Month: June 2009

Battle Network/Star Force crossover announced

Battle Network/Star Force crossover announced

During this weekend at the World Hobby Fair in Japan, Capcom announced the Battle Network/Star Force crossover “Rockman EXE: Operate Shooting Star” for the Nintendo DS. Scarce details are known at this point, but it’s expected to be a data action RPG that will probably be released this year in Japan. Details will be formally […]

During this weekend at the World Hobby Fair in Japan, Capcom announced the Battle Network/Star Force crossover “Rockman EXE: Operate Shooting Star” for the Nintendo DS. Scarce details are known at this point, but it’s expected to be a data action RPG...
Battle Network/Star Force crossover announced

The Fathers of Mega Man

It’s Father’s Day, a time to acknowledge, admire, and appreciate the paternal figures in one’s life. And as it happens, the Mega Man franchise is chock-full of such figures. In fact, just about anyone with “Dr.” in their names pretty much counts! So join us as we look back at the future, the far future, […]

It’s Father’s Day, a time to acknowledge, admire, and appreciate the paternal figures in one’s life. And as it happens, the Mega Man franchise is chock-full of such figures. In fact, just about anyone with “Dr.” in their names pretty much...
Battle Network/Star Force crossover announced

For those of you in Japan…

While cruising the Japanese PlayStation Store from my PS3 earlier, I noticed a curious advertisement about the forthcoming release of Rockman 9… More about this after the jump. TMMN Staff

While cruising the Japanese PlayStation Store from my PS3 earlier, I noticed a curious advertisement about the forthcoming release of Rockman 9… More about this after the jump. It seems there’s some sort of “present campaign” as the banner...
Battle Network/Star Force crossover announced

Mega Man shirt up for a vote at Split Reason

Split Reason, an apparel site for “geeks and gamers,” as they put it, is letting viewers vote on a Mega Man themed design candidate for potential production. Saying “Happens to the best of us,” this design really does capture the feeling we all tend to come across now and again when playing Mega Man games. […]

Split Reason, an apparel site for “geeks and gamers,” as they put it, is letting viewers vote on a Mega Man themed design candidate for potential production. Saying “Happens to the best of us,” this design really does capture the feeling we all...
Battle Network/Star Force crossover announced

Europeans: Win a creepy Mega Man costume

Capcom Europe has an interesting contest going on right now. One lucky entrant will win a costume of Mega Man from the Mega Man Battle Network series. Produced for promotional purposes, Capcom attests that it’s the only one of its kind in Europe, perhaps the world. Only catch is, you have to be a resident […]

Capcom Europe has an interesting contest going on right now. One lucky entrant will win a costume of Mega Man from the Mega Man Battle Network series. Produced for promotional purposes, Capcom attests that it’s the only one of its kind in Europe, perhaps the...
Battle Network/Star Force crossover announced

Following Black Ace, here’s a nice Red Joker trailer

Last week we showed off a trailer for Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace. Now you can enjoy the Red Joker version! It’s pretty much the same fare, as Mega Man shows off his Red Joker skills against an assortment of bosses. And of course more voice acting samples. Are these videos getting you […]

Last week we showed off a trailer for Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace. Now you can enjoy the Red Joker version! It’s pretty much the same fare, as Mega Man shows off his Red Joker skills against an assortment of bosses. And of course more voice acting samples....
Battle Network/Star Force crossover announced

Capcom promotes MT Framework 2.0

It’s probably not a well known fact that the same engine family has powered most Capcom games of the current generation.  However, when you hear Keiji Inafune, thoughts instantly run to Mega Man, Onimusha, Dead Rising and Lost Planet.  Well, MT Framework has already been used to build two of those franchises’ games and Capcom […]

It’s probably not a well known fact that the same engine family has powered most Capcom games of the current generation.  However, when you hear Keiji Inafune, thoughts instantly run to Mega Man, Onimusha, Dead Rising and Lost Planet.  Well, MT Framework has...
Battle Network/Star Force crossover announced

Rockman 9 PS3/360 bound on 6/24

As we reported before, Rockman 9, which was originally only released on WiiWare in Japan, was bound for the XBox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network this year in June. Now, according to 4gamer.net, we know that specific release date to be June 24th, exactly nine months after it first released on WiiWare. So if you […]

As we reported before, Rockman 9, which was originally only released on WiiWare in Japan, was bound for the XBox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network this year in June. Now, according to 4gamer.net, we know that specific release date to be June 24th, exactly nine...
Battle Network/Star Force crossover announced

New Star Force 3 video shows Black Ace, boss battles, voice acting

Capcom has delivered us another Star Force 3 video, this one a gameplay trailer specifically for the Black Ace version. In the video, Mega Man takes on a few of the game’s bosses while using the new Black Ace form. Furthermore, the video also demonstrates that the game’s voice acting has been dubbed in English. […]

Capcom has delivered us another Star Force 3 video, this one a gameplay trailer specifically for the Black Ace version. In the video, Mega Man takes on a few of the game’s bosses while using the new Black Ace form. Furthermore, the video also demonstrates that...
Battle Network/Star Force crossover announced

Contest prize update; Capcom*Unity sweetens the pot

Hey there you Mega Man loving folks. There’s been an intriguing update to our Mega Man Star Force 3 artwork contest. First of all, though, I’d like to give you a peek at our grand prize offering. Check out the picture* below. Pretty cool to say the least. BUT IT GETS COOLER. Our good friends […]

Hey there you Mega Man loving folks. There’s been an intriguing update to our Mega Man Star Force 3 artwork contest. First of all, though, I’d like to give you a peek at our grand prize offering. Check out the picture* below. Pretty cool to say the least....
Battle Network/Star Force crossover announced

New Line of Mega Man Figures Coming Soon?

The above image is what greets visitors to the Jazwares website and click on the part of the left sidebar which reads “New Line of Figures” under the Mega Man brand tag. Sadly, further details are few and far between, with only the following statement accompanying the entry: New Line of FIgures After FIFTEEN YEARS, […]

The above image is what greets visitors to the Jazwares website and click on the part of the left sidebar which reads “New Line of Figures” under the Mega Man brand tag. Sadly, further details are few and far between, with only the following statement...
Battle Network/Star Force crossover announced

Mega Man is not hardcore

The following is an opinion piece by one member of our staff, and doesn’t necessarily reflect the opinion of The Mega Man Network as a whole. On the other hand, it doesn’t necessarily mean some of us don’t agree, either. Which is which? Well, that’s just our little secret. Unless someone decides to tell. The […]

The following is an opinion piece by one member of our staff, and doesn’t necessarily reflect the opinion of The Mega Man Network as a whole. On the other hand, it doesn’t necessarily mean some of us don’t agree, either. Which is which? Well,...