon, along with a helpful visual guide highlighting significant changes for a large portion of the cast. Join us as we analyze these changes and determine who the big winners and losers are in this update.



Guilty Gear Strive is shaking things up with a player survey about Season 3. We’ll take you through the survey’s questions, from character preferences to specific player requests. It’s a fascinating look at how developers engage with their community to shape the game’s future.



Mortal Kombat 1 is on the brink of release, and we’re gearing up for some intense battles. We’ll discuss which characters are catching our eye and who we can’t wait to play. Plus, Ed Boon himself made a fiery appearance on Hot Ones to spice up the game’s promotion – we’ll dive into the saucy details.



The Jean-Claude Van Damme trailer is here, but some fans are raising an eyebrow at his in-game appearance. We’ll dissect the footage, compare it to the iconic martial artist’s movies, and even take a look at a fan-made edit that comes remarkably close to capturing his likeness.



The 3D-era character Nitara is soaring into Mortal Kombat 1 and she’s voiced by Megan Fox. We’ll discuss the marketing campaign that’s been brewing and how Nitara fits into the game’s rich lore.



As the Tokyo Game Show approaches, both Tekken 8 and Capcom are teasing exciting announcements. We’ll speculate on what these showcases might unveil, including the possibility of more AKI footage.



Lastly, with recent changes in gaming platforms and rising console prices, we’ll discuss the idea of PC emerging as the best platform for fighting games. Join us for this thought-provoking discussion that explores the evolving landscape of gaming hardware.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3du

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Hosts:

Andres Mirandes

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Jeremiah Ward

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Gabriel Medina

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