We got word that the upcoming August 2005/Issue 95 edition of Official Playstation Magazine features some footage from Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks on its bonus disc.

In one of the scenes you can clearly make out a youthful Shang Tsung like in Mortal Kombat II after Shao Kahn reduced his age. Also it featues a scene that appears to be Scorpion taking on Smoke in his human form.

We'll have more information as we get it.

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Today, posted a three minute tour of upcoming game, Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks. The video discusses the back story of the game and also goes into the gameplay mechanics, some new elements are displayed here. The video also features quick little interviews with Mortal Kombat developers Ed Boon, John Vogel, Steve Beran, Marty Stoltz, and Shaun Himmerick.

Click to access the video. You can download it if you are a GameSpot Basic member, otherwise you will be only able to stream the video.

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Also our friends at have started to post up a developers diary with the Producer of Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks, Shaun Himmerick. There are two chapters included so far, but they are very interesting so far so be sure to check them out. You can view the diaries .

Midway recently released a new Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks video exclusively to IGN that centers around the main characters Liu Kang, Kung Lao, and Raiden. Along with their roles being explained by the developers, there are various pieces of gameplay footage, some of which appear not to have been seen before.

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Cinder, an Administrator over at has posted a conceptual drawing of Kitana, Mileena and Jade from the upcoming game.

to view the Female Ninjas.

Cinder has also posted a concept render of Kung Lao that was done for the TV Spot.

to view the Kung Lao render.