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Killer Instinct Discussion Thread

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Kan-Ra's Reveal Trailer



    After the long wait his reveal trailer has finally been released! pretty sick!

    For some screen shots you can click on this link http://www.ultra-combo.com/forums/index.php?topic=4112.0


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Kan-Ra live Stream with MS team

    The MS will be doing a 1 hour stream showing off the newest character in greater detail.

    http://www.twitch.tv/microsoftstudios

    It starts at 10am pt which is 6pm GMT over here (so in 10 minutes of me posting this message)

    -Edit-



    The stream was uploaded on youtube for those who might be interested.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen




    Some Kan-Ra game play from Max (no worries, there isn't any commentary in this video for those who are "anti-dood").


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Iron Galaxy's Kan-Ra Walkthrough



    Iron Galaxy did their own Kan-Ra walkthrough that starts at 9:15. They explain everything quite well, going through his normals to special moves and ending with a couple of matches.

    Its a good watch for anyone curious on how this character plays.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Killer Instinct at NEC 15

    http://www.twitch.tv/bifuteki Saturday 11:00 EST time. (16:00 GMT), Sunday 13:00 EST (18:00 GMT)

    for anyone curious to see the pools you can click on the following links.

    http://bigegaming.challonge.com/nec15_ki_a13
    http://bigegaming.challonge.com/nec15_ki_a14
    http://bigegaming.challonge.com/nec15_ki_b13
    http://bigegaming.challonge.com/nec15_ki_b14

    for the full schedule: http://bigegaming.com/nec15schedule/


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4662.0;attach=2119;image

    just a picture of Riptor whom will be fully revealed this week or the next (IG said she would be released way before Christmas).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,396 ✭✭✭PPC


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,333 ✭✭✭Sairus


    Dammit, PPC, he was getting close to finally accomplishing my dream of an entire page of nothing but 2Gen posts.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,328 ✭✭✭Nutrient


    Sairus wrote: »
    Dammit, PPC, he was getting close to finally accomplishing my dream of an entire page of nothing but 2Gen posts.

    Lemme help with that


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    http://shoryuken.com/2014/12/10/microsoft-gathering-community-opinions-on-porting-killer-instinct-to-pc/

    Looks like MS may be considering to put KI on PC with cross play. I'm totally up for it since I'd be happy to see more people play the game.


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  • Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 25,872 Mod ✭✭✭✭Doctor DooM


    2gen wrote: »
    http://shoryuken.com/2014/12/10/microsoft-gathering-community-opinions-on-porting-killer-instinct-to-pc/

    Looks like MS may be considering to put KI on PC with cross play. I'm totally up for it since I'd be happy to see more people play the game.

    TBH it's the only way I'll be playing KI in the near future, and it might stem the "evil Microsoft stopping cross play, boo" that Sony is putting around with SFV.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭Scavenger XIII


    I hope it happens, KI is one of my nostalgia games so I'd love to play the new one but no way in hell I'm getting an XBone.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Riptor Reveal

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    RIPTOR TRAILER: MONDAY 12/15
    GAMEPLAY STREAM: MONDAY 12/15
    ULTRA RELEASE: (AIMING FOR) WEDNESDAY 12/17
    COMBO RELEASE: (AIMING FOR) TUESDAY 12/23


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,333 ✭✭✭Sairus


    I am kind of sad that Riptor is a straight up dinosaur with slightly bigger arms.

    He was much more of a human/dinosaur hybrid before. It let him stand out a bit more.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,328 ✭✭✭Nutrient


    killerinstinctone-holiday-tjcombo.png

    Come get some!..presents


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Sairus wrote: »
    I am kind of sad that Riptor is a straight up dinosaur with slightly bigger arms.

    He was much more of a human/dinosaur hybrid before. It let him stand out a bit more.

    There is always the retro costume to look forward to. Last season most of the retros were very faithful to their 90's/classic looks with the exception of one or two. also the original designer Kev Bayliss is back to do "updated classic" looks for this season.

    this is what he has for TJ Combo..

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    B4siY3-CUAAmi8f.png vs 228584-ki2_tj_combo_render2.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,333 ✭✭✭Sairus


    All of the character artists and designers on this game need to be fired into the sun.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Kombo Klash Top 8; 12am GMT

    KI-World-Cup.jpg

    Kombo Klash is a two day event that has been happening this weekend. Its the first event that is a part of the "Killer Instinct Cup" league that was announced at the beginning of the month. Contestants (very much like in Capcom Cup) will earn points by attending these league events and need to earn so many points in order to qualify for the "World Cup" sometime in 2016.

    Pools were streamed yesterday until top 8 (I didn't bother mentioning this yesterday since Capcom Cup finales were on). Anyone curious to see some high level KI check out the link for the archives

    http://www.twitch.tv/ultraarcade/b/598953388

    Top 8 should be starting later at 6pm CST (12am GMT) on the same stream channel.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭Scavenger XIII


    Sairus wrote: »
    All of the character artists and designers on this game need to be fired into the sun.

    Lucky Chloe for season 3 then. :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Riptor Trailer and Gameplay Stream Today



    MS studios will be doing a gameplay reveal stream starting from 9pm GMT.
    http://www.twitch.tv/killerinstinct


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,333 ✭✭✭Sairus


    I'll be honest, as bleh as I think her character design is, Riptor looks hype as **** in motion.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Riptor Walkthrough with MS



    This was from the MS stream last night. The full stream was almost 2 hours but this video just contains the Riptor walkthrough plus a few extras.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Killer Instinct Guide for SFIV Players

    http://ki.infil.net/

    Someone made this excellent introductory guide for Street Fighter players. If you would like to understand whats going on during a KI match, make sure to check this website out.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    LevelUp Live: Online Warrior Championships Episode 3

    The final online tournament hosted by Alex Valle.

    http://www.twitch.tv/leveluplive/v/3630046 it begins at around 1:07:00


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Omen, Herald of Gargos

    Omen is the 5th character releasing this season, and is S2’s bonus character, meaning that he’s not part of the 8 characters you normally get as part of the season – he’s an additional one that we’re giving to all owners of either S2 pack. To note, we have no plans to sell this character individually.

    Here’s a peek before next week!

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    Freed from possessing Jago, the Herald of Gargos has drawn enough power through his battles as Shadow Jago to manifest physically on the mortal plane.

    He is corruption, fear, and rage given form. He is the right hand of his master’s will. He is the sign of the darkness to come. He is shadow energy incarnate. He is Omen!


    His moveset has some familiar normals from Jago, some new ones, and his specials are either all-new or ones that you only the boss version of Shadow Jago used. We’ll talk more about his repertoire in detail next week, so until then, here are some quick highlights:


      3 shadow stocks!
      Shadow-powered ability to cancel any action, turn into shadow, and move a short distance in any direction
    • Multi-hitting close-range kick special
    • Powerful projectile zoning with some radical projectile options
    • A special move that burns all 3 stocks!
    • Aerial movement options
    • Slide

    Omen is one of the best zoning characters in KI… situationally. Learning to recognize the advantages his zoning tools provide and work with them is going to be challenging, but rewarding when used correctly. He can also completely change the psychological pace of the game with one very risky option….


  • Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 25,872 Mod ✭✭✭✭Doctor DooM


    2gen wrote: »
    He can also completely change the psychological pace of the game with one very risky option….

    lp lp F lk hp


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Omen gameplay stream tomorrow.

    Iron Galaxy will be revealing Omen (the 5th character of Season 2) here www.twitch.tv/irongalaxy at 9pm GMT (9/1/15).

    Teasers

    https://vine.co/v/Opr7bHDLgYF

    http://instagram.com/p/xmxS1BpqIn/ - Omen's theme snippet by Mick Gordon.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Killer Instinct Stream (Omen Reveal) with IG



    Even though Omen is a "free/bonus" character, I'm still kind of iffy about him. His "Raging Demon" is a little bit ridicules at the moment, even by KI standards.



    Killer Instinct at KiT 15

    The Killer Instinct tournament will be streamed in full on this channel.

    http://www.twitch.tv/ultraarcade

    KI pools just be starting now (any moment) with Top 8 being scheduled for 12am GMT


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,328 ✭✭✭Nutrient


    2gen wrote: »
    Killer Instinct Stream (Omen Reveal) with IG



    Even though Omen is a "free/bonus" character, I'm still kind of iffy about him. His "Raging Demon" is a little bit ridicules at the moment, even by KI standards.



    Killer Instinct at KiT 15

    The Killer Instinct tournament will be streamed in full on this channel.

    http://www.twitch.tv/ultraarcade

    KI pools just be starting now (any moment) with Top 8 being scheduled for 12am GMT

    Omen looks like he was slapped together in a week

    The Sine, cosine trajectory orbs were gas to watch


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭Ramza


    Character looks broken as ****, my kinda thing


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Mick Gordon Teasers for the Golem character.

    char4.jpg

    https://twitter.com/Mick_Gordon/status/555496168650964993

    https://twitter.com/Mick_Gordon/status/555983681010286592

    https://twitter.com/Mick_Gordon/status/556691409122910208

    https://twitter.com/Mick_Gordon/status/557588605561221120

    The Golem will be teased at the end of the Omen official trailer which is suppose to be released tomorrow.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Omen Official Trailer



    Omen trailer with Golem tease has finally been released.


    Frosty Faustings VII

    Killer Instinct is scheduled for 4am GMT at twitch.tv/bgcallisto for anyone who wants to watch some late night KI.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Omen Exhibition at Frosty Faustings VII



    The Iron Galaxy team show off the new character to the Chicago FGC. At the beginning of the video we also get to see Maya's classic alt costume.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Omen Theme



    His theme is pretty much a "Death Metal" version on Jago's theme. Not exactly my taste but I'm still impressed with Mick Gordon's ability to compose music of every genre.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    February Character: Aganos (ἀγανός)

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    Age: 3429 (assumed created ~1415 BC)
    Height: 8’+
    Nationality: Unknown
    Gender: N/A
    Type: War Golem
    Personality traits: Obedient, Stoic, Reserved
    Weapon: Fists & Boulders

    "Animated by a group of powerful artisans for a purpose lost to time, this war golem, the last of its kind, has been a prized possession of warlords, power mongers, and kings, its violent history writ large across the battlefields of Europe and the Middle-East.

    As the ages wore on and the battles continued, so was a toll taken on the golem’s body. Its creators long dead, it was impossible to replace its worn and broken components. Piece by piece, battle by battle, the golem lost its original identity, substituting rocks for metal, vines for bolts and ropes.

    The golem felt nothing, thought of nothing. It only obeyed commands… until one king gave it a most unusual order. Instead of ordering the construct to kill or destroy, this king commanded it to learn, to think. He named it Aganos “a person of gentle disposition” in the hopes that it would grow beyond its previous use and into something that could choose how to act.

    While that simple command allowed Aganos free will, he remained loyal to the king out of respect and as repayment for liberating him from strict obedience.

    Years later, when that king learned that Kan-Ra still lived and was going deeper and deeper into research of the dark arts, he asked Aganos to hunt down and destroy the evil sorcerer once and for all. Aganos accepted this task, and for centuries, he has hunted Kan-Ra across the globe, battling him on numerous occasions around the world, yet neither has ever been able to destroy the other completely.

    Will the cycle of conflict continue? Will Aganos finally defeat the sorcerer and fulfill the king’s request? Find out in the S2 story!"


    STAGE CONCEPT: Forgotten Grotto

    http://www.ultra-combo.com/__temp2/images/photos/agan0s_stage.jpg

    Until the stream next week, here’s a preview of what Aganos brings to the KI universe:

    • The BIGGEST character in KI (sorry, Glacius!).
    • A replenishable resource, visual on character, that can be used for projectiles, wall creation, or armor!
    • Wall creation, permanently (until destroyed or used) changes the stage boundaries of the fight!
    • Variable movement, jump, and attack speeds based on the amount of resource he carries.
    • Special roll attack with a controllable bounce component.
    • Shadow move that allows free action while incapacitating and damaging the opponent.
    • Powerful two hit strikes in place of auto doubles
    • The next stage to feature a Stage Ultra!
    • Much more! Tune in to the stream!

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    ..... soooo sick :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,333 ✭✭✭Sairus


    ****ing hell. He's friggin gigantic.

    One thing that bugs me about these recent KI characters is that they're all so interesting. Aganos in particular is mental - variable size, weight and shape with the ability to change the size of the stage. In pretty much any other game these things would be great, but so much of KI happens inside combos where all of that cool stuff is just thrown out the window. So much of KI revolves around the combo system most of these mechanics just get reduced to window dressing.


  • Moderators Posts: 8,678 ✭✭✭D4RK ONION


    That character looks f*cking sick


  • Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 25,872 Mod ✭✭✭✭Doctor DooM


    Netherrealms could do a lot worse than to take a bit of influence off the design of the KI characters. THAT is what Solomon Grundy or Doomsday should have looked like.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    GhostGirl_zpsnswkvkfw.jpg

    Found this full silhouette of the character that will be released in March. All that is known about this character at the moment is that it's a "ghost girl" of Japanese origin that is seeking vengeance. All her dialogue will be in Japanese.

    Many people suspect she'll most likely look like the girl from "The Ring/Ringu" or "The Grudge"...

    samara-the-ring-29323451-500-281.gif


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭Ramza


    Boulder dude reminded me of this

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,333 ✭✭✭Sairus


    Looks like JP girl is wearing a Kimono anyhow.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,328 ✭✭✭Nutrient


    Sairus wrote: »
    Looks like JP girl is wearing a Kimono anyhow.

    dang you're correct

    Just noticed the Kimonos bow


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭Ramza


    Is that a glaive she has? Or maybe just a big ****ing stick


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,328 ✭✭✭Nutrient


    Ramza wrote: »
    Is that a glaive she has? Or maybe just a big ****ing stick


    It's a glaive alright


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,063 ✭✭✭✭chopperbyrne


    Ramza wrote: »
    Boulder dude reminded me of this

    1c26f0f04b4f46e335971adb04a50d71d3555e48.jpg

    Or a Quintesson.

    300px-Quint.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    8Bit BeatDown 8/2/15 Highlights



    The 8Bit BeatDown is one of the new online weekly tournaments that has started in the last few months for Killer Instinct players. Last week 152 players signed up for the chance to earn a small cash prize and some "KI points" for the KI World Cup league.

    The above video highlights some of the more exciting matches that took place. For anyone who wants to watch the whole event just click on the following link.

    http://www.twitch.tv/omgwtfzombiebbq/v/3766733


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Aganos Full Reveal Today



    Iron Galaxy will be showcasing the new Golem character in their live stream today at 9pm GMT. IG also promised to show off some extra content if they break 4,000 viewers.

    For anyone who wants to check out the reveal live just click on the following link: www.twitch.tv/irongalaxy

    Once the stream is uploaded onto Youtube, I'll leave the video here for anyone who wants to check it out later.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Aganos Reveal Stream







    This is a must watch if you haven't seen it already! This character is crazy!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    KI Online Tournaments 15/2/15

    The first European online tournament was hosted today. I don't know if it's a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly but it's great to see some events happening that are closer to home. So if there are any Irish KI players out there (aka Nutrient) who want to participate against people who know what they are doing here is your chance ;)

    http://www.twitch.tv/akudesyn/b/625096402

    Later today, Evan Gengo (aka Zombie) will be hosting his weekly tournament the 8bit Beatdown. This week 144 players signed up.

    Top 16 is scheduled to be streamed today at 9pm

    http://www.twitch.tv/omgwtfzombiebbq/v/3766733

    The tournament is supposed to have started now, but I can't seem to find any info on if they'll stream pools or not.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,328 ✭✭✭Nutrient


    Ben link me up some gdlk kanras


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