19 Apr

Ed Boon, the executive producer of Mortal Kombat, has defended the use of an Online Pass system in a recent interview with Eurogamer. Mortal Kombat, which hits store-shelves across North America today, is the first game that uses an access code that limits access to online components for consumer who either rent the game, or […]

31 Mar

[Initial reporting done by Eli English] While far from a gamer’s favorite thing, EA’s Online Pass practice has proven successful enough that Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment is reportedly looking to develop its own model. Mortal Kombat, the newest title to the series of the same name which is being developed by NetherRealm Studios, will have […]

14 Mar

Despite an appeal by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the Australian classification board has upheld the decision to refuse Mortal Kombat an official rating in the country. Effectively, this means it will be illegal to sell the game in Australia, and it will also force Warner Bros. to cancel all pre-orders that were registered in the […]