This is the project I was working on in December when I found out my father passed away. Big thanks to my coordinator America Young for holding me close during this time and giving me something to DO during my unexpected grief. She gave me focus and purpose when I could’ve devolved into a puddle, and for that I am exceedingly grateful. We shot the Temple scenes at the Korean Friendship Bell in Longbeach, and I can think of no better venue to entwine our lives together in creative achievement. <3

Sub-Zero, Scorpion, and Skarlet are some of the deadliest warriors in video game history, but how would they stand up in a fight to the death with the laws of physics? Kyle Hill and his experts, including Daniel Cormier and CM Punk, will test fatalities, brutalities, and realities seen in Mortal Kombat 11.

In anticipation of the release of Mortal Kombat 11, Nerdist and Because Science joined forces to create this hybrid show show od DEATH!!! Kyle Hill busts the myths about how physics in the Mortal Kombat realm would translate into to the real world.

He may call me his minion, but this show is nothing without our violent comical sacrifices.

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EPISODE 1 - SUB-ZERO’S HEAD SHATTER

Sub-Zero is known for his ice-cold deadly fatalities in Mortal Kombat, but is the frozen feat actually possible in real life? Kyle gets help from MMA champion Daniel Cormier and Sufficiently Advanced's Allen Pan to find out in The Science of Mortal Kombat!

Kyle goes behind the scenes of recreating Sub-Zero's ice-cold fatality in this behind the scenes episode of The Science of Mortal Kombat! The Science of Mortal Kombat is a co-production between Legendary Digital Networks and WB Games. Mortal Kombat 11 is available on April 23.

EPSIDOE 2 - SKARLET’S BLOOD SPIKES

Skarlet expertly controls other fighters' blood in Mortal Kombat to use as any weapon she needs, but are these sanguine methods actually viable? Kyle gets into the bloody details to find out on this episode of The Science of Mortal Kombat! The Science of Mortal Kombat is a co-production between Legendary Digital Networks and WB Games.

Kyle offers a closer look at the dangers of shooting blood projectiles like Skarlet's fatality in this behind the scenes episode of The Science of Mortal Kombat! The Science of Mortal Kombat is a co-production between Legendary Digital Networks and WB Games. Mortal Kombat 11 is available on April 23.

EPISODE 3 - SUB-ZERO’S ICE AXE

Sub-Zero creates axes using his icy powers to cut down and decapitate his enemies in Mortal Kombat, but could ice actually hold up to all that punishment? Kyle sees if it makes the cut on this episode of The Science of Mortal Kombat!

Kyle gives us the cold hard facts about making ice axes like Sub-Zero's in this behind the scenes episode of The Science of Mortal Kombat! The Science of Mortal Kombat is a co-production between Legendary Digital Networks and WB Games. Mortal Kombat 11 is available on April 23.

EPISODE 4 - SCORPION’S “GET OVER HERE!”

Scorpion's signature "Get Over Here" spear move is one of the most recognizable moves in Mortal Kombat and all of gaming, but how much strength would you need to do it? Kyle tries to pull it off on this episode of The Science of Mortal Kombat!

Kyle tests the might behind Scorpion's signature move and the feats of strength required in this behind the scenes episode of The Science of Mortal Kombat! The Science of Mortal Kombat is a co-production between Legendary Digital Networks and WB Games. Mortal Kombat 11 is available on April 23.

EPISODE 5 - CAN YOU UPPERCUT A PERSON OFF THE GROUND?

One move that all Mortal Kombat games have shared is the signature uppercut that launches opponents, but is this even possible in reality? Kyle goes for launch with the help of former WWE Champion CM Punk on this episode of The Science of Mortal Kombat!

Kyle shows the launch difficulties of recreating the iconic Mortal Kombat uppercut in this behind the scenes episode of The Science of Mortal Kombat! The Science of Mortal Kombat is a co-production between Legendary Digital Networks and WB Games. Mortal Kombat 11 is available on April 23.

EPISODE 6 - CAN SCORPION CUT A PERSON IN HALF WITH HEAT?

Scorpion heats things up with his new Chain Reaction finisher in Mortal Kombat 11, pulling a heated chain through his opponents, but could this be done in the real world? Kyle fires up the void on this episode of The Science of Mortal Kombat!