History WMG / MortalKombat

*** Tremor actually has become playable... for the Challenge Tower of the UsefulNotes/PlaystationVita version of [=MK9=]. So this prediction has come to pass to an extent.

*** In the case of ''9'' getting a UsefulNotes/WiiU version, it wouldn't be strange if she was a Nintendo-exclusive character, seeing as she only appeared in the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 and UsefulNotes/NintendoGameCube versions of ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombat3 Mortal Kombat Trilogy]]'' and ''VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon'' respectively.

* Although Ed himself [[http://twitter.com/#!/noobde/status/71667954705641472 said]] in a twit that there were no plans for a PC version, he later said in [[http://twitter.com/#!/noobde/status/83981762597879808 another]] twit that a final decision wasn't made, which implies that in a future a PC port/version may happen. Additional rumours said that the game could be distributed via UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}, and, more importantly, that the PC version would obtain it's own exclusive character. In this remote case, who might be the exclusive character? VideoGame/DukeNukem? [[Franchise/TombRaider Lara Croft]]? [[VideoGame/{{Starcraft}} Jim Raynor, Sarah Kerrigan]]? [[VideoGame/WarcraftIII Arthas Menethil]]?

[[WMG: ''Mortal Kombat 10'' will be UsefulNotes/WiiU-only.]]

The Shokan, having left their enemies in Outworld and now in control of Australia, must deal with their greatest challenge yet... '''[[JustForPun MORTAL WOMBAT!]]'''

** Plus, in the earlier games, Earthrealm is often referred to as the Mother Realm. This may hint at a [[EarthIsTheCenterOfTheUniverse common origin of all humanoid peoples]] in the MK universe. [[FridgeLogic But it raises the question why the people from the 'Mother Realm']] [[PunyHumans are the weakest of all.]]

However, he could possibly just be one of the last reveals; if so, he still might not have as much prominence in this game (i.e. one the other heroes will probably win Mortal Kombat instead; [[Tropers/X2X my]] [[SpotlightStealingSquad money is on]] [[EnsembleDarkhorse Sub-Zero]], or--as a MythologyGag to the [[Film/MortalKombatTheMovie movie]]--[[FakeUltimateHero Johnny Cage]]).

Based upon this evidence, it seems most likely that the Elder Gods are not just callous, but monstrous and incredibly sadistic. One can even theorize that [[GodIsEvil God is]] [[SubvertedTrope not evil]], and the Elder Gods are some kind of analog to the Devil, who rebelled against The One Being and won, then spent the rest of eternity taking out their sadistic desires on all of creation, totally unopposed. Certainly, someone else thinks their rule is illegitimate: Onaga opposed The Elder Gods, and [[LawfulNeutral Seido]] supported him.

* This has become even more of a possibility, considering that [[Franchise/ANightmareOnElmStreet Freddy]] [[OhCrap Krueger]] is to be the final DLC character for the ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9'' roster.

** For all we know, the likes of [[WhatCouldHaveBeen conceptual characters such as]] [[VideoGame/MortalKombatDeadlyAlliance Zebron]] could make it in. The sky's the limit.

** [[FridgeLogic ... if Liu Kang's spirit counts as a survivor, didn't almost everyone "survive"?]] [[DontExplainTheJoke You know, by dying and becoming spirits themselves?]]
*** Hey, that's the verdict [[WordOfGod from the developers themselves]]. However, Liu Kang had his soul sucked up by Shang Tsung. When Shang was killed in Raiden's kamikaze blast, all of the souls were released. Liu ''could've'' returned to Heaven, but chose to stay so that he could assist his friends. It's similar to how Cage was killed in ''3'', yet was able to return to Earthrealm and fight alongside [[BigGood Raiden's]] [[TheChosenMany other chosen warriors]] due to crazy stuff like the Soulnado impeding the traffic of souls (after Shinnok was defeated, Cage just decided to stay in Earthrealm instead of returning to the afterlife for reasons unknown). It's implied that these are exceptions to the natural cycle of life and death and that the casualties from the Battle of Armageddon could only be undone if someone was going to cast a spell to bring them BackFromTheDead (like what was done for Shang Tsung, Onaga, etc.), which probably won't happen now that Shao Kahn controls all of the realms in the original timeline.

* Jossed. Liu Kang [[spoiler: comes back as a revenant under Quan Chi's control in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX''. Unlike some of his fellow revenants (Kung Lao feels miserable, and wants to get out of the Netherrealm; Jax, Sub-Zero and Scorpion are all traumatized by their experiences as revenants), he isn't displeased at all for his current situation, and this, combined with his newfound hatred of a certain thunder god (who himself has pulled off a FaceHeelTurn), eventually manifests in him becoming [[DragonAscendant the]] [[TheEmperor Netherrealm's new ruler alongside Kitana]] after Shinnok's own demise.]]

** Anything can happen. If [=MKvsDC=] eventually led to the development and release of VideoGame/InjusticeGodsAmongUs, a fighting game based on various horror movie characters could ''theoretically'' sell. The two biggest bitches of that would be the licensing and the test market's reaction. [[RuleOfCool Then again,]] [[Tropers/ZedOmega I'd]] love to see [[Franchise/ANightmareOnElmStreet Freddy]] take on [[Film/TheTexasChainsawMassacre Leatherface]]. Netherrealm Studios already proved they could handle an established franchise known for gore; their take on horror icons could be fun to check out.

* Given [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone Raiden's]] [[DespairEventHorizon gut]]-[[HeroicBlueScreenOfDeath wrenching]] [[ItsAllMyFault reactions]], I'm inclined to say no. Unless the God of Thunder is a ''very'' talented thespian, it's highly unlikely that [[spoiler:Raiden was corrupted by Dark Raiden's message, seeing as he could hardly do as much as ''interpret'' the stinking thing until it was too late. Dark Raiden has more or less cut all ties with the Elder Gods, whereas his past self (not having to have dealt with the events of ''DA'') was more willing, even if he ''was'' [[WhatTheHellHero calling them out on adhering by technicalities.]]]]

* That, or she'll start of as arrogant as before, but at least we'll [[ExpansionPackPast get an explanation]] [[FreudianExcuse as to WHY the hell]] [[ArrogantKungFuGuy she was as arrogant]] [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder and treacherous as she was in the original timeline]]. Then, once we do, we'll probably see her undergo some {{Character Development}}, [[BreakTheHaughty by force and tragedy if necessary]]. Oh, and since her Armageddon Ending had her use the [[McGuffin Dragon Medallion]] to transplant the souls of the Lin Kuei into the bodies of the Cyromancers, I think we could even see her (or a resurrected Sub-Zero) leading a WHOLE FRIGGIN ARMY into the final battle of the next game!

* [[spoiler: [[MightyGlacier Shao]] [[LightningBruiser Kahn]] ]] : Reiko (but as a nerfed, tournament legal version of him), and no, [[MemeticMutation Shao Kahn is not the father]].

2008's [=MKvsDCU=] previewed Shao Kahn's return as the main antagonist as well as the fracturing of the relationship between Raiden and [[spoiler: Liu Kang]] in 2011's Mortal Kombat 9 (albeit in the case of first he was merely part of the BigBad Dark Kahn). In the case of the upcoming Mortal Kombat 10, basically replace [[VideoGame/InjusticeGodsAmongUs Insurgent!Batman and Regime!Superman]] with Raiden and [[spoiler: [[Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar Roah]] [[KnightTemplar style]] [[CameBackWrong Revenant]] [[TheDarkSide Darkside]] [[WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds Liu Kang]] ]].

* [[VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception Onaga]], or [[VideoGame/MortalKombatMythologiesSubZero Shinnok]] at least as {{Bonus Boss}}es for the Arcade mode. They were relevant to the MK story in the past (Onaga is the reason of why the MK symbol is that of a Dragon, he's the Dragon King; and Shinnok... well... those who played the story mode know about that)

At the end of the old timeline Raiden and Shao Khan were the last ones at the top of the pyramid. He might have theorised that if Shao Khan was gone then he would be the one to gain Blaze' s power.

While the kharacter obviously returned [[spoiler: after last seen meeting his demise in 9,]] he is clearly a different man both physically and mentally. Shang Tsung in [=MK11=] is charming, calculating, ambitious, intimidating and deliciously cold blooded while his 9 variant is quite frankly just an incompetent {{Jobber}} that's completely submissive to Shao Kahn. Even noticeably lacking the better counterpart's cunning and charisma and becoming a pawn in Quan Chi's game.

[[WMG: The old timeline's Raiden's ultimate goal was to be the one to get Blaize's power.]]

Role of this character can be anything, really, from either a HiddenVillain or just a throwaway cameo.

* Tremor's playable debut

However, he will stay as a revenant to keep the Netherealm in check and stop it from attacking other realms

First, the name Noob Saibot comes from reversing the surnames of the forefathers of the franchise: Ed '''Boon''' and John '''Tobias'''. But this time, we reverse the first names instead. Leading to either '''Nhoj De''' or '''De Nhoj'''. Both names even make less sense than Noob Saibot. However, there is an alternative to pick one and modify the letters so it will obscure the reference while making a decent name with similar spelling. So let's take "De Nhoj" and obscure it into... '''The Nogue''' or '''The Nouge'''. There we go!

* [[Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer Buffy Summers]]

[[WMG: [=MK11=]'s Shang Tsung is the more formidable version hailing from yet another alternate timeline than 9's.]]

[[WMG: [=MK11=]'s Shang Tsung is the more formidable version hailing from yet another alternate timeline than 9's]]

[[WMG: [=MK11=]'s Shang Tsung is a more formidable variant from yet another alternate timeline than 9's]]
While the kharacter obviously returned after last seen meeting his demise in 9, he is clearly a different man both physically and mentally. Shang Tsung in [=MK11=] is charming, calculating, ambitious, intimidating and deliciously cold blooded while his 9 variant is quite frankly just an incompetent {{Jobber}} that's completely submissive to Shao Kahn. Even noticeably lacking the better counterpart's cunning and charisma and becoming a pawn in Quan Chi's game.