Killer Instinct 3 Confirmed?

From the same magazine that brought you the "Secret Games of Xbox 360",

XboxWorld 360 has maybe let something slip either by accident or on purpose.

In the section "Next Month" at the back of the magazine there is a picture at the bottom. Its not the white question mark in the middle of the black picture thats interesting, its the text below.

As you can see from the image the text says:

"and a KILLER secret game" it goes on to say "Let's just say, it's a biggie, a reinvention of a CLASSIC"

If you take the words "Killer" and "classic" put the two together what's the first thing that comes to mind?.

As I said in my other news post, this magazine is part of CVG. What did CVG receive off RARE this past christmas?.

Yes that Christmas card with KI3 on the stocking.

A coincidence? you decide in the comment section below.

[predator]

hey guys, just found this and thought i would share it with the n4g community. Best news ever if it turns out to be true. The scan is not as good as yesterday as im at my missis house using her digi camera and its not as good, will take another picture when im home for a better view.

[predator]

also it would be N4G that broke the news which would be great.

[MK_Red]

1.Awesome find and news.
2.WTF at 3 disagrees :(
3.If it is indeed KI3 then I have to change some stuff in my top 10 most anticipated games of 2008. If only MK8 would soon show up as well.

[sonarus]

this is jst random speculation. The secret games are speculation and now we are just speculating a speculation. I was a fan of the first KI never played KI gold and would love nothing more than to see it in next gen visuals but common did these guys say they confirmed these games? last i heard i thought they were just speculating

[IntelligentAj]

This would be great if true. CCCCombo Breaker!!!!!

[AzaziL]

Ok, no, you just got my hopes up the moment I saw the words Killer Instinct, but what is being shown is hardly any evidence to believe it's KI. First off, the word Killer isn't emphasized so they can just be using the words in the context of saying a killer, smash hit, great game will be released. Classic means it's already been out and it's being revived like so many other titles that come out.

While I would truly love to see Killer Instinct released, and it will sooner or later, I doubt this news is about it. Goes to show though just how much people want Killer Instinct back, all one has to do is see the words 'Killer' and 'Classic' in the same paragraph and bam, the heart beats with complete joy.

[socomnick]

I hope its true I always loved the Killer Instinct games.

[KillJoi99]

Its a forum and theyve been talkinf about it for the last few months, lol.

[green]

PREDATOR please stop getting my hopes up too much.I so would love a sequel for killer instincts.

Please GOD let this be true.

[MK_Red]

2008 is gonna be the year for full return of the fighting genre. SF4,SC4, Tekken6 and now... KI3!?
If only MK8 could make it (Though I hope they delay it so they work on it as much as needed).

[bootsielon]

Ed Boon said that there would be at least 1 MK title per year, and so far that has happened. MK6 in 2005, MK for PSP and Shaolin Monks in 2006, MK armageddon in 2006, MK for Wii and Ultimate MK on DS in 2007, and this year we will probably see MK8 for PS360, and maybe something on the Wii.

I expect a playable Demo somewhere in the summer. They've been working on this ever since Midway got the dev kits, and Midway is the developer that knows Unreal Engine 3 better than any others (maybe that's why their games are looking kind of generic as of late).

I wish Midway did something with the Mythologies series as I liked the game, but now instead of Sub Zero, with Scorpion. Boon once said that Scorpion is the main guy of the series, like "Ryu" as Sub Zero would be Ken, but it's horrible that so far they've focused on Liu Kang for the movie and a few games. Even Sonya and Jax were gonna get their game on PS1.

Anyway, I'm glad that we will see so many fighting games, as it was my favorite genre in the 90s.

[MK_Red]

Thanks for the great reply. I hope the yearly strategy doesn't hurt the quality of MK games.

As for Scorpion, Boon has said that Scorp is his fave character so hopefully one day they'll indeed release a standalone game with Scorp.
Who knows? Maybe he is the hero of MK8 because Liu Kang is dead and other protoganists aren't as big as Scorp and seriously, he is more of an anti-hero than a pure hero or villain so I think he could be a superb choice for MK8.

[Meus Renaissance]

I called it weeks ago. It's to be expected. It was hinted here.

[DarkSniper]

Killer Instinct 3 would force Dark Sniper to once again turn on his XBOX 360 and enjoy what was one of the greatest fighting games of the 90's and of all time. This would certainly bring big news and one of the first actually good games for XBOX 360.

$niper

[kewlkat007]

are making a comeback, even MK is rumored to be in development.

Sweeet...the only thing is the 360's d-Pad is crap, I would get a fighter joystick or something.

[PStriple703]

i hope it's for the ps3 also

[THE_JUDGE]

get flamed heavily. Rare makes KI and Rare is owned by MS. Just an FYI

[BloodySinner]

You can always dream, kid. =)

[Kami]

i might actually get another one (the first one broke and i returned it PoS!!) just to play the game i grew up with KI and the banjo series

[BubblesDAVERAGE]

I always wondered why people like this game just corny to me like GOD of WAr dialog

[Lord_Ash]

Hey there is noting wrong with God of war's Dialog, yes sometimes it's cheesy but most of the time its good, Not "Uncharted" good but on a video game level good.

Anyway just my opinion and I respect yours.

[BubblesDAVERAGE]

Since the general opinion is that its good I guess i respect it.

[IntelligentAj]

I can't speak for everyone but what got me hooked was the combos. You can see some of craziest lookin combos on KI64. And there's also the announcer when you break a combo CCCCombo Breaker!!!! It's a really fun and frenetic fighting game.

Edit: Why the disagree? If your going to disagree at least provide a reason.

[Elginer]

that the new Killer Instinct game is going to be VERY different from what we know. Think of it as Microsofts, "GOD OF WAR" and you'll get the right idea. MS knows that it needs a KILLER -excuse the pun, action adventure game besides Ninja Gaiden to go up against Sony and their what is now LEGENDARY God of War series, and why the hell not? God of War is awesome and is just the exclusive type of game that will sell PS3's.

Well MS is working with Rare on having their own "God of War" type of action adventure game, and their making sure it's epic. As epic as GOD OF WAR, prob not but something different is certainly fun; and the more awesome action adventure games the better.

[green]

I hope not.if they are making a game to go against GOW , it should be called something else.But no KI3.

The only fighting game that has gotten me abit excited for that genera again is SF4 and thats because its unrealistic. i am tired of the normal Soul Caliber,VF5 DOA and Tekken kind of realistic combatants.

If they can make KI3 as over the top as the original.Then they will definately be on to a winner.

[i Shank u]

i got put in time out (sent to open zone) for 2 days. but if you read this, thx for the find man! i used to go to arcades with my K.I. moves book when i was a kid, used to pick orchid, rack up huge combos and then show the sucker her tits at the end. so my fanboy panties have been messed w/this news; thanks!

uhuhuh-ULTRAAAAH combo

wow open zone suxXorz

[BloodySinner]

C-C-C-C-Combo Breaker!

[Spike47]

I've never heard about his game, seriously.

I don't think MS can come up with an action combo gore style game that beats the GOw series.

I just don't see it happening. MS should stick with shooters, Sony with action adventure games and whatnot.

Though resistance 2 looks pretty Nice. ;)

[Kami]

are you serius kid. Ki is a fighter and not and adventure game, lets just say that it was the third best fighter in the 90s (The best fighters were SF2, MK2 and KI) or it was in par with mortal kombat 2.

[PeeboDaKilla]

Say Whaaaaaat?? Never heard of killer instinct?! You must have been born yesterday.

[ThaGeNeCySt]

that would be GREAT

[MikeE21286]

does anyone care about Killer Instinct anymore?

[DarkSniper]

Hell yes.

$niper

[i Shank u]

i 2nd that motion

40 hit combo with a titty flash at the end to finish them? killer instinct was the shizz

[bootsielon]

I want this to be true, hope Rare doesn't ruin the franchise

[KILLERAPP]

Good Good Good.

[Iron Man 2]

Killer Instincts 3 would be huge for Microsoft and the Xbox 360,expect me to buy an Xbox 360 once KI3 is confirmed;)

[Kami]

same here. i might actually get a 360 just for it.

[Guwapo77]

I hate to say it... But I'd surely break down and buy a 360 just for KI3 (cough cough no pun intended).

[heyheyhey]

looks like 08 is the year that 2D fighters get re-invented (hopefully if KI3 does get announced)

[TwissT]

Oh man KI3 would be KILLER! SPINAL FTW!

[heyheyhey]

bad joke?

[Kami]

Cinder FTW!!!

[Guwapo77]

As long as they bring back my favorite Native American from the pimpslapahoe tribe...Thunder!

[mighty_douche]

It's gonna have to be pretty special to fight with Street Fighter 4...

i..know...you'll...be...back. ..

[Le-mo]

If its true then KI will have a tough competition this year. With Tekken 6, Soul Calibur 4, Street Fighter 4, and the new MK game. Which are all proven franchises, K3 need to be special to compete with these proven franchises.

[PeeboDaKilla]

IMO Killer Instinct is a proven franchise as well.

[Le-mo]

If you compare KI to all those games I listed above KI don't have the same popularity or the same recognition as the other titles. If KI is going to sell million(s) copies then it would have to be something special or Microsoft must do a massive ad campaign like they did with Halo.

[FirstknighT]

Oh yeah it definitely looks like the 360 is going to have the an incredible 2008. This last past week has been non stop great news for us 360 owners. If this rumor is true and comes out in 2008 this will just be another heavy hitter for 2008. Great times are ahead for us 360 guys :)

[Spike47]

and nonstop good news for PS3 too.

Wii does'nt need good news anyway,lol.

Good news for all FTW!!!!!

But I've seriously never heard of KI. IF it's a fighting game I don't expect much.

[TheSadTruth]

I'm going to be honest, I don't think Rare can make good games any more. In the n64 days they were one of the best... not so much anymore, hopefully that can prove me wrong.

[Bon Scott]

edge on the ps3 in the fighting genre.

It will need the help considering the fantastic ps3 2008
software line up.
What a year to be a Goddam gamer!
Woo Hoo.

[gololo]

bring it on....i used to kick ass with glacious...oh good memories

[Evil_K_666]

Glacious was the best char. I think
Me and my buddies were just discussing about how monumental it would be for them to bring out a new KI. It would be at the top of my list(right under resistance 2) I dont care what console it comes out for cept for the fact that the 360 d-pad is BS.

[JasonX43]

First Street Fighter 4 and now this?! My thumbs need to go back into training!

[Prophetcizer]

ULLLLTRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA COMMMBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOO

[rootEXT]

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! JAGO 81 hits ULTRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OO, haha sorry i got too excited please let this be true OMG i'm going to live in the streets, too damn many games this 2008

Happy gaming X360 users! Jump in Play Beyond

[nice_cuppa]

ARRRRRROOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW WWWWWWWWWWWwwwwwwww !

[sleepbox]

Keep it 2d and put that bad boy online and this will be AWESOME!!!

[MorganX]

Microsoft having been in talks with Nintendo regarding the XBLA release of Goldeneye does make this plausible. If true, it might be the only thing that can slow the PS3 given the big Blu-Ray boost sure to come this year with releases of I am Legend and then Dark Knight.

This would be a killer stroke. Of course, that's only if exclusive. With Dead Rising 2 most likely going multiplatform the Box needs some exciting exclusives.

[bigjclassic]

i gotta play it to see if its good. They havent been the same since the M$ purchase.

[THE_JUDGE]

should get together and kick start Bloody Roar if MS wants to play that game. I'd take BR over KI anyday.

[zeromyst]

I mean, RARE would be silly not to bring back this awesome fighter. I would love to play as Jago, B. Orchid and Cinder again.

[doublertist]

not to hate too much but there shouldnt be any fighting games on the 360, the controller is not comfortable from a fighting game standpoint plain and simple, i know ill get tons of disagrees but whatever, name one fighting game you can play on the 360 without your hand cramping after 20 min?