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Buy Devil May Cry 5 on PS4 and Xbox One for £24.99

RELEASED TODAY: Get Devil May Cry 5 on PS4 and Xbox One for £24.99

Devil May Cry 5 is an action-adventure packed third-person shooter video game coming out on 8th March, which already scored an incredible 9.5/10 on IGN Review due to its depth of combat, creative freedom and variety.

You can save yourself some money when you purchase this game at GAME and claim cashback through Quidco, as you can get £15 back after spending £15 or more, which means you can get this game for just £24.99.

Interested? Follow the step-by-step guide to get the new Devil May Cry 5.

How to receive cashback?

• Sign-up to Quidco here and you will be redirected to Quidco’s deals’ page
• Visit GAME on Quidco and click ‘Shop Now’
• Devil May Cry 5 on PS4 or Xbox One for £39.99
• Receive £15 cashback from Quidco once your purchase is confirmed
• Withdraw your earnings to your Bank, PayPal or as Gift Vouchers

Editors Notes: The sign-up bonus is available to new Quidco members with no previous purchases or cashback, who sign up and purchase between 00:00 12/02/2019 and 23:59 31/03/2019.

Preorder Devil May Cry 5 on PC

PREORDER: Devil May Cry 5 (PC. Digital) from £31

Since PC version is not available on GAME and does not qualify for Quidco cashback offer, we’ve teamed with SCDKey to get IGN readers a discount for Devil May Cry 5 PC digital version, which is now available to purchase. Simply use our exclusive code IGN4 to get 4% off the list price.

• Devil May Cry 5 Steam Key at SCDKey – was £52.53, now £32.39 or £31.09 w/ code IGN4

Best Deals for Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus

RELEASED TODAY: The Cheapest Samsung Galaxy S10 Contract Deals

Unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked last month, the latest Samsung handset is officially released today! Featuring a new 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera on the back and ultrasonic fingerprint sensors. Check out the best deals for Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus contracts below or see our full buying guide here.

• Check out  our full Samsung Galaxy S10 purchasing guide here

The Best Samsung Galaxy S10 Deals:

• Samsung Galaxy S10 (128GB): O2 network, 50GB data, unlimited minutes and texts – £25.00 upfront cost, £46 p/m at Affordablemobiles.co.uk
• Samsung Galaxy S10 (512GB): O2 network, 100GB data, unlimited minutes and texts – £99.00 upfront cost, £60p/m at Mobiles.co.uk

The Best Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Deals:

• Samsung Galaxy S10 (128GB): Three network, All-you-can-eat data, unlimited minutes and texts – £29.00 upfront cost, £69 p/m at Three
• Samsung Galaxy S10 (512GB): EE network, 50GB data, unlimited minutes and texts – £85.99 upfront cost, £68 p/m at Buymobiles.net

12 Month Interest Free: Buy Samsung Galaxy S10 / S10 Plus / S10E with Argos Credit

This deal is brought to you in partnership with Argos: If you don’t want to commit to a mobile phone contract deal, Argos Credit can help you purchase the latest Samsung handset outright, giving you an option to pay within 12 months with no interest.

• Apply for Argos Credit here

Editor’s Notes: Representative 29.9% APR Variable. Credit subject to status. T&C’s apply. 

Up to 25% off Seagate External Drives for PC, Xbox and PS4

Get more storage with one of Seagate’s external drives, whether it’s backing up your games, or personal files. Today you can save 15% off the most popular Seagate models at Amazon UK.

• Seagate 6 TB Expansion USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 at Amazon – was £129.99, now £96.99
• Seagate 8 TB Expansion Amazon Special Edition USB 3.0 desktop external hard drive for PC, Xbox One and PS4 at Amazon – was £179.99, now £143.99
• Seagate 4 TB Backup Plus USB 3.0 Portable 2.5 Inch external hard drive for PC and Mac with 2 months free Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan at Amazon – was £134.99, now £89.99
• Seagate 2 TB Game Drive for Xbox, USB 3.0 portable 2.5-inch external hard drive for Xbox One and Xbox 360 at Amazon – was £85.77, now £67.87

£80 off SanDisk SSD PLUS 480GB Sata III SSD

You will definitely appreciate better computer experience with SanDisk’s SSD Plus, which adds 480GB to your storage and it’s able to perform up to 20x faster than a typical hard disk drive, with sequential read speeds of up to 535MB/s. Grab this SSD at just under £50.

• SanDisk SSD PLUS 480 GB Sata III 2.5 Inch Internal SSD at Amazon – was £130.02, now £49.98

12-Month Xbox Live Gold Subscription from £29

Get the hottest Xbox Live Gold 12-month subscription deal at CDKeys, now selling at just £29.99, or you can bring the price down to £29.09 when you Facebook Like CDKeys for 3% off.  Overall, it works out just £2.42 per month, which is nothing for when you consider the entertainment value you get.

• 12 Month Xbox Live Gold Membership (Xbox One/360) at CDKeys – £29.99 or £29.09 when you Facebook Like CDKeys for 3% off.
• Check out Xbox Live Gold purchasing guide here

Save up to 19% off Amazon Devices

Some of Amazon’s devices got reduced in price this week, which means you can save big on some of the most popular smart speakers. Get £44.53 off the newest Amazon Echo Show, or snag £20 off Amazon Echo, smart speakers now.

• All-New Echo Show (2nd Gen), Black with Philips Hue White Bulb E27 at Amazon – was £234.52, now £189.99
• Amazon Echo (2nd Gen), Charcoal Fabric at Amazon – was £89.99, now £69.99
• Amazon Echo Spot, smart speaker and screen with Alexa – Black at Amazon – was £119.99, now £99.99
• Echo Input (Black) at Amazon – was £34.99, now £19.99

Sony Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones under £285

Enjoy up to 30 hours of playtime with Sony’s wireless noise-cancelling headphones, now discounted by more than £45.

• Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless noise cancelling headphones at Amazon – was £330.00, now £284.99

Save with the Best Deals on Refurbished Tech

In the need of a TV, console or other tech but don’t want to pay extortionate prices? Check out our hand-picked deals below for some of the most popular products that are refurbished. This can often save you more than 50%.

• Official Xbox wireless controller – Combat Tech Special Edition (certified refurbished) at Amazon – £69.99 when bought new, now £34.99
• Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC headset (refurbished) at Sennheiser Outlet – was £169.99, now £84.95
• Sennheiser HD 600 B-stock (refurbished) at Sennheiser Outlet – was £369.99, now £189.95
• Turtle Beach Recon 200 Black amplified gaming headset (Xbox One and PS4) at Amazon – was £49.99, now £44.99
• Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display 15-inch Laptop (Intel Core i7 2.2 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Intel Iris, OS Sierra) (Refurbished) at Amazon – was £1649.97, now £1347.91
• MSI Aegis TI3 VR7RE: i7-7700K, 64GB RAM, 3TB HDD + 1TB SSD, GeForce GTX 1080 Graphics (refurbished) at Laptops Direct – was £3,497.99, now £2799.97
• Asus ROG Core 17.3″ Gaming Laptop: i7-8750H, 32GB RAM, 1TB HDD + 512GB SSD, GeForce GTX 1080 Graphics (refurbished) at Laptops Direct – was £2,899.97, now £2399.97

Watch American Netflix in the UK: Get PureVPN for £2.25 per Month

This VPN deal makes PureVPN one of the cheapest VPN that is compatible with Netflix. At just ~£2.25 per month (on top of your current Netflix monthly payments), you can get PureVPN and watch American Netflix content in the UK. Getting a VPN to watch American Netflix has never been more worth it after news that Netflix is once again raising its subscription prices in the United States. You can also use PureVPN to watch American Amazon Prime Video content, but you must have an Amazon Prime membership.

• For more information, and how to watch American Netflix in the UK, check out our very own guide on how to use a VPN for Netflix.
• Get PureVPN 1-year subscription deal – ~£2.25 per month or £27.00 billed annually (73% off)

Reebok GT40 S Treadmill for £300

The Reebok GT40 S Treadmill with integrated ONE Series cushioning is a must-have for any fitness fanatic. Snag nearly £180 off this treadmill at Sports direct now.

• Reebok GT40 S Treadmill at Sports Direct – was £479.99, now £300.00

Apple iPhone XS 256GB Gold for £999

Planning to switch to a newer iPhone but don’t want to be attached to a contract? Today, Amazon dropped the price on one of the latest Apple handsets by a staggering £150, which literally means you get 256GB storage for the price of 64GB. This phone features 5.8-inch super Retina display (OLED) with HDR, A12 Bionic chip with next-generation Neural Engine, Dual 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras and 7MP TrueDepth front- facing camera, and much more.

• Apple iPhone XS (256GB) Gold at Amazon – was £1149.00, now £999.00

Sony Bravia 49″ Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV for £899

A great discount for a great TV. Get a 49-inch 4K TV by Sony Bravia for just £849 at Currys PC World, where you will also get a free delivery to anywhere in the UK.

• Sony Bravia KD49XF9005BU 49″ Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV at Currys PC World – was £949.00, now £899.00

Alternative Deals:

• TOSHIBA 55U7863DB 55″ Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV at Currys PC World – was £549.00, now £399.00

£50 off Thrustmaster TMX Force Feedback Wheel for Xbox One and PC

Highly rated by customers, this racing wheel by Thrustmaster TMX Force feedback wheel is ideal for any racing games when playing on Xbox One, as well as PC. Snag £50 off when purchasing it at Argos.

• Thrustmaster TMX Force Feedback Wheel for Xbox One/PC at Argos – was £179.99, now £129.99

50% off Audible Membership for 3 Months

Love books? With Audible it’s easy to tune into audiobooks wherever you are. By streaming or downloading books onto the free Audible app you will be able enjoy your favourite titles on the go, in your car or even at the gym. Try Audible membership at a discounted rate, which will save you 50% during the first three months, and you can opt-out any time.

• Discounted Membership (50% off, just £3.99/month for the first 3 months)

Alternative Deals

• Free Trial (30 day free trial, £7.99/month after) at Audible

£35 PSN Card for £29.09 with Code

CDKeys currently offer the best price for a £35 PlayStation Store Network card, especially when you Facebook like their page and redeem your unique promo code that will help you save a further 3% off.

• £35 PSN Card at CDKeys – was £35.00, now £29.99 or £29.09 when you Facebook Like CDKeys for 3% off.

500GB PS4 Red Dead Redemption 2  Bundle with Three Games and NOW TV under £260

If you are looking to buy a PS4 console with games included, there are couple of decent PS4 bundles currently available at GAME. You can either get PS4 500GB Red Dead Redemption 2, or FIFA 19, console with The Last of Us, The Division, South Park and 2-month Now TV pass, all for just £259.99.

• 500GB PS4 Red Dead Redemption 2 with The Last of Us, The Division, South Park + 2-month Now TV pass at GAME – was £291.96, now £259.99
• 500GB PS4 FIFA 19 with The Last of Us, The Division, South Park + 2-month Now TV pass at GAME – was £291.96, now £259.99

Samsung SSD 860 QVO 1TB under £120

Add more storage to your PC with Samsung’s 1TB SSD that delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 550 MB/s or up to 520 MB/s and I/O performance of up to 95,000 IOPS read and 89,000 IOPS writing. It’s now discounted to just £119.70, which means this deal can save you around £36.

• Samsung SSD 860 QVO 1TB at Amazon – was £154.79, now £119.70

Save 60% off Bitdefender Antivirus Software

Rated 9/10 on IGN Review,  Bitdefender is one of the best antivirus software providers out there for its performance and affordability, and as it’s Safer Internet Day, you can get the most popular Bitdefender 2019 packages even cheaper.

• Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2019 (3 devices /1 year basic protection for Windows PCs) – was £39.99, now £15.99
• Bitdefender Total Security 2019 (5 devices /1 year complete protection for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android) – was £69.99, now £28.00
• Bitdefender Internet Security 2019 (3 devices /1 year advanced protection for Windows PCs) – was £49.99, now £19.99

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Grab the Best Broadband Deals in March

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Following a dominant six-win week, Florida State continued its hold on the No. 1 spot as the top eight programs remained the same in the USA Today/NFCA Division I Top 25 Coaches Poll, announced the Association on Tuesday morning. Joining the poll for the first time since 2009 is No. 25 Cal Poly, while Arkansas returns at No. 24, its first ranking since 2013. 

Including the Seminoles (28-1-1), the top eight teams combined to go 36-0 last week, posting 17 shutouts, 12 run-rule victories and outscoring their opposition, 251-32. Grabbing 24 first-place votes and 786 points, FSU rolled to six victories four via shutout, three of which came in its three-game ACC sweep of Notre Dame (6-0, 6-0, 16-0) to extend their winning streak to 14 and undefeated streak 19 games.

No. 2 Florida, which picked up two first-place votes and 761 points, had an equally impressive week, defeating North Dakota State, 13-0 before trumping RV South Carolina on the road (6-0, 13-1, 10-0). With three more shutouts, the Gators (26-1), who are riding an 18-game winning streak, lowered their NCAA-best ERA to 0.56. 

No. 3 Oregon continued its undefeated start with a three-game Pac-12 sweep of then-No. 23 California (5-1, 2-1, 10-2). The Ducks (27-0) received five first-place votes and 738 points. In its final non-conference tournament of the season, No. 4 Auburn posted five wins in Clearwater, Fla.

In other Pac-12 openers, No. 5 Arizona and No. 6 Washington (24-3) posted sweeps over RV Oregon State and No. 21 Arizona State, respectively. The Wildcats (29-1) also picked up wins over then No. 9 Oklahoma (4-3) and Long Beach State (4-0) to close out LBSU’s tournament.

No. 7 Texas A&M and No. 8 each earned four road wins. The Aggies (25-2) toppled Memphis (14-0) before earning a three-game SEC sweep of then-No. 22 Ole Miss (4-2, 8-0, 3-1), while the Gophers (25-2) wrapped up a nine-game west coach spring break trip with victories over RV Oregon State (6-0), then-No. 23 California (10-0) and two at Pacific (10-0, 12-1). 

Joining the top-10 this week are No. 9 Alabama and No. 10 James Madison. The Crimson Tide (28-3), who received the final first-place vote, went 4-1 last week posting non-conference shutouts of Winthrop (1-0) and Georgia Southern (9-0) before taking two-of-three at RV Mississippi State (11-3, 0-1, 3-0). The Dukes (24-3), who own Division I’s second-best ERA (0.83), blanked Binghamton, Buffalo and host Maryland to bring their season shutout total to 17.

The Razorbacks (19-6), who were last ranked 25th in the May 7, 2013 poll, went 2-2 last week earning two SEC wins over then-No. 15 Tennessee, while the Mustangs (23-7) enjoyed a 6-0 week, including two 3-1 triumphs over then-No. 9 Oklahoma. In 2009, Cal Poly was ranked the final five weeks of the regular season, achieving a high mark of No. 21 on April 28.

The 2017 USA Today/NFCA Division I Top 25 Poll is voted on by 32 NCAA Division I head coaches, one representing each conference.  Records reflect games played through March 19.

2017 USA Today/NFCA Division I Top 25 Coaches Poll
Week 6 – March 21, 2017

Dropped Out: No. 23 California, No. 25 BYU

New to Poll: No. 24 Arkansas, No. 25 Cal Poly

Receiving Votes: BYU (48), California (40), North Carolina (23), Ohio State (12), Missouri (11), SIUE (8), Texas (7), Mississippi State (6), Marshall (5), Tulsa (4), South Carolina (4), Saint Francis (Pa.) (3), Florida International (2), Louisville (2), Fresno State (1).

The USA Today/NFCA Division I Coaches Poll is voted on by 32 NCAA Division I head coaches, one representing each conference.  

Updated 3/6: With Cassie Cage, Jacqui Briggs and Erron Black officially returning for Mortal Kombat 11, there are now 19 confirmed fighters: 17 returning fighters in the main roster, one new kombatant, and one returning DLC fighter.

While the fan-wielding Kitana has been mentioned by name in trailers, she has not been explicitly shown, so while she will likely be a fighter, she has not been included in the slideshow and article below.

The game’s antagonist Kronika will reportedly not appear as a playable character. Similarly, Mortal Kombat X’s main antagonist Shinnok will make a cameo in the game, but will not be playable.

Erron Black

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat X (2015)

This Old West gunslinger Erron Black made his debut in Mortal Kombat X. A master of firearms and one of Kotal Kahn’s strongest warriors, Erron Black is also known for integrating sand into his move set through grenades, slides, gusts and more.

Known Fatalities:

Unnamed Fatality – Erron shoots his opponent with his revolvers multiple times, then tosses two coins into the air and ricochets bullets off them and into his opponent’s eyes.

Jacqui Briggs

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat X (2015)

The daughter of Jax Briggs and close friend of Cassie Cage, Jacqui was first introduced in Mortal Kombat X. In addition to her notable kickboxing background, Jacqui uses high-tech armor, including bracers that are capable of shooting detonated explosives.

Known Fatalities:

Unnamed Fatality – Jacqui shoots multiple explosives into her opponents, including their legs, torso and eyes. She then detonates them, causing limbs to fly and blood to gush.

Kotal Kahn

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat X (2015)

The current emperor of Outworld, Kotal Kahn made his debut in Mortal Kombat X. A warrior from the realm of Osh-Tekk, he is the last of his kind and was considered a god among the Mayans. After serving under Mileena, Kotal Kahn ultimately usurped her position as emperor of Outworld.

Johnny Cage

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat (1992)

In a strange twist of events, there are actually two Johnny Cages in Mortal Kombat 11: a younger, IMDB-obsessed, wise-cracking Johnny Cage, and an older, more military focused Cage. The two come to exist in the same world due to antagonist Kronika’s time-manipulating antics, and it’s currently unclear exactly how the two Cages will operate on a gameplay level.

Known Fatalities:

Deadly Uppercut – After uppercutting an opponent and breaking their jaw, someone off-camera yells “Cut! Reset!” causing Cage to restart the fatality. After a clapperboard starts a new take, he uppercuts them again, punching off their jaw and destroying their throat – and is once again told to do another take. After 19 takes, Cage punches off his opponent’s head, though his hand gets stuck in the skull. He throws it towards the screen, making it stick, then promptly flips it off.

Cassie Cage

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat X (2015)

Most Recent Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat X (2015)

Introduced in Mortal Kombat X, Cassie is the daughter of Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade. Following the path of her parents, Cassie is a sergeant serving in the Special Forces, and is an expert in hand-to-hand combat.

Baraka

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat 2 (1993)

Most Recent Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat (2011)

Originally introduced in Mortal Kombat 2, Baraka is a Tarkatan warrior with two long blades extending out of his forearms. A loyal warrior, Baraka doesn’t hold any specific rivalries, rather he tends to fight on the behalf of whomever he considers his master at any given time.

Known fatalities:

Food for Thought – After removing his opponent’s brain using one of his Tarkatan blades, Baraka proceeds to take a bite out of the freshly-acquired cerebrum.

Unnamed Fatality – After impaling his opponent with both blades, Baraka cuts through their body, slicing their head off, then cutting it into two halves before catching them both with his blades.

D’Vorah

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat X (2015)

Most Recent Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat X (2015)

A returning fighter from Mortal Kombat X, D’Vorah is a Kytinn, a species which exists as a colony of insects living inside humanoid bodies. D’Vorah serves as Kotal Kahn and is Shao Kahn’s second in command. She uses the bugs inside her and the pincers that extend from her back to decimate her prey.

Geras

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat 11 (2019)

Most Recent Playable Appearance: N/A

Geras is the only confirmed new playable character coming to Mortal Kombat 11, and serves as a loyal servant to the main antagonist, Kronika. He wields the power to manipulate the sands of time, and is thus able to shift time, experiencing it at faster or slower speeds than mortals. His physical weapons manifest out of sand and stone.

Known Fatalities:

Phasing Through Time – Geras disappears into sand and pops up behind his opponent, punching through their chest. He then disappears and reappears in front of his opponent, uppercuts them, and once again appears behind them to strike the back of their head with his palm, making their face and brain fly out of their skull.

Jade

First Playable Appearance: Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)

Most Recent Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat (2011)

An ultimate stealth assassin, Jade was introduced in Mortal Kombat 2 as an NPC and secret boss, but sat out Mortal Kombat X. In 2011’s Mortal Kombat, Jade was violently disemboweled by Sindel and subsequently resurrected and enslaved by Quan Chi in the Neatherrealm. This explains her undead appearance in Mortal Kombat 11.

Known Fatalities:

Unnamed Fatality – Jade knees her opponent in their back, and positioning her staff behind their head, it extends through their eye socket, knocking an eye out. She then teleports in front of the opponent and slices their stomach, ultimately cutting off their lower half and causing intestines to spill out. She then spins the hanging torso with her staff.

Kabal

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)

Most Recent Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat (2011)

Kabal has been affiliated with Kano’s Black Dragon criminal organization since his introduction in Mortal Kombat 3. His appearance in Mortal Kombat 11 includes his iconic hook swords, which are heavily integrated into his move set. While Kabal appeared in Mortal Kombat X, he was unplayable and played a very small part in its story.

Known Fatalities:

Unnamed Fatality – Kabal grabs his opponent’s leg with his sword, dragging them behind him while running at an extreme speed as their face gets grated off on the ground. He then throws his opponent ahead of him before teleporting in front of their path, holding his sword vertically and slicing the flying opponent’s body down the middle.

Kano

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat (1992)

Most Recent Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat X (2015)

One of the original fighters from the first Mortal Kombat, Kano is often positioned as an antagonist to Sonya Blade and Jax Briggs of the Special Forces. As such, he has consistently acted as a sadistic criminal and member of the Black Dragon crime organization, fighting using butterfly knives. Kano was last seen at the end of Mortal Kombat X beginning a brutal training program for the Black Dragon – his first pupil being his own son.

Kung Lao

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat 2 (1993)

Most Recent Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat X (2015)

Making his debut in Mortal Kombat 2, Kung Lao was killed in 2011’s Mortal Kombat and resurrected by Shinnok in Mortal Kombat X. In one trailer for Mortal Kombat 11, we can see this Shaolin monk face off against his undead self. Kung Lao is best known for his weaponized, razor-brimmed hat.

Liu Kang

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat (1992)

Most Recent Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat X (2015)

One of the original and most consistent fighters in Mortal Kombat, Liu Kang was killed in 2011’s Mortal Kombat and became a revenant for Mortal Kombat X. By the end of Mortal Kombat X, he was ruling the Neatherealm alongside Kitana.

Raiden

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat (1992)

Most Recent Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat X (2015)

The God of Thunder Raiden has been one of the forces of good since the original Mortal Kombat, but after drawing energy from Shinnok at the end of Mortal Kombat X, he appears to have become much darker, and may act as a sort of antagonist in Mortal Kombat 11. He is best known for his extensive use of electricity throughout the franchise.

Known Fatalities:

Alternating Kurrent – After lifting up his opponent using electricity, he rips apart their limbs and pulls them back to their body. He then uses a lightning blast, forcing the limbs to fly away.

Scorpion

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat (1992)

Most Recent Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat X (2015)

One of the most recognizable characters in the series since the original Mortal Kombat, Scorpion is infamous for shouting “Get over here!” before unleashing his harpoon-like kunai from the palms of his hands. Also recognized for his use of fire, Scorpion appears to have gained new powers and abilities in Mortal Kombat 11, allowing him to phase through physical matter.

Known Fatalities:

You’re Next – Scorpion uses a katana to slice off his opponent’s head, kicking it up into the air before impaling it with his kunai.

Chain Reaction – After sticking his opponent’s torso with his red-hot kunai, Scorpion jumps above them and phases through the ground back to his starting position, causing the chain to vertically encircle his opponent, slicing them in half.

Shao Kahn

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat Trilogy (1996)

Most Recent Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (2008)

Making his non-playable debut as the final boss of Mortal Kombat 2, Shao Kahn will act as a DLC character in Mortal Kombat 11 that can be obtained via pre-order. As a DLC character, it’s unclear if Shao Kahn will play a part in the game’s story, as he only made a cameo appearance in Mortal Kombat X.

Skarlet

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat (2011) [DLC]

Most Recent Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat (2011) [DLC]

Returning for the first time since appearing as a DLC fighter in 2011’s Mortal Kombat, Skarlet’s attacks focus on short blades and blood manipulation. She can wield weapons made out of blood, including projectiles, tentacles, scythes and more. Skarlet is based on debunked rumors of a red pallet swap for Kitana in Mortal Kombat 2.

Known Fatalities:

Bloody Mess – Skarlet forces blood to gush out of her opponent’s bodies through their face, solidifying it into giant icicle-like spikes, then skewering the body with its own blood. She pushes one of these spikes through their face until it comes out the other side with an eyeball intact.

Heart Kondition – Skarlet sends blood tendrils through her opponent’s chest, inserting them into their heart. She then pumps it full with blood until it violently bursts apart.

Sonya

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat (1992)

Most Recent Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat X (2015)

A Special Forces agent present in the series since the original Mortal Kombat, Sonya Blade primarily relies on hand-to-hand combat and her considerable agility to get the job done. In Mortal Kombat 11, she is portrayed by UFC champion Ronda Rousey.

Known Fatalities:

To the Choppa – Sonya calls in air support, summoning a helicopter above the stage. She then roll-kicks her opponent into the air and shoots them with her wrist-guns until their body reaches the helicopter blades, slicing their body to pieces.

Sub-Zero

First Playable Appearance: Mortal Kombat (1992) [As Bi-Han]

Most Recent Playable Appearance: Moral Kombat X (2015) [As Kuai-Liang]

One of the most iconic Mortal Kombat fighters since the original arcade game, Sub-Zero is famous for his elaborate manipulation of ice. The original Sub-Zero, Bi-Han, was killed by Scorpion at the end of the original Mortal Kombat, and was resurrected as the fighter Noob Saibot. His younger brother, Kuai-Liang, assumed the mantle of Sub-Zero beginning in Mortal Kombat 2

Known Fatalities:

Ice-Cutioner – Sub-Zero freezes his opponent’s body into a block of ice, with only their head poking out. He then creates a battle axe out of ice, and decapitates his opponent.

Frozen in Time – A frozen copy of Sub-Zero impales his opponent upside down on an ice spear while the real Sub-Zero reaches into their core and rips their spine out until their head comes with it. He then slams their head onto the tip of the ice spear.

For more on Mortal Kombat 11, keep an eye on the ever-growing character roster, and check out our Mortal Kombat 11 wiki.

Mortal Kombat 11 is coming to PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on April 23, 2019.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. –  The NFCA has partnered with Diamond Kinetics to create a new technology scholarship. One fastpitch high school team, college team or training facility who has integrated technology into their respective program throughout the preceding year will be chosen to receive an honorary plaque, a $500 technology stipend and $2000 in Diamond Kinetics products for continued technology development. Scholarship announcements will be made at the 2017 NFCA Convention in Las Vegas, Dec. 6-9. To apply click HERE.

Existing NFCA scholarships include the Mary Nutter Scholarship and the Diversity Grant. Both allow for members to receive funding for the 2017 Convention, which includes registration costs as well as reimbursement towards lodging and travel (up to a certain amount).

All scholarship and award application/nominations are due by September 1st.

For all these awards, appropriate details and supporting documentation is required to be submitted and recipients must be NFCA members. Visit NFCA.org and access the application forms through your Coach’s Box.

Donna Newberry “Perseverance” Award
Recognizes an NFCA member coach who has demonstrated extraordinary strength of will and character in the fight to overcome a physical, mental, or social adversity that presented an additional challenge to the already demanding job of a coach.
 
Easton/NFCA Assistant Coach of the Year Award
Recognizes an assistant/associate head coach from each NFCA membership category for their tireless dedication to the sport of softball and to the continued education, growth, and development of young women both on and off the field.
 
Humanitarian Award
Recognizes an NFCA member coach who has selflessly dedicated his/her time toward the long-term betterment of the community and/or engaged in charitable activities in the service of others.
 
Mary Nutter Scholarship
Is an educational grant awarded to an NFCA member coach who seeks and desires educational opportunity, but who requires financial assistance to cover the NFCA Annual Convention costs.
 
Diversity Grant
Is a grant awarded to a minority NFCA member coach who is active in the fastpitch community, is service oriented, and who promotes diversity in the sport of softball.

Activision has announced the first new map for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Blackout battle royale mode. And just to get this out of the way, no, this isn’t an April Fool’s joke in any way.

The map is called Alcatraz, and it’s based on the prison island of the same name in the San Francisco Bay. It appears to be a much smaller Blackout map than the current one, and Alcatraz’s debut trailer (which you can watch below) describes it as being “close quarters battle royale” as a result.

The trailer also features longer range fights around the outside of the map’s central prison, as well as what looks like a fair amount of verticality with a lighthouse and even a moving gondola-type thing for your team to ride to the top of the prison – which, of course, has zombies in it.

It’s unclear exactly how big Alcatraz will be, but we won’t have to wait long to find out. The new map will go live on PlayStation 4 tomorrow, April 2, and coming to other platforms sometime after that.

Blackout received a “hardcore” update last month as well, so updates don’t appear to be slowing down just yet.

Tom Marks is IGN’s Deputy Reviews Editor and resident pie maker. You can follow him on Twitter.

Canadians have banded together to raise more than $10,000 within a day after a Calgary grandmother was pushed onto the path of an oncoming CTrain on Thursday afternoon.

Rozalia Meichl, 64, had been standing on the Victoria Park/Stampede platform with a friend when a stranger shoved her onto the tracks.

Critical condition

The train managed to stop before hitting Meichl, but the incident left her in critical condition. The mother, who raised her children alone and could not work due to a disability, has no medical or disability insurance and was living in an assisted-living facility. She already suffered from a spinal disability and the attack severed her spine.

“My mother is now 100 per cent paraplegic,” Charmaine Newman said in an interview with Global News. “She will be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life. She has no feeling below her chest area and she will require help around the clock.”

A $100,000 GoFundMe fundraiser was started by Kristie Rosom, a member of Meichl’s family, according to a post on her Facebook page.

“The doctors and medical team have advised the family she will require permanent medical supervision in order to live day-to-day … The family appreciates any and all assistance. We thank you in advance for helping a mother and grandmother through a very difficult time. The funds received will be utilized for rehabilitation, medical bills and long-term care,” the page says.

Her son, Allan Hein, told the Calgary Herald she may not walk again and that they were lucky she was alive at all.

“She has no idea what happened to her,” he said, adding that she is using a whiteboard to communicate. He described his mother as a selfless woman who spent a lot of time volunteering and raising money for various causes.

“She has nothing — not even two pennies to rub together and if she did, she would’ve given them to a charity,” said Hein.

Suspect allegedly linked to another attack

Calgary police said the attack was random. They have charged Stephanie Favel, 35, with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and breach of probation.

She was allegedly linked to a different attack three years ago, but the charges were withdrawn, CBC News reported.

“This person was released … She’s got an extensive history. Why was she allowed to be out to harm an innocent, elderly, disabled bystander?” Newman told Global.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – National Pro Fastpitch announced an agreement with the Olympic Channel for streaming live game action from the 2017 NPF season. As part of the agreement, the Olympic Channel will present 10 regular season games on their global digital platform. In addition, the Olympic Channel will also highlight the league’s players and teams through original features and digital content.

Launched in August 2016, the Olympic Channel is a multi-platform destination where fans can experience the power of sport and the excitement of the Olympic Games all year round, and is available worldwide via mobile apps for Android and iOS devices and at olympicchannel.com.

“We are excited to work with National Pro Fastpitch and bring additional exposure to their sport and athletes who represent many countries,” said Mark Parkman, general manager of the Olympic Channel. “The worldwide appeal of fastpitch softball is a great fit for our worldwide platform and youthful demographic as we look ahead to the sport of softball being re-introduced at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.”

“This is a terrific opportunity for the NPF to share our live 2017 competition action with a worldwide audience that is likely not familiar with the league,” commented NPF Commissioner, Cheri Kempf. “Through the games and the original content pieces, we hope to impress and inspire new softball fans from around the world. This serves our overall mission to continue to grow interest and participation in the sport of professional softball.”

The game schedule includes action from all six NPF teams and is spread throughout the span of the 2017 regular season. 

— Courtesy of NPF