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[Mudkips]

(27 pages of hilarity http://gaia.adage.com/images/random/0209/pepsi-arnell021109.pdf )

 

[reptilescorpio]

Double Helix Games? Why do you hate me Microsoft

 

[The Living Tribunal]

Why bring back an old franchise and make it look NOTHING like it?

 

[Cartman86]

I like the idea of a f2p fighting game as long as its primary focus is on multiplayer. The second you try to go the Mortal Kombat or Tekken route with singleplayer where the fun in it is playing all the characters and seeing the insane story stuff I kind of want all of it. But in multiplayer I only end up playing a few characters. Would be cool if when you go to browse a new character it puts you in the practice mode where you can demo that character to see how they are.

 

[hateradio]

The voice over is awful. Too bad it's only on Xbox One.

 

[TigerKnee]

I want to see MOAR on this game.

 

[shinobi602]

I'm truly surprised anyone was asking for this or is excited for it.

Huh? Killer Instinct was a great fighting game on SNES.

 

[vatstep]

It's years too late for this. I fucking loved the original, but it just doesn't hold up like the other great fighters of that era; the limited amount of success that this game has will be fueled purely by nostalgia. Hell, it'll probably bomb considering it's been so long — a large percentage of potential XBO owners probably never even played the original at this point.

 

[The Living Tribunal]

Larry Hryb ‏@majornelson 7h
CONFIRMED: I’ll have "Killer Instinct "to *play* TONIGHT at my Xbox Meet Up http://mjr.mn/17jn5TK

 

[zainetor]

perfect.

 

[abstract alien]

Larry Hryb ‏@majornelson 7h
CONFIRMED: I’ll have "Killer Instinct "to *play* TONIGHT at my Xbox Meet Up http://mjr.mn/17jn5TK

Holy shit at the name of this gif

 

[Uncle Rupee]

It's years too late for this. I fucking loved the original, but it just doesn't hold up like the other great fighters of that era; the limited amount of success that this game has will be fueled purely by nostalgia. Hell, it'll probably bomb considering it's been so long — a large percentage of potential XBO owners probably never even played the original at this point.

Especially given the fact it is developed by a team with zero experience with fighting games, and half their background consisting of lackluster movie licenses

 

[derFeef]

I think it looked fun, but those games are defined by how they play. Curious about impressions.

 

[royalan]

All I want...

...is an updated version of the character select music.

That shit is iconic. One of the most badass, memorable tunes from a fighting game.

Oh, and a new Orchid Theme. Plskthx

 

[Falcs]

Well it looks like for the first time since the original Xbox, there is a Microsoft exclusive that I am actually interested in.
Too bad I'd rather pull off my own finger nails than buy an xBox One... Oh well.

 

[DarkoMaledictus]

Is it developed by Rare?

Does it have Kinect controls?

At this time Rare is only a name... all the talent left a long time ago so it better be developed by another studio!

 

[gotoadgo]

Looks really cool, but this isn't enough to sell me on the XBone. I loved KI back in the day when I played in arcades and on the SNES but nostalgia isn't selling me.

 

[Ninja Dom]

Especially given the fact it is developed by a team with zero experience with fighting games, and half their background consisting of lackluster movie licenses

This can't be said enough.

Stop and think, since when have you ever heard anybody from Double Helix being involved in the fighting game scene? Even their blogging about this new Killer Instinct fails to mention anything about fighting game pedigree.

Can anybody see this being one of the games at an EVO tournament?

 

[gatti-man]

Fuck. Do I really have to buy an Xbox for one game??? Argh.

 

[ArjanN]

Can anybody see this being one of the games at an EVO tournament?

Eh. A fighting game can be completely unsuitabtle for EVO, and still be a lot of fun.

 

[Doug Heffernan]

what a great surprise this was.

wow, Microsoft brought the heat this year

 

[Ristamar]

I loved the original KI, but the footage shown today did nothing for me... much like KI 2.

 

[akachan ningen]

I don't remember KI looking this sloppy.

 

[LTWheels]

From Team Spooky's twitter:

Early Killer Instinct info: Jago and Sabrewolf in current build. Auto doubles and manual doubles are both in for combo extensions.

Manual doubles are Character specific, also specials to extend ultras and a new character specific mode (think xfactor but less broken) that gives each character new properties.

Combo breakers are balanced in a new way manual doubles are harder to break and a failed breaker locks you out for a short a period of time. More info soon

 

[Harken Raiser]

No Cinder no buy.

 

[TheUnsunghero26]

Glad this was finally revealed. Sets a nice precedent for other Rare IPs to be used

Spoiler

hopefully.

 

[Ninja Dom]

No Cinder no buy.

Cinder was a crazy character. He completely broke Killer Instinct 1 arcade, was the first character to discover the 99 hit combos and infinites. And they dropped him from Killer Instinct 2 arcade. They also dropped Chief Thunder, Riptor and Eyedol.

 

[JEKKI]

I dont get it...

this game is exclusive to the console that requires an online connection every 24 hours...

and the game is intended for a community that's spent the last how many years thriving on offline play?!?!

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Probably the only game I'd buy on Xbox One if I ever intended to buy an Xbox One.

 

[IOnEI Falcon]

It looks to be digital only and episodic...

Made a thread about it.

 

[IOnEI Falcon]

Pretty cool if these made their way in the MS stores.

 

[Chamber]

Huh? Killer Instinct was a great fighting game on SNES.

That's nostalgia talking, my friend.

 

[Tom Hatherford]

Why bring back an old franchise and make it look NOTHING like it?

lol at your avatar.
It looks alot like a very updated version of it in action

 

[Salsa]

I really dont know how I feel about this






I feel like Sabrewolf should be making more whiny noises

 

[DICKS AHOY]

When I got back from work and heard about this within a one minute time-span I went from being excited to not giving a shit once I realized who was behind it.

 

[MarshMellow96]

Can't wait to use my fight stick with this fighting game on Xbox One.

 

[scrapplejoe]

is this a launch title?

 

[Black Door]

Fuck. Do I really have to buy an Xbox for one game??? Argh.

You could buy a PS4 for 10 games

 

[mullet2000]

Man, I really cannot get into this game.

The animation looks awful, the graphics look...okay at best, and the developer behind it inspires no confidence at all.

Plus, did people REALLY ask for a new killer instinct? I've seen it thrown around for the last month or so but before that I feel like I've never seen anyone actually ask for it. Killer Instinct was never a great game in my mind.

 

[scrapplejoe]

GarnettLee @GarnettLee

Just played some Killer Instinct. It's what you'd expect. Which is a good thing

 

[BrokenEchelon]

Double Helix...developing this, instead of Rare, whom MS owns.

I don't even.

 

[beyond_death]

Disappointed this is exclusive to XBox One.

 

[RobotMafia]

KI was a joke in the arcades when it was out....why would anyone want a new game? Is it a Nintendo thing?

 

[RobertC]

I don't know what I was expecting for the trailer
but I was watching it and going...yep...that's Killer Instinct alright.

 

[Nowhere Man]

A game MS should have rolled out 6 years ago. LOL @ that announcer voice. Looks cool though, I like the design of Saberwulf.

 

[ShogunX]

KI was a joke in the arcades when it was out....why would anyone want a new game? Is it a Nintendo thing?

You may need to take a seat when hearing this but........Because people enjoyed Killer Instinct and want a new version.

Crazy I know.

GarnettLee @GarnettLee

Just played some Killer Instinct. It's what you'd expect. Which is a good thing

Good to hear.

 

[baphomet]

Killer Instinct is possibly the most broken fighter of all time. Up there with Jackie Chan. Too bad Ill never own an Xbox to play it.

 

[Mdk7]

Please tell me it's there tomorrow on the showfloor... PLEASE.

 

[Papercuts]

Arturo Sanchez ‏@nycfurby
Killer instinct feels fluid as fuck. It's really nice even in this early build

Impressions are sounding good. Hoping to see more in the next few days.

 

[RobbieNick]

Developed by some of the team behind Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters and G.I. Joe The Rise of cobra.

You've been warned.