In Mega Man Star Force 3, players travel between the physical world and the digital world via electromagnetic waves that form “wave roads.” Geo Stelar, the protagonist of the game, can see these wave roads by using his unique “visualizer” tool. Once in the digital world, Geo can merge with the electronic life-form known as Omega-Xis to become Mega Man. The wave roads are being overrun by mysterious “noise” that change the player’s environment and powers in different ways. This noise is being generated by an approaching gigantic meteor that threatens both the physical and digital worlds of Mega Man Star Force 3, forcing Geo Stellar and his crew to fight the oncoming threat to save two worlds. Fortunately, Mega Man discovers that he can control the Noise, using the new “Noise Change” system to transform into many different forms, including the ultimate “Black Ace” or “Red Joker” forms.

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Assets

10 screenshots (added 6/2/2009)

E3 2009 (added 6/2/2009)

Box Art (added 6/24/2009)

E3 2009 (added 6/2/2009) (Note: Each file was originally posted in two file formats, jpg and psd, but only the former are shown here)

Videos

E3 2009 (added 6/2/2009; original filename: MMSF3_PV_WEB.wmv)

Black Ace Video (added 6/12/2009; original filename: MMSF3_BlackAce.wmv)

Red Joker Video (added 6/19/2009; original filename: MMSF3_RedJoker.wmv)

Boss Video (added 6/26/2009; original filename: MMSF3_Boss.wmv)

(WARNING: This video spoils the final boss. Proceed with caution! No, we don’t know why Capcom did this, either.)

BOSS BATTLE! (added 6/26/2009; original filename: MMSF3_BOSS_edit2.wmv)

E3 2009 (added 6/2/2009)

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THE BATTLE FOR THE DIGITAL WORLD CONTINUES IN MEGA MAN STAR FORCE™ 3 FOR NINTENDO DS™ 

Black Ace and Red Joker Double the Possibilities 

SAN MATEO, Calif ⎯  Jan. 22, 2009 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Mega Man Star Force™ 3 (MMSF3) for Nintendo DS™ will be coming to North America in early summer 2009. MMSF3 will come in two different versions, Black Ace and Red Joker, allowing two friends to share unique items and powers utilizing the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection, enhancing their individual characters.

As in the previous games, MMSF3 is a unique blend of action and role-playing game (RPG), combining the high intensity combat that is the hallmark of Mega Man® games with Star Force’s strategic battle system. By defeating enemies and boss characters, players earn “battle cards” that enhance and evolve Mega Man’s abilities and attacks.

New to MMSF3 are “Noise Changes,” random enhancements that change Mega Man’s form and unlock new abilities. The two versions of the game, Black Ace and Red Joker, each have over 100 unique Noise Types that can be combined with Mega Man to unlock elemental powers based on earth, air, water and fire.  The new Noise feature will add an exciting randomness to battles, encouraging players to explore, collect and battle across the digital world of MMSF3.

In MMSF3, players will travel between the physical world and the digital world via electromagnetic waves that form “wave roads.” Geo Stelar, the protagonist of the game, can see these wave roads through usage of his unique “visualiser” tool. Once in the digital world, Geo can merge with the electronic life-form known as Omega-Xis to become Mega Man. The wave roads are being overrun by mysterious “noise” that change the player’s environment and powers in different ways. This noise is being generated by an approaching gigantic meteor that threatens both the physical and digital worlds of MMSF3, forcing Geo Stellar and his crew to fight the oncoming threat to save two worlds. Fortunately, Mega Man discovers that he can control the Noise, using the new “Noise Change” system to transform into many different forms, including the ultimate “Black Ace” or “Red Joker” forms.

For more information, visit http://megaman.capcom.com.

ABOUT CAPCOM

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices.  Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan.  More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com.

Mega Man Star Force, Mega Man, Capcom, the Capcom logo, Resident Evil, and Devil May Cry are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2004 Nintendo. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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MEGA MAN STAR FORCE® 3 – Fact Sheet

Release Date: June 30, 2009
Genre: Action Adventure, RPG
Platform: Nintendo DS™
Rating: E
Developer: Capcom®
Price: $29.99

Game Description:
Mega Man Star Force® returns in the most thrilling series adventure yet, delivering totally upgraded and cutting-edge online communication and device customization technologies through a portable RPG adventure that is brought to life in the iconic, action-driven Mega Man way! New to the series are “Noise Changes,” random enhancements that change Mega Man’s form and unlock new abilities.  There are more than 100 transformations possible. Mega Man Star Force® 3 will be available in two versions, Red Joker and Black Ace, each with their own unique Noise Types.

Developed by the team behind the popular Mega Man Battle Network™ series, Mega Man Star Force® 3 picks up after the end of the last game.  Geo Stelar and the rest of the gang are back in an all new adventure. With the advancement of the EM wave technology and other scientific advancements like the materialized executable program called “Wizard,” a malicious virus that threatens to take over the system.  The side-effect is a high percentage of “Noise” that our hero will have to contend with.  How can Geo Steler and his friends fight with the threat of “Meteor G” closing in on Earth? Moreover, what power can Mega Man harness by using the “Noise Change” system which controls the power of “Noise”?

Mega Man Star Force® 3 blends a unique formula of RPG exploration elements with fast-paced action, as players travel and battle between coexisting worlds, the physical world and the virtual Wave World. Players will encounter enemies in the virtual Wave World and battle them on three-by-five battle grids with their Battle Card deck. Mega Man Star Force® 3 also adds a new feature called “Rezon,” which allow players to fill in profiles about battles and their team name/symbol.

Features: 

• Two co-existing worlds – explore the real world in human form and transform into Mega Man to maneuver through the virtual  “Wave World”
• The main theme is ‘Noise’ and during battle the Noise Ratio is indicated on the screen. The Noise Ratio increases in different situations. As the Noise Ratio increases there are different effects.
• Cyber battles feature an immersive third person view as players engage enemies in a 3×5 battle grid.
• Cards now stack and are scattered randomly. Only the top card can be used when stacked. Mega-class and Giga-class cards have greater surface areas and are more likely to stack.
• Each version will have different “Noise Change” probabilities and final transformations unique to each version.
• There are more than 100 Mega Man forms (transformations) possible by utilizing “Noise Change”.
• Each character has their own customizable Personal Page in the game where Battle Cards and information can be viewed and traded with friends to compare progress
• There are two types of ultimate transformation – “Black Ace” and “Red Joker”

http://megaman.capcom.com/

| Contact: Chris Kramer | Capcom Entertainment | (650) 350-6517 | kramer@capcom.com |

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Product Information

Release date 6/30/2009

Genre Action/Adventure

Brand Mega Man®

MMSF3 is a unique blend of action and role-playing game (RPG), combining the high intensity combat that is the hallmark of Mega Man games with Star Force’s strategic battle system. By defeating enemies and boss characters, players earn “battle cards” that enhance and evolve Mega Man’s abilities and attacks.

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Sourced from Capcom Press Center.

BONUS

Thanks to “Crimson Joker 🔥(STAR FORCE MIND CONTROL!!!!!!)” on Twitter, we also have this animated banner from the now-defunct Secret Satellite Server website, which was a place you could go to mix and match Noise forms, learn about the characters and story, specifications on the characters EM Wave Forms, and more.

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