Think Teabagging is Going to Happen in the Killer Instinct World Cup? Nope, Still Banned

File this under: “Games that NuckleDu likely won’t learn to play.

In 2016, the Killer Instinct World Cup circuit banned the use of teabagging in their events. “Teabagging,” for the uninformed (to put it in the most… polite terms possible), is the repeated crouch and rising of a character over the face of their opponent’s felled body to humiliate the fallen warrior by simulating a particular act. This was a practice first seen in FPS titles like Halo, but has seemed to catch on within the FGC as well. The fact that Killer Instinct allows for movement after KOs makes the practice even more prevalent within the title–as compared to Street Fighter V, where while it is becoming more common (again, see Liquid|NuckleDu) a player might not even recognize the action at first, due to the inability to stand over an opponent post-stun or KO.

Anyone hoping that the practice would be allowed in 2017 will be gravely disappointed, as tour administrator Brandon Alexander has reaffirmed the ruling on teabagging from last year: that you will face a ban from the tour should you decide to taunt your opponent in this way.

[No word yet from the Capcom Pro Tour as to whether teabagging will be classified as “thuggery” during CPT 2017… – Editor]

Sources: theScore esports; Du “NuckleDu” Dang (Twitter)

– Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue ? Long on Title, Short on Game

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue carries on the long tradition of exceptionally ludicrous titles for Square Enix RPGs. It also happens to be more than one game, and a movie, packed into a $60 download for the PS4. It’s essentially a lead-in to the long-awaited Kingdom Hearts 3, and while there’s fun to be had here, it’s probably best for the die-hard Kingdom Hearts fans.

Beyond the Summit Announces the Next Smash Summit: Spring 2017

Smash Summit has made a name for itself as one of the most prestigious events in the Smash community. Smash Summit 3 last year had an amazing reception, with a lot of fun events for the spectators and the players alike. Now, just a few months after the previous event, we get an announcement for a Spring event!

This event will see 16 of the best Smashers–10 pre-selected, and 6 elected by Twitter voting–compete for $15,000 in cash prizes. You’ll be able to contribute to the prize pool, so the final prize pool will likely end up much larger. The event will take place over four days, from March 2nd-5th, so mark your calendars and get ready for a great show.

Source: Beyond the Summit