Month: June 2013

The Blue Ink Reviews Sonic Universe #53 – Worlds Collide Part 8: Paradise Shift

The Blue Ink Reviews Sonic Universe #53 – Worlds Collide Part 8: Paradise Shift

“Any form of real betrayal can be final. Dishonesty can be final. Selling out can be final. But you are just talking now. Death is final.” -Ernest Hemingway, Islands in The Stream ———————————————- It’s been one bad decision after another on the part of our evil doctors since Mega Man, Sonic, and their pals hopped […]

“Any form of real betrayal can be final. Dishonesty can be final. Selling out can be final. But you are just talking now. Death is final.” -Ernest Hemingway, Islands in The Stream...
The Blue Ink Reviews Sonic Universe #53 – Worlds Collide Part 8: Paradise Shift

A Critical Look at Mega Man 5 Stages: Wave Man

Wave Man’s Stage and Music The first section of Wave Man’s stage is a trap room, with jets of steam that shoot from the pipes as we approach and a swinging ball and chain called Teckyun. There are three of each, with the first two pairs being nearly identical. We can walk through Teckyun’s chain, […]

Wave Man’s Stage and Music The first section of Wave Man’s stage is a trap room, with jets of steam that shoot from the pipes as we approach and a swinging ball and chain called Teckyun. There are three of each, with the first two pairs being nearly...
The Blue Ink Reviews Sonic Universe #53 – Worlds Collide Part 8: Paradise Shift

Preview Pages for Mega Man #26 – Worlds Collide part 7

While fans may be gearing up in anticipation of Mega Man’s debut in Super Smash Bros., the “Worlds Collide” story arc is still going on right now. If you’ve elected not to read Erico’s review for fear of full-issue spoilers, ComicsAlliance features the first few preview pages from this seventh latest installment in the 12-part […]

While fans may be gearing up in anticipation of Mega Man’s debut in Super Smash Bros., the “Worlds Collide” story arc is still going on right now. If you’ve elected not to read Erico’s review for fear of full-issue spoilers,...
The Blue Ink Reviews Sonic Universe #53 – Worlds Collide Part 8: Paradise Shift

So, How Does Mega Man Figure Into the Adventure Mode Story of Super Smash Bros.?

Well, to put it simply: He doesn’t. Now, before anyone goes flying of the handle about this, hear us out: In an interview with Polygon, director Masahiro Sakurai explains that the forthcoming Super Smash Bros. titles for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U won’t have the same sort of Adventure Mode experienced in Super Smash Bros. […]

Well, to put it simply: He doesn’t. Now, before anyone goes flying of the handle about this, hear us out: In an interview with Polygon, director Masahiro Sakurai explains that the forthcoming Super Smash Bros. titles for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U won’t have...
The Blue Ink Reviews Sonic Universe #53 – Worlds Collide Part 8: Paradise Shift

Thoughts, Musings, and Other Ponderings on Mega Man in Super Smash Bros.

As you might have noticed, I don’t tend to do many editorials on here, but after this week’s events, I’ve just been compelled to just write and express my thoughts. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a huge Nintendo fan– not to such a point that I’ll defend anything they do, but at least […]

As you might have noticed, I don’t tend to do many editorials on here, but after this week’s events, I’ve just been compelled to just write and express my thoughts. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a huge Nintendo fan– not to such a...
The Blue Ink Reviews Sonic Universe #53 – Worlds Collide Part 8: Paradise Shift

Fans Take to Miiverse to Celebrate Mega Man Coming to Super Smash Bros.

The last time we checked in on the Wii U’s Miiverse community, fans were celebrating the arrival of the Blue Bomber on the Wii U Virtual Console with the release of the original NES Mega Man. Now that he’s been revealed as a new addition to the roster of the upcoming Super Smash Bros. title […]

The last time we checked in on the Wii U’s Miiverse community, fans were celebrating the arrival of the Blue Bomber on the Wii U Virtual Console with the release of the original NES Mega Man. Now that he’s been revealed as a new addition to the roster of...
The Blue Ink Reviews Sonic Universe #53 – Worlds Collide Part 8: Paradise Shift

Mega Man Smashes Mario in this New Smash Bros. Footage (Updated)

Super Smash Bros. Bet you can’t get enough of Mega Man in Super Smash Bros, so here’s some more! In this IGN video we see a demonstration of Mega Man in a one-on-one fight against Mario that goes all the way to the wire. And I don’t know who is giving the play-by-play but I […]

Super Smash Bros. Bet you can’t get enough of Mega Man in Super Smash Bros, so here’s some more! In this IGN video we see a demonstration of Mega Man in a one-on-one fight against Mario that goes all the way to the wire. And I don’t know who is...
The Blue Ink Reviews Sonic Universe #53 – Worlds Collide Part 8: Paradise Shift

Nintendo Drops Numerous Mega Man Games into Various eShops Across the Globe

On top of all the news about Nintendo and Capcom bringing Mega Man to Super Smash Bros. today, it’s hard to believe they weren’t finished yet, but… they weren’t finished yet. In North America, Mega Man 2, Mega Man 3, and Mega Man 4 have arrived for the Virtual Console in the Wii U eShop. […]

On top of all the news about Nintendo and Capcom bringing Mega Man to Super Smash Bros. today, it’s hard to believe they weren’t finished yet, but… they weren’t finished yet. In North America, Mega Man 2, Mega Man 3, and Mega Man 4 have arrived...
The Blue Ink Reviews Sonic Universe #53 – Worlds Collide Part 8: Paradise Shift

Some Mega Man-Based Super Smash Bros. Images to Entertain and Amuse You

By the look of things, many of you are excited to see Mega Man finally make his Super Smash Bros. debut. Gee, who would have imagined? But surely that one video, great as it may be, isn’t enough to tide you over for the rest of E3, right? Right. As such, we’ve gone through and […]

By the look of things, many of you are excited to see Mega Man finally make his Super Smash Bros. debut. Gee, who would have imagined? But surely that one video, great as it may be, isn’t enough to tide you over for the rest of E3, right? Right. As such,...
The Blue Ink Reviews Sonic Universe #53 – Worlds Collide Part 8: Paradise Shift

Sakurai Demonstrates Mega Man’s Moves in Super Smash Bros.

Want to see more of Mega Man in Super Smash Bros., following his debut trailer? Of course you do! In the video above, director Masahiro Sakurai takes us through the way Mega Man looks, moves, and attacks (including the previously-unseen Top Spin) in the upcoming title, as well as fellow newcomers Villager from Animal Crossing […]

Want to see more of Mega Man in Super Smash Bros., following his debut trailer? Of course you do! In the video above, director Masahiro Sakurai takes us through the way Mega Man looks, moves, and attacks (including the previously-unseen Top Spin) in the upcoming...
The Blue Ink Reviews Sonic Universe #53 – Worlds Collide Part 8: Paradise Shift

New Challenger Approaching: Mega Man Joins Super Smash Bros.!

For one reason or another, Mega Man did not get to appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. This omission has now been rectified as Nintendo has released the official trailer for the game’s Wii U and Nintendo 3DS iterations, which are slated for 2014. Joining the fray in the video is the Villager from Animal […]

For one reason or another, Mega Man did not get to appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. This omission has now been rectified as Nintendo has released the official trailer for the game’s Wii U and Nintendo 3DS iterations, which are slated for 2014. Joining the fray...
The Blue Ink Reviews Sonic Universe #53 – Worlds Collide Part 8: Paradise Shift

Capcom and Zoff Collaborate to Make Mega Man Themed Glasses

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, Capcom of Japan is teaming up with glasses manufacturer Zoff for some special Capcom themed glasses designs. This includes Mega Man, as well as series like Ace Attorney, Sengoku Basara, Devil May Cry, Resident Evil and Ghouls ‘n Ghosts. Actual designs aren’t shown yet, but the collaboration is specifically […]

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, Capcom of Japan is teaming up with glasses manufacturer Zoff for some special Capcom themed glasses designs. This includes Mega Man, as well as series like Ace Attorney, Sengoku Basara, Devil May Cry, Resident Evil and Ghouls...