Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2015 AOL, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Evo 2015 line-up announced, double helping of Smash]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/21/evo-2015-line-up-announced-double-helping-of-smash/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/21/evo-2015-line-up-announced-double-helping-of-smash/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/21/evo-2015-line-up-announced-double-helping-of-smash/#comments Super Smash Bros Wii U and Melee are two of the nine games already confirmed for this year's Evolution Championship Series. As revealed during last night's Twitch stream, the line-up for Las Vegas this July also includes returning games Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Ultra Street Fighter 4 and Killer Instinct, The remaining four games are new for this year, and they are Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Guilty Gear Xrd Sign, Mortal Kombat X and Tekken 7.

Recent years have seen more games added closer to the event, though a roster of nine is already on the high end for an EVO championship. Whatever the full line-up proves to be, it's coming to the Bally's/Paris Las Vegas Casino, where the world's fighting game specialists will duke it out across July 17-19.

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JoystiqEvo 2015 line-up announced, double helping of Smash originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Jan 2015 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>evoevo-2015guilty-gear-xrd-signkiller-instinctkiller-instinct-2013microsoftmortal-kombat-xnintendopersona-4-arena-ultimaxplaystationps3ps4shoryukensuper-smash-bros-for-wii-usuper-smash-bros-meleetekken-7ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3ultra-street-fighter-4wii-uxboxxbox-oneWed, 21 Jan 2015 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo sponsoring Apex 2015 tournament series]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/10/nintendo-sponsoring-apex-2015-tournament-series/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/10/nintendo-sponsoring-apex-2015-tournament-series/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/10/nintendo-sponsoring-apex-2015-tournament-series/#comments
Nintendo will sponsor Apex 2015, a competitive gaming series that will include tournaments for every Super Smash Bros. title released on home consoles as well as games like Ultra Street Fighter 4, Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 and Pokemon Omega Ruby & Pokemon Alpha Sapphire.

Apex shared the news on Twitter, noting that Nintendo would help the series put on an "incredible" Smash Bros. event. Apex 2015's tournaments will run from January 30 - February 1, 2015 at the Clarion Hotel in Secaucus, New Jersey. If you're unable to attend, you can still check the event schedule and tune into one of the Twitch channels that will be covering the event.

Nintendo's sponsorship is a welcome gesture of embracing the competitive fighting scene, especially when considering its alleged attempts to shut down the Smash Bros. Melee division of EVO 2013. Nintendo did eventually give the go-ahead to feature Melee in the tournament as well as EVO 2013's streaming schedule, but it's nice to see the developer stepping up its support for third-party tournaments from the get-go.
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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>apexapex-2015guilty-gear-xrd-signkiller-instinctnintendosuper-smash-brossuper-smash-bros-brawlsuper-smash-bros-for-wii-usuper-smash-bros-meleetournamentultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3ultra-street-fighter-4Sat, 10 Jan 2015 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Killer Instinct's character roster foresees an Omen]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/04/killer-instincts-character-roster-foresees-an-omen/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/04/killer-instincts-character-roster-foresees-an-omen/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/04/killer-instincts-character-roster-foresees-an-omen/#comments Killer Instinct for Xbox One is about to receive its next fighter: Omen, the spirit of rage, corruption and shadow energy. Players familiar with Killer Instinct's lore may recognize Omen as the spirit that turns Jago into Shadow Jago, a dark and twisted version of the warrior monk. According to developer Iron Galaxy, Omen has accrued enough energy through his battles as Shadow Jago to take physical form of his own.

What does said physical form look like, you ask? Well, it wouldn't be a Killer Instinct character reveal without a tease before the proper unveiling. All there is to see so far are the bat-like wing and fingertips crackling with blue energy pictured above.

Omen is also a bonus character, meaning he will not be sold individually, nor will he have his own Story mode. Players who have purchased either the Season 2 Combo Breaker Add-On or Season 2 Ultra Edition will receive Omen for free later this month.
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JoystiqKiller Instinct's character roster foresees an Omen originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 04 Jan 2015 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>iron-galaxykiller-instinctkiller-instinct-2013microsoftmicrosoft-studiosomenxbox-oneSun, 04 Jan 2015 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Killer Instinct update 2.2 brings raptors and reindeer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/13/killer-instinct-update-2-2-brings-raptors-and-reindeer/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/13/killer-instinct-update-2-2-brings-raptors-and-reindeer/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/13/killer-instinct-update-2-2-brings-raptors-and-reindeer/#comments Killer Instinct for Xbox One is about to get a cup of Christmas cheer with patch 2.2, which will bring holiday-themed costumes for fighters TJ Combo, Orchid and Sabrewulf, as well as the re-introduction of Riptor, a fighter from the game's original 1994 release.

Players who own Orchid or play as her when she is part of the free character rotation will be able to do battle decked in holly jolly red-and-green stockings. Those who have purchased the Ultra edition of Killer Instinct's Season One will also be able to equip Orchid with oversized candy canes, as well as place reindeer antlers and a red nose on Sabrewulf's adorable face. If you own the Ultra edition of Season Two, you'll be able to give TJ Combo a white beard and Santa hat.

As for the return of Riptor, developer Iron Galaxy states on the Killer Instinct forums that they are aiming to release her from captivity on December 17 for Ultra edition owners, and December 23 for Combo edition owners. "Full transparency: we hit an issue in Cert that paused us long enough to put the date in slight risk. SLIGHT," creative director at Microsoft Studios Adam Isgreen wrote. "We are all good to land it as long as there are no further hiccups." The cybernetic dinosaur will also receive a trailer to show off her unique talents on Monday, but just looking at her, we have no doubts about her lethality.

Sheesh, where's Chris Pratt when you need him?
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JoystiqKiller Instinct update 2.2 brings raptors and reindeer originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 13 Dec 2014 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>christmasiron-galaxykiller-instinctkiller-instinct-2013microsoftmicrosoft-studiosriptorxbox-oneSat, 13 Dec 2014 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Double Helix had Killer Instinct build on Xbox 360]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/11/16/report-double-helix-had-killer-instinct-build-on-xbox-360/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/11/16/report-double-helix-had-killer-instinct-build-on-xbox-360/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/11/16/report-double-helix-had-killer-instinct-build-on-xbox-360/#comments Killer Instinct for the Xbox One may have began life as a project for the Xbox 360, if new footage showcased by Andrew Borman of Past To Present Online is to be believed. A video from PTP Online, viewable after the break, shows a (very) rough draft of what would go on to become the Killer Instinct we know today. Lighting effects are missing, only a few characters are in the build, some stages are broken and Chief Thunder is naught but a gray blob of a man, but if nothing else, it's interesting to see the progress the game has since achieved.

Though we can't say for sure what the purpose of such a build would be, it makes a certain kind of sense that it would exist. Even if Killer Instinct was never intended for release on the Xbox 360, developers aiming to have their games ready for the Xbox One's launch would have benefited from early prototyping. Or maybe the game was shunted off the Xbox 360 to bolster the Xbox One's launch lineup.

We may never know, but sometimes mystery is a little more fun.

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JoystiqReport: Double Helix had Killer Instinct build on Xbox 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 16 Nov 2014 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>double-helixkiller-instinctkiller-instinct-2013microsoftmicrosoft-studiosxboxxbox-oneSun, 16 Nov 2014 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[TJ Combo, Maya return today in Killer Instinct Season 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/15/tj-combo-maya-return-today-in-killer-instinct-season-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/15/tj-combo-maya-return-today-in-killer-instinct-season-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/15/tj-combo-maya-return-today-in-killer-instinct-season-2/#comments
The second season of content for Xbox One-exclusive one-on-one brawler Killer Instinct premieres today boasting eight new characters and several major gameplay tweaks, Microsoft and developer Iron Galaxy Studios announced.

Season 2 re-introduces classic characters TJ Combo, Maya, Riptor, and Cinder. Four more fighters, including a handful of series newcomers, will join the brawl in the coming weeks. Season 1 characters have also been overhauled to account for the expanded cast, with many now boasting new moves and rebalanced attacks.

Returning players will find a new interface and refined mechanics that focus on aerial combat. Players can now trigger Air Breakers and Air Counter-Breakers in response to juggles, and new aerial capture moves allow characters to continue their combos on the ground after a mid-air flurry.

Season 2's Combo Breaker Pack, which unlocks TJ Combo and Maya instantly and grants future access to six additional fighters, is priced at $14.99. The season's $39.99 Ultra Edition additionally includes a set of alternate costumes and accessory kits, along with a port of the 1996 arcade game Killer Instinct 2.

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JoystiqTJ Combo, Maya return today in Killer Instinct Season 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlciron-galaxy-studioskiller-instinctkiller-instinct-2013microsoftseason-2xbox-oneWed, 15 Oct 2014 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Killer Instinct hits retail with bonus Season 2 fighter]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/07/31/killer-instinct-hits-retail-with-bonus-season-2-fighter/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/07/31/killer-instinct-hits-retail-with-bonus-season-2-fighter/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/07/31/killer-instinct-hits-retail-with-bonus-season-2-fighter/#comments Come September 23, Xbox One-exclusive fighter Killer Instinct will make its debut on retail shelves as the "Killer Instinct: Combo Breaker Pack."

Included in the $20 Pack are the eight fighters currently available in Killer Instinct: Jago, Orchid, Sadira, Sabrewulf, Fulgore, Thunder, Glacius and Spinal. The retail package also includes a code for TJ Combo, an additional fighter slated to appear in the imminent second season of Killer Instinct DLC releases.

For comparison, the digital Combo Breaker Pack, which includes only the eight Season One characters and no access to TJ Combo still features an identical $20 price tag, while the free-to-play, one-character version of Killer Instinct asks players to spend $5 for each additional fighter.
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JoystiqKiller Instinct hits retail with bonus Season 2 fighter originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 Jul 2014 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>iron-galaxykiller-instinctkiller-instinct-2013killer-instinct-season-2microsoftretailxbox-oneThu, 31 Jul 2014 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon queen Maya returns in Killer Instinct season two]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/07/12/amazon-queen-maya-returns-in-killer-instinct-season-two/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/07/12/amazon-queen-maya-returns-in-killer-instinct-season-two/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/07/12/amazon-queen-maya-returns-in-killer-instinct-season-two/#comments Divekick developer Iron Galaxy Studios will re-introduce players to Maya, Queen of the Amazons, when it rolls out the second season of content for Killer Instinct, according to reports from this year's EVO event.

Microsoft community manager Mike Robles tweeted concept art of the dagger-wielding warrior, while GameSpot reports that Iron Galaxy described Maya as a high-risk, high-reward character during the panel where she was unveiled. According to GameSpot's report, Maya's daggers will level up as she lands hits on her opponents, eventually reaching the point where she can throw them as projectiles.

A photo of the presentation also reveals that Maya's design is inspired by the Inca civilization. While the Incas lived on the fringe of the Amazon Basin and not deep in the rainforest, thus making her "Queen of the Amazon" title a bit of a mismatch, we're willing to bet you'll have bigger things to worry about - things like daggers flying at your face - when Killer Instinct season two begins this fall.
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JoystiqAmazon queen Maya returns in Killer Instinct season two originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 Jul 2014 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>double-helixiron-galaxy-studioskiller-instinctkiller-instinct-2013killer-instinct-season-2microsoftMicrosoft-Game-Studiosxbox-oneSat, 12 Jul 2014 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[EVO 2014 line-up announced, Super Smash Bros. Melee being discussed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/02/10/evo-2014-line-up-announced-super-smash-bros-melee-being-discus/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/02/10/evo-2014-line-up-announced-super-smash-bros-melee-being-discus/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/02/10/evo-2014-line-up-announced-super-smash-bros-melee-being-discus/#comments Ultra Street Fighter 4 is one of six confirmed games for this year's Evolution Championship Series, but Super Smash Bros. Melee is a doubt. Event organizer Shoryuken revealed it's in "preliminary discussions" with Nintendo about featuring the GameCube brawler in the fighting game tournament, following the stir its inclusion caused last year.

Melee was the eighth game to be included in last year's line-up, after it won a fan vote that raised $225,724 for breast cancer research. However, a few months after Nintendo moved to claim revenue on Let's Play videos featuring its games, the company requested Melee be removed from the EVO 2013 streaming line-up. The move was received with an immediate backlash, and Nintendo swiftly reversed its decision.

The circumstances are different this time-around. For one, Melee is just another potential game in the line-up, not one voted for by fans with charity money behind it. Still, it'll be interesting to see which way Nintendo swings on approval this time, especially in the same year that a new Super Smash Bros. game is set to arrive on Wii U and 3DS.

As for the rest, Injustice: Gods Among Us, Killer Instinct, and Blazblue: Chrono Phantasma join Ultra Street Fighter 4 as newbies to the championships, while King of Fighters 13 and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 return from last year's selection. The event itself takes place on July 11-13 at the LVH Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, but if you can't make it to Nevada you can always tune in on Twitch.
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JoystiqEVO 2014 line-up announced, Super Smash Bros. Melee being discussed originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Feb 2014 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blazblue-chrono-phantasmaevo-2014injustice-gods-among-uskiller-instinctking-of-fighters-xiiimicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3shoryukensuper-smash-bros-meleeultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3ultra-street-fighter-4xboxxbox-oneMon, 10 Feb 2014 07:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft to announce new 'development partner' for Killer Instinct]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/02/06/microsoft-has-a-new-development-partner-for-killer-instinct/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/02/06/microsoft-has-a-new-development-partner-for-killer-instinct/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/02/06/microsoft-has-a-new-development-partner-for-killer-instinct/#comments Microsoft plans to unveil a new "development partner" for Killer Instinct soon, following yesterday's acquisition of Double Helix by Amazon. Double Helix developed Killer Instinct on Xbox One, and the Irvine Studio was bringing regular updates to the fighter as part of the first season content.

In a statement provided to Polygon, Microsoft said it'll be working with a new team on the franchise, but left it unclear whether that pertains to the Xbox One game's first season, the expected second season, future games, or a mixture of the three.

"We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Double Helix and wish them success in their next endeavor," a Microsoft spokesperson told Polygon. "We want all of our loyal fans to know that the Killer Instinct team at Microsoft is not changing and that the franchise will remain with Microsoft Studios. We remain dedicated to delivering a great experience and plan to announce our new development partner soon. We're excited about the future of this popular franchise."

As it stands, the revived fighter's next update is due next month, when it's set to receive classic combatant Fulgore as an addition to the roster.
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JoystiqMicrosoft to announce new 'development partner' for Killer Instinct originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Feb 2014 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondouble-helixkiller-instinctkiller-instinct-2013microsoftmicrosoft-studiosxbox-oneThu, 06 Feb 2014 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[No bones about it, Spinal joins Killer Instinct cast]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/01/31/no-bones-about-it-spinal-joins-killer-instinct-cast/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/01/31/no-bones-about-it-spinal-joins-killer-instinct-cast/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/01/31/no-bones-about-it-spinal-joins-killer-instinct-cast/#comments
Spinal, the first downloadable addition to the Killer Instinct roster has arrived, lending the anemic fighting game a bit more depth - or at least a few more bones to break.

While the Xbox One Killer Instinct is extremely light on backstory, the first two Killer Instinct games claim that Spinal is the reanimated skeleton of a long-dead warrior. Ultratech, the firm responsible for funding the Killer Instinct tournaments, revived the skeletonic fighter to serve as something of an undead goon, wreaking havoc in the tournament and ensuring that Ultratech's wishes were carried out. According to Xbox Wire, this new design for the character draws inspiration from classic Harryhausen adventure film Jason and the Argonauts, which is fitting given that the ending of the original Killer Instinct claimed that Spinal eventually left the world of combat sports in favor of a career as an Oscar-nominated actor.

Those who purchased the Killer Instinct Ultra Edition bundle or Combo Breaker Pack are now able to download Spinal at no additional charge. Everyone else will need to pony up $5 for the calcified revenant.

JoystiqNo bones about it, Spinal joins Killer Instinct cast originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 31 Jan 2014 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcdouble-helixkiller-instinctkiller-instinct-2013microsoftrarespinalultratechxbox-oneFri, 31 Jan 2014 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft: Over 50 million hours logged on Xbox Ones since launch]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/03/microsoft-over-50-million-hours-logged-on-xbox-ones-since-launc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/03/microsoft-over-50-million-hours-logged-on-xbox-ones-since-launc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/03/microsoft-over-50-million-hours-logged-on-xbox-ones-since-launc/#comments In the realm of esoteric statistics, Microsoft announced that over 50 million hours in "games and entertainment" have been logged on Xbox One systems since it launched on November 22. The console manufacturer added that over 415 million Gamerscore points were unlocked via achievements on the system.

Microsoft also noted a few other in-game milestones achieved in individual Xbox One games, such as the number of miles driven in Forza 5 globally (90 million), zombies killed in Dead Rising 3 (three billion), combos achieved in Killer Instinct (150 million) and enemies defeated in Ryse: Son of Rome (186 million).

By comparison, EA announced that over 140 million gameplay minutes were logged in its games on PS4 in the console's opening five days. To add to today's numbers, Sony announced that global PS4 sales exceed 2.1 million, though we're not certain how that translates to hours spent or zombies destroyed or how close that is to the moon when you stack them all, etc.

JoystiqMicrosoft: Over 50 million hours logged on Xbox Ones since launch originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Dec 2013 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>datadead-rising-3forza-motorsport-5killer-instinctmicrosoftnumbersryseryse-son-of-romestatsturn-10turn-10-studiosxbox-oneTue, 03 Dec 2013 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Killer Instinct Classic includes two arcade revisions, only available in KI Ultra Edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/11/15/killer-instinct-classic-includes-two-arcade-revisions-only-avai/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/11/15/killer-instinct-classic-includes-two-arcade-revisions-only-avai/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/11/15/killer-instinct-classic-includes-two-arcade-revisions-only-avai/#comments The DLC-bundled Ultra Edition of Microsoft's upcoming Killer Instinct reboot for the Xbox One will feature two versions of Rare's 1994 arcade Killer Instinct, Siliconera reports.

Producer Torin Retting revealed that Killer Instinct Classic will feature both the original arcade version (v1.4) and the upgraded ROM revision 1.5D, which fixes a number of glitches and infinite combos discovered after the game's initial release. The port will also feature CRT-emulating scanline options, a training mode, and sprite galleries.

Retting additionally notes that Killer Instinct Classic will only be included in Killer Instinct's Ultra Edition and boxed Pin Ultimate Edition, and will not be sold separately.

JoystiqKiller Instinct Classic includes two arcade revisions, only available in KI Ultra Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcadedouble-helixkiller-instinctkiller-instinct-2013microsoftrarexbox-oneFri, 15 Nov 2013 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Limited Killer Instinct boxed version holds pins instead of a disc]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/12/limited-killer-instinct-boxed-version-holds-pins-instead-of-a-di/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/12/limited-killer-instinct-boxed-version-holds-pins-instead-of-a-di/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/12/limited-killer-instinct-boxed-version-holds-pins-instead-of-a-di/#commentsLimited Killer Instinct boxed version holds pins instead of a disc Killer Instinct, the Xbox One-exclusive fighting game based on the 90s classic of the same name, is getting a boxed edition for $59.99, available only through the Microsoft store. There will be no disc within said box however, as the "Pin Ultimate Edition" is a joint venture between Microsoft and Penny Arcade designed for displaying Pinny Arcade trading pins. Each copy of the Pin Ultimate Edition comes with one Jago pin and one Killer Instinct logo pin, with room for others, which will be revealed during the game's first season of content.

Customers who purchase the Pin Ultimate Edition of Killer Instinct still get the game. A download voucher for the Ultra Edition of the game, which includes all Season 1 characters, a season pass for all costumes and accessory packs, early access to all Season 1 content and a copy of the original Killer Instinct will be included. The case will double as a folio for a 16-pin set designed by Mike "Gabe" Krahulik.

The Pin Ultimate Edition's page doesn't specify how many units are being produced, but pin designer Krahulik wrote in a Penny Arcade post that it's "not a lot." Pre-orders are currently live through the Microsoft Store.

JoystiqLimited Killer Instinct boxed version holds pins instead of a disc originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 Oct 2013 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>collectiblesdouble-helixkiller-instinctkiller-instinct-2013microsoftpenny-arcadepinny-arcadetradingtrading-pinsxbox-oneSat, 12 Oct 2013 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Killer Instinct balance updates won't require patching]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/11/killer-instinct-balance-updates-wont-require-patching/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/11/killer-instinct-balance-updates-wont-require-patching/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/11/killer-instinct-balance-updates-wont-require-patching/#commentsKiller Instinct balance updates won't require patching Double Helix Games has no plans to force periodic downloads on players to keep the Killer Instinct roster balanced. Instead, these changes will be delivered automatically through the cloud.

"All of our variables that go into how a character behaves are going to exist basically in the cloud," said producer Torin Rettig in an interview with Game Informer. "Without having to content update or patch the game at all, we can just go in on the cloud and tweak these variables without the player having to know."

"Our vision is for it all to be behind the scenes, so it won't require any official title update download," added Rettig. "Basically the game checks for the latest version of the gameplay's parameters and automatically updates if it's a new version. No download or confirmation dialogue necessary and the files themselves are so small you'd never notice the difference."

Despite this, Rettig notes that there will be larger patches for Killer Instinct. New characters, for instance, will require that players manually download a chunk of data too large to be pushed through the cloud.

JoystiqKiller Instinct balance updates won't require patching originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cloudDLCdouble-helixkiller-instinctkiller-instinct-2013microsoftpatchupdatexbox-oneFri, 11 Oct 2013 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Play Xbox One early at a few Microsoft Stores]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/09/12/play-xbox-one-early-at-a-few-microsoft-stores/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/09/12/play-xbox-one-early-at-a-few-microsoft-stores/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/09/12/play-xbox-one-early-at-a-few-microsoft-stores/#comments Microsoft's Major Nelson is embarking upon a tour of the United States and Canada, opening new Microsoft Stores and visiting existing ones in order to show off the Xbox One to the general public. Obviously we're too scared to go outside too cool for large groups, but if you live in Massachusetts, Florida or Alberta, you'll get the opportunity to play Forza 5 and Killer Instinct about a month ahead of launch.

The first two events take place on September 19 and 20 at Microsoft Stores in Burlington and Boston MA, respectively. Nearly a month later, Nelson and his entourage pop into Orlando, FL on October 23 before heading up to Edmonton, Alberta on October 27. A fifth event is also planned for Scottsdale, AZ, although that won't take place until December 6.

Nelson says that more locations/dates will be added to the list in the coming weeks - complete location information can be found here.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demoearlyeventforza-motorsport-5killer-instinctMajor-NelsonMicrosoft-Storeretailxbox-oneThu, 12 Sep 2013 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Killer Instinct revealed for Xbox One [Update: trailer!]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/10/killer-instinct-revealed-for-xbox-one/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/10/killer-instinct-revealed-for-xbox-one/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/10/killer-instinct-revealed-for-xbox-one/#comments Killer Instinct is on the way from Microsoft's Rare studio. The update to the classic arcade/SNES/N64 fighter will be released exclusively on Xbox One. A brief video revealed returning fighters and teased a 2013 release.

Coinciding with the new fighter, a new Xbox One Mad Catz Tournament Edition Fightstick will be available. Your Xbox 360 sticks won't work, remember.

Update: Double Helix is developing the new Killer Instinct. Weird!

Gallery: Killer Instinct (E3 2013)

JoystiqKiller Instinct revealed for Xbox One [Update: trailer!] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2013killer-instinctkiller-instinct-2013microsoftrarexboxxbox-oneMon, 10 Jun 2013 13:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Killer Instinct trademark trouble cleared up]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/04/killer-instinct-trademark-trouble-cleared-up/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/04/killer-instinct-trademark-trouble-cleared-up/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/04/killer-instinct-trademark-trouble-cleared-up/#comments Microsoft renews Killer Instinct trademarkMicrosoft and Fox have worked out their dispute over the Killer Instinct trademark, and basically promised not to sue each other. NeoGAF hosts a copy of the "trademark coexistence agreement" signed in late March, which lets both sides use the trademark as long as they don't get into each other's territory.

Microsoft will stay away from making a short-lived television show, while Fox will do its best not to make a new game in a franchise that hasn't seen a new installment since 1996.

This odd speed bump came up in September 2012 when Microsoft announced its intention to renew the trademark. Two months later, it became known that the trademark renewal was rejected due to Fox's trademark on the TV show. And no, it still doesn't mean a new Killer Instinct game is happening.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>foxkiller-instinctmicrosoftThu, 04 Apr 2013 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Killer Instinct trademark renewal rejected, what it means]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/04/killer-instinct-trademark-renewal-rejected-what-it-means/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/04/killer-instinct-trademark-renewal-rejected-what-it-means/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/04/killer-instinct-trademark-renewal-rejected-what-it-means/#comments Microsoft renews Killer Instinct trademarkMicrosoft's trademark renewal of Killer Instinct has been rejected by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for "likelihood of confusion." As NeoGAF points out, this bit of confusion has to do with the short-lived FOX show Killer Instinct from 1995. Microsoft announced in mid-September it was in the process of renewing the long-languishing intellectual property, but did not specify the purpose.

So, what does the rejection mean? We checked with attorney Mark Methenitis who pens Law of the Game.

"In short, this means ... more or less nothing," Methenitis told us when asked if there was more to the rejection. "It's just an office action; they happen on lots of trademark applications, and is not by any means the final say on the application. It just means that Microsoft has to provide more evidence to overcome their objection to move forward with the application."

He continued, "All things considered, I would imagine that Microsoft has a pretty strong position reverting back to the previous Killer Instinct games, which far predate the Fox filing, and moreover, there's no evidence of actual confusion between that show and the game."

According to Methenitis, Microsoft has six months to respond. He equated this action to fighting games, saying it's like taking some hits in the first round, but you haven't even come close to losing the bout.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>killer-instinctmicrosoftraretrademarksusptoxboxTue, 04 Dec 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft renews Killer Instinct trademark]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/17/microsoft-renews-killer-instinct-trademark/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/17/microsoft-renews-killer-instinct-trademark/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/17/microsoft-renews-killer-instinct-trademark/#comments Microsoft renews Killer Instinct trademarkLong-languishing intellectual property Killer Instinct has had its trademark renewed by Microsoft.

Microsoft's PlayXBLA noted the renewal, saying the company's legal department authorized the following statement about the franchise: "We have either renewed or refiled a trademark application in various jurisdictions."

The takeaway here is not much more than Microsoft protecting its rights. The most recent mention of the series was an interview with a former 3D modeler at Rare, who said, "We all wanted to make KI3, but Microsoft [was] more interested in broadening their demographic than making another fighting game ... So it never got made, I doubt it ever will."

[Thanks to all who sent this in.]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>killer-instinctkiller-instinct-3microsoftrarexboxMon, 17 Sep 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ex-Rare dev discusses Killer Instinct 3, Kinect's 'Savannah' prototype and Microsoft acquisition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/ex-rare-dev-discusses-killer-instinct-3-kinects-savannah-pro/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/ex-rare-dev-discusses-killer-instinct-3-kinects-savannah-pro/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/ex-rare-dev-discusses-killer-instinct-3-kinects-savannah-pro/#comments ExRare dev discusses Killer Instinct 3 death, Kinect's 'Savannah' projectA former artist at Rare has given us a peek behind the curtain at the studio's "Savannah" project and the eventual elimination of Killer Instinct. Speaking with NotEnoughShaders, Donnchadh Murphy, who was a 3D modeler at Rare but now works at an animation studio, revealed the developer was working on a project called "Savannah" for Kinect.

Savannah (models pictured) was going to be a Kinect title where players raised a lion cub from birth, teaching the animal survival skills. The game was only ever a prototype and was never greenlit.

Meanwhile, Murphy said, the company was always interested in revisiting the Killer Instinct franchise in HD, as is often requested by ardent Rare fans. "We all wanted to make KI3, but Microsoft [was] more interested in broadening their demographic than making another fighting game," he said. "So it never got made, I doubt it ever will."

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JoystiqEx-Rare dev discusses Killer Instinct 3, Kinect's 'Savannah' prototype and Microsoft acquisition originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You can view all four new trading cards in the gallery below. Using your handy Vision camera, scan the bar code into Trouble in Paradise, then behold the magic that takes place. Warning: We have yet to scan any of the cards, so if you have an urge to invest in Ultratech or experience an unshakable infatuation with all Rare products, please, don't send your lawyers after us.

Gallery: Rare Valentine's Day Cards

JoystiqRare expresses its Valentine's love with new TIP cards originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rare sent over this Christmas card wishing the staff a happy holidays. Unlike last time, there's no Killer Instinct hint to be found. What gives, Rare? No Glacius The Snowkiller? Oh, wait, what's this ...

Gallery: Rare's Christmas Card 2008

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JoystiqRare's Christmas card lacking Killer Instinct ... or is it? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>avataravatarsbanjo-kazooiehumorjs-twitterkiller-instinctrareviva-pinataXbox-360Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rare 'may do something' with Killer Instinct franchise]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/30/rare-may-do-something-with-killer-instinct-franchise/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/30/rare-may-do-something-with-killer-instinct-franchise/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/30/rare-may-do-something-with-killer-instinct-franchise/#commentsBeing the teases that they love to be, Rare studio head Mark Betteridge told Eurogamer that they're still kicking around the idea of bringing back Killer Instinct, but that the idea would have to be something uniquely special.

"Killer Instinct is an IP that is fondly remembered and we may do something with it," Betteridge admitted, "but it's a tricky market to be like the old Killer Instinct." If Rare were to bring back Killer Instinct, they'd require some sort of market "revolution", as was done with Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. Let's just hope that if they were to do another KI, that it wouldn't stray too far away from the golden formula.

[Thanks, Joe]

JoystiqRare 'may do something' with Killer Instinct franchise originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's such a shame what happened with Nintendo and Rare. Remember the good old days when we loved their games? Oh, how it was wonderful to be alive.

And Rare is thinking about reviving one of those older games we love in their fighting game franchise, Killer Instinct, they've commented to Eurogamer. "Killer Instinct is an IP that is fondly remembered and we may do something with it, but it's a tricky market to be like the old Killer Instinct," said studio manager Mark Betteridge. And, even if they did revive the series, it would most likely be on the Xbox 360 and not back home on Nintendo's Wii console, like we would hope.

Who would still want to play a new Killer Instinct game?

JoystiqRare says new Killer Instinct not out of the question originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ah, those yuksters at Rare are at it again. After teasing fans only a month ago with Killer Instinct themed Piñata Vision cards, now they've gone and dropped pure fanboy flamebait into Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. Note the image above, in which sequels to several favorite (and not so favorite) Rare franchises are mentioned, including Killer Instinct, Jet Force Gemeni, Battletoads, and Grabbed by the Ghoulies.

Now, we could live without most of them (okay, technically we could live without all of them), but we have to admit a new Battletoads would be more than welcome. Unfortunately, the text itself is relatively clear, the sequels are mentioned merely as a joke. Unless, of course, a sequel to an old franchise counts as Rare's upcoming "surprise."

We're not holding our breath.

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqBattletoads and Killer Instinct jokes in Nuts & Bolts originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's nothing better than a Rare treat, is there? Rare has released three special cards to be scanned into Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise that promise "a suitable Pinata approximation of whatever is pictured." The three items pictured? Killer Instinct characters Fulgore, B. Orchid and Tusk. To access the KI pinatas, print out the cards and hold them up to your vision camera.

Let's not jump the gun and think this means a new KI is on the way, kids. Rare has mentioned they don't want to go to the IP Well before -- so, I guess that means they're filthy, filthy teases.

Gallery: Viva Pinata TIP Killer Instinct cards

JoystiqViva Killer Instinct, special cards include nostalgia originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rare is offering an added treat for Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise -- print out one of the three currently available cards and you can get "a suitable Pinata approximation of whatever is pictured." The first three available, which is guaranteed to incite a rabid fan base -- are Killer Instinct characters Fulgore, B. Orchid and Tusk. To access the KI pinatas, print out the cards and hold them up to your vision camera.

We wouldn't take this to be an indication of a pending announcements -- the cards themselves feature the 3D models from the Nintendo 64 era -- but either Rare has something in mind or it really likes to taunt its old fan base.

Gallery: Viva Pinata TIP Killer Instinct cards

JoystiqViva Pinata vision cards fan the Killer Instinct flames originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No matter how many times Rare tries to tamp them down, rumors about a continuation of the Killer Instinct franchise continue to surface periodically. This time the rumors come from fan site MundoRare, which received the above photo of purported Killer Instinct 3 sheet music from an anonymous "someone at Microsoft."

Of course, this shot doesn't really prove anything -- that header at the top could just as easily read "ULTRA Punch Out!!" or "The MORE Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy" and work just as well. We're sure some photoshoppers out there will have their own ideas of what other big name sequels this photo could possibly confirm. What we're really interested in, though, is what this purported music actually sounds like. Anyone out there with some MIDI sequencer skillz want to help us out?

[Update: The community comes through! Check out the alleged theme as either a MIDI (thanks Dan H.) or a violin synth MP3 (via Giant Bomb)]

[Update 2: Check out this awesome remixed version of the "theme" (via NerdiestKids)]

JoystiqRumorang: Killer Instinct 3 comes back ... as sheet music! originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>KI3killer instinctkiller-instinctkiller-instinct-3KillerInstinctRarerumorrumorangsheet-musicXbox-360Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumorang: Killer Instinct making a return?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/24/rumorang-killer-instinct-making-a-return/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/24/rumorang-killer-instinct-making-a-return/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/24/rumorang-killer-instinct-making-a-return/#commentsFiled under: ,


EGM rumor-monger Quartermann has once more turned the spotlight on speculation that we've been hearing for ages that Rare is keen on developing a third entry in its combo-heavy fighting game franchise Killer Instinct. Never mind that Rare itself has denied such rumors in the past, because honestly that's exactly what we'd say if we were working on a top secret project too.

Going by the mouthful Killer Instinct 3D: Death, Destruction and Doom, the rumored Xbox 360 fighter is said to axe the previous titles' rendered graphics and button mashing in favor of 3D visuals and more robust gameplay. Still, it remains to be seen if this latest attempt rekindle interest in Killer Instinct will pan out, or if once again it will do an Ultra Combo to our heart.

JoystiqRumorang: Killer Instinct making a return? originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 24 May 2008 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dkiller-instinctkillerinstinctkillerinstinct3quartermannrarerumorrumorangXbox-360Sat, 24 May 2008 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Today in Joystiq: December 19, 2007]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/19/today-in-joystiq-december-19-2007/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/19/today-in-joystiq-december-19-2007/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/19/today-in-joystiq-december-19-2007/#comments Rare's Christmas image is definitely intriguing -- why would pinatas need copies of their own game? Note the KI3 -- as in Killer Instinct 3 -- stocking. Don't get your hopes up for any announcement, we suspect that stocking is empty and dangling close enough to the fire to soon be up in flames. Check out the highlights for today (note: breaking news will highlighted in bold):

Joystiquery
Joystiq Interview: Kuju's download-only studio doublesix
Today's most remote video: FFVII on your PSP
Wii Fanboy Weekly: December 13th, 2007 - December 19th, 2007

News
MTV's "next big thing": Bruckheimer teams up for game studio
Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Complete trailer
Warren Spector talks retirement, Deus Ex 3, selling out
Sensible World of Soccer has critical bug, gets pulled
GameStop clarifies Wii Reservation program details
Folding@Home gets update, new features
New Ninja Gaiden 2 gameplay video is predictably rad
Codemasters teases 'Project Strike Team'
Kane and Lynch: Dead Men, Live demo
MCV: GTA IV to hit UK April 25
Warhawk expansion arrives day early, free for a few
Duke Nukem Forever teaser perpetuates cycle of non-delivery
Codemasters to continue Wii's mini-game doldrums with Emergency Mayhem
Unreal Tournament III on Macs early 2008
Conan MMO dev: WoW popularity in decline
Pachter: GTA IV is not a Take-Two panacea
Bloomberg: Persona 4 dev sticks with PS2
Folklore gets in the holiday spirit

Rumors & Speculation
Rumorong: More exclusive GTA IV Xbox 360 content in '09
Nintendo teases two new Virtual Console consoles
Super Mario Galaxy DS video a hoax

Culture & Community
Where's Duke Nukem been the last decade?
Rock Band site down for 'upgrades'
NY gov. Spitzer cites hoax site in anti-games campaign
Keep your Wii classy with replacement top panel
GameSetWatch picks top 5 freeware games
Zero Punctuation affected by Mass Effect's verbiage
Beverage companies blame video games for obesity

[Thanks, ShortFuse]

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