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Instead of being a free-to-play game, '''Killer Instinct''' will follow a specific pricing strategy, such as being able to purchase fighters individually or all together in one pack.<br /> |
Instead of being a free-to-play game, '''Killer Instinct''' will follow a specific pricing strategy, such as being able to purchase fighters individually or all together in one pack.<br /> |
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+ | A free demo will also be available on the launch day, featuring Jago as the only playable character, Jago's practice mode, and the online mode (even against other characters). <ref> http://www.videogamer.com/xboxone/killer_instinct/news/killer_instinct_pricing_strategy_to_be_announced_at_gamescom.html</ref> |
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=== New features === |
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* '''Original''' announcer's voice available (Chris Sutherland)<ref> http://www.vg247.com/2013/08/23/killer-instincts-original-announcer-will-return/ </ref> |
* '''Original''' announcer's voice available (Chris Sutherland)<ref> http://www.vg247.com/2013/08/23/killer-instincts-original-announcer-will-return/ </ref> |
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| − | | Combo Breaker Pack |
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+ | | - Original Killer Instinct game<br /> |
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Release date
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November 2013 |
Developers
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Rare Ltd. Double Helix Games |
Publisher(s)
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Microsoft Studios |
Platform(s)
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Distribution
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Digital-only |
Killer Instinct is an upcoming 2013 fighting video game, currently being developed by Double Helix Games and Rare. The game will be published by Microsoft Studios and will be released exclusively for Xbox One. The game was first announced at the Microsoft E3 2013 Press Conference. A new Xbox One Mad Catz Tournament Edition Fightstick will also be available for the game.
Overview
Instead of being a free-to-play game, Killer Instinct will follow a specific pricing strategy, such as being able to purchase fighters individually or all together in one pack.
A free demo will also be available on the launch day, featuring Jago as the only playable character, Jago's practice mode, and the online mode (even against other characters). [1]
New features
- Original announcer's voice available (Chris Sutherland)[2]
- Classic costumes available for each character.
Price strategy
| Jago | FREE | Free character available. |
| Single character | $5/ 4,99€ | Price of each character (Glacius, etc.) |
| Combo Breaker Pack | $19.99 / 19,99€ | - 8 first characters (6 from launch and 2 which will be available after) |
| Ultra Edition | $39,99 / 39,99€ | - Original Killer Instinct game - 8 first characters (6 from launch and 2 which will be available after) |
Story
Similar to previous installments each character will have their own story. However, very little is known about their stories so far.
Characters
At the Microsoft E3 2013 Press Conference, the game was announced and 3 characters were present in the demo: Glacius, Jago and Sabrewulf. An interview with the dev team also revealed 3 more characters: Cinder, Fulgore and Spinal. Developers also said that they would like to bring more female characters to the Killer Instinct franchise.
It was revealed in a teaser trailer at EVO 2013 that Chief Thunder would be making a return.[3]
Shortly after Gamescom 2013, a new unknown character was revealed, who is debated as either Kim Wu or a brand new character.[4]
List of returning characters
- Cinder
- Fulgore
- Glacius
- Jago: Recovering from finding out the Tiger Spirit was the antagonist from KI2.
- Sabrewulf: Trying to regain his humanity and used the dark arts to regain his arms and experimenting on them.
- Spinal
- Thunder[5]: Knowing his brother's soul is "restless", Thunder searches for answers on what happened to him.
List of New characters
Development History
On March 16, 2010, Kenn Lobb announced that they were not working on Killer Instinct 3 and that they might bring Killer Instinct back someday.[6]
On September 17, 2012, Microsoft applied for renewal of the Killer Instinct trademark. In an October 2012 interview, Rare veteran Lee Musgrave, who was the former head of art at Rare, spoke on the issues of making Killer Instinct for XBLA: "We came close to firing off a conversion of Killer Instinct a few times, but there were licensing obstacles to that, and it never really had enough perceived interest to push it forward." On December 4, 2012, Microsoft's renewal for the Killer Instinct trademark was rejected by the United States Patent and Trademark Office due to the possibility of the game being confused with the unrelated TV series of the same name that lasted for one season in 2005. Microsoft had six months to respond to the ruling. The trademark dispute was settled when Microsoft and Fox reached an agreement in April 2013.
On June 10, 2013, at the Microsoft E3 2013 Press Conference, Killer Instinct was announced as being an exclusive Xbox One title, developed by Double Helix Games. The revealed trailer shown 3 returning character from the franchise: Jago, Sabrewulf and Glacius. It was described as being a reboot version.
In an interview, Killer Instinct will use a specific marketing strategy. After the initial release, a free demo will be available, featuring Jago as the only playable character (including his Story, Training and Online mode against other fighters). Players will be able to purchase the full game pack or fighters individually.[7]
Gallery
Microsoft E3 2013 Press Conference
Videos
External Link
References
- ↑ http://www.videogamer.com/xboxone/killer_instinct/news/killer_instinct_pricing_strategy_to_be_announced_at_gamescom.html
- ↑ http://www.vg247.com/2013/08/23/killer-instincts-original-announcer-will-return/
- ↑ http://www.rarefandabase.com/exclusive-fresh-details-from-the-developers-of-killer-instinct-for-xbox-one/
- ↑ http://www.polygon.com/2013/8/23/4653024/killer-instincts-next-fighter-is-a-mysterious-spider-woman
- ↑ http://www.oxm.co.uk/58338/new-killer-instinct-xbox-one-trailer-features-glacius-hints-at-chief-thunders-return/
- ↑ http://www.destructoid.com/x10-killer-instinct-3-is-still-a-possibility-163876.phtml
- ↑ http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-15216-E3-2013--Killer-Instinct-is-Free-to-Play--Only-Gives-You-One-Character--Not-Developed-By-Rare.html