Month: February 2013

Looking Back: Mega Man IV

Looking Back: Mega Man IV

As part of our celebration of the Mega Man series hitting its 25th anniversary, we are featuring a look back at many of the games of the Mega Man series. This time, I’m looking at Mega Man IV, one of the best games of not just the Game Boy sub-series, but of the entire Mega Man series. Regulars to The Mega Man […]

As part of our celebration of the Mega Man series hitting its 25th anniversary, we are featuring a look back at many of the games of the Mega Man series. This time, I’m looking at Mega Man IV, one of the best games of not just the Game Boy sub-series, but of the...
Looking Back: Mega Man IV

A Critical Look at Mega Man 4 Stages: Bright Man

Bright Man’s Stage and Music Dompan and 100 Watton here have an interesting dynamic. Shooting Watton makes the room dark, but Dompan lets out a burst of fireworks when shot, lighting it again. Both can be destroyed in one hit, and Watton occasionally fires a bomb upward that falls and explodes at a random height, […]

Bright Man’s Stage and Music Dompan and 100 Watton here have an interesting dynamic. Shooting Watton makes the room dark, but Dompan lets out a burst of fireworks when shot, lighting it again. Both can be destroyed in one hit, and Watton occasionally fires a...
Looking Back: Mega Man IV

TMMN Jukebox

We’ll admit it: We tend to get busy, and while we do constantly check our inbox for tips, we aren’t always able to get to things as quickly as we would like. This includes fan-made projects, such as performances and fan renditions of Mega Man music. We still want to give this stuff a spot […]

We’ll admit it: We tend to get busy, and while we do constantly check our inbox for tips, we aren’t always able to get to things as quickly as we would like. This includes fan-made projects, such as performances and fan renditions of Mega Man music. We...
Looking Back: Mega Man IV

A Look at the Rockman Wares Coming to Winter Wonder Festival ’13

The 2013 Winter Wonder Festival is taking place in Japan this weekend. The Rockman offerings seem a little sparse this time around, compared to last year’s HOBBY ROCK bonanza. However, once the event kicks off, even more custom and homebrew kits may surface. For now, you can take a look at what we’ve managed to […]

The 2013 Winter Wonder Festival is taking place in Japan this weekend. The Rockman offerings seem a little sparse this time around, compared to last year’s HOBBY ROCK bonanza. However, once the event kicks off, even more custom and homebrew kits may surface. For...
Looking Back: Mega Man IV

Capcom Knows What Happened Between Classic and X, but Ain’t Telling (Or Did They Already?)

What happened in the time between Mega Man and Mega Man X, and how they connect, has long been a source of mystery, speculation, and fan fiction about Zero murdering everyone. Is it possible any answer exists at all? According to Capcom, it does indeed, but they’re playing their cards close to their vest. Coming […]

What happened in the time between Mega Man and Mega Man X, and how they connect, has long been a source of mystery, speculation, and fan fiction about Zero murdering everyone. Is it possible any answer exists at all? According to Capcom, it does indeed, but...
Looking Back: Mega Man IV

Have a Listen to Xover’s New Song

[audio:https://themmnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Boss-Battle.mp3] Following our report about Rockman Xover‘s latest update, you can have a listen to the original theme for the new Battle Arena mode above. Although this is not officially announced, to my knowledge, it’s presumed to be composed by Masahiro Aoki, who who also created the game’s main theme. You can read more about […]

[audio:https://themmnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Boss-Battle.mp3] Following our report about Rockman Xover’s latest update, you can have a listen to the original theme for the new Battle Arena mode above. Although this is not officially announced, to...
Looking Back: Mega Man IV

Mega Man 2 Now Available on Nintendo 3DS eShop in North America

As promised by Capcom, the 1989 NES classic Mega Man 2 has now officially arrived on the Nintendo 3DS eShop in North America. You can download it now for just $4.99 and enjoy such benefits as portability and save states. Okay, so odds are that many of us around here have talked about Mega Man […]

As promised by Capcom, the 1989 NES classic Mega Man 2 has now officially arrived on the Nintendo 3DS eShop in North America. You can download it now for just $4.99 and enjoy such benefits as portability and save states. Okay, so odds are that many of us around here...
Looking Back: Mega Man IV

Preview for Mega Man #22 May Warm Your Heart or Give You Chills

If you’ve got a hankering for some Archie Mega Man, you can check out Destructoid for a preview of this month’s issue, “Cold Crush.” The locale may be cold, but it appears emotions are heating up nonetheless. Issue #22 goes on sale February 13th, just in time for President’s Day! TMMN Staff

If you’ve got a hankering for some Archie Mega Man, you can check out Destructoid for a preview of this month’s issue, “Cold Crush.” The locale may be cold, but it appears emotions are heating up nonetheless. Issue #22 goes on sale February...
Looking Back: Mega Man IV

Check Out These Great New Images and Details on D-Arts Bass (NA Release Details Added)

   D-Arts Bass is just about ready to go on pre-order in Japan. To celebrate, Ucchy-san has the privilege of showing off some snazzy pictures of the upcoming Bandai figure. You can check out more at Rockman Unity! As for what to expect with the figure, it will come with two changeable face plates, one […]

   D-Arts Bass is just about ready to go on pre-order in Japan. To celebrate, Ucchy-san has the privilege of showing off some snazzy pictures of the upcoming Bandai figure. You can check out more at Rockman Unity! As for what to expect with the figure, it...
Looking Back: Mega Man IV

Rockman Xover Update: PVP, World 5 Nerfed, and Bug Fixes

Lots of news in the world of Xover due to today’s patch, sure, it may not be breaking out of Japan anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean it’s never coming here either. Above is the new home screen, the friend button has been replaced with the “Battle Arena” button, the game’s new Player Vs. Player […]

Lots of news in the world of Xover due to today’s patch, sure, it may not be breaking out of Japan anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean it’s never coming here either. Above is the new home screen, the friend button has been replaced with the...
Looking Back: Mega Man IV

100K Strong Shoots for the Moon Again This Saturday

Just a reminder for those of you who were interested: Remember the model rocket launch organized by the Facebook group 100,000 Strong for Bringing Back Mega Man Legends 3 was going to hold last month? The same one which had to be postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions? Well, the new date is upon us […]

Just a reminder for those of you who were interested: Remember the model rocket launch organized by the Facebook group 100,000 Strong for Bringing Back Mega Man Legends 3 was going to hold last month? The same one which had to be postponed due to unfavorable weather...
Looking Back: Mega Man IV

…and Now Mega Man #26’s Cover is Revealed

Because why not? Two posts are better than one, right? Earlier, we brought you the cover and solicitation for Archie’s Sonic the Hedgehog #249, which marks the midway point of the “Worlds Collide” saga. And now we’re doing the same for Mega Man #26, which is the next part in the saga. Well, minus the […]

Because why not? Two posts are better than one, right? Earlier, we brought you the cover and solicitation for Archie’s Sonic the Hedgehog #249, which marks the midway point of the “Worlds Collide” saga. And now we’re doing the same for Mega Man...