Author: Franz "d3v" Co

As with previous installments, Scorpion is once again one of the more popular characters in Mortal Kombat X. However, just because there are many players using a character doesn’t mean that all of them are competent. If you’re one of those folks who find yourself struggling, this advanced combo guide from EGP|Wonder Chef might just be the thing for you.

In the video below, Wonder Chef demonstrates a good number of practical and damaging combos for Scorpion’s Hellfire variation. These include combos from his best starting pokes as well as some chip damage setups that deal good damage even if Scorpion is blocked.

For reference, we’ve added Wonder Chef’s combo notation after the video.

Source: EGP|Wonder Chef

Option selects in fighting games are powerful tools that allow players to limit the game to one of two outcomes depending on what their opponent does. This means that players performing an option select can generally apply safe pressure and expect a positive outcome with minimal repercussion.

In this new video, Delaphaz demonstrates one such option select setup for Mortal Kombat X that requires a character to have a command grab that can be canceled from a down 1 or down 3 on block, but not on hit. This means that any players trying to defend these attacks risk getting thrown by the command grab if they do block it, or possibly eating a combo from said normal if they don’t.

While the demonstration below utilizes Ferra/Torr, the option select works for most characters with a command grab and should prove to be a powerful tool for their gameplay.

Source: Delaphaz

Option selects in fighting games are powerful tools that allow players to limit the game to one of two outcomes depending on what their opponent does. This means that players performing an option select can generally apply safe pressure and expect a positive outcome with minimal repercussion.

In this new video, Delaphaz demonstrates one such option select setup for Mortal Kombat X that requires a character to have a command grab that can be canceled from a down 1 or down 3 on block, but not on hit. This means that any players trying to defend these attacks risk getting thrown by the command grab if they do block it, or possibly eating a combo from said normal if they don’t.

While the demonstration below utilizes Ferra/Torr, the option select works for most characters with a command grab and should prove to be a powerful tool for their gameplay.

Source: Delaphaz

If you’re a Vergil player looking for something to give you an extra edge in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, here’s something you’ll want to check out. CORN’s MachoMexican has shared a new video that demonstrates a way to catch super jumping opponents and convert it into a full combo.

This new setup is a variation of what most Vergil players already use. Traditionally, most Vergil players will utilize H teleport into Helm Breaker, but this method doesn’t always lead to a combo depending on multiple factors. Instead, Machomexican’s setup uses a combination of Vergil’s Round Trip glitch and Spiral Swords, as demonstrated in the video below.

Source: MachoMexican via r/MvC3

Tekken 7’s boss character Kazumi Mishima has finally become playable, and GuntamaMiraclein is once again one of the first to share footage of her in players’ hands.

In this extended training mode footage, they go through a few of Kazumi’s moves and strings. Additionally, they demonstrate some basic combos, including more than a few that utilize her pet tiger, either by using it as a combo starter via an uppercut or as a way to extend and end combos using its range.

Check the video out below and share your thoughts on the Mishima matriarch in the comments.

Source: GuntamaMiraclein

As a long time Tekken fan, Mad Catz’ Mark “MarkMan” Julio has been doing quite a bit to help showcase Tekken 7 at different events in the west. Now, he’s teamed up with is brother AlexMan at SDTekken to put together a short combo video for the franchise’s Mexican luchador, King.

In the video below, Mark and Alex showcase some combos for the series Jaguar-headed grappler, demonstrating the sheer power his fighting style exudes in matches. Additionally, most of them also provide him with great positioning, allowing King to carry his opponents to the wall in a fair amount of stages.

The most impressive of the bunch not only utilize wall breaks, but also lead into King’s Rage Art for a good chunk of damage, so keep an eye out.

Source: SDTekken

Combo Breaker’s Mortal Kombat X tournament was by far the game’s biggest tournament to date, attracting slightly more players than tournament staple Ultra Street Fighter IV.

At the end of the day, however, large numbers couldn’t stop some of the country’s best Mortal Kombat from making it through into the top eight bracket. As the tournament wound down, players like GGA|Dizzy, CORN|alucarD, YOMI|Foreverking, MI|REO, YOMI|Michaelangelo, and more would find themselves eyeing the top prize–if they could best powerhouse cR|Sonic Fox, that is.

For those who missed it or simply want to watch the action all over again, Team Spooky recently uploaded replays from finals day. You can check some of the last matches of the event below, but be sure to head on over to their channel to see the rest.

Source: Team Sp00ky