Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is free to play this weekend on PlayStation 4

Looks like we’re getting a ton of good stuff for Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. We already know that Venom, Winter Soldier, and Black Widow are coming in a couple of weeks. But before that, it seems that people who’re looking to try the game out — but haven’t bought in yet — will get a chance to do so.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite will be getting a free demo weekend on PlayStation. The free weekend starts at 8:00 AM Pacific on Friday November 24, and runs all the way to 8:00 AM Pacific on Monday to November 27. All 30 launch characters will be available to play from the (currently unfettered) Dante, all the way to Ultron.

While the general consensus is that Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite actually plays great, the somewhat dodgy presentation and roster choices have kept some players from giving the game a shot. With this free weekend, it seems that Capcom and Sony are trying to give these players a chance to get a taste of the game’s gameplay.

Source: PlayStation Blog

Killer Instinct is 50% off on Steam, in celebration of its fourth birthday

It’s been four years since the launch of the Xbox One and more importantly, four years since Killer Instinct was brought back from the dead by Double Helix. Since then, we’ve have three seasons, three Evos, two Killer Instinct World Cups and most recently, KI’s long-awaited launch on Steam. So to celebrate its fourth birthday, Killer Instinct is currently half price on Steam, going for $19.99.

That’s not all though, as Iron Galaxy are holding a grand Killer Instinct raffle to give out various prizes. All you have to do to enter this giveaway is to earn an achievement between now and next Friday — this can be on Steam, Xbox One or Windows 10. Simply post proof of you unlocking an achievement (or a screenshot of your completed achievement list if you’re a score hunter) to this thread on the KI forums to be entered for a chance to win.

The grand prize is a Killer Instinct-themed fight stick, a Shadow Jago statue from Ultimate Source and a KI t-shirt from Eighty Sixed. Other prizes include signed copies of the Killer Instinct comic, a Shadow Jago statue and various other KI goodies, so get achievement hunting!

Source: Killer Instinct

Understand when to use Rage Drive or Rage Art with Tekken 7’s King

Once you are low on health in Tekken 7, you are given a choice: Rage Drive or Rage Art? For some characters one option is drastically superior to the other. For King players, though, both have potentially practical applications. You need to be aware of your current health — and your opponent’s tendencies — in order to make the “right” choice.

BoxeR-King, one of the leads in pushing the King meta, shared his quick breakdown on the pros and cons of each option. Check out his latest video for his reasoning on why you may opt for one option over another, in both combos and neutral.

Source:  BoxeR-King

Brawlhalla adds bear trap-wielding Xull, the Iron Commander, to its roster

Another Legend steps forth to fight in Brawlhalla!

Platform fighter Brawlhalla gains its 36th Legend today, with the addition of a bear trap-wielding brute: Xull, the Iron Commander.

Brawlhalla Xull

Details from Blue Mammoth Games:

Xull is the second Legend to wield the cannon, combining its blunt force with an arsenal of physical grab moves using a bear trap that puts his opponents right in the cannon’s path. Complementing the cannon is an axe, which he wields with deadly force as the first nine-strength Legend – the first Legend with any stat with a value of nine.

Great things can be expected of Xull, Lord Commander of the Iron Legion. Hailing from the same world as Legends Jhala, Teros and Sidra, he’ll prove that orcs have a place amongst the honored in Valhalla.

“Xull opens up new options for fans of the axe, the cannon, and playstyles that favor control.” said Matt Woomer, creative director, Blue Mammoth Games. “I can’t wait to see what players will do with the first nine-strength legend.”

Brawlhalla is available to play for free (with a rotating selection of characters) on Steam and PlayStation 4, while purchasing the All Legends Pack (on Steam) or the Founder’s Pack (on PlayStation 4) unlocks access to every character in Brawlhalla’s roster.

Source: Brawlhalla [press release]