Killer Instinct Season 3 Launches on March 29

It’s been a long time coming, but Killer Instinct fans finally have a season three launch date to look forward to: March 29. In addition to numerous gameplay changes, this third collection of content will introduce eight more characters, four of which will be available at launch. Players can expect to immediately get time in with returning fighters Kim Wu and Tusk as well as guest character Rash and the Arbiter, which more rolling out afterwards.

What’s more, March 29 also marks Killer Instinct’s arrival on PC, more specifically rigs equipped with Windows 10. Cross-platform play is possible courtesy of Xbox Live, and Xbox 360 sticks will be supported at launch. Xbox One stick compatibility is set to be added in a future update.

To tide you over until the end of the month, Microsoft and Iron Galaxy Studios have provided a number of assets depicting the initial launch cast. We’ve included Tusk’s intro and a handful of screenshots below, but be sure to check the official announcement for footage of the new Shadow move aesthetics, ultras, and more.

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Defiance: Standing on the Lore & Moving On with Dark Metamorphosis

Later today, Defiance will be updated with the Dark Metamorphosis update, a free content expansion for all players and one that will see a new zone, a great story-based quest line, new missions, new enemies and more. We had the chance to chat a bit with Trion’s Carble Cheung and John Hegner about Dark Metamorphosis and the future of Defiance.

Blade & Soul: Warlock Leveling Challenge – 3 Weeks to Rewards

When the Blade & Soul update, Unchained, goes live on March 2nd, the Warlock class will enter the game. NCSoft has issued a challenge to all would-be ‘Locks and other “under 10” characters: Get to level 45 by March 23rd and score a special upgrade bundle with the chance at the new Temptation costume.

General: Avalon Lords Base Game Site Now Live

The web site regarding the single player game that will provide the foundation for the upcoming MMORTS Avalon Lords, Avalon Lords: Dawn Rises, is now live. The site provides information about many of the mechanics and units that players can expect when the MMORTS is released at a later date. The single player game will be released on April 28th.