Author: Keegan "Interrobang!?" Spindler

When it comes to the denizens of the deep, there is one who is spoken of in hushed tones. A dark legend, feared by all who have encountered him.

Mr. Krabs.

Smash 4 modding has come a long way recently, and Mr. Krabs making an appearance in place of Wario is one of the latest breakthroughs in terms of vertex mods. It’s certainly something to see Spongebob’s money-hungry boss charge around the battlefield–or Final Destination, if that’s more to your tastes–and he seems to be a remarkably good fit over Wario. Check out the montage below, and enjoy seeing a crab farting on a Pokemon’s head. If you want to add him to your own game, you can find the skin in the description of the video.

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Link might be the Hero of Time, but when it comes to Smash 4 he’s more the Hero of Mid Tier. He still has plenty of great options, but he’s considered an underwhelming warrior that pales somewhat in comparison to his smaller, speedier, cartoon version.

Kent County Smash seem dead set on shifting that perception though, putting together a neat guide that shows off some of Link’s crispiest confirms and combos. Many of them are pretty eye-opening, showing off just what Link is really capable of in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. So if you’re a fan of the silent but deadly Hyrulian, be sure to check out the video below.

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When it comes to the King of Fighters, Kyo is one of the most iconic characters in the series: like Ryu or the Mishimas, he’s the first stop on the way to learning the game, and YouTuber Coliflowerz has stepped up to create a breakdown of exactly how Kyo works in The King of Fighters XIV.

The guide covers everything from anti-airs to reversals to some of his most damaging combo options, so whether you’re making your King of Fighters debut or are a series veteran, it’s definitely worth checking out.

There’s one thing to note though–this guide comes ahead of KOFXIV’s expected big day one patch, which means that there may be some changes when you get the chance to start the game up yourself.

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Jason “Mew2King” Zimmerman has for a long time been known as one of the Five Gods of Melee. He recently joined Team Echo Fox as their only Smash player, on the strength of his performances in both Super Smash Bros. Melee and for Wii U.

Want to know a bit more? Well Echo Fox has you covered–check out the video below to find out exactly why Mew2King was their number one choice. And trust me, stick around to the end of the video. It’s worth it.

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Gamescom 2016 is in full flow, and with Injustice 2 making an appearance, it was only a matter of time until we got our eyes some tasty new footage. Thanks to IGN, we have just that–as they took out some of Injustice 2’s newest additions for a test run. Over the course of this 17 minutes of footage we get to see the recently announced Harley Quinn get scrappy, and getting a good look at her retooled kit–complete with her hyenas and brand new super. There is also some bonus footage of Blue Beetle, Wonder Woman and Gorilla Grodd to boot.

There’s no doubt more to come as the event goes on, but for now, feast your eyes on the video below.

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A few weeks ago we covered the Beefy Smash Doods video that explained those odd occasions where it felt like you’d nailed the tech, but the game disagreed. It was only a matter of time until the community started to get to grips with the idea, and we’re now starting to see exactly what some characters can do with this ability.

Zero Suit Samus, for example, can make use of her paralyzer to devastating effect: locking opponents that don’t tech and chasing down opponents who do. Better yet, she can set up into it with nothing more complex than the first hit of her forward-air. Check the video below for more information, and then start thinking about exactly how you can get this going in your own game.

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It may come as no surprise that–in the wake of the Suicide Squad film–Injustice 2 is going to “stay crazy” with the addition of everyone’s favorite psycho Harley Quinn. Excitingly, it looks like she’ll be getting a major revamp, bringing a whole new set of moves and a couple of furry friends to the fight.

Harley’s not joining the roster alone though–she’s bringing a Suicide Squad buddy along with her. Deadshot is joining the battle and, with the ability to get up close and personal in addition to his signature bullet bouncing, he looks like a total blast to play. Netherrealm are definitely going for a Suicide Squad feel in this trailer, which means that we even get a glimpse out how the duo will be interacting in the game.

Injustice 2 is expected to launch on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One next year.

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When it comes to Street Fighter V, everyone knows exactly what is coming when your opponent picks Chun-Li. Instant Air Legs is one of her most powerful tools, and one of the most important parts of beating her is coming to terms with how to combat this powerful option.

Alex isn’t a character with the privilege of having an invincible anti-air like a shoryuken, so he has to work it out without that easy option. Luckily, FinchoMatic has figured out some ways Alex can deal with Instant Air Legs, which are detailed below.

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With the arrival of The King of Fighters XIV right around the corner, there will be plenty of members of FGC looking to get to grips with the classic series. Well look no further, as KOF veteran Juicebox has stepped up to the plate with a primer on the base fundamentals of King of Fighters.

In the video below he breaks down the health bars, how they work–especially how it changes between games–and the timer. There are a couple of very neat bits of insight into how health and the timer interact, and how the game deals with time-outs, so be sure to check it out.

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