Internal Team for Killer Instinct Still at Microsoft Says, Phil Spencer

It seems that Microsoft has planned ahead for the acquisition of developer Double Helix by Amazon.

[Neoninja]

Glad Phil responded to things quickly! From him saying they had a "plan" for this, it makes me think Microsoft already knew Amazon was going to acquire Double Helix.

[tmitmp]

Great news!!! Killer Instinct was a pleasant surprise, I look forward to season 2.

[nigelp520]

Why not give it back to Rare? After season 2 release it on a disc also. I want fnishers, storries, cg movies, team battle modes, etc

[christocolus]

Why? Rare guys are already part of the team.

[REDBEARD]

I agree. Its RARE's game. Despite the company is now a shell of their former selves, it is still their IP. At least give the company credit when I start playing the game, Microsoft. Jeez!

[mhunterjr]

Rare is only 'Rare' in name. Most of the folks who delivered classic games are gone. It really doesn't matter who develops it, as long as the game is good.

That said, the MS internal team is comprised of folks from the original KI and folks with tons of fighter experience. All will be ok, Some of the things you've mentioned are already planned.

[REDBEARD]

In a spiritual sense, its still their IP. It makes me sad that a great company like RARE are forced to make kinect games and not their own IPs. Microsoft could bring those guys back to RARE, and return their former glory. Of course, not everybody would come back because they just flat out hate MS for obvious reasons.

[xDHAV0K24x]

Why a disc?

[GadgetGooch]

So u can lob it....

[armogangsta]

Heh. I had a feeling that it might go to PS4 and there it is being shut down. *sad face*

[theWB27]

Rare owns the IP...Micro owns Rare. It's not going anywhere for awhile.

[armogangsta]

Seems like it. Damn. I don't wanna buy a console for one game. I've been a huge Killer Instinct fan ever since I was a kid.

[BigShotSmoov007]

I'm glad to hear KI will still be supported, I"m loving the game and looking forward to hopefully more characters and improvements.

[xDHAV0K24x]

ton of characters from the previous ones that haven't been added!

[christocolus]

Great news. So im guessing they will be called the ki team and will become part of microsoft game studios,was kind of worried about the future of the franchise since amazon just aquired double helix,but this bit of info has calmed my nerves....good job phil.

[Neoninja]

I'm wondering if they're going to work on more fighting games and not just KI. I wouldn't mind seeing them create a new fighting game IP, something akin to Doa, Tekken, and Virtua Fighter.

[christocolus]

That would be nice but i doubt highly doubt it. Ki is a popular franchise and the team was created for the sole purpose of ki.

They may branch out into other things down the line but im guessing it may not be soon..

[MajorMayhem70]

Phil making power moves to sure up the Xbox Brand. Gotta love it.

[daedra]

Good job Phil, get us some survival horror games please bro!

[kickerz]

I like Phil. He's definitely an asset to the team

[kewlkat007]

Killer Instict is awesome surprise..now that I think about it I couldn't see anybody else doing a better job..

Spinal is Beast. Can't wait for Fulgore and I hope TJ Combo

[SLUG]

thats good news cant wait to see cinder coming soon