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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
ONE Championship: Takeru must earn chance at revenge against Rodtang
When you've spent years covering fighters, you start to recognise the ones who have it. That undefinable X-factor. The kind of charisma and presence that doesn't just fill an arena – it lingers in the memory. Takeru Segawa is one of those rare fighters. Across hundreds of interviews over the years, I've noticed a common thread, particularly with many Western fighters: they got into combat sports because of films: Kickboxer, Bloodsport, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat. These films truly helped shape a generation of combat sports icons. Takeru evokes that same energy. Whether it's his bespoke walkout kimono, movie star looks, or the sea of fans that erupts when his music hits, the man radiates the aura of a big-screen action hero. He's the kind of fighter youths would pin a poster of on their bedroom wall. But this is a brutal business, and in combat sports, action heroes don't always get fairy tale endings. Takeru Segawa has legions of fans in his native Japan. Photo: ONE Championship Now 34, recently married, and already a multi-time world champion, Takeru has lived the dream. He became a legend in K-1 and was Japan's biggest kickboxing star before signing with ONE Championship – a move driven by one goal: to fight Rodtang Jitmuangnon.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection may launch on September 29: Here's everything you need to know
The release date for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection has just leaked. The collection of all the classic arcade Mortal Kombat titles will be launched on September 29, allowing gamers to relive the days of those arcades and Game Boys. The launch date for the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection was revealed on the game's Xbox listing. Reportedly the leaks were revealed on the Xbox app's game listing. Previously announced at Sony's State of Play presentation in June, the launch of this game pack is helmed by Digital Eclipse. According to posters of the game shared by users on Reddit, the date listed on the Xbox app was September 29. However, the leaked date is no longer visible on the app and has been switched back to sometime later this year. According to IGN, users on Reddit suggest that the launch date will be unveiled on August 1, at the Evo weekend in Las Vegas. Digital Eclipse and NetherRealm have released a list of the eight games that are part of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, regardless of whether you're a devoted fan who has been playing since the early 1990s or the type of player who began with Mortal Kombat 11. A trailer about the re-release games had an announcement of the game pack, indicating that NetherRealm's Mortal Kombat 1, Mortal Kombat 2, Mortal Kombat 3, Mortal Kombat 3: Ultimate, Mortal Kombat 4, and additional arcade, console, and Game Boy entries will be made available on PC through Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Highlights also confirmed that all console and arcade games will be enabled with online multiplayer and rollback netcode. The bundle also includes interviews and behind-the-scenes documents to help players navigate Mortal Kombat's history. 'Digital Eclipse's interactive documentary format explores how Mortal Kombat changed the way society perceived video games. By using digitised humans as player sprites in an over-the-top martial arts fighter, the game thrilled players, shocked critics, and laid the foundation for a franchise that has thrived for more than 30 years. Hear firsthand from the original dev team of Ed Boon, John Tobias, John Vogel, and Dan Forden, along with other exclusive interviews, rare concept art, vintage marketing materials, and archival video footage.' said an official description from the studio.
Geek Culture
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection' Release Date Leaked On Xbox App
The release date for Digital Eclipse's Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection has apparently been leaked early on the Xbox app, temporarily hinting at a release date of 29 September 2025 before being edited. As spotted by IGN, the Xbox app's store page for the upcoming game showed the leaked date for a brief time on 27 July, before promptly being edited to show its current placeholder date of 31 December 2025. The leak was subsequently shared on various Reddit threads, where some posters suggested that the game's official release date reveal would arrive during the next Evo weekend on 1 August in Las Vegas, as the event will mark a major celebration of fighting games. Announced during PlayStation's June 2025 State of Play showcase, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will mark the definitive historical archive of the franchise's origins, featuring 20 different versions of the games across arcade, console, and handheld platforms, all faithfully restored for the modern generation by acclaimed retro restoration developer Digital Eclipse. Apart from featuring a curated selection of iconic arcade franchise classics from retro consoles like the Super NES, Sega Genesis, Game Boy and Game Gear, the collection will also offer a look at Mortal Kombat's history with behind-the-scenes materials and interviews, with a description by the studio on the title's website reading as follows: Digital Eclipse's interactive documentary format explores how Mortal Kombat changed the way society perceived video games. By using digitized humans as player sprites in an over-the-top, martial-arts fighter, the game thrilled players, shocked critics, and laid the foundation for a franchise that has thrived for more than 30 years. Hear firsthand from the original dev team of Ed Boon, John Tobias, John Vogel, and Dan Forden, along with other exclusive interviews, rare concept art, vintage marketing materials, and archival video footage. Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is currently slated for a general release window of 2025, but whether or not the game will confirm its leaked 29 September release still remains to be seen. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Digital Eclipse Leaks Mortal Kombat Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection leak reveals possible launch timeline
A new release date for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection has been leaked online from an unofficial source, which suggests that the game will launch in late September. The title, which bundles several early Mortal Kombat games into one package, is expected to become available on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. A new leak reveals Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection may launch this September. (Steam) Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Release Date The information first appeared on the Xbox app, where the game's listing reportedly showed a release date of September 29. However, the exact date varies by region, with some users seeing September 30, according to IGN reports. In India, the current Xbox app listing still shows June 6, 2025, the date when the game was officially announced during Sony's State of Play event in June. Also read: Netflix quietly used AI for scenes in its new show: Here's why it could change what you see on screen Digital Eclipse, the developer behind the collection, has yet to confirm any official release date. However, the leak details gained much attention after being shared on the Reddit community r/GamingLeaksAndRumours. Some gamers believe that the official release date might be announced at the upcoming Evo event in Las Vegas, which begins on August 1. Also read: Microsoft launches Xbox Copilot beta on Android app to assist gamers with real-time support The Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection includes arcade, home console, and handheld versions of the first four Mortal Kombat games. It will also offer online multiplayer features and extras such as an interactive documentary about the series, interviews with the original creators, and character timelines. The collection will be released on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, as well as Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. Also read: Apple Arcade to add UNO: Arcade edition, What the Car? and more in June game lineup Helldivers 2 Heads to Xbox In a separate update from the gaming world, Helldivers 2 is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S on August 26, 2025. Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, this cooperative third-person shooter will debut on Microsoft's platform despite being published by Sony, which will mark a rare cross-platform release for the company. This announcement was made official through Xbox Wire and a recent livestream.
Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
China investigates head monk of Shaolin 'Kung Fu' temple
SINGAPORE — Shi Yongxin, the abbot of the world-renowned Shaolin Temple, is being investigated by multiple agencies for embezzlement, "improper relationships with multiple women" and "fathering illegitimate children", the temple said on Sunday. The 1,500-year-old Shaolin Temple, located in a mountain range in central China's Henan province, attracts thousands of disciples every year - some from across the world. Mr Shi, who has been Shaolin Temple's abbot since 1999, has earned the nickname "CEO monk" for transforming the institution into a global brand. He has been stripped of his ordination certificate amid the probe, China's Buddhist association said on Monday. The ordination certificate is proof of someone's acceptance into the monastic community. "Shi Yongxin's actions are extremely bad, seriously damaging the reputation of the Buddhist community and the image of monks," the Buddhist Association of China said in its statement. Under his leadership, the temple started opening schools outside China and formed a travelling troupe of monks who performed Shaolin kung fu shows - the temple's signature style of martial arts. News of Mr Shi being investigated was the most read topic on Weibo on Monday morning. The last post on his own Weibo account, which has more than 880,000 followers and had been updated daily with Buddhist teachings, is dated 24 July. Mr Shi also came under scrutiny in 2015 for allegedly having sexual relations with women and embezzling temple funds. He also allegedly received expensive gifts from companies and local governments, including a Volkswagen SUV and a robe with gold thread. He was investigated at the time for embezzlement and fathering several children, but was later cleared of the charges. In an interview with BBC Chinese in 2015, Mr Shi was asked about the allegations of corruption and affairs with women. "If there were a problem, it would have surfaced long ago," he said at the time. Shaolin Temple also came under fire in 2015 over a plan to build a nearly $300m temple complex which also included a hotel, a kung fu school and a golf course. The name "Shaolin" has gained prominence in pop culture over the years, including being the title of a 1982 film starring Jet Li. The temple is referenced in songs by American hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan and inspired a spinoff of the video game Mortal Kombat. Although against the doctrine, many Chinese people would not be overly outraged if a monk were to have a mistress or eat meat. Because their time is dedicated to physical combat and their spiritual lives are more of an internal journey related to their training, it is not seen as so morally questionable if they do not stick strictly to traditional Buddhist teachings. However the authorities are said to be investigating Abbot Shi for embezzlement, and this is not viewed with quite so much tolerance. If he is found guilty of fraud and corruption his reputation amongst the Chinese public will be hit very badly. — BBC
