Venom: The Last Danceis the third and final installment in the film franchise inspired by the Marvel character. The trilogy follows Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy), a man who merges with an alien symbiote and gains superhuman strength. The symbiote in question is Venom, in case you were wondering.In Venom's third movie, Eddie and his alien cohortare fugitives from the law and find themselves being hunted by the government and surprise visitors from Venom's home planet. With the odds stacked against them, will SymBrock make it out alive?Starring alongside Hardy are Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Stephen Graham and Peggy Lu. Andy Serkis brings his motion capture expertise to the film and brings the villainous Knull to life.Read on to find out how to stream Venom: The Last Dance.Read more: Netflix Review: Our Top Choice in a Crowded Market Tom Hardy returns as Eddie Brock in Venom: The Last Dance. Sony PicturesWhen to watch Venom: The Last DanceThe final installment of the Venom trilogy will hitNetflix on Tuesday, Feb. 25. James Martin/CNET Netflix recently increased its subscription prices. The ad-based plan is $8 a month, the Standard plan is $18, and the streamer's Premium plan is $25. If you're a premium subscriber who wants to share your account with someone outside your household, you'll have to pay an extra fee of $8. See at Netflix

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February 24, 20256 min readWhy Its Important to Talk about Race with ChildrenChildren start learning about race and racism as early as preschool. Talking about race early, however difficult, will help them become more antiracistBy Sylvia Perry edited by Megha Satyanarayana MTStock Studio/Getty ImagesWhen my son was three years old, he told me one day after preschool that he didnt want to play with me because I was Black. He went on; Black people are mean, he said, and he only wanted to play with his dad because my husband was white, like him.We were shocked and I was hurtmy child thought I was bad because I was Black. And even though my son is biracial, he characterized himself as white.What my son said that day unfortunately reinforced what research has long shown: children absorb racial biases from their environment. I study racial socializationthe ways children learn about race and racismand I know how early these biases form. I also know that talking about race and racism can shape how children perceive others. Yet when white parents tell me their children say things like Black people are not nice or I dont want to play with Black kids, they also tell me they ignore what their children said or simply tell their children it was mean. Without a real conversation about why their child might think that way or how to counter those ideas, children dont unlearn bias; they just learn not to say it out loud.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.In 2022, even though research on white parents discussing racism was still emerging, my colleagues and I argued that they needed to have these conversations with their children. At the time, we pointed to the subtle ways children can absorb racial biasesthe diversity (or lack thereof) of their parents social circles, the characters they see on TV, and the differences they notice in social class.But, in 2025, subtlety is a thing of the past. In attacking diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the Trump administration is legitimizing and emboldening racism in ways that childrenespecially white childrenundoubtedly notice. If my son, at three years old, could absorb anti-Black messages when overt racism was more widely condemned, imagine what white children today are internalizing in a climate where political leaders openly promote racism.White parents who see themselves as egalitarian must recognize that the stakes are now higher than ever. If you want to raise children who reject racism rather than passively absorbing it, right now, today, talk with your child about race and racism.By preschool, children start associating Black people with negative traits and White people with positive traits. These biases form as children pick up on patternswho holds power, how groups are portrayed in media and how others interact with them. Even subtle nonverbal cues, like smiling at one group and frowning at another, influence childrens preferences. Not surprisingly, young children favor groups receiving positive signals and mimic those behaviors, reinforcing biases. These small cues accumulate, shaping how children perceive racial groups.While most parents of color talk to their children early about race to prepare them for potential discrimination, white parents often avoid these discussions. In our research on parents of children in age ranges of 812and 1317, less than 40 percent of white parents talked to their children about race, and many who did downplayed racism. This avoidance is concerning, given how racial attitudes develop. Without parental guidance, children interpret racial patterns on their own, often reinforcing societal biases.Our work revealed that some of the most common reasons white parents avoid discussing racism are the beliefs that their children are too young for such conversations and that they need to shield them from the reality of racism. This fear is unfounded. Studies show that, even in young children, when parents and teachers openly discuss raceexplaining disparities and fairnesschildren develop less biased attitudes, greater empathy for people of color, and a stronger ability to recognize and challenge racism.Talking about race and racism with children doesnt have to be overwhelming. As with many difficult topics, starting early and making these conversations a natural part of your familys dialogue can help children develop a more accurate and empathetic understanding of the world. Heres how:Start early with fairness and inclusion. Children understand and value fairness from an early age. Parents can use this as an entry point. When reading books or watching TV, ask: Do you think its fair if someone is treated differently just because of how they look? Choose diverse books and media featuring characters of color as protagonistsnot just in stories about struggle, but as heroes and leaders.Use color-conscious language. Telling children that race doesnt matter or were all the same ignores the reality of racism. Instead, explain that while everyone deserves equal treatment, some people face unfair challenges because of their race.Connect the past to the present: A long time ago, Black people werent allowed to go to certain schools or have certain jobs. Although some things are better, Black people are still treated unfairly because of their race. Can you think of any examples?Ask open-ended questions: Have you ever seen someone treated unfairly because of their race? How did that make you feel?Talk about stereotypes and bias. Stereotypes are learned early, and children can recognize them if they are taught to think critically. When my son was five, we started talking about stereotypeswhat they are and why they are unfair. A year later, when we read The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss, a book in which Sneetches with stars on their bellies had negative assumptions about those without stars, he immediately made the connection. Hey, thats a stereotype! he said. Theres no reason to dislike them just because they dont have stars; He made the connection between how stereotypes can lead to discrimination. These may seem like complex concepts, but children understand them when given the opportunity to do so.Talk about racism when it happens. If your child says something biased or asks a race-related question, thats an opportunity for discussion. If they say something problematic, dont shame them. Instead ask: What made you think that? Then gently correct misconceptions: Actually, thats a stereotype, which means its an unfair way of thinking about a group of people.If you witness racism togetheron TV, in a book or in real lifeuse it as a teachable moment: Why do you think that happened? How do you think that person felt? This not only encourages empathy and perspective taking; it also equips children with the knowledge they need to understand what discrimination looks like and allows them to make sense of it should they witness it again.Create a supportive environment for questions. Children need to know that its okay to ask about race and racism. Foster an open, nonjudgmental space. If your child brings up race, dont shut them down with We dont talk about that. Instead say, Im really glad you asked. Lets talk about it together. Validate their feelings if they express confusion, sadness or anger about injustice.After that unexpected and difficult conversation with my three-year-old, I began talking to him about race. At that age, he identified as whitenot because we told him he was but because he was already learning that white was seen as the better color to be. But through our ongoing conversations, his understanding has evolved.At first, we talked about skin tonehow people come in different shades, and how all skin tones are beautiful. Over time these discussions grew to include fairness, history and the experiences of Black people. Now, hes seven. When writing this, I asked him how he identifies. He said, I identified as a mixed person who is a descendant of African people who were enslaved. But he also recognizes that his grandparents came from Poland, Italy, Ireland and England.These conversations arent always easy. Sometimes, learning about the difficult parts of Black history makes him sad. But he also feels proudproud to be part of a lineage of people who fought for justice and equal rights. And as he continues to navigate what it means to be multiracial in America, we talk about the complexities of being both Black and white. His understanding of race is still forming, and at times, he feels conflicted. But what matters most is that he knows he can ask questions, share his feelings, and that these conversations will always be open. I feel lucky that he shared his thoughts with me that day, and even luckier that he knows he can always come to me with questions about race and racism.Talking about race and racism doesnt make a child racist. Raising an antiracist child isnt about checking a box or making a onetime statement. It is an ongoing process that requires honest, intentional conversations. If we want the next generation to be less racist than the ones that came before, the time to start is now.This is an opinion and analysis article, and the views expressed by the author or authors are not necessarily those of Scientific American.

February 24, 20257 min readGenetic Discoveries Could Reduce Black Women's Higher Breast Cancer Death RiskWomen with African ancestry have often been left out of breast cancer studies. Now scientists are catching upBy Leah Small edited by Tanya LewisBlack women have a greater risk of dying of breast cancer despite receiving mammograms at slightly higher rates than white women. Oksana Krasiuk/Alamy Stock PhotoBlack women in the U.S. are close to 40 percent more likely to die of breast cancer than white women and twice as likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40.The disparity adds to an alarming trend of women increasingly being diagnosed with breast cancer in early adulthood and middle age overall, the 2025 American Cancer Societys annual cancer report shows.Health and income inequalities factor into why Black women die from breast cancer at disproportionate rates. But genetics also plays a significant role. In recent years, more researchers have joined a huge push to investigate genetic mysteries behind why Black women are more likely than any other racial group to die of breast cancer, have more aggressive tumors and develop breast cancer at a younger agedespite having a slightly lower overall incidence of breast cancer than white women.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.More than 86 percent of DNA samples in genomics studies are from participants with European ancestry, and from 2016 to 2021, the proportion of samples from nonwhite populations either stayed the same or decreased. Human beings are 99.9 percent genetically identical, but their small degree of difference from one another has outsize implications for cancer and other diseases.Certain genetic variants, or mutations, are often linked to ancestry, and some have been connected to poor health outcomes. Inherited variants in genes that keep inflammation and cell division in check can greatly influence cancer risk. For example, variants that turn off the BRCA1 and BRCA2 tumor suppressor genes are connected to a greater incidence of breast cancer in women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.In contrast, little is known about genetic variants that influence cancer risk for Black women because of decades of underrepresentation in genomic studies and clinical trials, says Melissa Davis, a Morehouse School of Medicine geneticist who leads one of the largest international collaborations on breast cancer disparities research.The groups of people who have been studied to identify genetic risk markers have largely been people of European descent, Davis says. That means that genetic risk that exists in other groups has gone unnoticedundocumentedbut we know it exists.Researchers are now including more people with African ancestry in genomic studies and have identified more variants that could impact breast cancer survivorship in Black women. And scientists are partnering internationally to share data, DNA repositories and other resources, which is leading to more discoveries that could improve cancer treatment for this population.Why Breast Cancer Is More Deadly in Black WomenDeaths from breast cancer have been declining for all groups except Native American women since 1990but the survival gap has widened between Black and white women.More widespread use of mammograms, along with the implementation of targeted hormone therapies more than 40 years ago, has significantly contributed to the decline in death rates. But even though Black women are slightly more likely than white women to receive regular mammograms, targeted hormone therapies are often less effective for Black women.Prior to the mid-1980s, it didnt really matter whether you were Black or white, you pretty much had the same chance of surviving breast cancer, Davis says.She and other scientists looked toward genetics to partly explain the difference in Black womens response to hormone therapy and the reasons they develop cancer younger and have more aggressive tumors.In the early 2000s scientists noted the most aggressive tumors lacked the three receptors that respond to hormone therapies and termed this cancer subtype triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Black women are twice as likely as white women to develop this type of cancera major contributor to the mortality disparity. Davis was one of the earliest researchers to work on uncovering the genetic mechanisms behind triple-negative breast cancer.We started asking the question, What do these patients have in common that white women wouldnt have? Davis says. That pointed directly to African ancestry.Davis is former scientific director of the International Center for the Study of Breast Cancer Subtypes, one of the first large-scale international research cohorts to study breast cancer genetic disparities in women with African ancestry. She and the centers founder, Lisa Newman, a researcher and chief breast surgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine, were among the first researchers to observe that most TNBC cases globally occur in sub-Saharan West Africa. Most African Americans have sub-Saharan West African ancestry.Working with institutions in Ghana and Ethiopia, Davis and Newman created a more inclusive picture of the human genome by mapping genetic profiles of people with African ancestry who have TNBC using tissue donated by African Americans and Africans.Research by Davis has found that African American women were far more likely than white women to have an aggressive, androgen-receptor-negative subtype of TNBC. And a 2022 study co-authored by Davis showed that having a greater amount of quantifiable African ancestrya DNA measurement independent of self-reported racewas linked with a larger number of immune cells in the tumors of Black women with TNBC. But these cancer-fighting cells were inactivated.The discovery could inform the development of TNBC immunotherapies that may be more effective for Black women, who currently lack therapeutics personalized to their tumor characteristics, Davis and her Morehouse School of Medicine colleague Rachel Martini write. The advent of every new technology or treatment protocol has propagated disparities in minoritized populations, they added.Tracing Genetic RisksScientists have discovered cancer-linked gene variants unique to people of African ancestry, including one that confers protection against malaria.Davis and other researchers have found that a variant in a gene called DARCwhich controls inflammation, a key driver of cancercauses the gene to be expressed at lower levels in people with sub-Saharan West African ancestry. DARC is expressed in red blood cells and tumors. In red blood cells, DARC produces a protein that malarial parasites can invade.Low DARC expression in people with sub-Saharan West African ancestry evolved selectively because malaria is endemic in the region. But there is a disadvantagelower levels of DARC in tumors are tied to reduced cancer survivorship.Davis filed a patent for a test to measure DARC expression, which, if developed, could help determine cancer treatment plans for Black women.In addition to DARC, researchers are also exploring how variants in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 tumor suppressor geneswhich have been more widely studied in other groupsimpact Black women. Multiple variants in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 tumor suppressor genes were found to be prevalent in Black women with breast cancer in Florida, according to a 2015 study conducted by researchers at the University of Florida study. The studys authors suggested that it may be beneficial for Black women who develop breast cancer at age 50 or younger to undergo BRCA screening.And researchers at the African Ancestry Breast Cancer Genetic Consortium, led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, published findings last May from what they say is possibly the largest genome-wide association study of women with African ancestry for breast cancer. The study, which included data from more than 40,000 women from several African countries, Barbados and the U.S., identified 12 variants associated with breast cancer in women with African ancestry. Three were tied to TNBC.Progressive research practicessuch as establishing larger research cohorts and sharing more data, as has been required by the National Institutes of Healthhave been increasing the pace of genetic research on breast cancer disparities, says Brittany Jenkins-Lord, a molecular biologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.All of the [NIH-funded] studies are supposed to be FAIR [findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable], Jenkins-Lord says. In the past, you had to contact investigators yourself and ask them for the data, she adds. They could decide whether or not they wanted to give it to you, and if youre a competitor, they might not.Discovering more genetic variants also helps Black women assess their individual cancer risk, says Altovise Ewing-Crawford, a health equity geneticist at Genentech. Physicians are less likely to recommend Black patients for genetic testing because of a perceived lack of information about variants unique to African ancestry. Ewing-Crawford advises Black women to undergo genetic testing because of known variantsand because scientists are continually finding more.As genomic research becomes more inclusive and prioritizes the discovery of genetic variants in ... diverse populations, we may see the benefits of genetic testing extend more equitably, Ewing-Crawford says.Other Cancer Risk FactorsResearchers are starting to understand how genetics interact with nonmedical health factors, such as institutional racism and environmental risks, to contribute to breast cancer death risk. Making connections between environmental exposures and cancer has been done for probably a century now, Jenkins-Lord told the author of this article in an interview for a piece in Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health magazine. You have your risk, you have your outcome, but in the middle, you have everything biological thats happening.Jenkins-Lord and other researchers are studying the epigenetics of inner-city populationsideal subjects because of their diversity of income and racefor additional insights. In Baltimore, where Jenkins-Lord works, the citys mostly white and affluent Cheswolde and Crosscountry neighborhoods have a 16-year-longer life expectancy than parts of the mostly Black neighborhoods Upton and Druid Heights, a divide related in part to cancer outcomes.In Black women who lived in disadvantaged neighborhoods in Baltimore, Jenkins-Lord found that a key tumor suppressor gene was expressed at lower levels, but the gene was not affected in white women living in those same neighborhoods.Were looking at the contribution of genetics to the expression of this tumor suppressor, [and] we know the environment is contributing in some way, Jenkins-Lord says.In the Atlanta metropolitan area, Jasmine Miller-Kleinhenz, a University of Mississippi Medical Center cancer biologist, found that women with breast cancer living in areas experiencing contemporary redlining, or the systematic denial of mortgage loans based on a locations racial demographics, experienced accelerated biological aging. Thats important because cancer is primarily a disease of aging cells, Miller-Kleinhenz says. Almost 90 percent of Black women in the study lived in redlined areas compared with about 30 percent of white women.The latest research on breast cancer disparities connects data on socioeconomic characteristics, genetic ancestry and gene expression with health outcomes, Jenkins-Lord says. Its a gene-versus-environment question, and I think thats where this research is going to continue to go, she says. Your genetics ... are going to have an impact, but where you live and your exposures over your lifetime are also going to impact the expression of these cancer-related genes.

Surgeon Simulator developer suffers more layoffs, says it will "scale back" operations"This is not a phase, it's a fundamental transformation of the games industry."Image credit: Bossa News by Tom Phillips Editor-in-Chief Published on Feb. 24, 2025 Bossa Games, the London-based company behind indie hits Surgeon Simulator and I Am Bread, has announced a second wave of job losses - just a year after it previously shed a third of its staff.In a statement posted to LinkedIn, company co-founder Henrique Olifers said Bossa had been forced to make "the painful decision to scale back" its size once more.The company will now focus all its efforts on getting its open-world airship adventure Lost Skies out the door, before "reshap[ing] into small teams working independently on novel game ideas brought to the players as early as possible".It's unclear how many staff have been impacted by these latest layoffs, though Olifers wrote that the changes meant the studio would be "saying very difficult goodbyes to extremely talented and treasured colleagues, truly some of the best people in the industry, who have been part of our journey for a long time"."We wish we had found a way of navigating this turmoil without resorting to the decision of scaling back or teams," Olifers continued, "but unfortunately we've failed in this endeavour."The co-CEO blamed the action on a "fundamental transformation of the games industry, a reshape of how games are made and by what kinds of teams", though did not elaborate further how Bossa had been affected in particular.At the start of 2024, Bossa was thought to employ around 60 people, before layoffs saw 19 jobs lost which Olifers blamed on a "perfect storm of events" at the time: higher development costs, funding delays, and a tougher market for indie games.It's been four years since Bossa last shipped a game - I Am Fish. It remains best known for Surgeon Simulator, which it launched in 2013 and followed up with various other versions for smartphones, Switch and VR.Bossa had previously received funding from NetEase, the Chinese giant that is currently pulling back from many of its gaming studio investments across the globe. In 2022, Bossa sold the rights to I Am Bread and Surgeon Simulator to US indie publisher TinyBuild, generating a reported $3m.

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You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Since Black Ops 6 integration took place in late 2024, Call of Duty: Warzone has struggled to find the momentum achieved towards the end of the Modern Warfare 3 cycle. Call of Dutys battle royale remains popular but glaring issues and a lack of fresh content have halted the momentum once again.The Season 3 update for Warzone is expected to be a huge one. To mark the games fifth anniversary, the iconic Verdansk map is returning much to the delight of fans wanting a hit of nostalgia. While many are looking forward to dropping into the map once again, a leak claims the map wont be an identical match to the original, and definitely wont save the stuttering battle royale.Original Verdansk isnt returningAccording to notable Call of Duty insider TheGhostOfHope, 2025s Verdansk is almost a carbon copy of the map that was released back in 2020. For those hoping for an accurate recreation of the battleground, there will be significant changes. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Players wont have the ability to get inside the Train Station nor will they be able to parachute directly into the Stadium as its roof will be shut. In addition to specific areas of the map being closed off, the train that first departed in Season 5 of 2019s Modern Warfare is back once again.The train will travel around Verdansk while a match is taking place. Featuring a wealth of valuable loot along with acting as a quick way of navigating the map, its presence compensates for the lack of a fast-travel subway system which wont be returning. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Verdansk will struggle to save WarzoneVerdansks return remains a hot topic of conversation among Warzone players hoping Raven Software can transform the battle royale into the game that was once an enjoyable experience. A stale meta combined with hackers continuing to slip through the net has seen interest in the game drop to record lows. Combined with a minimal amount of new content, the Black Ops 6 era has been a bust so far.The return of a fan-favourite map has the potential to inject a new lease of life into Warzone but if the developers are unable to address the core issues, theres a high chance the battle royale will remain in the gulag for a little while longer.For more CoD, check out the best controller settings to improve your aim along with the best Model L loadout dominating the meta.Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Call of Dutys ongoing battle with hackers ruining Black Ops 6 and Warzone matches shows no sign of slowing down as Activision attempts to prevent players from gaining unfair advantages on the virtual battlefield. Hackers are still slipping through the net despite the Season 2 update for multiplayer and the battle royale introducing new Ricochet anti-cheat measures.Improvements to the existing anti-cheat are just one of several steps Call of Dutys publisher is undergoing to combat cheating in its hugely popular shooter series. In addition to adding new measures, Activision is also cracking down on the sale of cheats resulting in the closure of two providers.Call of Duty cheat providers are shut downOn February 20, 2025, Call of Duty content creator Swishem uploaded a screenshot from notable cheat provider Tomwares Discord server. The screenshot reveals all of its Call of Duty products have been discontinued as a result of Activision issuing a cease and desist order. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. In addition to Tomware, Swishem also confirms the closure of Two2nd, another notable cheat provider giving players a chance to download hacks to enhance their gameplay even further.The closure of two notable cheat providers is a huge step in the right direction for Call of Dutys fight against cheaters ruining the action for legitimate players looking to test their mettle against other like-minded individuals. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now More needs to be doneTheres nothing worse than running into a cheater armed with inhuman reaction times and the ability to see through walls at all times. Activision is finally taking action against those providing the cheats, which will minimise the number of hackers popping up in casual and competitive playlists.While two cheat providers no longer distribute hacks for Call of Duty, the likes of Phantom Overlay continue to operate and disrupt the action. However, the latest crackdown from Activision is a sign that the publisher is finally taking strong action against those behind the cheats rather than swinging the ban hammer at the start of a new seasonFor more CoD intel, check out the best Krig C loadout along with the best keyboard and mouse settings for maximum accuracy during the heat of battle.Related TopicsSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

Timelapse: Creating 3D Spider-Man Animations in Blender By Pietro Chiovaro on February 24, 2025 Timelapse Pietro Chiovaro created this 3D VFX animation in Blender, blending real footage of New York City with a 3D-animated Spider-Man.This project was a fun challenge, combining CGI and live-action to bring the web-slinger to life.Let me know your thoughts, and if you have any tips, drop them in the comments below! :DSoftware: Blender 4.4 (Beta)Render Engine: Eevee

Honk Honk!The first teaser for Mortal Kombat 1's T-1000 will probably you make you even more afraid of getting hit by a long-haul truck than you already werePlus, a surprising new Kameo character.Image credit: NetherRealm Studios News by Oisin Kuhnke Contributor Published on Feb. 24, 2025 NetherRealm has shown off Mortal Kombat 1's upcoming T-1000 guest character for the first time, and, you guessed it, he's pretty violent!While some of you younger Mortal Kombat players might not be all that familiar with the Terminator series, despite its constant reboots, sequels, spin-off shows and the like, those of you who have seen the original Terminator 2 will be all-too familiar with the T-1000 thanks to a genuinely intimidating performance from Robert Patrick. A little while back NetherRealm announced that the T-1000 would be joining Mortal Kombat 1 as a guest character, and over the weekend the developer finally showed off the character in action. So far, looking pretty good, and you'll also see and hear that Patrick is reprising his role as the iconic character too.Watch on YouTubeNetherRealm has clearly leaned into the whole malleable metal body that can change into anything shtick, as the trailer showed off a few of the different ways the robot from the future can morph its body. I'm not huge on Mortal Kombat myself, I think the over-the-top violence is a little old hat these days, but I have to admit the T-1000 looks pretty fun to play as. What doesn't look fun is its Fatality, which sees it driving a beaten up long-haul truck (like in the original movie) smashing into whoever it's facing off against, in this case fan favourite Johnny Cage. It follows that up with a whole bunch of bullets being loaded into Johnny's body, so all-in you'll just have plenty of reasons to look both ways when crossing the road.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. On top of that, a new Kameo character makes an appearance too, Madam Bo, who was introduced in the base-game as part of its story. It's a fun way to get her involved, and if you own the Khaos Reigns DLC you'll get her for free on March 18, or you can get her standalone - T-1000 will be available from March 18 too for Khaos Reigns owners, or you can pick the character up solo from March 25.