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Original / Fact or fiction?
« on: April 05, 2010, 12:27:00 AM »
Maybe I'm just having a brain fart here, but where was it ever officially stated that MM1 started out as a "Astro Boy" game, and then a coin-op arcade game? I've seen these two tidbits of "trivia" pop up every so often, usually w/o a source.
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News and Announcements / Want Legends 3? Get Ready To Make Your Voices Heard!
« on: November 28, 2009, 07:24:11 PM »
Looks like Capcom is getting ready to finally consider our pleas. After years of waiting, Capcom is responding to the Mega Man Legends 3 demand through the creation of an official outlet to let our voices be heard:
No word when such an outlet will be available to fans, but knowing the guys over at Unity, you'll see something soon enough.
Credit: The Mega Man Network
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"We’re working on a way for you to be able to do just such a thing (voice your opinion), and hope to have the new Unity feature available soon-ish. The bad news is that you’ll have to compete with the Powerstone 3 and RE: Outbreak psychos for attention!Seriously though, I know that having such a clear outlet is important, and we’re working on even more direct ways for you to let your voice be heard internally here at Capcom.” - Capcom Community Manager Seth Killian
No word when such an outlet will be available to fans, but knowing the guys over at Unity, you'll see something soon enough.
Credit: The Mega Man Network
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News and Announcements / Maverick Hunter X Blasts Onto PSN
« on: October 30, 2009, 02:35:53 AM »
Starting today, Maverick Hunter X is available for download off of the PlayStation Network for $19.99 USD. The download will run you 413MB of memory, and is compatible with all versions of the PSP including the recently-released PSP Go.
Who knows, maybe if sales are sufficient enough, Capcom might go ahead and green light the much demanded sequel. Can't hurt to be a little optimistic, right?
Who knows, maybe if sales are sufficient enough, Capcom might go ahead and green light the much demanded sequel. Can't hurt to be a little optimistic, right?
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News and Announcements / News Roundup: Oct 15 - Oct 24
« on: October 24, 2009, 05:09:30 PM »
Musicians Discuss Chip Tuned Rockman
Rockman series composers Ippo Yamada, Akari Kaida (ZXA, & Forte), Ryo Kawakami (ZX, RM9) and Hiroki Isogai (RM9) discuss their work on the Chip Tuned Rockman music CD in this round-table discussion from Nobuooo. Definitely worth the watch if you're a fan of either composer's work!
You can watch the discussion if you click here.
Read the full interview at GameSetWatch
Rockin' In the Bleep World - Musicians on Chiptuning Mega Man from Jeriaska on Vimeo.
More Megamix Heading Our Way, Cover Artworks Revealed
Looks as if a third Mega Man graphic novel is coming down the pike. According to Amazon.com, Mega Man Megamix volume 2 is slated to ship out on May 14th, 2010 -- a mere three months between volume 1's release (Feb. 13, 2010). Given the fact that Udon's recent MM books have seen their fair share of delays and bumps, this release date is most likely subject to change.
On a related note, LilFormers has posted the English cover art for Mega Man Megamix volume 1 and the upcoming Mega Man ZX graphic novel. Click on the link provided to check 'em out!
TvC Producer Talks Zero
Ryota Niitsuma, the producer of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, recently posted a blog entry discussing the stories behind the new characters included in the English version of the game, Zero included:
Check out Niitsume's complete post at Capcom Unity.
New OSS Box Art
Maruci.com is showing off what's apparently the final Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star box art. It's significantly different than the one we saw earlier which featured old OSS promotional artwork, but everything here seems new!
OSS Demo Screens
Game Watch is running a brief report on the Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star demo that hit Japanese Wiis earlier this week. While nothing new is stated, the report does offer a better look at the demo via a handful of screenshots.
Rockman series composers Ippo Yamada, Akari Kaida (ZXA, & Forte), Ryo Kawakami (ZX, RM9) and Hiroki Isogai (RM9) discuss their work on the Chip Tuned Rockman music CD in this round-table discussion from Nobuooo. Definitely worth the watch if you're a fan of either composer's work!
You can watch the discussion if you click here.
Read the full interview at GameSetWatch
Rockin' In the Bleep World - Musicians on Chiptuning Mega Man from Jeriaska on Vimeo.
More Megamix Heading Our Way, Cover Artworks Revealed
Looks as if a third Mega Man graphic novel is coming down the pike. According to Amazon.com, Mega Man Megamix volume 2 is slated to ship out on May 14th, 2010 -- a mere three months between volume 1's release (Feb. 13, 2010). Given the fact that Udon's recent MM books have seen their fair share of delays and bumps, this release date is most likely subject to change.
On a related note, LilFormers has posted the English cover art for Mega Man Megamix volume 1 and the upcoming Mega Man ZX graphic novel. Click on the link provided to check 'em out!
TvC Producer Talks Zero
Ryota Niitsuma, the producer of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, recently posted a blog entry discussing the stories behind the new characters included in the English version of the game, Zero included:
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"There was an opinion from R&D that they wanted to include another character from the Mega Man series so I talked to Inafune-san. We were most careful about not letting those hardcore fans down, so we had to make something good.
"During the early stages of game design, this character was to be a character which would technically borrow some moves from other character datas, and not made from scratch, which meant that it wasn't one of the higher priorities. But, as I mentioned above, it is something we had to do right, and as I rejected many of the team's ideas, I kept on asking for something different, something that felt more like Zero - the guys said at the end: "Fine, you're asking us to make it from scratch right!?"
But then Zero turned out to be very good quality work again.
The attack moves that they implemented are taken a lot from the original series, and it is very cool character in a fighting game. Level 3 super is Dark Hold...? Good stuff guys! "
Check out Niitsume's complete post at Capcom Unity.
New OSS Box Art
Maruci.com is showing off what's apparently the final Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star box art. It's significantly different than the one we saw earlier which featured old OSS promotional artwork, but everything here seems new!
OSS Demo Screens
Game Watch is running a brief report on the Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star demo that hit Japanese Wiis earlier this week. While nothing new is stated, the report does offer a better look at the demo via a handful of screenshots.
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News and Announcements / News Roundup: October 3 - October 10
« on: October 10, 2009, 04:44:58 PM »
Maverick Hunter, Powered Up Coming To PlayStation Store On Oct 29/Nov 5?
Last week, Capcom Unity posted (and removed) a blog entry announcing the release dates of several PSP UMD Legacy titles heading to the PlayStation Store, Maverick Hunter X and Mega Man Powered Up, included:
* October 15: Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
* October 22: Capcom Puzzle World
* October 29: Maverick Hunter X
* November 5: Megaman Powered Up
Joystiq, seeking to confirm the legitimacy of these release dates, spoke with Capcom's Chris Kramer:
"titles are correct and the dates should be fairly accurate." He added, "it's "hard to pin down digital release dates almost until they happen."
Sounds reasonable to me. So, what about pricing? No word on that just yet, but if previous Capcom UMD Legacy titles are any indication, a $19.99 price point is likely.
Bonus Sports Cup With Purchase of OSS
Those who pre-order Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star through E-Capcom will receive a limited edition sports drinking cup. Oh, and this isn't your run-of-the-mill cup either: the image of the two Rockmen on the side of the cup changes to a blue color when cold contents are poured in.
Otaku Offers DASH 2 Art Book, Soundtrack
Online shop Otaku.com is currently accepting orders for the Rockman DASH 2 "Capcom special selection" art book for $29.95. The 32-page booklet is chock-full of official and conceptual artwork, some of which contain unseen character designs.
What of the soundtrack? Well, in a rather peculiar move, Otaku has decided not to bundle the "free" 17 track soundtrack with the book; instead, it's being offered separately for $29.95.
Last week, Capcom Unity posted (and removed) a blog entry announcing the release dates of several PSP UMD Legacy titles heading to the PlayStation Store, Maverick Hunter X and Mega Man Powered Up, included:
* October 15: Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
* October 22: Capcom Puzzle World
* October 29: Maverick Hunter X
* November 5: Megaman Powered Up
Joystiq, seeking to confirm the legitimacy of these release dates, spoke with Capcom's Chris Kramer:
"titles are correct and the dates should be fairly accurate." He added, "it's "hard to pin down digital release dates almost until they happen."
Sounds reasonable to me. So, what about pricing? No word on that just yet, but if previous Capcom UMD Legacy titles are any indication, a $19.99 price point is likely.
Bonus Sports Cup With Purchase of OSS
Those who pre-order Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star through E-Capcom will receive a limited edition sports drinking cup. Oh, and this isn't your run-of-the-mill cup either: the image of the two Rockmen on the side of the cup changes to a blue color when cold contents are poured in.
Otaku Offers DASH 2 Art Book, Soundtrack
Online shop Otaku.com is currently accepting orders for the Rockman DASH 2 "Capcom special selection" art book for $29.95. The 32-page booklet is chock-full of official and conceptual artwork, some of which contain unseen character designs.
What of the soundtrack? Well, in a rather peculiar move, Otaku has decided not to bundle the "free" 17 track soundtrack with the book; instead, it's being offered separately for $29.95.
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News and Announcements / News Roundup: September 10 - September 18
« on: September 19, 2009, 07:07:00 PM »
'Mega Man: Complete History' Book Canceled
Remember Mega Man: Complete History? The book that showed up on Barnes and Noble not too long ago? Well, according to the publisher Chronicle Books, it's been canceled.
That's a real shame. However, we still have a lot of books to look forward too, particularly the soon to be released Mega Man Official Complete Works!
'Chip Tuned Rockman' Soundtrack Announced
"Chip Tuned Rockman" consists entirely of newly arranged chip tune-styled songs from the classic series. The 20 individual tracks have been arranged by different artists, each specializing in chip tune mixes. A full track listing and a lone sample track are available here.
The album is also said to include a booklet featuring interviews with the composers and artwork from series artists, Hitoshi Ariga and Shigeto Ikehara.
Chip Tuned Rockman will initially be sold at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show, and see a wide release on October 15th, 2009 for 3,000 yen (roughly $33).
Irregular Hunter/Rock Rock Soundtrack Details
Thanks to Dark Messiah, we now have ourselves the complete track list for the Irregular Hunter X+Rockman Rockman soundtrack, a bonus CD that was included with with first print editions of the IHX/RR PSP value pack. There's 30 tracks in all; 15 from IHX and another 15 from RR:
Irregular Hunter X
[spoiler]01. Irregular Hunter X title theme
02. Stage X - Opening theme
03. Stage Select
04. Launch Octopus
05. Chill Penguin
06. Boomer Kuwanger
07. Sting Chameleon
08. Spark Mandrill
09. Armored Armadillo
10. Boss Battle
11. Sigma Stage 1
12. Sigma Stage 2
13. Sigma 1 Battle
14. Sigma 2 battle
15. Vile's Theme[/spoiler]
Rockman Rockman
[spoiler]16. Title Theme
17. Stage Opening
18. Start Stage
19. Cut Man
20. Guts Man
21. Fire Man
22. Elec Man
23. Time Man
24. Oil Man
25. Boss Battle Theme
26. Wily Stage
27. Wily Battle
28. End Roll
29. Construction
30. Japan Construction Stage[/spoiler]
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Mega Man ZX Manga Pre-Order On Amazon
Udon Entertainment promised it and now you can buy it! Slated to ship on March 29, 2010 is Mega Man ZX Volume 1, the manga by Shin Ogino.
The first of two volumes, Ogino's Mega Man ZX retells the happenings of the first ZX game with a blend of over-the-top humor and action.
Grab yours at Amazon
Remember Mega Man: Complete History? The book that showed up on Barnes and Noble not too long ago? Well, according to the publisher Chronicle Books, it's been canceled.
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"Unfortunately this book will not be published, but we are coming out with a Street Fighter book. I let the person who worked on this book know and she is going to make sure that the information gets taken off the website. Thank you for your concern."
That's a real shame. However, we still have a lot of books to look forward too, particularly the soon to be released Mega Man Official Complete Works!
'Chip Tuned Rockman' Soundtrack Announced
"Chip Tuned Rockman" consists entirely of newly arranged chip tune-styled songs from the classic series. The 20 individual tracks have been arranged by different artists, each specializing in chip tune mixes. A full track listing and a lone sample track are available here.
The album is also said to include a booklet featuring interviews with the composers and artwork from series artists, Hitoshi Ariga and Shigeto Ikehara.
Chip Tuned Rockman will initially be sold at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show, and see a wide release on October 15th, 2009 for 3,000 yen (roughly $33).
Irregular Hunter/Rock Rock Soundtrack Details
Thanks to Dark Messiah, we now have ourselves the complete track list for the Irregular Hunter X+Rockman Rockman soundtrack, a bonus CD that was included with with first print editions of the IHX/RR PSP value pack. There's 30 tracks in all; 15 from IHX and another 15 from RR:
Irregular Hunter X
[spoiler]01. Irregular Hunter X title theme
02. Stage X - Opening theme
03. Stage Select
04. Launch Octopus
05. Chill Penguin
06. Boomer Kuwanger
07. Sting Chameleon
08. Spark Mandrill
09. Armored Armadillo
10. Boss Battle
11. Sigma Stage 1
12. Sigma Stage 2
13. Sigma 1 Battle
14. Sigma 2 battle
15. Vile's Theme[/spoiler]
Rockman Rockman
[spoiler]16. Title Theme
17. Stage Opening
18. Start Stage
19. Cut Man
20. Guts Man
21. Fire Man
22. Elec Man
23. Time Man
24. Oil Man
25. Boss Battle Theme
26. Wily Stage
27. Wily Battle
28. End Roll
29. Construction
30. Japan Construction Stage[/spoiler]
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Mega Man ZX Manga Pre-Order On Amazon
Udon Entertainment promised it and now you can buy it! Slated to ship on March 29, 2010 is Mega Man ZX Volume 1, the manga by Shin Ogino.
The first of two volumes, Ogino's Mega Man ZX retells the happenings of the first ZX game with a blend of over-the-top humor and action.
Grab yours at Amazon
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News and Announcements / News Round Up: August 30th - September 5
« on: September 05, 2009, 05:44:05 PM »
Rockman DASH 2 Art/Soundtrack Pack Announced
At this year's Tokyo Game Show, Capcom will be offering a Rockman DASH 2 "special selection pack" containing a thirty-two page artbook and a mini soundtrack featuring seventeen select songs.
Following TGS, the book/CD set will go on sale at e-Capcom on October 1st for 2,000 Yen ($21.00).
Operate Shooting Star Playable At TGS
Capcom Japan reports that Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show (Sept 24th). The demo will be featured at the kid's corner on the 26th and 27th, and those who give it a whirl will get free stickers! Additionally, Capcom will host a special stage event where new OSS info will be presented.
To keep us busy till TGS, Capcom has opened up TGS Theatre where you can see a couple movies related to OSS. No gameplay unfortunately, but one of the videos offers a small sample of the game's remixed title screen theme song. A gameplay video is expected to show up sooner or later.
'Rockman Stadium' Goes Off The Air
The little known Japanese television program, Rockman Stadium, just aired their final episode last week, marking the end of a year long Shooting Star Rockman 3 promotion.
The three minute series aired on Kids Station in between commercial breaks of Ryuusei no Rockman reruns since the fall of 2008. Hosted by rising Japanese star, Kawabata Hitoshi, the program offered SSR3 tips and tricks and news concerning upcoming SSR3 related events.
No word if the show will resume in order to coincide the impending Operate Shooting Star promo campaign.
'Rockman Gigamix' Coming Soon
Hitoshi Ariga is gearing up to release a brand new comic anthology by the name of 'Rockman Gigamix.' According to his latest blog post, the book will release on September 30th, 2009 for a "bargain price." Included in his post is a mock-up of the front cover (pictured)
Japanese online store Fukkan has a pre-order page for Gigamix that describes the book as a compilation of Ariga's works from Comic Bom Bom and numerous Kodansha publications. There's even a small hint that the book might contain unreleased comics.
More Gigamix updates are expected to appear on Ariga's official blog.
At this year's Tokyo Game Show, Capcom will be offering a Rockman DASH 2 "special selection pack" containing a thirty-two page artbook and a mini soundtrack featuring seventeen select songs.
Following TGS, the book/CD set will go on sale at e-Capcom on October 1st for 2,000 Yen ($21.00).
Operate Shooting Star Playable At TGS
Capcom Japan reports that Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show (Sept 24th). The demo will be featured at the kid's corner on the 26th and 27th, and those who give it a whirl will get free stickers! Additionally, Capcom will host a special stage event where new OSS info will be presented.
To keep us busy till TGS, Capcom has opened up TGS Theatre where you can see a couple movies related to OSS. No gameplay unfortunately, but one of the videos offers a small sample of the game's remixed title screen theme song. A gameplay video is expected to show up sooner or later.
'Rockman Stadium' Goes Off The Air
The little known Japanese television program, Rockman Stadium, just aired their final episode last week, marking the end of a year long Shooting Star Rockman 3 promotion.
The three minute series aired on Kids Station in between commercial breaks of Ryuusei no Rockman reruns since the fall of 2008. Hosted by rising Japanese star, Kawabata Hitoshi, the program offered SSR3 tips and tricks and news concerning upcoming SSR3 related events.
No word if the show will resume in order to coincide the impending Operate Shooting Star promo campaign.
'Rockman Gigamix' Coming Soon
Hitoshi Ariga is gearing up to release a brand new comic anthology by the name of 'Rockman Gigamix.' According to his latest blog post, the book will release on September 30th, 2009 for a "bargain price." Included in his post is a mock-up of the front cover (pictured)
Japanese online store Fukkan has a pre-order page for Gigamix that describes the book as a compilation of Ariga's works from Comic Bom Bom and numerous Kodansha publications. There's even a small hint that the book might contain unreleased comics.
More Gigamix updates are expected to appear on Ariga's official blog.
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News and Announcements / News Round Up: August 24 - August 29th
« on: August 29, 2009, 04:31:35 PM »
Operate Shooting Star On November 12th
Gpara reports that Rockman EXE: Operate Shooting Star will arrive on Japanese store shelves November 12th, 2009. The report goes on to mention the game will contain new characters and a variety of new features. Additionally, Gpara has posted a few (old) screenshots for the game and two pieces of high quality artwork.
Get Equipped With OSS Wallpaper
The official Operate Shooting Star website saw a very minor update the other today in the form of a wallpaper download:
Three sizes are available over at the "Brain area" here.
'Megatainment' Released
It's time once again to rock out to The Megas. The Mega Man based cover band recently released their latest album, Megatainment, as part of a collaboration with Entertainment System. The soundtrack, featuring four all new Mega Man 1 inspired songs, is up for grabs on their online store for $5. Hard copies of the album, however, cost an extra $3 in shipping.
Wanna listen before you buy? Head on over to the band's official Facebook profile for a few sample tracks.
Megamix Price Cut
Udon Entertainment's Mega Man Megamix manga isn't even out yet and we already have ourselves a price drop. Amazon has slashed the original 12.95 price tag down to $10.36.
Not a bad deal at all, very reasonable if you ask me. Mega Man Megamix Volume 1 is slated to ship on February 13th, 2010.
Gpara reports that Rockman EXE: Operate Shooting Star will arrive on Japanese store shelves November 12th, 2009. The report goes on to mention the game will contain new characters and a variety of new features. Additionally, Gpara has posted a few (old) screenshots for the game and two pieces of high quality artwork.
Get Equipped With OSS Wallpaper
The official Operate Shooting Star website saw a very minor update the other today in the form of a wallpaper download:
Three sizes are available over at the "Brain area" here.
'Megatainment' Released
It's time once again to rock out to The Megas. The Mega Man based cover band recently released their latest album, Megatainment, as part of a collaboration with Entertainment System. The soundtrack, featuring four all new Mega Man 1 inspired songs, is up for grabs on their online store for $5. Hard copies of the album, however, cost an extra $3 in shipping.
Wanna listen before you buy? Head on over to the band's official Facebook profile for a few sample tracks.
Megamix Price Cut
Udon Entertainment's Mega Man Megamix manga isn't even out yet and we already have ourselves a price drop. Amazon has slashed the original 12.95 price tag down to $10.36.
Not a bad deal at all, very reasonable if you ask me. Mega Man Megamix Volume 1 is slated to ship on February 13th, 2010.
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News and Announcements / News Round Up: August 8 - August 15
« on: August 15, 2009, 08:40:07 PM »
Rockman 1 Complete Works On JPN PlayStation Network
Rockman 1 is now available for download at the Japanese PlayStation Store. The game will run you a mere $6. Fortunately, there is no region restriction for PlayStation Store, meaning you can purchase the game even though you don't live in Japan. All you need is a Japanese PSN account and a JPN PlayStation Network card to redeem Yen. More on that here.
If Inafune Wants a New MML, He Probably Wouldn't Be Denied
In a thread over at Capcom Unity, Christian "Sven" Svensson responded to a fan's inquiry regarding the potential of a new Mega Man Legends title and if Keiji Inafune is still adamant on producing a sequel. Sven's response:
Sounds a bit like a hint if you ask me. You never know what Capcom could be cooking.
Zero Manga Too?
Udon Entertainment is showing off some major love for Mega Man recently. With plans to release the Complete Works art books and Megamix and ZX series manga in the US, these guys are really shaping up to be fans' new best friends. Can it get any better? If you're a fan of Hideto Kajima's Rockman Zero manga, then yes, it can.
The September issue of Nintendo Power brings word that Udon might be planning on publishing the Mega Man Zero manga in North America:
I'm a little iffy on this due to the fact that the blurb didn't mention Udon's ZX manga plans. Is it possible NP meant to say ZX manga instead of Zero?
Rockman 1 is now available for download at the Japanese PlayStation Store. The game will run you a mere $6. Fortunately, there is no region restriction for PlayStation Store, meaning you can purchase the game even though you don't live in Japan. All you need is a Japanese PSN account and a JPN PlayStation Network card to redeem Yen. More on that here.
If Inafune Wants a New MML, He Probably Wouldn't Be Denied
In a thread over at Capcom Unity, Christian "Sven" Svensson responded to a fan's inquiry regarding the potential of a new Mega Man Legends title and if Keiji Inafune is still adamant on producing a sequel. Sven's response:
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“I can’t really speak on behalf of Inafune, but I do know that MM is near and dear to his heart. And if Inafune wants something badly enough, he is rarely denied in our greenlight/CS management meetings.”
Sounds a bit like a hint if you ask me. You never know what Capcom could be cooking.
Zero Manga Too?
Udon Entertainment is showing off some major love for Mega Man recently. With plans to release the Complete Works art books and Megamix and ZX series manga in the US, these guys are really shaping up to be fans' new best friends. Can it get any better? If you're a fan of Hideto Kajima's Rockman Zero manga, then yes, it can.
The September issue of Nintendo Power brings word that Udon might be planning on publishing the Mega Man Zero manga in North America:
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"Udon is also planning to bring Mega Man manga to North America, focusing on the original Mega Man series and Mega Man Zero, though release dates haven't been determined." (p.11)
I'm a little iffy on this due to the fact that the blurb didn't mention Udon's ZX manga plans. Is it possible NP meant to say ZX manga instead of Zero?
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News and Announcements / Operate Shooting Star Revealed
« on: August 07, 2009, 06:31:16 PM »
The September Coro Coro has arrived and with it comes our first look at Operate Shooting Star:
Not much is known at the moment, but what we can gather is that SS Rockman is playable within the EXE universe. Other characters such as Harp Note, appear as well.
Other tidbits:
- SSRockman and Rockman EXE are playable.
- Clock Man (aka Clock Genius) is a Navi from the future. Interacts with characters from the EXE universe.
- Additionally, Clock Man gets his own area.
- Graphically, the game uses the sprites from EXE 1.
- There is a map for the Internet on the bottom screen
- No word on how the battles will play out. Next issue of Coro Coro might touch on this.
More info as it develops. Many thanks to TMMN for helping gather the info. This was a collaborative effort between Heat Man and myself
Not much is known at the moment, but what we can gather is that SS Rockman is playable within the EXE universe. Other characters such as Harp Note, appear as well.
Other tidbits:
- SSRockman and Rockman EXE are playable.
- Clock Man (aka Clock Genius) is a Navi from the future. Interacts with characters from the EXE universe.
- Additionally, Clock Man gets his own area.
- Graphically, the game uses the sprites from EXE 1.
- There is a map for the Internet on the bottom screen
- No word on how the battles will play out. Next issue of Coro Coro might touch on this.
More info as it develops. Many thanks to TMMN for helping gather the info. This was a collaborative effort between Heat Man and myself
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News and Announcements / News Round Up: July 26 - August 1
« on: August 01, 2009, 09:10:45 PM »"Mega Man: Complete History" Coming Soon
It appears another new Mega Man book is coming down the pike. Barnes & Noble have begun taking pre-orders for "Mega Man: Complete History", set to ship on October 1st, 2009. The book, announced in the summer of 2007 alongside a Street Fighter counterpart, is said to include in-depth information on the franchise's history:
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"From napkin-scrawled idea to production to million-selling success, both series’ histories will be told in extreme detail in original text and interviews with the developers, animators, and other industry folks. We’re going to pack in tons of art, too–early concept stuff as well as memorable character sprites. My favorite part may be the package itself, though–these are going to be paperbacks, but they’ll come in a partial slipcase that looks like an original Nintendo cartridge sleeve. "
f note, this has nothing to do with R20. R20 is being split into two volumes by Udon Entertainment: Mega Man Official Complete Works on Oct. 14, Mega Man X Official Complete Works on Dec. 14th.
Three To Four New Characters In Tatsunoko vs. Capcom
Eagerly awaiting the unveiling of new Tatsunoko vs. Capcom characters? Well here's a little something to wet your appetite. In an interview with Siliconera, Ryota Niitsuma, producer of TVC, discussed his intentions of adding at least three to four (maybe more) new playable characters for the North American version:
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S: What can you tell us about these new characters? Are they going to be split evenly between the Tatsunoko and Capcom sides?
RN: In the end we want to have a good balance between the Tatsunoko side and the Capcom side, a split down the middle with characters on both sides. We’re still working on which characters to add and ones to put in so I can’t give you any specifics on that.
RN: Right now I’m looking at around three to four, maybe more. Nothing has been finalized yet. We will be making an announcement very soon about how many characters and who they are.
Hopefully, we'll get an announcement or two sooner than later.! Check out the full Ryota Niitsuma here for more NA version details!
Auction - 20th Ann. Shirt Signed By Infaune
Get ready to unload your Unity points. Capcom's got a spiffy Mega Man 20th anniversary shirt signed by Keiji Inafune up on the auction block. To bid, you have to be a registered Capcom Unity member and have a sufficient amount of Unity Points (read up on that here.) There's other stuff up for grabs as well, check those out here.
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News and Announcements / Mega Man Megamix Up For Preorder
« on: July 30, 2009, 09:10:43 PM »
That's right, Hitoshi Ariga' acclaimed Rockman Megamix manga is coming stateside courtesy of Udon Entertainment.
Amazon is currently accepting preorders for Mega Man Megamix Volume 1slated to release on February 13th, 2010 for $12.95
You stoked?
Amazon is currently accepting preorders for Mega Man Megamix Volume 1slated to release on February 13th, 2010 for $12.95
You stoked?
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News and Announcements / News Roundup: July 12th - July 18th
« on: July 18, 2009, 09:00:48 PM »Mega Man Legends Not Ready For PSN
Those hoping to see either Mega Man Legends 1 or 2 on PlayStation Network might be in for a bit of a wait. According to Capcom's Chrisitan Svennson, there are a few licensing hurdles to overcome:
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"I know that people want them and I'm working with Japan to see what we can do about that. But they're not on the docket right now as they need to be recleared for rights issues (voice actors, musical score, middleware, any IP infractions, etc.) before we could contemplate putting them up. As it stands today, they are not "cleared" by the IP dept for future use."
Hopefully, things will get sorted out sooner than later.
Irregular Hunter+Rockman Rockman Value Pack Revealed
Capcom plans on releasing a bundle pack of Irregular Hunter X and Rockman Rockman on September 17th for $29.90
According to e-Capcom, the bonus soundtrack is a limited time only deal, you know, a "available while supplies last" sort of thing. In any case, those fortunate enough to get a hold of the soundtrack will be treated to 30 tracks of IHX and RR music complete with bonus artwork.
Unfortunately, it is unknown at this time if the soundtrack will be available through import outlets such as Play-Asia.
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 PS3 In August
According to Capcom's official Twitter, the PS3 version of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 will arrive on August 13th for $15, a mere two weeks after the XBLA version.
As it turns out, the August 13th release date also falls upon the rumored PS3 Retail Pack version. Unfortunately, the pack doesn't come with a copy of the game, but it will contain a redemption code, a free one month subscription to Marvel Digital Comics, 2000 Capcom Unity Points and a disc containing exclusive wallpapers.
The pack will run you $20, $5 more than the cost of the actual game.
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News and Announcements / News Roundup: July 5th - July 11th
« on: July 11, 2009, 08:58:07 PM »
Coro Coro Report: Operate Shooting Star Is Likely A Remake
This month's issue of Coro Coro Comics came with a tiny teaser for next issue's coverage on Operate Shooting Star:
According to the teaser , the "legendary EXE 1 will be appearing on the DS this winter as a fusion of cards and action RPG." Make of that what you will.
Right about now, it's starting to seem a lot more likely than it seems not likely that OSS is a remake. Again, more details on OSS are expected to coincide with next month's Coro Coro. Stay tuned.
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 XBLA Release Date Announced
According to Major Nelson, the Xbox Live Arcade version of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 will debut on July 29th as part of Microsoft's Summer of Arcade promotion for 1200 MS Points ($15). Capcom's official Twitter confirmed this report.
As for the PlayStation Network version, a release date will be announced "soon." Hang tight!
Mega Man Fan Film Q&A
Eddie Lebron, director of the upcoming live action Mega Man fan film, sat down to answer a handful of user submitted. A small sample of the topics below:
White Cards Fixed
The downloadable White Cards over at the official Mega Man website have been re-uploaded to accommodate all new input instructions. Now, each card comes with a short sequence to indicate the proper dot pressing order. When activated, these cards grant players an arsenal of battle cards to use at their disposal.
Many thanks to Seth and the tech guys for a speedie fix!
This month's issue of Coro Coro Comics came with a tiny teaser for next issue's coverage on Operate Shooting Star:
According to the teaser , the "legendary EXE 1 will be appearing on the DS this winter as a fusion of cards and action RPG." Make of that what you will.
Right about now, it's starting to seem a lot more likely than it seems not likely that OSS is a remake. Again, more details on OSS are expected to coincide with next month's Coro Coro. Stay tuned.
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 XBLA Release Date Announced
According to Major Nelson, the Xbox Live Arcade version of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 will debut on July 29th as part of Microsoft's Summer of Arcade promotion for 1200 MS Points ($15). Capcom's official Twitter confirmed this report.
As for the PlayStation Network version, a release date will be announced "soon." Hang tight!
Mega Man Fan Film Q&A
Eddie Lebron, director of the upcoming live action Mega Man fan film, sat down to answer a handful of user submitted. A small sample of the topics below:
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Q1.) My question is, will Rush be in the movie or Items 1-3 from MM2 or something like that?
A1.) Rush will not be in the film. His presence was saved for the possible sequel. Those items are also being saved for the future!
Q1.) I want to ask when you say all the bosses will copy cat mega man and the yellow devil(big yellow thing) be in the film as well? Just to ask.?
A1.) I once said every boss of the first game will be in the film so… you be the judge of that answer =).
Q10.) . Will Proto Man’s whistle theme be included in the film.Proto Man is obviously in the movie, and it simply won’t be the same without the whistle. And also, where will the whistle be placed? Will you use it as music that lays over the ending of the film and carries over into the credits as a BGM?
A10.) The whistle shall be. Where it will be placed is a surprise!
White Cards Fixed
The downloadable White Cards over at the official Mega Man website have been re-uploaded to accommodate all new input instructions. Now, each card comes with a short sequence to indicate the proper dot pressing order. When activated, these cards grant players an arsenal of battle cards to use at their disposal.
Many thanks to Seth and the tech guys for a speedie fix!
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News and Announcements / News Round Up: June 28th - July 4th
« on: July 04, 2009, 07:39:58 PM »
Whole variety of news this past week, let's have a look-see:
No Plans For A New Mega Man Legends...For Now
GamingUnion has an interview with Capcom's Seth Killian up for reading, talking a little about the likelihood of a new Mega Man Legends among other things. His words make me very hopeful:
Well now, that gets me feeling a little hopeful...
Content "Removed" From Star Force 3
Surprised? Mega Man Star Force 3 continues the long tradition of removing content without any explanation. A preliminary list of everything cut below:
- Noise Kaizou Gear (SF3's equivalent to Wave Command Cards.)
- Rezon cards
- Secret Satellite Server (
- Majority of the Meteor Server Access
Strangely, most of these features can be brought back via hacking, leading some to believe that they weren't removed per se, rather, "locked." If that is the case, then said features might become "unlocked" through downloadable activation keys.
Maverick Hunter, Powered Up Coming To PlayStation Network
According to the official PlayStation blog, a boatload of Capcom PS1 and PSP titles will gradually make their way onto PSN, the first of which (Capcom Classics Collection Remixed) arrives tomorrow.
Among the lot, Mega Man Powered Up and Maverick Hunter X are scheduled to appear as "UMD Legacy" titles. No specific release date for either game have been set. Hope to see them sooner than later.
For the full details and game list, check out Ryan's post here.
Horinouchi Teases Future Mega Man Projects
A little something something that was overlooked in GameTrailer's interview with Takeshi Horinouchi, the current Mega Man series producer:
If you're disappointed in Operate Shooting Star, keep your fingers crossed and hope that for something more to your liking will pop up in the near future.
No Plans For A New Mega Man Legends...For Now
GamingUnion has an interview with Capcom's Seth Killian up for reading, talking a little about the likelihood of a new Mega Man Legends among other things. His words make me very hopeful:
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GU: Is Capcom planning anything new with the Mega Man Legends series such as a 3rd installment or us getting the PSP ports of the 1st two games from Japan?
Seth: After Marvel vs Capcom 2, MM Legends is probably one of our most fan-requested games. MM creator Keiji Inafune is certainly aware of the fans' request—his office is basically a shrine to the stuff he’s gotten from fans over the years. There are no plans right now, but Mega Man 9 came totally out of left-field, so you never know with that guy. If he gets inspired, and things can happen very quickly.
Well now, that gets me feeling a little hopeful...
Content "Removed" From Star Force 3
Surprised? Mega Man Star Force 3 continues the long tradition of removing content without any explanation. A preliminary list of everything cut below:
- Noise Kaizou Gear (SF3's equivalent to Wave Command Cards.)
- Rezon cards
- Secret Satellite Server (
- Majority of the Meteor Server Access
Strangely, most of these features can be brought back via hacking, leading some to believe that they weren't removed per se, rather, "locked." If that is the case, then said features might become "unlocked" through downloadable activation keys.
Maverick Hunter, Powered Up Coming To PlayStation Network
According to the official PlayStation blog, a boatload of Capcom PS1 and PSP titles will gradually make their way onto PSN, the first of which (Capcom Classics Collection Remixed) arrives tomorrow.
Among the lot, Mega Man Powered Up and Maverick Hunter X are scheduled to appear as "UMD Legacy" titles. No specific release date for either game have been set. Hope to see them sooner than later.
For the full details and game list, check out Ryan's post here.
Horinouchi Teases Future Mega Man Projects
A little something something that was overlooked in GameTrailer's interview with Takeshi Horinouchi, the current Mega Man series producer:
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GT: ANY SECRETS OR PREVIEWS YOU CAN SHARE ABOUT WHAT WE CAN EXPECT FROM THE MEGA MAN SERIES IN THE FUTURE?
TK: We are already moving ahead with several new plans not limited to a specific target or hardware, and are working hard to be able to tell you more about it. Please stay tuned!
If you're disappointed in Operate Shooting Star, keep your fingers crossed and hope that for something more to your liking will pop up in the near future.
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News and Announcements / News Round Up: June 21st - June 27th
« on: June 27, 2009, 10:00:12 PM »
Not too much happned this week, I'm afraid. small news stories that were overshadowed by the announcement of Operate Shooting Star:
Rockman Complete Works Comes To PlayStation Store
From now until July 28th, customers who purchase Rockman 9 off of the Japanese Playstation Store will be eligible to win a free download of Rockman Complete Works or a special Uniqlo tee-shirt.
Rockman Complete Works is the first of six classic series remakes released on the original PlayStation in 1999. Each title in the lineup featured remixed music, graphical updates and a plethora of extras such as art galleries and PocketStation mini-games. North Americans got their first taste of Complete Works via the Mega Man Anniversary Collection, notably lacking a modes and extras.
Star Force 3 Demo On Nintendo Channel
North American Wii ownwers can download a trial version of Mega Man Star Force 3 from the Nintendo Channel. The demo is very short, consisting of three consecutive tutorial battles and a boss fight.
The demo expires this coming Monday.
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Retail Pack?
GameStop's online database formerly listed a Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Retail Pack for the PlayStation 3--a special package containing a bunch of stuff pertaining to the upcoming PSN game. The listing has since been removed, but not before somebody could jot down the product description:
* Redemption code for Marvel vs. Capcom 2
* DVD case with sleeve
* DVD with exclusive artwork such as wallpapers, icons, art, trailers and screenshots
* Eight page color manual with artwork and moves list
* One month subscription to Marvel Digital Comics valued at $9.99
* 2000 Capcom-Unity points that can be used for prizes and auctions
The pack was listed to retail for $19.99, slated to hit shelves on August 13th, 2009.
Rockman Complete Works Comes To PlayStation Store
From now until July 28th, customers who purchase Rockman 9 off of the Japanese Playstation Store will be eligible to win a free download of Rockman Complete Works or a special Uniqlo tee-shirt.
Rockman Complete Works is the first of six classic series remakes released on the original PlayStation in 1999. Each title in the lineup featured remixed music, graphical updates and a plethora of extras such as art galleries and PocketStation mini-games. North Americans got their first taste of Complete Works via the Mega Man Anniversary Collection, notably lacking a modes and extras.
Star Force 3 Demo On Nintendo Channel
North American Wii ownwers can download a trial version of Mega Man Star Force 3 from the Nintendo Channel. The demo is very short, consisting of three consecutive tutorial battles and a boss fight.
The demo expires this coming Monday.
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Retail Pack?
GameStop's online database formerly listed a Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Retail Pack for the PlayStation 3--a special package containing a bunch of stuff pertaining to the upcoming PSN game. The listing has since been removed, but not before somebody could jot down the product description:
* Redemption code for Marvel vs. Capcom 2
* DVD case with sleeve
* DVD with exclusive artwork such as wallpapers, icons, art, trailers and screenshots
* Eight page color manual with artwork and moves list
* One month subscription to Marvel Digital Comics valued at $9.99
* 2000 Capcom-Unity points that can be used for prizes and auctions
The pack was listed to retail for $19.99, slated to hit shelves on August 13th, 2009.
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News and Announcements / Rockman.EXE Operate Shooting Star Announced
« on: June 21, 2009, 09:53:27 AM »
That's right folks, the EXE series is back!
Today, at the World Hobby Fair, Capcom officially announced "Rockman.EXE Operate Shooting Star" for the Nintendo DS scheduled to release in 2009.
More news on this as it comes in.
EDIT: Yeah, it's a crossover
More info on the title is said to come from the September issue of Coro Coro Comics.
Today, at the World Hobby Fair, Capcom officially announced "Rockman.EXE Operate Shooting Star" for the Nintendo DS scheduled to release in 2009.
More news on this as it comes in.
EDIT: Yeah, it's a crossover
More info on the title is said to come from the September issue of Coro Coro Comics.
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News and Announcements / News Round Up: June 15th - June 20th
« on: June 20, 2009, 08:30:33 PM »Rockman ZX Comic To Make A Comeback?
The July issue of Famitsu DS+Wii held a poll to determine which of their former comics will return with a new chapter in the upcoming anniversary issue (October). The Rockman ZX comic adaption by Shin Ogo, was one of the many choices.
Not much to say than that. Results of the poll will be revealed at a later date.
Rockman 9 Coming To PS3/360 On June 24th
4Gamer.net brings word that Rockman 9 will release on the Japanese PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Arcade on June 24th. The title was previously a WiiWare exclusive in Japan.
The PS3 version will cost 1,000 Yen, XBLA for 800 Microsoft Points.
MMSF3 White Cards Now Available For Download
The "bonus area" is now open for business at the official Star Force 3 website, revealing a new page devoted solely to the White Card system.
So far, only two cards are available for download: "Black Ace Master Card" and "Red Joker Master Card." When placed on top of your DS touchscreen at the SF3 Brother Band menu, the cards are said to unlock exclusive features.
More White Cards and more bonus area features are expected to become available in the near future.
It's That Time Again
That's right, the longest running fan-art contest in the MM community returns for its eighth year: Maq's Mega Man Bathing Suit Contest! If you can put pencil to paper, you can enter for your chance to win either a one year subscription to DeviantART or a copy of Udon Entertainment's Mega Man: Official Complete Works artbook!
You have until September 12th to get those entries in, so get cracking while it's early!
Full contest rules and regulations can be found right here.
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News and Announcements / News Round Up: June 6th - June 13th
« on: June 13, 2009, 07:58:07 PM »
Little format change this week; renaming Protodude's Ramblings to "News Round Up", the former was getting a bit repetitive. 
News stories from June 6th - June 13th:
Mega Man Dominates Robot Hall Of Fame
Mega Man now ranks number one in Carnegie Mellon's Robot Hall of Fame Inductee Poll. The Blue Bomber trumps the competition with a 35% , just barely overtaking Futurama's Bender who now places at number two with a 31%.
To ensure Rock's dominance, keep on voting every now and then.
Star Force 3 E3 Trailer Hits Nintendo Channel
he E3 2009 trailer for Mega Man Star Force 3 is now available for viewing through the North American Nintendo Channel, a specialty video service on Wii.
Hopefully, this is an indication of a forthcoming downloadable demo hosted on the Nintendo Channel for use on Nintendo DS systems.
Mega Man 9 Remix Project Updates
A couple of updates coming from the Mega Man 9 Remix Project:
A majority of the tracks are looking to be "finalized" by early September. If all goes according to plan, the project in its entirety will release a short while later. Worst case scenario however, it could be delayed till December.
On the superficial side of things, the artwork for the project is shaping up quite nicely; a few more teaser images were added to the gallery section. Very, very cool.
Finally, the mixer section received a small update. The track list now includes a "skipped tracks" category, tunes that won't make it into the final album due to length. They are as follows:
07: Game Start
17: Stage Clear
18: Get A Weapon
22: Dr. Wily UFO
23: Dr. Wily Castle
33: Game Over
Not too big of a loss if you ask me.
Scott McNeil To Appear At Metrocon 2009
Scott McNeil, the "man of 1,000 voices", will make a guest appearance at Metrocon 2009.
For those who don't recognize the name, Mr. McNeil is a voice widely heard in three different Mega Man cartoons, including Dr. Wily and Proto Man in the 1995 Ruby Spears cartoon, Dr. Wily in the Upon A Star OVA, and Guts Man in Mega Man NT Warrior.
The event takes place in Tampa, Florida from June 19th to the 21st. More details can be found at the official Metrocon website.
Mega Man DSi Kit Revealed
In conjunction with The Mega Man Network's fan-art contest, Capcom will reward all three winners with the Mega Man DSi kit. Product details below:
A DS Lite version is planned to be included in a special bundle at Capcom's online store.
For those who don't win the contest, the kit will ship to stores on June 16th for $19.99.
News stories from June 6th - June 13th:
Mega Man Dominates Robot Hall Of Fame
Mega Man now ranks number one in Carnegie Mellon's Robot Hall of Fame Inductee Poll. The Blue Bomber trumps the competition with a 35% , just barely overtaking Futurama's Bender who now places at number two with a 31%.
To ensure Rock's dominance, keep on voting every now and then.
Star Force 3 E3 Trailer Hits Nintendo Channel
he E3 2009 trailer for Mega Man Star Force 3 is now available for viewing through the North American Nintendo Channel, a specialty video service on Wii.
Hopefully, this is an indication of a forthcoming downloadable demo hosted on the Nintendo Channel for use on Nintendo DS systems.
Mega Man 9 Remix Project Updates
A couple of updates coming from the Mega Man 9 Remix Project:
A majority of the tracks are looking to be "finalized" by early September. If all goes according to plan, the project in its entirety will release a short while later. Worst case scenario however, it could be delayed till December.
On the superficial side of things, the artwork for the project is shaping up quite nicely; a few more teaser images were added to the gallery section. Very, very cool.
Finally, the mixer section received a small update. The track list now includes a "skipped tracks" category, tunes that won't make it into the final album due to length. They are as follows:
07: Game Start
17: Stage Clear
18: Get A Weapon
22: Dr. Wily UFO
23: Dr. Wily Castle
33: Game Over
Not too big of a loss if you ask me.
Scott McNeil To Appear At Metrocon 2009
Scott McNeil, the "man of 1,000 voices", will make a guest appearance at Metrocon 2009.
For those who don't recognize the name, Mr. McNeil is a voice widely heard in three different Mega Man cartoons, including Dr. Wily and Proto Man in the 1995 Ruby Spears cartoon, Dr. Wily in the Upon A Star OVA, and Guts Man in Mega Man NT Warrior.
The event takes place in Tampa, Florida from June 19th to the 21st. More details can be found at the official Metrocon website.
Mega Man DSi Kit Revealed
In conjunction with The Mega Man Network's fan-art contest, Capcom will reward all three winners with the Mega Man DSi kit. Product details below:
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The DSi kit comes with Limited Edition MegaMan Laser enscribed PolyCarbonite Console Case w/ secret 3 Game Storage Shelf, Graphic Screens, Three 2-in-1 SD Card and Game Cases, Precision Stylus, 2-in-1 Screen Cleaner Wrist Strap with Retro 8-Bit MegaMan + 1GB SD MEMORY CARD.
A DS Lite version is planned to be included in a special bundle at Capcom's online store.
For those who don't win the contest, the kit will ship to stores on June 16th for $19.99.
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News and Announcements / Protodude's Ramblings: Week of E3
« on: June 06, 2009, 05:45:26 PM »
E3 has come and gone, leaving us a slew of itsy bitsy news stories.
Voice Work Possibly Cut From Star Force 3
E3 attendee, Kim101, had the opportunity to speak with a Capcom representative regarding Star Force 3's upcoming North American release. Apparently, the small snippets of Japanese voice work from the title have yet to be removed, but there is a strong possibility it won't make it into the finalized english version. Gee, I'm so surprised.
Tatsunoko VS. Capcom Online Play Confirmed
Capcom issued a press release for the US version of Tatsunoko VS. Capcom, announcing a plethora of details including confirmation of the much demanded online play option:
"DSi Mega Man 1GB Kit"?
GameStop is listing a strange item by the name of "DSi Mega Man 1GB Kit." Details are very scarce; the page classifies the item as a "memory card" produced by Interworks Unlimited. Mega Man branded SD card perhaps? Well, whatever it is, it's scheduled to release June 16th, 2009 for $19.99.
Mega Man Rush Marine iPhone Bound?
Mega Man Rush Marine is coming down the pike, a brand new side scrolling shooter for mobile platforms. Which mobile platform? Unfortunately, Capcom's fact sheet didn't specify, but if the the screenshots are any indication, Rush Marine might be headed to Apple's iPhone.
According to 1Ups Jeremy Parish, the screenshots for the title run 480 x 320 in size, the precise resolution of an iPhone/iPod touch screen.
An iPhone release sounds likely, but bear in mind that the screenshots for RM are conceptual images according to Capcom's press room; it might not reflect the final product.
Voice Work Possibly Cut From Star Force 3
E3 attendee, Kim101, had the opportunity to speak with a Capcom representative regarding Star Force 3's upcoming North American release. Apparently, the small snippets of Japanese voice work from the title have yet to be removed, but there is a strong possibility it won't make it into the finalized english version. Gee, I'm so surprised.
Tatsunoko VS. Capcom Online Play Confirmed
Capcom issued a press release for the US version of Tatsunoko VS. Capcom, announcing a plethora of details including confirmation of the much demanded online play option:
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• 26 fan-favorite characters from the Tatsunoko and Capcom universes face-off in this stylish 2D fighter
• Tag-team battles and customized two-character fighting techniques produce a wild, dazzling spectacle
• Wi-Fi Online gameplay allows worldwide matches
• Four battle modes include Friend, Rival, Free and Ranked Battles
• Match-ups are not restricted to just “Friends”
• Earn Points and Titles (for Title Creation) for all to see
• All-new VS gameplay mechanics creates a new way for fans to return to the series
• More than 20 Mini-game provide additional multiplayer fun
• Enhanced control schemes offer a simplified control scheme option and allow use of the Classic Controller and Gamecube Controller
• Wii-exclusive
"DSi Mega Man 1GB Kit"?
GameStop is listing a strange item by the name of "DSi Mega Man 1GB Kit." Details are very scarce; the page classifies the item as a "memory card" produced by Interworks Unlimited. Mega Man branded SD card perhaps? Well, whatever it is, it's scheduled to release June 16th, 2009 for $19.99.
Mega Man Rush Marine iPhone Bound?
Mega Man Rush Marine is coming down the pike, a brand new side scrolling shooter for mobile platforms. Which mobile platform? Unfortunately, Capcom's fact sheet didn't specify, but if the the screenshots are any indication, Rush Marine might be headed to Apple's iPhone.
According to 1Ups Jeremy Parish, the screenshots for the title run 480 x 320 in size, the precise resolution of an iPhone/iPod touch screen.
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"I couldn't help but notice that the resolution on these Mega Man: Rush Marine screens I found over at Siliconera just happen to be sized at 480x320. By a funny coincidence, that's the exact resolution of the iPhone's screen."
"In case you didn't know, the iPhone has some pretty solid shooters available for it. Rush Marine seems like a perfect fit, don't you think? Its retro-favored graphics (taken largely, though not entirely, from Mega Man 3) would be super-crisp on the iPhone's screen. Plus, unlike all your crazy Japan-only superphones, the iPhone is available to just about everyone in the world... and for those who can't own one, there's always the iPod Touch."
An iPhone release sounds likely, but bear in mind that the screenshots for RM are conceptual images according to Capcom's press room; it might not reflect the final product.
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News and Announcements / Mega Man Legends 3 Listed For 360/PS3?
« on: June 04, 2009, 11:15:49 PM »
Now don't get overly excited, but N4G and VGReleases have added Mega Man Legends 3 to their respective databases, listing the title for a PS3/Xbox 360 release. Whether this is a screw up or a leak is anyone's guess:
Mega Man Legends 3 PS3 (VGReleases)
Mega Man Legends 3 X360 (N4G)
Mega Man Legends 3 PS3 (N4G)
What do you think?
Mega Man Legends 3 PS3 (VGReleases)
Mega Man Legends 3 X360 (N4G)
Mega Man Legends 3 PS3 (N4G)
What do you think?
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News and Announcements / Protodude's Ramblings: Gearing Up for E3
« on: May 30, 2009, 09:05:02 AM »
In preparation for E3 2009 (June 2nd-the 4th), Capcom is touting a super secret mystery title that will make its grand debut at the show. Is it related to the Blue Bomber? Feel free to speculate on the following clues left by Capcom's Twitter:
- It is a new entry in an existing franchise (IP), not a remake.
- The game is, quote, "a title fans have been waiting for"
- It is an action game
- developed by Capcom
- the franchise this game belongs to has "never appeared on this hardware." ("this hardware" seems to imply a console exclusive)
I'm praying for a DASH 3, but the latter tidbit blows that hope completely as the RM franchise has appeared on every current gen console thus far. We'll know for sure on Tuesday morning, June 2nd.
In other news:
Funimation Gets Ruby Spears, Upon a Star Cartoons?
According to a fellow tipster, a Funimation Entertainment rep at Anime Boston announced the company acquired the rights to re-distribute the Mega Man RS cartoon and the Upon a Star OVA. Both shows were previously licensed to ADV Films.
Through Funi, the titles will receive the online streaming treatment as well as new DVD releases in late 2010.
Apparently, Funimation acquired the rights to several ADV properties over the last year, a possible indication that the company is planning on an eventual buy-out of ADV as a whole. The addition of the RS cartoon and the Upon a Star series further fuels that possibility.
Funi has yet to announce such plans via press release.
- It is a new entry in an existing franchise (IP), not a remake.
- The game is, quote, "a title fans have been waiting for"
- It is an action game
- developed by Capcom
- the franchise this game belongs to has "never appeared on this hardware." ("this hardware" seems to imply a console exclusive)
I'm praying for a DASH 3, but the latter tidbit blows that hope completely as the RM franchise has appeared on every current gen console thus far. We'll know for sure on Tuesday morning, June 2nd.
In other news:
Funimation Gets Ruby Spears, Upon a Star Cartoons?
According to a fellow tipster, a Funimation Entertainment rep at Anime Boston announced the company acquired the rights to re-distribute the Mega Man RS cartoon and the Upon a Star OVA. Both shows were previously licensed to ADV Films.
Through Funi, the titles will receive the online streaming treatment as well as new DVD releases in late 2010.
Apparently, Funimation acquired the rights to several ADV properties over the last year, a possible indication that the company is planning on an eventual buy-out of ADV as a whole. The addition of the RS cartoon and the Upon a Star series further fuels that possibility.
Funi has yet to announce such plans via press release.
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News and Announcements / Protodude's Ramblings: An Honorable Nomination
« on: May 16, 2009, 07:51:14 PM »
Leading the news stories this week is Mega Man's nomination for induction in the Carnegie Mellon University Robot Hall of Fame, an exhibit celebrating all things robotics.
The Blue Bomber's rankings have changed drastically over the past few days, starting at a measly 2% of the vote then jumping all the way up to #2 with 15%, just behind the leader, Bender bending Rodriguez (of Futurama fame).
You can add your vote to the tally here. Can we get him all the way to number one?
In other news:
Mega Man "J.U.V.Is" Coming In Late June
A Jazwares representative informs me that the Mega Man Urban Vinyl line, now referred to as "J.U.VIs" ( Jazwares Urban VInyl), will hit store shelves in late June. The initial run will consist of Mega Man, Proto Man, and Elec Man figures, more to come if sales meet expectations.
Out of blatant curiosity, which classic series character would you like to see get the J.U.VI treatment next?
Rockman X2 Re-released Onto Japanese Mobile Phones
Gpara is reporting that the mobile phone version of Rockman X2 saw yet another re-release in Japan, this time for SoftBank and EZ Web services.
Based on the screenshots, the title looks largely unchanged from its home console counterpart other than the expected reduction in aspect ratio. If you so happen to have the means of obtaining the game, you can do so for a measly 315 Yen (plus tax).
Mega Man X Official Complete Works For Preorder On Amazon
Amazon have begun taking preorders for the Mega Man X Official Complete Works art book, set to ship December 14th, 2009 - a mere two months after MMOCW's release (Oct. 14th).
Retailing for $39.99 ($26.57 through Amazon savings), the 144 page book will contain an array of artwork and conceptual designs from the X series:
Capcom Planning 28 DS Titles In Fiscal Year
I guess Capcom wasn't kidding when they said they wanted to ramp up their DS support. The company announced the other day their intentions to release a total of 28 DS games during the fiscal year (now until April 1st, 2010), hoping to accumulate in 1 million in sales.
See where I'm going with this?
Rockman already is a prominent force on the DS, so it goes without saying future DS entries are likely, possibly even Coro Coro's mystery game.
The Blue Bomber's rankings have changed drastically over the past few days, starting at a measly 2% of the vote then jumping all the way up to #2 with 15%, just behind the leader, Bender bending Rodriguez (of Futurama fame).
You can add your vote to the tally here. Can we get him all the way to number one?
In other news:
Mega Man "J.U.V.Is" Coming In Late June
A Jazwares representative informs me that the Mega Man Urban Vinyl line, now referred to as "J.U.VIs" ( Jazwares Urban VInyl), will hit store shelves in late June. The initial run will consist of Mega Man, Proto Man, and Elec Man figures, more to come if sales meet expectations.
Out of blatant curiosity, which classic series character would you like to see get the J.U.VI treatment next?
Rockman X2 Re-released Onto Japanese Mobile Phones
Gpara is reporting that the mobile phone version of Rockman X2 saw yet another re-release in Japan, this time for SoftBank and EZ Web services.
Based on the screenshots, the title looks largely unchanged from its home console counterpart other than the expected reduction in aspect ratio. If you so happen to have the means of obtaining the game, you can do so for a measly 315 Yen (plus tax).
Mega Man X Official Complete Works For Preorder On Amazon
Amazon have begun taking preorders for the Mega Man X Official Complete Works art book, set to ship December 14th, 2009 - a mere two months after MMOCW's release (Oct. 14th).
Retailing for $39.99 ($26.57 through Amazon savings), the 144 page book will contain an array of artwork and conceptual designs from the X series:
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"With a dozen games of his own, Mega Man X's popularity comes close to rivalling even the classic Mega Man series. The original blue bomber's futuristic counterpart has won over fans with his unique gameplay and dynamic designs, and now the artwork of this fan-favorite series is collected for the first time. Mega Man X: Official Complete Works features character designs, box art, promo art and many rarely seen art pieces. Zero, Sigma, Axl, and all of X's unique robotic animal bosses are packed into this gorgeous collection. A must have for all Mega Man fans!"
Capcom Planning 28 DS Titles In Fiscal Year
I guess Capcom wasn't kidding when they said they wanted to ramp up their DS support. The company announced the other day their intentions to release a total of 28 DS games during the fiscal year (now until April 1st, 2010), hoping to accumulate in 1 million in sales.
See where I'm going with this?
Rockman already is a prominent force on the DS, so it goes without saying future DS entries are likely, possibly even Coro Coro's mystery game.
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Gaming / IGN teases secret, exclusive Wii game
« on: May 15, 2009, 02:27:42 AM »Quote
Really, though, this is the perfect opportunity for me to capitalize on the mass hysteria of Wii message board readers by presenting them a totally pixelated image of a game that we will unveil for Wii during the E3 time frame.
Here is said pixelated picture, processed through multiple filters for your viewing pleasure:
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I'm not a photographic scientist or anything -- not sure the profession even exists, and if not, it should -- but at the very least, there seems to be a lot of red in that blurred-out picture. And you know what fuzzy red means, right? Yep -- teh maturez.
This is a Wii exclusive game. Developed from the ground up.
Have fun with that.
Bozon, you suck.
P.S. This blog post is made sweet by the fact that Bozon has been talking about this game without interruption since I showed him first screens. He is sick. Always bloodlusting. I think he needs help.
Source.
I have no bloody clue what this might be, though it must be something really interesting to get Bozon all hyped up; he's got great taste.
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News and Announcements / Protodude's Ramblings: Birthday Week
« on: May 09, 2009, 07:58:15 PM »
Guess who turned 44 this week?
Wishing you the best Inafune! Man, can you believe he's devoted half of his life to Capcom? (joined at the ripe age of 22) That's just unimaginable.
Onwards with this weeks stories!
Japan Really Wants X and DASH Sequels
A recent survey conducted by Famitsu asked its readers to rank which franchise sequels they're craving to see most. Surprise, surprise, sequels to Rockman X and Rockman DASH made the cut -- DASH at number 7, X at number 13:
1. Sakura Taisen (aka Sakura Wars) 267 votes
2. Shenmue 249 votes
3. Okami 204 votes
4. Gotchaforce 189 votes
5. Xenogears 185 votes
6. Breath of Fire 180 votes
7. Rockman Dash 176 votes
8. Ogre Battle 174 votes
9. Chikyuu Boueigun (aka Earth Defence Force) 162 votes
10. Kowloon's Gate 151 votes
11. Shinobido 141 votes
12. Demon's Souls 123 votes
13. Rockman X 110 votes
Whether Capcom is aware of these numbers is anybody's guess. In any case, I'm very happy to see DASH in the top ten, incredibly reassuring to know the Japanese demand is still there after all these years.
Seth Killian Teases Undiscovered Mega Man 9 Secret
While chatting with Destructoid's Johnathan Holmes, Seth Killian continued to withhold knowledge of the "undiscovered" Mega Man 9 secret, teasing us once more:
Oh we're looking hard alright, anyone who's taken a gander at the insanity going down at Capcom-Unity's forums can agree with that statement. But, we're still not looking hard enough....
At this rate, I have a feeling this little nugget of a secret will be haunting us for years to come.
Read up on the full interview here which includes a little talk of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom localization
Rumor - 'Battle Black Box' Talks of SSR4 Likelihood
Japanese Rockman blog "S.S.R" reports that the recently released Shooting Star Rockman 3 guide book, Battle Black Box, talks of the likelihood of a fourth title in the Shooting Star series.
Details are sketchy at the moment, but according to the post, an SSR3 staff interview mentions that a Shooting Star Rockman 4 is a possibility, that is to say, if the fans want it to happen. Well, do you?
Capcom Releasing A Bunch Of PS1/PSP Games On Playstation Store
Joystiq reports that Capcom plans on releasing a whopping 20 to 40 PS1/PSP titles this year on Playstation Network, a move to increase the company's presence on the service.
The best part? Capcom-Unity members will have a say in what titles they'd like to see released:
Mega Man fans in particular have a lot to look forward to; besides the possibility of downloadable versions of Maverick Hunter X and Powered Up, we also have hopes of seeing the following:
Mega Man 8
Mega Man Battle & Chase (Most likely a UK only release)
Mega Man X4
Mega Man X5
Mega Man X6
Mega Man Legends
Mega Man Legends 2
The Misadventures of Tron Bonne
13 Companies Stand In Our Way Of Getting 'Tatsunoko vs. Capcom'
I'm excited about Tatsunoko vs. Capcom. It seems like a blast to play. Sure, I could always import it and play it on the Hombrew Channel, but I'd much rather have a true blue localization. That said, Capcom has time and time again expressed difficulties in bringing the title outside of Japan, citing a series of sticky licensing problems with Tatsunoko properties. Yesterday, in an interview with Joystiq, Seth Killian once again brought to light the problems of a TvC localzaition:
A very sticky situation indeed. In the words of Joystiq, "if you've been holding your breath for this one, you might want to consider coming up for air."
Wishing you the best Inafune! Man, can you believe he's devoted half of his life to Capcom? (joined at the ripe age of 22) That's just unimaginable.
Onwards with this weeks stories!
Japan Really Wants X and DASH Sequels
A recent survey conducted by Famitsu asked its readers to rank which franchise sequels they're craving to see most. Surprise, surprise, sequels to Rockman X and Rockman DASH made the cut -- DASH at number 7, X at number 13:
1. Sakura Taisen (aka Sakura Wars) 267 votes
2. Shenmue 249 votes
3. Okami 204 votes
4. Gotchaforce 189 votes
5. Xenogears 185 votes
6. Breath of Fire 180 votes
7. Rockman Dash 176 votes
8. Ogre Battle 174 votes
9. Chikyuu Boueigun (aka Earth Defence Force) 162 votes
10. Kowloon's Gate 151 votes
11. Shinobido 141 votes
12. Demon's Souls 123 votes
13. Rockman X 110 votes
Whether Capcom is aware of these numbers is anybody's guess. In any case, I'm very happy to see DASH in the top ten, incredibly reassuring to know the Japanese demand is still there after all these years.
Seth Killian Teases Undiscovered Mega Man 9 Secret
While chatting with Destructoid's Johnathan Holmes, Seth Killian continued to withhold knowledge of the "undiscovered" Mega Man 9 secret, teasing us once more:
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"People are looking too hard, and also not hard enough. That will sound ridiculous until someone figures out what it means, at which point it will sound profound. Actually everyone already just hates this “secret” so I’m guaranteed to be hated in any event, but there it is."
Oh we're looking hard alright, anyone who's taken a gander at the insanity going down at Capcom-Unity's forums can agree with that statement. But, we're still not looking hard enough....
At this rate, I have a feeling this little nugget of a secret will be haunting us for years to come.
Read up on the full interview here which includes a little talk of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom localization
Rumor - 'Battle Black Box' Talks of SSR4 Likelihood
Japanese Rockman blog "S.S.R" reports that the recently released Shooting Star Rockman 3 guide book, Battle Black Box, talks of the likelihood of a fourth title in the Shooting Star series.
Details are sketchy at the moment, but according to the post, an SSR3 staff interview mentions that a Shooting Star Rockman 4 is a possibility, that is to say, if the fans want it to happen. Well, do you?
Capcom Releasing A Bunch Of PS1/PSP Games On Playstation Store
Joystiq reports that Capcom plans on releasing a whopping 20 to 40 PS1/PSP titles this year on Playstation Network, a move to increase the company's presence on the service.
The best part? Capcom-Unity members will have a say in what titles they'd like to see released:
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"We spoke with Capcom's Chris Kramer, who let us know that the company would be listening to what the community wants and figuring out internally what titles to release -- but don't expect any of them to involve licensing shenanigans along the lines of Marvel vs. Capcom. "We'll definitely be looking at a lot of titles that have things like Street Fighter and Resident Evil in the title," Kramer said. "We're thinking about putting together a long list of the titles we're looking at, and then releasing it on Capcom Unity and having people vote on them. "
Mega Man fans in particular have a lot to look forward to; besides the possibility of downloadable versions of Maverick Hunter X and Powered Up, we also have hopes of seeing the following:
Mega Man 8
Mega Man Battle & Chase (Most likely a UK only release)
Mega Man X4
Mega Man X5
Mega Man X6
Mega Man Legends
Mega Man Legends 2
The Misadventures of Tron Bonne
13 Companies Stand In Our Way Of Getting 'Tatsunoko vs. Capcom'
I'm excited about Tatsunoko vs. Capcom. It seems like a blast to play. Sure, I could always import it and play it on the Hombrew Channel, but I'd much rather have a true blue localization. That said, Capcom has time and time again expressed difficulties in bringing the title outside of Japan, citing a series of sticky licensing problems with Tatsunoko properties. Yesterday, in an interview with Joystiq, Seth Killian once again brought to light the problems of a TvC localzaition:
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"It's a lot of 'dance with the lawyers' on that one," explained Killian. "The rights holders for Tatsunoko in Japan are one company, but in the U.S. it's ... 13 companies -- and some are very attentive and some are not."
A very sticky situation indeed. In the words of Joystiq, "if you've been holding your breath for this one, you might want to consider coming up for air."