Author: Franz "d3v" Co

Killer Instinct Season 3’s first new character, Rash from Battletoads, is currently playable as part of a beta test for the next season. However, he’s not the only fighter joining the roster in the upcoming round of content.

Microsoft recently released a copy of the debut trailer for Rash that they showed at their Gamescom press briefing, with a little something extra at the end – a short glimpse of a set of nun-chucks.

Longtime Killer Instinct fans will most likely recognize this as the signature weapon of Killer Instinct 2’s Kim Wu. Alongside Tusk and the bosses Eyedol and Gargos, Kim is one of the remaining characters from the original games who has yet to appear in Microsoft’s reboot for the Xbox One.

Does this mean that we’ll finally get to see her in the new game? Only time will tell. In the meantime, check out the trailer below and let us know what you think.

Source: Ultra-Combo

While PlayStation 4 owners have been spoiled with a plethora of arcade stick options, Xbox One owners have had no such luck. Fortunately, that’s about to change, as HORI has just announced their new Real Arcade Pro V Kai for Xbox One.

This stick shares a similar form factor to their previous RAP V4 Kai for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, featuring a larger cable compartment and slimmer overall chassis. As for the parts used, it comes equipped with HORI’s own Hayabusa lever and Kuro buttons.

The big difference between this new stick and other controllers for the Xbox One is that it is also fully backwards compatible with the Xbox 360. Additionally, the stick is fully compatible with Windows on PC, with full licensing and support from Microsoft.

The Hori Real Arcade Pro V Kai for Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC will be available starting on September 1. Those interested can currently pre-order from Arcade Shock, with listings planned to appear on HORI USA and Amazon shortly.

At their press briefing at Gamescom 2015, Microsoft had some exciting news for Killer Instinct fans with not just one, but two major announcements for their flagship fighting game.

First up, Season 3 will be coming to both Xbox One and PC (Windows 10) next March. As was previously announced, both versions will be connected by cross-platform play, and content purchased for one will automatically transfer to the other. They also confirmed that all existing controllers will work on PC.

While that’s a big enough announcement, Microsoft had another surprise in store. Rash from Rare’s Battletoads franchise will be coming to Killer Instinct as its first guest character. Not only that, but he will be playable in-game later today as part of a beta test for players who own either Killer Instinct or Rare Replay on Xbox One.

For those interested in trying Rash out, Microsoft has put up a quick breakdown over on the official Killer Instinct community site. The beta will run from today all the way to September 8.

Sources: Microsoft, Ultra-Combo

With Gamescom 2015 now upon us, rabid Street Fighter fans are eagerly looking forward to getting their claws on any bit of new information about Street Fighter V.  Not one to disappoint, Capcom has just announced that veteran world warrior Vega will be playable in the upcoming title.

In this new trailer, we see the beautiful Spanish ninja sporting an updated look while still retaining his trademark mask and claw. Check it out below for our first bit of gameplay footage.

While Vega has been known to drop his claw during the heat of battle, this series veteran will be able to sheath it all on his own in Street Fighter V, opening up new options in his offensive arsenal. Additionally, he will no longer be able to pick it up if the opponent knocks it off, so learning how to play without it should be a much bigger deal.

Vega’s V-Skill, Matador Turn, gives him the ability to dodge an incoming attack and unleash his own optional follow-up.

Upon activating his Bloody Kiss V-Trigger, Vega gains access to a rose that, on hit, sees the Spaniard unleash a devastating series of attacks. While crouching, this attack turns into an anti-air, and it can even be done from the air, giving Vega a good combo extender or defensive ability depending on the situation.

Vega will be playable at Gamescom 2015, so stay tuned for more details and gameplay footage. For now, check out the gallery of images below and let us know what you think of his return.

Source: Capcom-Unity

During the recently concluded DEAD OR ALIVE Festival in Japan, Team NINJA took the time to make some new announcements concerning Dead or Alive 5 Last Round.

The biggest reveal is that the game will be getting some new content in 2016. Come spring of next year, Team NINJA will be adding one new character as well as a new stage to the game.

Whether or not the spring release window refers to the arcade or home console version is as of yet unknown. But judging from past experience, the arcade version will likely get the new character and stage first, with the home console versions getting them a few months afterwards.

Team NINJA also announced a bunch of themed costume packs based on collaborations with other companies. The first, due in September, is planned to feature costumes inspired by Nihon Falcom’s Legend of Heroes and Ys series.

Next up, November will bring with it new looks courtesy of Square Enix, featuring characters from the School Girl Strikers mobile card game.

The third pack, coming sometime this winter, is a collaboration with Tatsunoko Production, featuring costumes from the classic anime Yatterman and Hakushon Daimao. Fighting game fans may be familiar with these, as they previously appeared in Capcom’s Tastunoko vs. Capcom.

Team NINJA also hinted that Marie Rose’s limited edition Red Bull 5G costume, which was originally only released to DEAD OR ALIVE Festival attendees, may eventually be made available for purchase for those who weren’t at the event.

Source: DOA World, tip via NightmareSteam