Summer Steam sale brings discounts to many fighters until July 5

A new sale running through the beginning of July 2018 is bringing sizable price cuts to many popular FGC titles across publishers.

Games with dedicated pro tours such as Tekken 7, Street Fighter V, Injustice 2 and Dragon Ball FighterZ are included as well as BlazBlue Central Fiction, Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2, Killer Instinct, Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code, King of Fighters XIV, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite and more. The DLC for most of these fighters is also on sale under the current offer.

The Steam summer sale runs from June 21 to July 5, 2018, and includes plenty of titles across all genres. Readers can check out the full list of discounted games at Steam.

Killer Instinct released on Steam, on sale until Oct. 4

The Steam version of Iron Galaxy's Killer Instinct is now available, and new players can pick the game up at a reduced cost.

Until Oct. 4, 2017, KI will only cost players $29.99, a discount of 25 percent. This makes it a good time for anyone who doesn't already own KI to finally make a purchase.

The Steam version of Killer Instinct was announced in June as another buying option for people without a Xbox One or Windows 10.

Changes detailed for upcoming Killer Instinct version 3.9

A new patch is coming to Killer Instinct and it is bringing changes to many of the game's 29 characters.

Eighteen characters will receieve alterations in 3.9, although the degree of those tweaks varies wildy. Some characters like Thunder, Aganos and TJ Combo got only one change, while others like Kan Ra and Mira were given several. 

Changes to characters are accompanied by notes explaining the reasoning and intent of the alterations. The patch also contains numerous bug fixes for Eagle and other characters.

The patch is currently not ready for delivery, but the KI team hopes to have it in players' hands before Sept. 5, 2017. Readers can check out the patch notes at Ultra Combo, or check out the video from the developers after the jump.

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Glacius' Ultimate will put opponents on ice, Monster Pack released

The Ultimates Monster Pack is now available for Killer Instinct, and with it Glacius's Ultimate has been revealed.

The Monster Pack rolls out the last five planned Ultimates for Killer Instinct, giving the finishers to Sabrewulf, Hisako, Aganos, Mira and Glacius.

The Ultimates Monster Pack is free for KI owners to download, and like the other Ultimates packs will not require any in-game unlocking to be used.

Readers can check out Glacius' Ultimate after the jump.

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Hisako Ultimate will make opponents' skin crawl

Killer Instinct's team has debuted the Ultimate that will be given to its ghostly fighter in late August 2017.

Hisako's Ultimate will be part of the Ultimates Monster Pack, which will contain the finishing move for five characters. With Ultimates for Mira, Aganos, Sabrewulf and Hisako now revealed, only Glacius remains to be unveiled before the pack's release on Aug. 22.

According to Iron Galaxy's original plan, these will be the last five characters to be given Ultimates.

Readers can check out the Ultimates for Hisako, Aganos, Mira and Sabrewulf after the jump.

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Five monstrous Ultimates join Killer Instinct on Aug. 22

The rolling out of Ultimates for the cast of Killer Instinct will come to a close in August 2017 as Aganos, Mira, Sabrewulf, Hisako and Glacius get their finishing flourish.

The members of the Ultimates Monster Pack will be the last five characters to be given Ultimates according to Iron Galaxy's original plan of 15 characters receiving the finisher. As with all other Ultimates, the Monster Pack will be free of charge.

Readers can check out the Ultimates for Aganos and Mira after the jump, while the remaining three will be revealed in the weeks leading up to release.

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Killer Instinct coming to Steam

Previously only available on Xbox One and through the Windows 10 marketplace, Killer Instinct will be coming to Steam later in 2017.

The announcement was made along with the reveal of Eagle gameplay footage right before grand finals of Killer Instinct at CEO 2017.

No other information is available at this time, but hopefully more details will become clear as KI ramps up for the release of Eagle and version 3.8 on June 27.

Killer Instinct hits the mark on June 27 with the release of Eagle

Eagle will be coming to KI at the end of June and a new trailer has been released to show the character in action.

In KI's story, Eagle is the brother of Thunder who was captured by Aria and his spirit "copied" into Fulgore. Eagle has been set free by Glacius and now seeks to finish his work bringing harmony back to nature. 

Eagle fights with a bow and a mechanical bird that will retrieve arrows fired at opponents. He will be released along with KI version 3.8 on June 27. More information, including details on his instinct activation, will likely be available in the coming days, but readers can check out his trailer after the jump.

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'Ultra Pack' brings five more Ultimates to Killer Instinct on May 2

After several weeks of previews, Ultimates for Sadira, Fulgore, Riptor, Kilgore and Aria are finally arriving.

The Ultimates Ultra Pack will be free for Killer Instinct players when it launches on May 2, 2017, and combined with the Ultimates Master Pack represents 10 out of the 15 characters in KI that will be given the finishing moves.

There are currently no details on which five other characters will receive Ultimates at this time. Readers can check out the Ultimates for Sadira, Fulgore, Riptor, Kilgore and Aria after the jump.

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Killer Instinct's Kilgore now available for purchase

The prototype robot with guns for arms is once again available to all owners of Killer Instinct.

Previously only available to those who made a $10 donation to the KI Community Fund, Kilgore's exclusivity period has ended and he can now be purchased separately for $4.99.

According to Iron Galaxy, the Community Fund was a huge success, raising $56,000 for future KI tournaments.

Those interested readers who still haven't unlocked Kilgore can check out the IG developer walkthrough after the jump to get more information on the fighter, or head over to Microsoft's marketplace to make a purchase.

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Killer Instinct's version 3.7 detailed, Shin Hisako coming March 21

During Killer Instinct World Cup, Iron Galaxy made a presentation to the crowd with announcements about an upcoming patch to KI and fully revealed Shin Hisako's gameplay.

First off, KI version 3.7 will launch on March 14, 2017, and the patch notes can be found at Ultra Combo. The patch includes many bugfixes for Kilgore and the rest of the cast, along with several nerfs to Jago including increased recovery on windkicks and reduced damage on endokuken.

The presentation's main focus, however, was to reveal the gameplay of Shin Hisako. Promised as a "more straightforward" version of Hisako, the character still has plenty of depth and tricks for players to explore. Shin Hisako has great walk speed, a dash that teleports her forward and slightly up in the air, a dragon punch and a move that resembles Vergil's rapid slash from Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3.

Her big feature is her new spirit orb, which places a glowing object on the screen that can be struck to create a projectile. Shin Hisako's moves will also home into the orb, allowing her to close distance or create mixup opportunities. Lastly, her instinct summons a moving puddle that will grab opponents, dealing big damage.  

Shin Hisako will be available March 21 at the latest and will cost players $4.99. Readers can also check out the KIWC archives revealing Shin Hisako after the jump.

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Killer Instinct frame data cheat sheet by Infil

Infil has created a helpful guide detailing important moves and data for each of the characters in Killer Instinct going into KI World Cup on March 10-12, 2017.

The document covers all characters in KI and contains both the likelihood that said character will be in the event as well as a small fighter breakdown.

The guide was created as a resource for commentators who want to brush up on their Killer Instinct knowledge going into the game's big event, but it can also serve as a guide to players on what to watch out for when playing against each member of the cast.

The guide can be found on Google Docs.

Shin Hisako teased, gameplay coming at Killer Instinct World Cup

Shin Hisako is coming to Killer Instinct in March 2017, and players will get a sneak peak at her during the game's world cup on March 10-12.

Not much is known about the new character, but Iron Galaxy's Adam "Keits" Heart describes Shin Hisako as "more straightforward to play than Hisako," but with "some interesting wrinkles." The character also wields a sword as opposed to her trademark naginata.

Heart also promised fans that the next upcoming KI character "will not be a remix."

Readers can check out the Shin Hisako teaser after the jump.

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Killer Instinct Ultimate Master Pack releases on Valentine's Day

The reintroduction of Ultimates to Killer Instinct begins on Feb. 14, 2017, as the Ultimate Master Pack rolls out the moves for Jago, Maya, Tusk, TJ Combo and Chief Thunder.

First teased in January 2017 during the Kilgore introduction stream, Ultimates will be coming to 15 characters in KI. After the Master Pack releases, the remaining 10 characters will have their Ultimates added in coming months.

The Ultimate Master Pack will be free of charge, and players will not have to unlock the moves in the game. For the complete details of the update and answers to other Ultimate-related questions, head over to Ultra Combo. Players can check out the Ultimates for Tusk, Maya, Chief Thunder and TJ Combo after the jump.

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Kilgore release to help KI Community Fund, Ultimates returning

The newest combatant in Killer Instinct is now available for $10, and half of his sales will go to help fund cash prizes for the KI community in 2017.

During a stream on the official Killer Instinct Twitch channel, Adam "Keits" Hart and Isaac "Delriach" Torres of Iron Galaxy noted that half the sales of Kilgore will go toward the Killer Instinct Community Fund, which will help fund bonuses for upcoming tournaments. They also debuted the character with a walkthrough and discussed the remaining dates for KI's Ultra Tour in 2017.

At the end of the stream, IG also teased the reintroduction of Ultimates to characters outside of Shadow Jago in Killer Instinct as Jago performed one on Kilgore. Players can check out the stream archive after the jump, with the Ultimate tease beginning at roughly two hours and five minutes.

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Details released for Killer Instinct World Cup 2016 and KI Con

The 2016 KI World Cup will be part of a weekend-long KI Con, full of events for players and spectators alike.

The three-day event will take place on March 10-12, 2017, and include concerts, panels and side events for other games. KI Con will also play host to the last-chance qualifier for KIWC, where five players will win spots in Sunday's top 32 bracket to compete for $30,000 in prizes. 

Tickets for the event go on sale on January 3, 2017. For more information, including links to the hotel, head over to Ultra Combo.

"Kilgore" revealed as Killer Instinct version 3.6 prepares for release

The newest update to Killer Instinct arrives on Dec. 20, 2016, and with it comes a lot of changes and some brand new information for players.

For starters, a video from the KI team has revealed new characters are on the horizon. The character select screen now has three new slots, one of which will be filled by "Kilgore." Little is known about the combatant, but "Kilgore" is a robot that has gatling guns instead of hands and will be available in January 2017.

As for the patch, a big change comes to KI as breaking a combo now only restores 50 percent of your potential damage, as opposed to 100 percent, and potential damage regeneration begins after 3 seconds instead of 1. There are also gameplay changes to roughly half the cast.

For the full list of notes, head over to Ultra Combo. Players can check out the patch notes video after the jump.

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First gold skins pack available for Killer Instinct, more in coming weeks

Killer Instinct developer Iron Galaxy has decided to give its characters the gift of "all gold everything" in the form of new skins for the cast.

The gold skin packs cover each member of the cast in gold coloring from head to toe, giving them the appearance of an awards show statue.

The first gold pack contains skins for Jago, Kim Wu and Maya and went on sale Dec. 6 for $4.99. A new pack will be added every week until all the characters are outfitted in 24 carat splendor. 

Killer Instinct version 3.5 patch notes released

A new patch releases for Killer Instinct on Nov. 22, bringing with it changes to Shadow Lords, Shadow Skins and gameplay updates.

In terms of combat fixes, the KI team believes that it may finally have been able to remove left/right input issues that arose from characters getting crossed up. In addition, many characters had kara-cancel options removed and plenty of different moves across the cast now have counterhit windows.

On the character-specific front, Spinal has received a new shadow move to summon skulls and now receives more meter for use of searing skulls in an attempt to help his momentum. Omen, meanwhile, had his meter gain reduced and shdow slide is now punishable on block.

For the full list of changes and bug fixes, head over to Ultra Combo.

Killer Instinct version 3.4.2 removes dash bug, other issues

Killer Instinct has received a new patch dedicated to fixing several bugs that have become apparent since the game's big update on Sept. 19.

One big change corrects the problem of players getting forward dashes when they wanted back dashes after getting up from a knockdown. There are also other small adjustments to fix certain characters having their inputs accidentally reversed, and backend changes to Shadow Lords.

Check out the complete list of improvements after the jump.

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