Combo Breaker Granted Premier Qualifier Status for Killer Instinct World Cup

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Today, Ultra Arcade’s Brandon “Odinson” Alexander announced that Combo Breaker, set to be held in Chicago this May, has been upgraded to premier status for next year’s Killer Instinct World Cup. Much like Capcom Pro Tour, this means that the first-place finisher will automatically earn a spot in the finals bracket..

Furthermore, as the honorary home of Kombo Klash Chicago, competitors who place in top sixteen at Combo Break will be rewarded with ranking points from the highest tier the circuit has to offer, further helping their chances.

This news come just a week after Alexander revealed that points will also be given to the top ranked online players at the end of each month leading up to main event.

For full details surrounding the Killer Instinct World Cup, including where to acquire qualifying points, head over to the event’s official website.

Source: Brandon Alexander

Mr. Game & Watch Can Duck an Alarming Amount of Attacks in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

VGBootCamp owner and Mr. Game & Watch main Calvin “GimR” Lofton put out a video this morning showcasing some hilarious technology surrounding his character of choice in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

It seems that by simply ducking, the old-school Nintendo mascot can cause an alarming amount of attacks to whiff and allow himself a punish depending on the attack that sailed harmlessly overhead. Free Level 9 hammers, anyone?

Exactly what the flat fighter can dodge does depend on the character that he is fighting, but GimR shows that he is able to duck selected throws, tilts, specials, projectiles, and smashes; if you’re a Game & Watch player, or typically spend a lot of time fighting against one, be sure to check out the video below to get an idea of the applications this may have.

Source: VGBootCamp