Shin Hisako Coming To Killer Instinct This Month

Killer Instinct has teased a new character via Twitter, named Shin Hisako. This will be a different version of Hisako, Little is known yet about how Shin Hisako's gameplay will differ from her original version. In a tweet, Iron Galaxy designer Adam Heart said that Shin Hisako is "much more straightforward than Hisako, but still has some wrinkles." She also appears to have switched out her naginata for a katana. You can get a glimpse of her in the tweet below. Killer Instinct fans can look forward to seeing some of her gameplay at the KI World Cup this week, before the characters release sometime in March. 

The bonds tying her to the graveyard where her corporeal form was buried have been severed... pic.twitter.com/D08T9x1Iyi

— Killer Instinct (@KillerInstinct) March 2, 2017

My Top 5 Games Of 2016

Before I begin with my Top 5, I’d like to point out that this list is based on my opinion and my opinion alone. I’m just giving my thoughts on games that I enjoyed this year.  

5. Killer Instinct Season 3

Although this game was already released on Xbox One back in 2013, the game is new to Windows 10 PC users with the release of Season 3. Myself and many were hoping for a PC port when the game for first announced and it delivers 10 fold. The Killer Instinct series is rejuvenated thanks to Microsoft by redesigned old characters while giving us new ones to enjoy. Even if you’re just a casual fighting game fan like myself. With its combo assist mode it’s very casual friendly. Killer Instinct is definitely worth checking out, also were else are you gonna find a fighting game were you can play as a ninja, a mummy, a werewolf, a cyborg or even a demon ?

4. AM2R

As someone whos favorite Metroid game is Zero Mission and never got a chance to experience Metroid 2, AM2R is perfect in every way. From the sounds to the art to everything about this game, it made me feel how I did when I played Zero Mission for the first time. The game gives life to the Metroid series when it seems like Nintendo can’t. Between the discovery and boss battles you’ll see time fly right before your eyes, I know I did. If you haven’t played this game yet, I highly recommend that you do. 

3. Uncharted 4

Uncharted 4 is simply breath taking, from its scenery to its motion capture. Nathan Drakes send off it full of excitement and adventure behind every corner. If you own a PS4 and you haven’t play this game yet, you’re seriously missing out.   

2. DOOM

I’ll make it simple, DOOM is so f_cking METAL and it knows it. What was once old is new again, between its amazing combat awesome gore factor and killer soundtrack. You’ll find yourself grooving to the soundtrack as you’re slaying some demons. DOOM is 100% a must play.  

1. Overwatch

I was excited was Overwatch was first announced back and Blizzcon 2014 but I never expected I’d love it as much as I do. From it’s diverse character roaster to the mystery be hide each character to it’s cool game modes. Each character is unique in there own special way and it’s hard not love love all of them. I know this game doesn’t have a story more, but there’s definitely a lot of lore to go around. As you should know by now, if you haven’t played this game you should give it a try, specially since Blizzard has free weekends for the game every now and then. 

So those were my Top 5 Games of 2016. Here’s to an amazing 2017. It’s looking to be another amazing year for games, with Horizon Zero Dawn, Crash Bandicoot N’ Sane Trilogy, Injustice 2, Zelda: Breath of The Wild, Red Dead Redemption and the Nintendo Switch just to name a few things I’m excited for in new year. I’d like to give a “few” honorable mentions to some games that didn’t make the list but I still enjoyed. 

Skylanders: Imaginators

Pokemon Moon

Street Fighter V 

WWE 2K17

Telltale Batman

Pokken Tourement 

Ratchet & Clank

Kirby: Planet Robobot

Deus Ex GO

Amplitude

Pokemon GO

Killing Floor 2

Let It Die

Secret Santa

Xbox Live Games With Gold For January 2017

Here are the Games with Gold games for January 2017. Below you can see the full list of games and when they will be available.

Xbox One

• World of Van Helsing: Deathtrap - Available from January 1 - 31
• Killer Instinct Season 2 Ultra Edition - Available from January 16 to February 15

Xbox 360 

• The Cave  - Available from January 1-15
• Rayman Origins - Available from January 16-31

Eyedol Is The Final Character For Killer Instinct Season 3

During Killer Instinct’s Top 8 at EVO (fighting game tournament), Microsoft announced that the final character for season 3 will be non other than Eyedol. People (myself included) have been wondering if we’d see Eyedol back in KI. It’s nice to see that he is and looks great. Eyedol will be available on July 22 for Killer Instinct: Season 3 Ultra Edition owners, and on July 29 for Combo Breaker Edition owners. He’ll also be included in the Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition. Killer Instinct is now available for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC’s. 

Here Are Some Highlights From The EVO 2016 Killer Instinct Panel

Today the Killer Instinct Panel took place at EVO 2016 and we got to learn more about Shadow Lords and so much more. Below is a list of some of the highlights from panel. You can see the full list here.

• EVO 2016 $15,000
• Killer Instinct World Cup Events – $45,000 – Partnership with Ultra Arcade
• Killer Instinct Ultra Tour Online Matches – $40,000 – Powered by FaceIt and Arena on Xbox Live
• Killer Instinct Cup 2017 (not final)
• Shadow Lords
• Hub world has War Room, Barracks, Guardians, Emporiums, Archives
• As Adam Isgreen puts it, Gargos is here to take over the world and your here to stop him
• Your goal is to complete missions and take away buffs from Gargos before he takes over the world
• Every time you play this game you will get daily rewards
• These rewards give you items to make your character more powerful
• Multiplayer daily rewards coming soon (perhaps online aspects to Shadow Lords)
• You can apply buffs to your own character; You can make yourself super cheap to match how cheap Gargos is
• You can buy buffs with in game currency or KI Gold
• You can just earn all of it too by playing through the game, you don’t need to pay for them
• Shadow Lords will be released Septemeber 20th
• Multiplayer mode will come after that date
• Killer Cuts 2.0
• Killer Instinct Elite Controller component kit accessories announced
• There is still a new character who has not been revealed this season
• Tomorrow during the Killer Instinct Top 8, the next character will be revealed

Microsoft Announces Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition

Microsoft has announced Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition. The Definitive Edition (which is only for Xbox One) comes with all 26 characters from every season, 20 stages, Killer Instinct Classic 1 and 2, and behind-the-scenes materials. The physical version of the game comes with an exclusive golden Gargos skin and the soundtrack. Killer Instinct: Definitive releases on September 20 for $39.99. 

Killer Instinct Fan Survey Featured A Crackdown Agent, Joanna Dark & More

Iron Galaxy and Microsoft Studios recently ran a fan poll for Killer Instinct, and asked what potential characters they'd like to see in the future. It included options like skins or character variants like "Shadow Orchid," along with several interesting guest character choices. That includes a Crackdown agent, a Halo Brute, and Joanna Dark from Perfect Dark. The survey is closed so you can't vote anymore, but we now have an idea of what Iron Galaxy wants to introduce in future seasons if there are any. I’m not sure how I’d feel if Killer Instinct became a fighting game filled with Microsoft character. A few guest characters here and there is cool, It’d be awesome to see Banjo & Kazooie. What do you think ? 

Killer Instinct's Vampire Character Mira Is Coming This Week

Killer Instinct developer Iron Galaxy has  announced when the next DLC character, Mira will be available. Mira will be available on April 27 for Xbox One and Windows 10. You can get Mira through the the Killer Instinct Season 3 Combo Breaker pack. The pack costs $20 and comes with 8 characters in all, including Rash, Arbiter, Kim Wu, and Tusk, who are already available. Mira will also be available for $5 as a stand alone character. 

Gargos, Mira And More Are Coming To Killer Instinct

If I (and many others) wasn’t hyped for Killer Instinct's Season 3 enough, the official trailer has dropped yet another bomb on us. Along with getting Tusk, Kim Wu, Rash and Arbiter at launch tomorrow, we'll also be getting Mira in April and Gargos in May! (I lost my mind when I saw Gargos as I’m a big an of the character) There will also be a new character in June and July. A brand new multiplayer mode, single player mode, cross platform play and a ton more new content will be available in the coming months. You can check out the launch trailer below to see everything that was teased. 

Pricing For Killer Instinct Season 3 Has Been Revealed

Microsoft has finally revealed pricing for Killer Instinct season 3. The Combo Breaker bundle includes all 3 new fighters coming to season 3. Players get Rash from Battletoads, Arbiter from Halo, Kim Wu, and Tusk at launch, with others to be released over the course of the season. This bundle cost $19.99 for both Xbox One and Windows 10. The Ultra Edition includes the same fighters as the Combo Breaker bundle, though this bundle will grant you access to the new combatants early. It also comes with a VIP Double XP booster, retro costumes for the 8 new fighters, accessory sets, retro color 7 for all 8 characters, and 18,000 KI Gold. This bundle cost $39.99 for both Xbox One and Windows 10. The Supreme Edition includes all the previously mentioned Season 3 content, plus the content from Season 1 & 2. Xbox One players also get Killer Instinct Classic and Killer Instinct 2 Classic. This bundle cost $59.99 for Xbox One and $49.99 for Windows 10. Killer Instinct Season 3 releases on both Xbox One and Windows 10 on March 29. 

Killer Instinct: Season 3’s New Character Selection Menu And Pre Order Date

During a Killer Instinct: Season 3 stream, Microsoft showed off the brand new Stage Selection menu for the first time. The menu now places all of the character icons at the bottom of the screen together. Rather than being divided by seasons, they maintain their order of release from Jago in Season 1 to Rash in Season 3. Microsoft and Iron Galaxy has found the solution to the issue of loading a characters when highlighted and selected. Now, when you highlight a character, you will only see a silhouette of the character in the background, but when you actually select the character, they will appear in the foreground. Also every character will have their own uniquely animated intro. I’m really digging the new stage Selection menu, its looks cleaner and is a big improvement. Whats interesting to me is that if the recent rumor about Mira and General RAAM is true, then there are only 2 more unknown characters for season 3. I really hope one of those characters is Gargos. In other Killer Instinct news, on March 18th, pre-orders for the Ultra Edition of Killer Instinct: Season 3 will become available on the Xbox store. Pricing and other info have yet to be announced. What do you think of all this Killer Instinct news ? Are you excited for Season 3 ? I know I am! 

2 New Killer Instinct Characters Leaked

2 new characters may have just been leaked for Killer Instinct Season 3. The first character is Mira, who is rumored to Maya’s sister. The other character is General RAAM from Gears of War. He’ll be the 3rd guest character joined by the Arbiter from Halo and Rash from Battletoads. It’s cool to see another the character for a game, but I’m not sure how I feel about another guest character. Arbiter and Rash I could see, maybe after I see him in action I’ll change my mind. What do you  think of these leaked characters ? 

Killer Instinct Season 3 Finally Has A Release Date

Today Microsoft announced that Killer Instinct Season 3 will launch on March 29th, 2016 on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC’s. Below you can see the system requirements for PC. Pricing details are coming soon, as well as pre-purchase options.8 fighters join the battle in Season 3, featuring both new, classic, and guest characters. Season 3 will launch with 4 characters, those being Rash, Kim Wu, Arbiter, and Tusk with additional characters releasing as the season progresses. We’ll update this article if more news is released. 

Recommended 

OS: Windows 10 64-bit

Processor: Intel Core i5-4670 @ 3.4GHz AMD FX-4300 @ GHz

Memory: 8GB RAM

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 AMD Radeon HD 7950

Direct X: Version 11

Network: Broadband Internet Connection 

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit

Processor: Intel Core i5-750 @ 2.67GHz AMD Phenom II X4 965 @ 3.4GHz

Memory: 4GB RAM

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 AMD Radeon HD 5850

Direct X: Version 11

Network: Broadband Internet Connection 

The Arbiter From Halo Is Coming To Killer Instinct, Tusk Teased

Microsoft has released a new gameplay trailer showing the Arbiter in action in Killer Instinct. Arbiter will come to Killer Instinct armed with an energy sword, carbine rifle, plasma grenade and the ability to cloak. Killer Instinct Season 3 kicks off this March on Xbox One and Windows 10. Check out Arbiter in the trailer below, Tusk is also teased at the end of the trailer. To read more on Killer Instinct Season 3 click here. 

Kim Wu Announce Trailer For Killer Instinct Looks Amazing

Killer Instinct Season 3 is just around the corner and Iron Galaxy  has revealed a returning character to the series, Kim Wu. Wu is the second character of season 3 to be revealed, following Rash from Battletoads. At the end of her reveal trailer there is a teaser that shows the Arbiter from Halo will just the roaster. What do you think of Kim Wu ? I personally can’t wait for the game to come out so that I can finally play it on PC. 

Here’s The Line-Up For EVO 2016

Yesterday on the Redbulleposrts Twitch page, The line-up for the fighting game tournament EVO was revealed. The tournament will feature Street Fighter 5, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Killer Instinct, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Tekken 7, Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator, Mortal Kombat X and Pokken Tournament. The event will take place on July 15 to July 17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and will be streamed on Twitch. 

Tusk Will Be In Killer Instinct Season 3 Along With Some New Info

Microsoft Studios creative director Adam Isgreen recently had an interview on Twitch (starts at 04:07:34) confirming a few things about Killer Instinct Season 3. Here’s everything you need to know:

• It will release in March 2016
• It will be a Windows 10 exclusive (Meaning you’ll need Windows 10 to run it on PC)
• An updated Dojo Tutorial
• Tusk and Kim Wu have been confirmed to appear at launch and both will have retro costumes
• More characters will be available at launch than there were in the launch of Season 2. The remaining few will be available in the coming months.
• Everyone on the roster will have tweaks to help balance the game to compensate for the new features and mechanics being introduced in Season 3

• 2 characters that are currently on the roster will be re-worked. That means their set ups and how they gain meter will be different. It is confirmed that these two characters are not Glacius, Aganos, or Shadow Jago.
• Although Ultimates for every character isn't confirmed, it is possible for all the characters to receive Ultimates due to the tech they developed when they created ARIA.
• They will reveal more information at Pax South in San Antonio, TX sometime between January 29-31
• There will be more community bundles in Season 3 due to the success of the Shadow Jago Fund Raiser. The purpose of the Fund Raisers will be determined by the community on what they want to see in Season 3 that didn't make the cut by launch. So if you want to see a certain guest character, stage, mode, feature, etc. that didn't make the cut, make yourself heard. They are actively seeking out the community's input.

Killer Instinct Season 3 is looking to be the best season yet. What do you think ? What do you think of all this new information ? What do you think they’ll announce next ? 

Xbox Live Games With Gold For January 2016

Microsoft has announced the titles available during January for Games with Gold. Below you can see the full list of games and when they will be available. 

Xbox One

• Killer Instinct: Season 1 Ultra Edition - Available from January 1-31
• Zheros - Available from January 16-February 15

Xbox 360

• DiRT Showdown - Available from January 1-15
• Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Available from January 16-31

Kim Wu Confirmed To Be In Killer Instinct: Season 3

Looks like Kim Wu has officially been revealed as a playable character for Killer Instinct: Season 3. The forum for Ultra-Combo recently went up and one was set up for Kim Wu. A post by community manager Rukari “Rukizzel” Austin reads, “If we were to do Season 3 of Killer Instinct, we would definitely have Kim Wu return.” “Well guess what, we’re doing Season 3. Tell us your thoughts about Kim Wu.” Killer Instinct: Season 3 is set t release in March 2016 for Xbox One and PC. What do you think of Kim Wu being included in Season 3 ? NOTE : The pictured used in the article is from Killer Instinct 2 from 1996 on the N 64. 

Killer Instinct Season 3 Will Have New Composers, Celldweller and Atlus Plug

In a message on his Facebook page, Killer Instinct composer Mick Gordon surprised KI fans that he will not be composing music for Killer Instinct: Season 3.

“To my dearest Killer Instinct friends,

I give the greatest thanks to you all for your incredible support and trust with this kick ass fighting game. I’ve been a devoted fan of Killer Instinct for 22 years and it has been a dream, an honor and great privilege to be involved in the re-imagining of the Ultratech universe. The opportunity to dabble in the world laid down by Robin Beanland, Graeme Norgate and the rest of the exceptional team at Rare has been an absolute dream…

Friends, I’m sad to say that the time has come for me to move on to something new.

I’d like to shout out a massive heart-felt thanks to Double Helix Games, Microsoft and Iron Galaxy for allowing me to share in this truly amazing experience. These passionately dedicated teams have been an endless source of inspiration and they all share a deep, infectious love of the Killer Instinct universe. Speaking as a fan, we’ve all been incredibly lucky to have these groovy people behind the development of KI.

And to you, the fans that have made all this hard work and late-nights worthwhile, I thank you from the bottom of my linker-parry-windkick-quartercircle-monster-combo-heart. I’ve absolutely adored every tweet, forum post, email, FB message, letter, handshake, hug and fistbump. Your endless support and encouragement is the driving force behind the Killer Instinct sound. We do this for you. There would be no KI without you. Thank you. Keep blocking, spot those lights/mediums/heavies, trick a lock-out and go in for Ultra!!!

I’d also like to give a shout out to my fabulous team of collaborators, musicians, singers, lyricists, translators and engineers. Thanks to you all for lending your fabulous skills and knowledge to the Killer Instinct soundtrack!

I wish Iron Galaxy and Microsoft the very best with the future of KI and I’m incredibly excited to see (and play!) what’s in store for Season 3!!!

Party on, dudes!

ULLLLTRRAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!” - Mick Gordon 

The new composers are Celldweller and Atlus Plug. This isn’t there first rodeo with video games either as they have done the music for such games as Project Gotham Racing, Dead Rising 2, and Crackdown. You can get a taste of what they can do by listening to the Battletoads Rash trailer. You can listen to the track below. Its sad to see Mick go, I loved what he did for Killer Instinct but as a Celldweller I can’t wait to see what him and Atlus Plug bring to the table. What do you think ?