AUSTRALIAN gamers will miss out on a reboot of one of the world's most popular fighting franchises.

Censors last month refused classification to Mortal Kombat, banning it from sale and import.

The game's publisher today said an appeal against the decision had failed.

"We're obviously extremely disappointed that the refused classification decision has been upheld by the Classification Review Board," said Warner Bros Interactive Australia.

"We want to thank the thousands of Mortal Kombat fans in Australia and around the world who have voiced their support during the appeal process."

With IGN