Killer Instinct announced for XBOX ONE!!!!!

Sky Valley said:
Just when I start to think the game is looking better, they have to go and announce it only
starts with only 8 characters.

shit.


But it's about time the arcade version finally comes to consoles, that's cool.
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It will end up being 60$ for 12 characters, Im a bit upset by the small roster for that price, the game better be pretty flawless for that small of a roster.
 
dlc is 5 bucks a charachter


‘Killer Instinct’ Pricing Plan & Upcoming Character Revealed



Looking to rejuvenate their image by calling upon the ancient spirits of hit 1990s titles, Rare seems to have come a long way in conjuring up the remake to its classic Super Nintendo fighting game, Killer Instinct. Like NetherRealm Studios have done with its legendary Mortal Kombat reboot, Microsoft Studios aims to make a killing for Xbox One sales by bringing an infamous fighting classic to a new generation.


There has already been some speculation as to Microsoft’s pricing plan for the upcoming Xbox One launch title. While it will be free to play with a single character, additional fighters will cost $5 a pop. Considering the original Killer Instinct contained 11 alone – with 4 new characters in its sequel – purchasing each one is shaping up to be a costly undertaking.

Fortunately, Microsoft has outlined a few helpful package deals at this year’s Gamescom, which should lighten the load on players’ wallets. The “Combo Breaker Pack” will cost $19.99 and feature 8 characters – 6 at launch, and 2 which can be downloaded before their scheduled release dates. The “Ultra Edition,” however, will cost $39.99 and include the Combo Breaker Pack, as well as accessory packs and costumes, and the original Killer Instinct arcade game.

Also announced is the addition of Chief Thunder, who will join Killer Instinct veterans Cinder, Fulgore, Glacius, Jago, Sabrewulf, and Spinal. Appearing in the original game, Thunder is known for his Native American appearance, trusty tomahawk, and his brutality. While there’s no telling when or if other original characters will be announced – or anyone from KI2, for that matter – favorites like Riptor are sure to make an appearance. Developer Double Helix has also expressed interest in creating brand new characters for this game.


http://gamerant.com/killer-instinct-characters-pricing/
 
Eclipso said:
It will end up being 60$ for 12 characters, Im a bit upset by the small roster for that price, the game better be pretty flawless for that small of a roster.
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well if people are stupid enough to buy it do to fanboyisim knowing what the release plans are they desevred to get screwed.

why do you think i refuse to waste money on next gen? this is going to be insane
 
Eclipso said:
It will end up being 60$ for 12 characters, Im a bit upset by the small roster for that price, the game better be pretty flawless for that small of a roster.
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I'd be upset as hell if NRS charged $60 for such a small roster, then made us buy the rest.
I'm glad that the MK roster consists of over 25 characters.
 
YungQ94 said:
Why is that a bad thing?
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how is it not a bad thing? dude for real are you ok with having to shell out extra money for content that shouldve been in the game in the first place?

im not saying all dlc charachters should be free or whatever but dude cmon even you have to admit devs are using this dlc thing to snake there way of pumping a half finished game out.

look at all the pre order bonuses from retailers. companies hype the shit out of it to where they make it seem like this is only the time to get that dlc code or w/e but then later on its up on the marketplace for a insane price.

im sorry but if the dlc was free being a pre order keep it free for people who pay fifty bucks a year for bla and keep it free for people who have psn.
 
TAZZMISSION said:
how is it not a bad thing? dude for real are you ok with having to shell out extra money for content that shouldve been in the game in the first place?
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I'm ok with it.






















Cause I ain't getting an Xbox ONE!
:fawkdance: Sony all day.

But seriously I suppose it does blow for you guys who do want the game. It's still a choice but its an ass choice. Just give them the full package for 60 dollars.
 
Seems like Microsoft is pushing Double Helix to get this game out at launch.

It obviously wasn't going to be ready by XB1's launch, so they decided to pretty much release it as a beta, and finish it as they went along.



It's be like if NRS sold the Evo build of Injustice for $20 and the rest of the cast was dlc.
 
Araknyd_Commander said:
This, 100%.
If they're going to do that, then at least give people the option to choose to get the complete game for $60.
It's only fair.
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Yeah but fair doesn't make money.
I really hate to admit this but companies need money. DLC for the bucks.

It truly sucks cause games can truly be good again without DLC but that point in time has passed ever since the current gen consoles (PS3 and Xbox 360) came into play.

Could you imagine paying 20 dollars for more costumes or cheat codes during the PS2 era? That would be flipping outrageous.
 
Microsoft are probably just testing the waters and see how many ways they can scam people next gen. The roster is even smaller than the launch version of SkullGirls and that was an indie fighter. It will either be super fun and we'll let it pass or they will kill a franchise that just got resurrected.
 
YungQ94 said:
Yeah but fair doesn't make money.
I really hate to admit this but companies need money. DLC for the bucks.

It truly sucks cause games can truly be good again without DLC but that point in time has passed ever since the current gen consoles (PS3 and Xbox 360) came into play.

Could you imagine paying 20 dollars for more costumes or cheat codes during the PS2 era? That would be flipping outrageous.
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Fair can very well make money.

Look at MK9.
A rebooted franchise with 27 Mortal Kombat characters (25 of them being from the MK1 thru UMK3 era).
KI can't do the same with 15 characters (11 from KI1, and 4 from KI2)?

I'm not saying that they can't do DLC and make it good (look at Skarlet from MK9), but charging for characters that should be on the main roster is bullshit.

Not only that, but it doesn't make sense.
Considering that the whole rest of the roster would cost $5 per character, it would equal to about the same price.
There are supposedly 7 characters confirmed, thus far.
Selling the 4 remaining KI1 characters at the price of $5 each, would = $20.
$20 + the $40 that they are planning on selling the game for, would = $60.
Why not just give the people a completed game?

Paying $20 for costumes TODAY is asinine and outrageous, IMO.
I understand additional DLC characters that weren't planned for the main roster being $5, but at least make a complete roster.
Could you imagine if NRS rebooted the MK series as MK1 with only the original 7 characters on the screen?
Sure, I would have loved to have seen MK1 with today's graphics, but A LOT of people would have felt cheated, especially since the previous game (MKvsDCU) has 22 selectable characters in it (if you count Shao Kahn and Darkseid), and the game before that (Armageddon) had 60+ selectable characters in it.
 
Ah I see now.
Like making Ryu dlc for street fighter.

Yeah 5 dollars per character with 7 confirmed is $35 + the $20 dollar game (They priced the game at 20 Commander) is now $55 total.
 
YungQ94 said:
I'm ok with it.






















Cause I ain't getting an Xbox ONE!
:fawkdance: Sony all day.

But seriously I suppose it does blow for you guys who do want the game. It's still a choice but its an ass choice. Just give them the full package for 60 dollars.
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im not investing into next gen for either system because i simply hate where its going

the only reason why i complained about the new killer instinct is because i have always wanted one but ms screwed fans big time by making it exclusive to xbox one with no version for 360.


alot of games are going to be on this and next just so i dont get why ms wouldnt do the same for KI.

as much as i want the game im not willing to pay $500 for a system for it that is crap
 
Indeed.
I rather not invest my money in the next generation.

Going to buy my PS3 and play all the games I missed during those 3 or four years
 
YungQ94 said:
Indeed.
I rather not invest my money in the next generation.

Going to buy my PS3 and play all the games I missed during those 3 or four years
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picking up that gta5 ps3 bundle for $270 next month :)

comes with a 500 gb hard drive plus a headset

for that price you cant beat that at all

plus with the ps4 coming out nov 15 ps3 games will be slashed in price so.

and if you have a rewards card with game stop you can get some pretty damn good discounts. i picked up ac3 2 months ago got it brand spanking new for 16 bucks with the rewards card

cant beat that at all if you want to save some money
 
Last Off-topic thing:
270 for gta5 and a mic plus a ps3?

Hmmm, will consider if I have the bucks for it.

On Topic: Tournament wise do you think this game will be hype?
 
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