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Today’s roundup is surprisingly light on combo videos, mainly focusing on niche techniques a good number of cast members can use. Of course, there are some combos, too. Combos are life.

We get things going today with a healthy serving of Bafael’s newest clips. First, the long-time tech maker is tired of seeing Karin players using lesser combos when under the effects of her V-Trigger, as there’s plenty of free damage to be gained through proper optimization. He includes sample combos as well as some notes related to her Critical Art and the fact that it always leaves her at center stage upon completion.

Next, Bafael takes a look at Necalli’s meterless options after landing a crush counter, followed by a selection of Ken frame traps.

Blaq spent some time in the lab with Karin and discovered some interesting ways to apply pressure following a knockdown while making use of her Guren Kusabi ender. This slide passes under opponents while they’re on their way to the ground and leaves Karin in range for all sorts of safe options to keep them on their toes once they stand up.

Chun-Li’s access to instant air Lightning Legs gives her some seriously potent offensive potential, but there’s still risk involved with the use of the move. In this next video, KikoMasterRD takes a look at how the cast can stop Chun’s ability to press her advantage when using air legs, or how to deal some serious damage to her when she takes to the air. Oddly enough, Chun-Li’s punishes to the tactic are pretty brutal.

Also, get ready for some sick screen transitions thanks to Sony’s SHAREfactory. They’re totally unrelated to Street Fighter and it’s hilarious. Move over, star wipe.

Alright, we’ve got some footage that Chun-Li players can use, too. This next video, from CharmingRogue, demonstrates all of the important combos the first lady of Street Fighter needs to know in order to succeed. These include counter-hit confirms, punishes, and yes, even follow-ups to successful air Lightning Legs.

Street Fighter V’s current state couldn’t be properly represented in this roundup without something relating to the increasingly popular option select that has everyone talking. This time, 4Dstreaming has tacked yet another layer on to the popular series of inputs to add a V-Reversal to the mix. See it for yourself (with inputs) below.

You may have seen M. Bison’s ability to make his opponents float helplessly (and unintentionally) above the ground by now, but you’ve probably not seen it looked into the way Sebastian Rikk does in this next footage. The float state cannot be hit with normals, but it can be followed with a juggle, so if you’re a Bison player who often finds hits trading with your scissor kick after it has already started connecting, you’ll want to check this out.

This next reel, from FMRoss, clocks in at under a minute, but is packed with assorted bits of tech for a handful of cast members including F.A.N.G, Necalli, and Rashid. The situations presented won’t come up all that often, but if you’re looking to know everything you can about your character, this is a good place to check.

We close things out today with an interesting Laura reset option from One Frame Jab. We’ve all see Laura’s cross-under reset game by now, but if she adds a whiffed crouching strong to the mix, she will likely be able to take some opponents by surprise when she recovers on what looks to be the wrong side. Do note that this technique puts Laura in a disadvantageous situation, as she’ll still be in recovery when her opponent is ready to start punching again, but if they’re scared of her post-V-Skill pressure, this may be something to try.

If you’ve got something you’re looking to share, why not send it to us? Your footage could be in our next Street Fighter V community roundup!

Sources: Bafael, Blaq, KikoMasterRD, CharmingRogue, 4Dstreaming, Sebastian Rikk, FMRoss, One Frame Jab

While we’ve seen a lot of Killer Instinct’s Tusk over the past month, the developers have dropped yet another look at the wandering barbarian in the form of an updated trailer. It’s pretty much the same as the video they shared a couple weeks ago, but with one important difference: a teaser!

If previous leaks weren’t enough proof of Mira’s existence, the above glimpse of her vampiric powers should be. According to Killer Instinct lore, Mira is Maya’s sister, who was believed dead after sacrificing herself to save her sibling. As of now, everything else surrounding this character remains a mystery, so stay tuned for more details.

Killer Instinct Season 3 is set to launch for Xbox One and PC on March 29. It will release with four playable characters–Tusk, Kim Wu, Rash, and the Arbiter–with more to come down the line.

Source: Killer Instinct