After months of rumors, the highly awaited Mortal Kombat 1 has been officially announced with a cinematic trailer. Displaying a beautiful new vision of its world, the trailer subverts this imagery by subsequently descending into the typical trademark series gore. Initially thought to be titled “Mortal Kombat 12,” subversion seems to be a consistent theme in details regarding Mortal Kombat 1 so far. As the upcoming title ushers the franchise into a brand-new era, it seems to already be aiming to break long-time series traditions. One need look no further than the latest incarnations of the two most popular colorful ninjas.