GameSpot • 23rd April 2021

Mortal Kombat Movie Director Reveals Reason For One Major Change

The new movie is out now, both in theaters and on HBO Max now, for all of your fatality needs. The movie introduces a number of iconic characters, is loaded with familiar special moves, and doesn't skimp on the blood. However, there is one pretty significant departure from the fighting video game franchise's history. There's a reason for that, though, according to director Simon McQuoid.

GameSpot • 22nd April 2021

Mortal Kombat Movie Review: A Nearly Flawless Victory

When the original Mortal Kombat film shot into theaters like a Liu Kang fireball in 1995, it quickly became a guilty pleasure for many. While it was fun, featured plenty of action, and had quite possibly the coolest soundtrack of all time, it was not a very good adaptation of the video game it was based on. Now, though, Mortal Kombat is back on the big screen for a second shot at igniting a live-action movie franchise.

GameSpot • 19th April 2021

Why The Mortal Kombat Movie's Main Character Isn't From The Games

With a new movie arriving in theaters and on HBO Max this week, it's hard not to look back at the films that came before, 1995's Mortal Kombat and 1997's Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. Not only did the characters from the games make up the supporting cast for the film, but the story centered around the iconic Liu Kang. In the new film, though, the central figure isn't from the games. He's an original character.

GameSpot • 16th April 2021

9 Things We Learned At Universal Studios Hollywood's Reopening

After being closed for over a year, California's has reopened and while some things remain the same, there are also a number of differences. From new safety protocols to additions to the park, there's plenty to talk about when plotting a visit. What's more, with Disneyland's grand reopening coming on April 30, Universal should be a pretty good indicator of what to expect should you be planning to visit there. To see for ourselves what the new Universal Studios is like, GameSpot visited the park

GameSpot • 14th April 2021

Fast And Furious 9 Is Actually Going To Space, But Maybe It Shouldn't

The Fast & Furious franchise has never been afraid to raise the stakes, even if that meant racing souped-up muscle cars against airplanes, tanks, or even nuclear submarines--seriously, that's all happened. With the new trailer, however, a long-running fan theory has officially been confirmed: The Fast & Furious crew is going to space. Why? Who knows, but it's happening. Should it, though?

GameSpot • 12th April 2021

Wrestle Buddies: GameSpot’s Wrestling Podcast Celebrating WWE, AEW, And More

Wait, you're not caught up on Wrestle Buddies, GameSpot's podcast? That seems impossible. How do you get through your day without hearing GameSpot Entertainment's Mat Elfring and Chris E. Hayner discuss the most important topics in wrestling history--or, at least, the topics they think are important. From Hulk Hogan's failed pasta restaurant to the time John Cena beat up Kevin Federline, we're talking about practically everything. Wrestle Buddies doesn't end there, though.

GameSpot • 6th April 2021

Mayans MC Season 3 Plot Twist Is One Star's Dream Come True

When it was revealed during Season 2 of that Miguel Galindo (Danny Pino) was actually the son of Felipe Reyes (Edward James Olmos), it was a shocking moment for fans of the series. After all, he's spent his life believing he was the son of one of Mexico's most vicious cartel bosses--a role he's since taken over. Since that revelation, the two characters haven't shared a single frame of film on the series--until now.

GameSpot • 24th March 2021

Mario Creator's Autograph Is Hidden In Super Nintendo World At Universal Studios

Super Nintendo World has officially opened to the public at Universal Studios Japan, letting guests be fully immersed in the world of Mario, Yoshi, and other classic Nintendo characters. The featured attraction in the new theme park expansion, which is also coming to Universal's parks in Florida and California, is a Mario Kart ride. That particular attraction also happens to house the land's best Easter egg, an autograph from the creator of Super Mario, Shigeru Miyamoto.

GameSpot • 23rd March 2021

Mayans MC: Adelita Is "Broken" and "Animalistic" In Season 3

There are a number of concerning things happening on Mayans MC Season 3, thus far. Still, after the third episode, "Overreaching Don't Pay," though, there's a new piece of the story unfolding.

GameSpot • 22nd March 2021

New Mortal Kombat Movie Won't Deviate Far From The Games

Over the past three decades of Mortal Kombat video games, the franchise has developed a deep and detailed backstory for practically every character. Now, with a new movie about to arrive in theaters and on HBO Max, film director Simon McQuoid has revealed how important that established lore is to the upcoming film.

GameSpot • 19th March 2021

Falcon And The Winter Soldier Writer Breaks Down Episode 1 Cliffhanger

You had a week off between Marvel shows on Disney+, but The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has arrived. The series picks up after the events of Avengers: Endgame, catching viewers up on the whereabouts of Sam and Bucky. We also see what's happened with Captain America's iconic shield since Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) handed it over to Sam in Endgame.

GameSpot • 18th March 2021

How Falcon And The Winter Soldier's Action Stands Alone In The MCU

When it came to figuring out the fighting sequences in Disney+'s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, keeping things fresh was top of mind. That can be a tall task where the Marvel Cinematic Universe is concerned. After all, we've seen everything from people turned to dust mid-battle to epic space showdowns (and dance-offs). Kari Skoglang, who directed the series, had an idea for how to keep things fresh, though: lean away from superpowers and into good, old-fashioned fighting.

GameSpot • 17th March 2021

Johnny Cage Isn't In The Mortal Kombat Movie. This Is Why

When the first trailer for the upcoming Mortal Kombat movie--which premieres in theaters and on HBO Max on April 16--hit, it had everything fans could have wanted, except Johnny Cage. From bloody violence and massive fight sequences, to a long line of familiar characters, there was plenty to love for any Mortal Kombat fan. So why was a major character from the original game not featured?

GameSpot • 17th March 2021

How Universal Studios' Super Nintendo World Interacts With Your Switch

When you visit Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, you're immersed in the world of the Mario games. In fact, the theme park land's two rides are based on the Mario Kart franchise and Yoshi, Mario's dragon sidekick. The Nintendo-based fun doesn't end at the park, though. In fact, the wearable Power Up Band that you can purchase in the park can also be used with your Nintendo Switch at home.

GameSpot • 17th March 2021

Falcon And The Winter Soldier Will Dig Into Sam And Bucky's Personal Lives

With the release of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+, two or Marvel's most recognizable superheroes are getting the opportunity to shine like never before in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While the franchise's leading characters--those with movies named after them--have gotten ample time to have their personal lives and issues explored, now Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) are getting their shot.

GameSpot • 3rd March 2021

WWE's Shayna Baszler Is Ready For NXT Return To Demolish Tag Team Competition

After winning the inaugural women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, NXT superstars Dakota Kai and Raquel González were flying high on their way to a WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match. Now, WWE's Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax are looking to send them crashing back to Earth.

GameSpot • 17th February 2021

Critics Of WandaVision Are Missing The Point

When 2020 passed without a single Marvel Cinematic Universe release, fans were anxious for the next piece of the massive puzzle, after being accustomed to getting new servings regularly. However, the releases of and Eternals on the big screen were delayed, while Disney+'s was pushed after production was halted during the pandemic. Finally, though, there was a light at the end of the tunnel. WandaVision became the first MCU Phase 4 entry and, it should be argued, it's also one of the strongest projects Marvel Studios has ever released.

GameSpot • 8th February 2021

The CW's Superman & Lois Isn't Trying To Be Another Arrow-Verse Show

While there is plenty of variety on The CW's roster of DC universe TV shows, it's hard to argue that they are not all action-first. Whether it's The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Black Lightning, Supergirl, or Batwoman, these series spend the majority of their time with superheroes in colorful costumes saving the universe time and time again. While that's not a bad thing, Superman & Lois, which premieres on February 23, is looking to change up the formula.

GameSpot • 19th January 2021

WandaVision Review: Disney+ Kicks Off MCU Phase 4 In Style

The Marvel drought is over. With no MCU movies released since 2019's Spider-Man: Far From Home, Marvel Studios' cinematic universe has reopened with its first TV show on the Disney+ streaming service. picks up some time after Avengers: Endgame and finds the characters of Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) living their lives in a sitcom world, with different episodes highlighting different eras of the genre.

GameSpot • 7th August 2020

AEW Boasting About Its 'Ratings War' With WWE Makes It Look Like WCW Jr.

The year is 1996, the place is World Championship Wrestling (WCW). With the New World Order, made up largely of former WWE stars, reigning supreme, WCW Nitro took the ratings lead over WWE Raw--a streak it would hold onto for 83 weeks. In that time, WCW regularly boasted about trouncing its competition in the ratings. After all, when you're the king of the wrestling mountain, why wouldn't you want to talk about it? That said, wrestling fans know how this story ends.