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Silent Protagonist Actually Kinda Chill Once You Get to Know Him

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Cameron Snow

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Realizing his initial judgment of the character was inaccurate, local gamer Troy McKenzie discovered that The Legend of Zelda’s silent protagonist Link is actually a pretty laid-back guy if you give him a chance.

“My first playthrough of Tears of the Kingdom was painfully awkward,” said McKenzie. “Link didn’t utter a single word the entire time. He clearly had his walls up, but I could sense there was a deeper bond waiting to be forged. And sure enough, after 900 silent hours in the game, completely out of nowhere, he was all like ‘Damn, Ganondorf needs to take that stick out of his ass, am I right?’ and we both just burst out laughing. And that’s the thing about Link: he’s actually chill as hell. He’s also got this dry sense of humor that catches you off guard, but he only shows it once you’re around your twelfth playthrough.”

Nintendo game director Shigeru Miyamoto clarified that Link’s sudden talkativeness was a deliberate design choice.

“People always think we made Link silent so the player could project their own thoughts and feelings onto the character,” said Miyamoto. “But let me tell you, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Link can talk, okay? It’s just that most of you don’t give the guy a goddamn chance. You’d rather him stand there while you project all your bullshit onto him, which probably just makes it harder for him to open up. Selfish bastards.”

Avid gamer Ada Costello has managed to crack open several silent protagonists across numerous franchises.

“It’s all about having patience and finding the right moment,” said Costello. “You just need to learn what they like. For example, Gordon Freeman can talk physics for days, and it’s fascinating. And Doomguy? We’ve spent hours debating the merits of the double-barrel shotgun over the plasma rifle. All these guys are surprisingly mellow once they’re comfortable around you. It’s like they’ve been waiting their whole lives for someone to just listen.”

When reached for comment, Link said nothing.

Influencer With Dwindling Charisma Respecs Into Bigotry

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Brad Waters

OAKLAND, Calif. — Popular Twitch streamer and YouTube creator KingOfAllW0rlds has been met with scrutiny lately, which means he’s about to get a whole lot worse.

“Well, after you get criticised as a white guy in content creation it’s like, where do you go? NFTs? Racism? Crypto? Transphobia? I decided, yes,” said the streamer in a now-viral clip. “So if all the snowflakes and attack helicopters on Twitter don’t like me anymore — that’s fine. I’m just gonna tell it like it is. For example, women should not be allowed to ever tell me — a man, what to do. That right is exclusively reserved for my gorgeous, sultry, shapely and if I may say so; handsome teammates.”

Though polarizing some, many fans of the streamer vocalized that they’d still be supporting him, despite his respec into bigotry.

“He’s totally changing things up and it fuckin’ rips, bro,” said Malcolm Childs, a devout, longtime KingOfAllW0rlds viewer. “He’s not gonna let the status quo tell him what to do and what to say anymore. That’s reserved for RAID: Shadow Legends and RAID: Shadow Legends only! Get that sponsorship bag, baby! He’s used to being under fire, it happens to him all the time in the game. Now he’s getting aggressive and fighting back, especially against all those people who suggested he might be misinformed about that one thing he said!”

In a later interview with an online publication, the embattled influencer outlined a grand vision for his change in personality.

“It can be content, y’know?” said KingOfAllW0rlds. “It can be part of my brand that I think non-binary people are an assault to my personal freedom or whatever. Well, that and my funky shades. 20% off on my store, people! Hahaha.”

Shortly after the interview went live and it became public that he’d been unfaithful to his wife, KingOfAllW0rlds called his new demeanour “a great respec”, and claimed to have pulled it off so successfully he may as well have a doctorate.

Google Unsure What Ads to Give Boring Hobbyless Husk of a Man

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Cameron Snow

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Scratching their heads in bewilderment, Google’s marketing team reportedly struggled to decide which advertisements to give boring, hobbyless husk of a man, Brad Hawthorne.

“Typically, we cater a user’s ads based on their preferences and interests, but Mr. Hawthorne seems to distinctly lack both of those,” explained Google marketing strategist Kate Quillen, furrowing her brow. “In fact, there’s no evidence that this sad little empty shell does anything at all. And we’ve tried our best, really. We even eavesdropped on his phone, but all we could hear was a fan blowing in the background, and him occasionally clearing his throat.”

Hawthorne was surprised to receive a special message from Google in place of an advertisement.

“Hm, what is this? ‘Sorry, but personalized ads require a personality’,” muttered Hawthorne, squinting at his screen. “I don’t have a personality? Nonsense! I have all kinds of interesting quirks and hobbies! For example, uh… there’s… uh, well… I have a novelty coffee mug on my desk! Is that something? Or what about yearning for a more fulfilling existence? I’m pretty sure I’m the world champion at that! See, Google, I’ve got plenty of things going for me!”

Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed frustration as more hobbyless users continue to pop up.

“Every day, we come across more users who have no data whatsoever,” said Google CEO Sundar Pichai. “Their only location history is them going back and forth from their home and work, and their only purchase history is a really loud box fan. We’re talking about individuals who have never even gone bowling or fly fishing. These people are truly impossible to advertise to, and are damaging our bottom line every single day. Our entire model relies on people liking things, so come on guys, go carve a pumpkin or something, I don’t fuckin’ know.”

As of press time, Hawthorne finally stepped out of his comfort zone by switching to Bing.

What Is the Most Popular Anime in Each State?

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Kevin Podas

Anime has come a long way in popularity over the years. What was once a niche hobby enjoyed exclusively by antisocial weirdos, is now enjoyed by a mainstream populace of antisocial weirdos the whole world over. And thanks to the advent of things like Toonami, DVD boxsets, and streaming services, anime has had its fair share of success in America especially. Today we’ll take a look at what we’ve determined are the most popular anime in each state of the US.

Alabama: Fruits Basket

For whatever reason, Alabama just really loves Fruits Basket, an anime that is rife with plotlines that involve romancing one’s own cousin.

Alaska: Vinland Saga

The stories of vikings traveling the world and enduring harsh climates is very relatable to Alaskans, who suffer through brutal weather conditions just to get to their local Wal-Mart.

Arizona: Chainsaw Man

The sun tends to fry people’s brains in Arizona, so a lot of people can probably relate to Chainsaw Man’s protagonist Denji, who may or may not have a few screws loose. “He’s just like me FR,” they say.

Arkansas: Cardcaptor Sakura

The home state of Bill Clinton just loves the story of Sakura Kinomoto, a schoolgirl who has to retrieve a set of magical cards. Matter of fact, a lot of series by manga artist group Clamp are fairly popular there.

California: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!

There’s nothing Hollywood loves more than movies about making movies. So naturally, California loves the closest thing to that in anime: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, which is an anime about making an anime. Meta!

Colorado: Gintama

I’ve never been to Colorado and I’ve never seen Gintama, but people sure do seem to love both of them a lot. They probably toke up and enjoy the comedic antics of Gintoki Sakata and his friends, I imagine.

Connecticut: Yu Yu Hakusho

Sandwiched in between New York and Massachusetts, this east coast state with a chip on its shoulder absolutely loves Yu Yu Hakusho. They probably appreciate and respect Yusuke Urameshi’s school punk, don’t-take-shit attitude.

Delaware: Slam Dunk

When people think ‘anime’, they probably don’t think of sports immediately. There are a lot of great sports anime out there though, a fact that clearly hasn’t gone over Delawarians’(?) heads and their love for Slam Dunk.

Florida: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

I mean, what’s more “bizarre” than Florida, am I right? This generation-spanning series is incredibly popular in Florida, probably thanks in large part to the fact that Part 6: Stone Ocean takes place there. Not a lot of other anime would be willing to use Florida as a major story setting, I imagine.

Georgia: Beastars

Georgia absolutely eats up Beastars, a series about anthropomorphic animals that go to high school together. Maybe there’s a lot of furries in Georgia? I don’t know. Let us know in the comments if you’re a furry who lives in Georgia.

Hawaii: Dorohedoro

Hawaii is always kinda doing their own thing, since, you know, they can’t hang out with all of us continental states over here. Dorohedoro is an anime that isn’t concerned with what everyone else is doing either, free to be as weird and wild as it wants to be.

Idaho: One-Punch Man

The farmers of Idaho pretty much idolize Saitama’s strength to defeat anyone in a single punch, and maybe they like that his bald head looks like a potato or something. I don’t know. What else is Idaho famous for besides potatoes, I got nothing.

Illinois: Naruto

The story of a down-on-his-luck ninja who rose to prominence despite his limitations is relatable to many people from Illinois, including the former hokage of Chicago herself: Lori Lightfoot!

Indiana: Berserk

Berserk is a story of enduring struggle, hardships, and intense misery, which are themes that people who are forced to live in Indiana might be able to relate to just a little bit.

Iowa: Mob Psycho 100

What’s wrong with being ordinary? Is everyone as special as they think they are? Mob Psycho 100’s stories and themes resonate greatly with the citizens of Iowa, who are completely okay with just being another “fly-over state”.

Kansas: Samurai Champloo

The Sunflower State loves the plot to Samurai Champloo, which sees the characters set out on a journey to find the Sunflower Samurai. There are more than enough sunflower fields present in the show for them to pretend like the characters are in Kansas instead of 17th century Japan.

Kentucky: Legend of the Galactic Heroes

Kentucky takes their anime pretty seriously apparently, hailing this classic series as an absolute pinnacle of the medium. If you place anything else higher up on your MyAnimeList profile, they’ll kick you out of the state so fast your head will spin.

Louisiana: Food Wars

Louisiana is known for their exquisite cuisine and southern home cooking, so it’s no surprise that Food Wars is the most popular there. Honestly I don’t even know if they’ve seen it or if they just saw the word “Food” and got hungry.

Maine: Death Note

Thanks to Stephen King, there’s nothing that the residents of Maine love more than a good old fashioned spooky story. And what’s spookier than a suspenseful thriller about a kid who gets a notebook with the power to kill anyone? …Now I’m suddenly starting to see why they tried to ban this manga in school libraries.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Release Time Guide: When Does MK1 Come Out?

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Noah Hunter

If you’re a fan of fighting games, you’re probably looking forward to the upcoming release time of Mortal Kombat 1. The latest title from NetherRealm Studios looks to reset the timeline (again) with Liu Kang at the helm. Plenty of fan favorites return in MK1, such as Reptile and Smoke. Additionally, an all-new Kameo system has been revealed that allows you to call in fighters during matches. The release date is almost here, but when exactly can you play Mortal Kombat 1? Here’s what you need to know.

Mortal Kombat 1 Release Time

The release date may differ depending on what edition of the game you have purchased. If you purchase the Premium Edition of the game, you will gain access to it a whole five days early. So, this means that starting September 14, Mortal Kombat 1 will be playable for Premium Edition owners. The first Kombat Pack is also included in this edition of the game, and it will retail for $109.99 USD.

For everyone else buying the standard edition, you will be able to play the game on September 19. This goes for all platforms the game is available on. Below, you can find the exact timing of when you can play MK1 for early access and its worldwide release.

Early Access Release Time

September 14 @ 10 AM PDT

September 14 @ 12 PM CDT

September 14 @ 1 PM EDT

Standard Edition Release Time

September 18 @ 9 PM PDT

September 18 @ 11 PM CDT

September 19 @ 12 AM EDT

Mortal Kombat 1 Preload Information

As for preloading, you can expect to be able to preload Mortal Kombat 1 around 48 hours prior to the game’s release. For Early Access owners, this also applies to you. So, this allows for enough time to download the entirety of the game regardless of how fast your internet may be.

Mortal Kombat 1 will release worldwide on September 19, 2023. You can purchase the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch.

Clarence Thomas Pauses Supreme Court Hearing to Thank Twitch Donors

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Cameron Snow

WASHINGTON — Abruptly taking a moment away from the highest court’s deliberation, sources have confirmed that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas paused a hearing to thank the top-contributing donors in his Twitch stream.

“Thanks for the bits, haha_Harlan,” said Thomas, diverting his attention from the hearing to celebratorily dance before reading more names. “Thank you for the sub, squid_jimmy, and shoutout to TJ for always sticking with the stream. Remember, chat, every single dollar we raise helps shape a better future. And by future, I mean dollar margarita night is going to go fucking bonkers tonight. Now put a thumbs up in the chat if you want to see me block student debt relief!”

The Supreme Court Justice’s stream has garnered a large, devoted following, with viewership rivaling the most popular gaming channels on Twitch.

“This is democracy at its finest,” said Evan Beaumont, one of the stream’s highest donors. “Why should we even vote in the election when you can donate directly to Mr. Thomas and tip the scales of justice in real time? Plus, if you donate more than 5000 bits, he says your name and does a funny little jig – talk about incentivizing civic participation!”

Thomas’ fellow justices disapproved of his antics.

“We’re not upset that Clarence is live-streaming our hearings on Twitch. That’s fine. What irks us is that he’s hoarding all the goddamn profits for himself,” remarked Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. “What about the other justices, huh? Where’s our cut? Don’t make us start our own streams, Clarence. We’ll dilute your audience, and then you’ll be nothing. Or better yet, we could impeach you for violating Twitch’s terms and agreements.”

As of press time, Clarence Thomas has signed a $100 million dollar deal to exclusively stream hearings on Kick.

Every NFL Starting Quarterback’s Favorite Video Game

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Kyle Duggan

As week one of the NFL comes to a close, we noticed that everyone is writing about this stuff, but it’s all matchups this and final fantasy football that. No one is asking the important questions, like what is every starting quarterback’s favorite video game. Except us. We’re asking that. Check it out!

**Arizona Cardinals — Joshua Dobbs (Kyler Murray on PUP to start the season): None**

Dobbs is terrified of video games. He’s pretty sure that not playing video games is the only reason he has a spot on the roster.

Atlanta Falcons — Desmond Ridder: Rune Factory 5

It’s not a great game. It’s not even a great entry in the series. But hey, it’s competent enough to hold down the franchise until the next entry comes along.

Baltimore Ravens — Lamar Jackson: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 (Game Boy Advance)

While the GBA was an incredible handheld, you wouldn’t think that it had the right tools to run a Tony Hawk game. Not only would you be wrong, but it turns out that the Tony Hawk games would be among the greatest GBA games of all time. Go figure.

Buffalo Bills — Josh Allen: Farm Simulator 2023

Allen reportedly puts on his old jeans and a ragged flannel before sitting down alongside a Labrador retriever to play this game. His family sits and waits for him to have a “good year” before they can eat dinner.

Carolina Panthers — Bryce Young: Minecraft: Java Edition

Young insists that the Java Edition is the only version worth playing.

Chicago Bears — Justin Fields: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

I mean, yeah. This tracks, right?

Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Burrow: Diablo IV

It’s a premiere franchise title that is basically guaranteed to be successful. But still, you just can’t see it ever winning Game of the Year, can you?

Cleveland Browns — Deshaun Watson: Unknown

Deshaun Watson’s Steam profile is private. Frankly, I don’t want to do any more research than that.

Denver Broncos — Russell Wilson: Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy is currently the best selling game of the year.

Detroit Lions — Jared Goff: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Goff has always loved Navi. Just having a guide with him at all times, telling him exactly what to do, is something that brings him enormous comfort. He became completely lost and immediately ran off a cliff when he tried to play Breath of the Wild.

Dallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott: Red Dead Redemption 2

Apparently, Dak takes this game dead seriously. He just loves Westerns and wants to live in one. He even insists his teammates refer to him as “Hoss,” though few of them actually do so. Mike McCarthy calls him “Huss” at least twice a day. It’s unclear whether that’s an accidental slip-up or not.

Green Bay Packers — Jordan Love: Mass Effect Andromeda

Love says that while he appreciates the merits of the original Mass Effect trilogy, he likes the fresh take that Andromeda brought to the series.

Houston Texans — C.J. Stroud: Minecraft

Stroud runs his own server. He has a very strict “no swearing” rule.

Indianapolis Colts — Anthony Richardson: Roblox

Richardson had created several popular games in Roblox and had earned a few hundred dollars from them before he was drafted. After he signed with the Colts, Roblox developers learned that he was associated with a union and banned him from the game.

Jacksonville Jaguars — Trevor Lawrence: No Man’s Sky

Everyone was hyping the hell out of this game, only to be tremendously disappointed when it was released in a seemingly unfinished state. Lawrence stuck it out through all the updates, though, and is enjoying an excellent space-adventure game in 2023.

Kansas City Chiefs — Patrick Mahomes: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

There are plenty of people who call this the best Zelda game of all time. Of course, there is a vocal contingent who say that it doesn’t count because it does things differently than the earlier games. I guess only time will tell.

Las Vegas Raiders — Jimmy Garoppolo: The Sims 4

Garoppolo reportedly spends his offseasons creating and playing as a multitude of hideous Sims in order to learn what life is like for a “Uggos.” His words, not mine.

Los Angeles Chargers — Justin Herbert: Dave the Diver

Justin Herbert is on record cursing his talent as a football player. He states he would rather be a diver for a fresh-caught sushi restaurant. Dave the Diver is his only outlet until he retires.

Los Angeles Rams — Matthew Stafford: The Witcher 3

Stafford has been a fan of CD Projekt Red for a while. He was super into the first two Witcher games, even when they were niche titles that didn’t perform too well with a general audience. After the success of the third game, he now has to deal with the disappointment that is Cyberpunk 2077.

Miami Dolphins — Tua Tagovailoa: Fall Guys

Get it? Because of the concussions?

Minnesota Vikings — Kirk Cousins: StarCraft II

You’d never know it from what the media reports, but Kirk Cousins is a solid StarCraft player. Like, low-ish Diamond tier. He weirdly relies on the queue way too much for a player of his caliber, but has good actions per minute.

New England Patriots — Mac Jones: Halo Infinite

The heir to a legendary franchise, Halo Infinite has been deemed underwhelming by many. That hasn’t been a problem for Jones, who says he believes the game will improve over time so long as it has steady leadership.

New Orleans Saints — Derek Carr: Super Monkey Ball

Carr is very vocal about the fact that he only likes the first couple of titles that were released on the GameCube. After that, he says that they totally screwed up Monkey Target. He is correct.

New York Giants — Daniel Jones: New Horizons

Jones becomes visibly excited if you ask him about his Animal Crossing island. He will eagerly tell you about his “friends.” It is apparent that he cycles through neighbors regularly, though he favors Jock-type Villagers, as he likes to, “talk sports,” with them.

New York Jets — Aaron Rodgers: Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You

Rodgers claims this is the most important game of all time, but if pressed, it becomes increasingly clear that he has never played it.

Philadelphia Eagles — Jalen Hurts: God of War Ragnarök

Hurts loves this game. He really thought it should have won Game of the Year. His greatest disappointment of the past year is that Elden Ring beat it for most awards.

Pittsburgh Steelers — Kenny Pickett: Ark: Survival Evolved

An extended Early Access period led to lots of hype and hope, but the actual product has been disappointing so far.

San Francisco 49ers — Brock Purdy: Among Us

It was kind of a nothing game at first that was only given a chance for success due to extraordinary circumstances. Turns out, it’s awesome! That’s very lucky for Purdy, who has been a fan all along.

Seattle Seahawks — Geno Smith: Street Fighter 6

Finding release in fighting games is what allowed Smith to become a franchise quarterback.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Baker Mayfield: RollerCoaster Tycoon

Mayfield spends most hours of the day playing RollerCoaster Tycoon. He has tried multiple times to sell the advertising rights to his virtual theme parks.

Tennessee Titans — Ryan Tannehill: Star Wars: The Old Republic

Oh shit! I forgot The Old Republic was still around! Yeah, it’s always been an okay game.

Washington Commanders — Sam Howell: Friday the 13th: The Game

This game has been nearly crippled due to ownership issues, but apparently Howell is still making the most of it.

Clayfighters Turn Into Claylovers After Locking Eyes Halfway Through Bout

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Joe Rumrill

FREEZING FORTRESS — A pair of characters in the N64 cult-classic Clayfighter 63 ⅓ went from being Clayfighters to Claylovers after making unmistakably flirtatious eye contact in the middle of a round, sources confirmed while clearly deciding whether to look away or get a better vantage point.

“I was about to unleash a vicious ‘Snow Plow’ move against my ghoulish opponent, when our eyes met, mine of coal, and his etched into a rotting pumpkin,” said Bad Mr. Frosty, while he welled up with tears that quickly turned to ice cubes. “After that, I couldn’t resist and had to let passion take over. Good thing we’re both made of clay, for we were certainly melded together that night.”

When asked to comment on the impromptu makeout session, Bad Mr. Frosty’s opponent Ickybod Clay waxed poetic.

“For so long, be it by Ecto Ball or tossing my own decaying jack-o-lantern head, I have been blessed with the ability to scare my adversaries” he opined, while bobbing back and forth because no one was using the controller. “But I had never been able to confront the one thing that truly scared me: unbridled physical passion for another clay being.”

Throwback Twitch gamer Razzputin, who was playing the game while the inciting incident took place, was decidedly less florid in their recollection.

“Ground my stream to a screeching halt, I’ll tell you that much. Everybody wanted me to stop my commentary so they could focus on the two clay freaks getting it on.” said the distraught gamer, who will only be sitting in regular, non-gaming chairs for the foreseeable future, in an act of defiance. “I knew I should have just fired up Glover instead. A.G.G, man…Always Go Glover. Now THAT little guy’s not making love to ANYbody.”

At press time, the two Claylovers lost the spark of passion when they rolled just a little too close to disgusting unlockable character Boogerman, who leered just a bit too long.

REPORT: Cicadas Tired Of Going Uncredited In Anime Soundtracks

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Kevin Podas

TOKYO — After numerous anime productions have utilized their auditory likeness over the years, millions of Japanese cicadas are protesting several different animation studios due to their lack of credit in various anime soundtracks, sources have confirmed.

“It honestly makes me sick,” stated one cicada from the abura zemi subspecies. “We’re pivotal foley artists who make up a good portion of the soundtracks to so many iconic anime series. My family and I didn’t see a dime from Evangelion, and that’s why we’re going on strike, or possibly dying in four to six weeks.”

Hideaki Anno, the creator of works such as Neon Genesis Evangelion and Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, offered some professional insight into the situation.

“The cicadas are completely right,” said Anno. “It wouldn’t be a Japanese summer without hearing them chirping somewhere off in the distance. And we wouldn’t be able to convey that nostalgic atmosphere in anime without recording their vibrating sounds and implementing them into our soundtracks. It also helps for when a shot lingers too long but you don’t want it to look like you’re stalling for time– the cicadas convey an atmosphere of despair and loneliness or whatever my shit is about.”

Large swaths of cicadas have reportedly banded together to unionize against any further aggression.

“One time I was sittin’ there, mindin’ my own business, chirpin’ away, when some guy with a field recorder starts gettin’ a little too close,” said a cicada from the min-min zemi subspecies. “Imagine my fuckin’ surprise when I heard my exact chirp during an episode of Jujutsu Kaisen. Us cicadas have been inspired by what’s goin’ on over in Hollywood and have unionized. We’re currently on strike until we get paid a living wage to be loud, annoying, and disgusting.”

At press time, the cicada strikes are predicted to go on for another 17 years or whenever the next batch of insects are expected to emerge from underground.

‘Mortal Kombat 1’ to Introduce Spiky Blue Shells

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Mark Roebuck

Gamers were shocked today by the announcement that the forthcoming Mortal Kombat 1 would introduce the violent, blue spiky shell made famous in the Mario Kart franchise, sources have confirmed.

“Oh my god, that is so sick and twisted,” said local gamer George York, after seeing the latest Mortal Kombat 1 trailer, which featured an ominous image of the blue spiky shell at the end. “I’ve loved this series since I was a kid, and it’s always so exciting to see what fresh new ways they are going to find to punish and torture your opponent. And god damn, a blue shell is just about the most horrific thing they could’ve put in here. No idea exactly how it’s going to work in Mortal Kombat, but I’m sure it’ll piss everybody off.”

The creator of Mortal Kombat admitted that the new addition was one the team had long requested to make.

“We’ve been wanting to include the blue shell from Mario Kart for a long time actually,” said Ed Boon, creator of the iconic fighting game franchise. “And it just didn’t really fit in with all of the storyline things we were doing with the last series. So, now that we’re restarting the timeline, we can incorporate some things we’ve always wanted, like the blue spiky shell and an exciting new fishing minigame!”

As of press time, Boon also confirmed that Waluigi would be a selectable character in the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1.

Check out our new Mario Kart and Mortal Kombat shirts, available this week only!

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