MEGAMAN UNIVERSE!!!!!! (PS3/360)

[The Great Gonzo]

Ra THOOOORRRRR

Given Mr. Inafune's attitude towards SAR...not likely. ;_; BUT DAMN THAT WOULD BE AWESOME.

[Protodude]

Japan's MMU site is up: http://www.capcom.co.jp/megaman_universe/index.html

Curiously, they're calling MEGA MAN Universe as opposed to ROCKMAN Universe.

[Flame]

Japan's MMU site is up: http://www.capcom.co.jp/megaman_universe/index.html

Curiously, they're calling MEGA MAN Universe as opposed to ROCKMAN Universe.

because thats the name they licensed from the start.

which was also odd.

[Turian]

Because they are hung up it not ruining the "Rockman" name with a non continuity game. If it says Mega Man they can just write it off.



I guess?

[Flame]

Because they are hung up it not ruining the "Rockman" name with a non continuity game. If it says Mega Man they can just write it off.



I guess?

Dont think Continuity works the way you think it does, bro.

[Bueno Excelente]

This is a big crossover game, and I think Inafune wants to make it something international. Megaman was more popular than Rockman (he says) so I guess it's just a way to standardize the game all over. Only western players care about that boxart thing, for example.

[Turian]

Dont think Continuity works the way you think it does, bro.

I didn't say it wasn't Canon. Just not gonna fit in the storyline, MAYBE. We still know nothing about the games story. I'm just speculating. But Superbat made a good point, I'll go with that for now.

[HokutoNoBen]

This is a big crossover game, and I think Inafune wants to make it something international. Megaman was more popular than Rockman (he says) so I guess it's just a way to standardize the game all over. Only western players care about that boxart thing, for example.

It probably also has to do with the fact that Inafune acknowledges that the Mega Man fan base is larger abroad than it is at home. Couple that with how Inafune has already made his displeasure with Japanese gamers known, and I guess that makes something like this only easier.

It'll be interesting to read the thoughts of 2channers and the like as we go forward. After all, many Japanese fans of the Akumajo Dracula series didn't take kindly to IGA trying to force the "Castlevania" name on them. 

[Protoman Blues]

I still think MegaMan is a cooler name than RockMan.

[CephiYumi]

I like the use of both

[Protoman Blues]

Well I like that his real name is Rock, and that when he Strong Sense of Justice'd, he became MegaMan! 

[Lilirulu]

Well I like that his real name is Rock, and that when he Strong Sense of Justice'd, he became MegaMan! 

Same here~! ouob

[Mirby]

Oh, shut up PB. You know you love the name Blues even more. ;D

[Protoman Blues]

Indeed. But Blues isn't Rock, now is he?

[Blackhook]

Every hero needs an alter ego

[Bueno Excelente]

I'd just like the name Rock if the series was about two buddy cops, Rock and Roll. And they solved crimes and stuff by doing big shoot-outs while ranting about their ex-wives and whining about being too old for this [parasitic bomb].

[Satoryu]

I think they should've kept Knuckle Kid.

[Turian]

I'd just like the name Rock if the series was about two buddy cops, Rock and Roll. And they solved crimes and stuff by doing big shoot-outs while ranting about their ex-wives and whining about being too old for this [parasitic bomb].

You had a strong start there. But then you went all lethal weapon on me!

[KudosForce]

Same here~! ouob

That makes three of us.

[HokutoNoBen]

We have confirmation of a release window. Winter. MMU section starts at 4:54

http://www.capcom-unity.com/jgonzo/blog/2010/07/23/let_me_take_you_for_a_ride:_a_tour_of_the_capcom_comic-con_booth_part_1

[Hypershell]

Hoo boy, time to play catch-up.

If Inafune is completely in charge, expect evolution along the lines of no charge, and no slide. His big thing about Megaman is simple gameplay, thus we got Megaman 9.

Sometimes I hate it when you're right...

HOPEFULLY, the no charge/no slide thing will at least be contained in the NES style.  I mean, in all titles, they have acknowledged the other abilities, merely diminished them.  I'd just like to see them in without having to swallow double damage.

For that matter, I wouldn't mind seeing ProtoMan with an upgrade to restore the "ultimate buster" status he enjoyed in PU (could do without the boss-flinching, though, since that renders specials obsolete).

Well the creator of a series/franchise is not always right.

We're supposed to gather meaningful insight from the one fanbase that hates its own source more than the Sonic fanbase does?

Seriously, if you want to speak of "the creator is not always right", you don't need to look outside of Inafune.  Just look at X5: Leaving others to "finish" (I use that term *VERY* loosely, X6 or no X6) your current story without you just so you can abandon it in favor of a spinoff.  A spinoff which discards a great deal of signature elements, I might add.

What a tease you are, Inafune.

So true, but I'm still hoping for L3.  I'm also hoping it doesn't let Picard force me to play in HD.

Well I like that his real name is Rock, and that when he Strong Sense of Justice'd, he became MegaMan!  

As do I.

Also like to activate the R.O.C.K. System via ROCK ON! to become a MegaMan (it may not be in any text script but it is what the U.S. ZX wound up with vocally).

[spoiler=Zan Wars]

X's perfect virus countermeasures validates X's creation paragraph, whereas Zero's turning good and Omega's imperfect virus countermeasures effectively validates the entire section from Zero's creation to his turning good, albeit not every detail-

Sound logic, but I reject your premise.  I cannot agree with your examining conceptual validity based on paragraph spacing rather than on a point-by-point basis.  It's senseless.  Line spacing establishes related information but says nothing as to how, and therefore, in and of itself does not establish any dependency.

That I'm speculating is exactly the point; just as you are. Because, there are several details mentioned by Aizu not in Three Keys.

I'll grant you that both viewpoints are technically possible.  But as a matter of likelihood, I'm citing the parallels in what is directly stated, while you're citing discrepancies with what is at best loosely implied.  We're both on a limb, but I do think yours is further out.

Concept is not a static thing; it evolves over time.

My point.  3 Keys is concept.  Concept, as it evolves over time, cannot be treated as a singular whole with regards to its validity the way that a canonical source can.  That any portion, be it 30% or less, was altered does not invalidate the rest.  That any portion, be it 70% or more, was confirmed does not confirm the rest.

Though the disclaimer exists, but there's nothing at current that outright denies any aspect of Three Keys

"Not denied" does not equal "confirmed" however, thus the disclaimer remains in effect and should be reiterated when offering the Three Keys as a source.

Three Keys still contains information which has not been verified, including the transfer of negative Sigma Virus properties and their role in the creation of Dark Elf.  The sole cross-reference to those points is Aizu's interview quote regarding the "original" details of the Dark Elf's origins as having changed, and while the implication of additional information may be gathered from that quote, no such additional information is directly stated.  Make of that what you will.[/spoiler]

[Zan]

Also like to activate the R.O.C.K. System via ROCK ON! to become a MegaMan (it may not be in any text script but it is what the U.S. ZX wound up with vocally).

That's very Mega of you, I mean Rocking.

Sound logic, but I reject your premise.  I cannot agree with your examining conceptual validity based on paragraph spacing rather than on a point-by-point basis.  It's senseless.  Line spacing establishes related information but says nothing as to how, and therefore, in and of itself does not establish any dependency.

Not just the line spacing, but also the dependency within the text itself. Many facts simply do not make sense without the preceding ones. Case in point, Zero being turned good by the virus without the mention of his programming flaw. Which is why we had so many issues with just Three Keys.

Now that we have additional information to elaborate on otherwise fragmented materials, we should not disregard it unless a later release directly contradicts the information.

"Not denied" does not equal "confirmed" however, thus the disclaimer remains in effect and should be reiterated when offering the Three Keys as a source.

Thing is, you were citing a comparison between the two concepts in order to outright deny aspects of Three Keys. That comparison is invalid because we do not know the extent of the changes Aizu mentioned. Fact of the matter is that nothing in Three Keys has yet been denied, only confirmed and unconfirmed. The Dark Elf's Sigma Virus relation can still be entirely true, regardless of Aizu's words.  In fact even if Aizu meant exactly that part having changed, until we have a valid explanation to replace it, Inti can always go back and reintroduce concepts that once were. Likewise, Inti can at any point validate every aspect of Three Keys, just as much as they can invalidate the remaining unknowns.

[Acid]

The amount of MM related discussions increased recently. Possibly related to the announcement of MMUniverse?

I love it.

[Bueno Excelente]

Making some more vague predictions, from what he said, I'm betting this game will let you pretty much adjust your play style to whatever type of gameplay you like. And since it's a 360/PS3 game, I'm betting it's big on download size, and probably has a ton of achievements/unlockables for completing the whole game with the 8-bit Megaman, or the Ugly Cover Megaman, for example. The game will obviously have to be beautiful beyond any kind of bit sprite art, since it's meant for HD consoles. And I'd honestly really would like it if you did something such as start as 8-bit Megaman, then as you progress, you would evolve in your own form and asthetic, as well as the levels. That'd be pretty fun.

By the way, what are we calling the ugly Megaman from the cover art? Cover Megaman? We need an official name for this [tornado fang]er.

[Acid]

Ugly Man
Cover Man
AMERI-MAN

Donno.