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Ultimate Armor X is the Next D-Arts Figure, PLUS Figuarts Sigma
Following Ucchy's April Fools ruse earlier this week, the true future D-Arts figure from Bandai is revealed. D-Arts Ultimate Armor X is going into production. Can I call them or what? On top of that, Ucchy-san also confirms that Sigma is being released as a Figuarts...
Behold the One-Man Spark Mandrill Acapella
This is Smooth McGroove, who performs one-man acapella renditions of video game tunes. One man, though he plays eight different parts of the tune in synch, which is still impressive as you listen to his version of Spark Mandrill's theme from Mega Man X above, which...
The Blue Ink: Archie’s Mega Man #24 – “Worlds Collide” Part 1: Two Guys, a Reset Button, and the Cosmic Joke
"We have to get these two together." --Dr. Peter Venkman "I think that would be extraordinarily dangerous." --Dr. Egon Spengler, Ghostbusters ---------------------------------------- A year or so ago, when Wily was causing all sorts of havoc with his second Robot...
Game Grumps Lock Their Sights on Mega Man X7
Thanks to a tip from Toastykins, we're happy to bring to you the latest episode of "Game Grumps," in which Mega Man X7 is put through its paces by the Scramble-Changing duo of JonTron and Egoraptor (who sort of sounds like a Mega Man X character himself). Do note that...
Big Comixology Sale and Free “Worlds Collide” Preview April 2nd – 4th
Ready to check out the Mega Man/Sonic the Hedgehog crossover, "Worlds Collide?" If you're a subscriber, then you should already be getting it in the mail. If not, then you'll want to head over to Comixology between April 2nd and 4th for a free preview issue featuring...
Which of These Upcoming D-Arts Figures Isn’t a Joke?
Over on Rockman Unity, Ucchy-san is brimming with excitement to announce FOUR new upcoming characters for Bandai's D-Arts figure line! There's classic series Roll, Ultimate Armor X, Iris, and Zero from the MMZ series. Talk about a deluge of new products! Ahh, but...
Brazilian Mega Man Makes Cracked List of Iconic Characters’ Insane Foreign Comic Reboots
Cracked has a new list up, this one detailing "5 Iconic Characters Who Got Insane Reboots in Foreign Comics." Interestingly enough, for only being five entries long, two of them go to comic book versions of video game characters. In addition to the story "Super Mario...
A Critical Look at Mega Man 4 Stages: Dr. Cossack Stage 4
Cossack Stage 4 The path to Cossack starts off with some refills, an E-Tank, and a nice view of the night sky. Pakatto and Jumbig are easily dealt with by now, and we've already met both in worse situations. Biree makes another appearance here. This time we'll have to...
Introducing The Mega Man Network’s Rock Tumblr!
For those of you out there who use Tumblr, we just wanted to let you know that we've carved out our own little space on the blogging network. Called "The Mega Man Network's Rock Tumblr," we'll be providing links to new content on TMMN as it comes, but also some more...
Diamond’s Previews Catalog Turns Up the Bass with New D-Arts Solicitation
Previews, the catalog for comic book distributor Diamond, has updated with a new listing which many of you have no doubt been eagerly awaiting: The D-Arts action figures of Bass and Treble from Bandai and Bluefin Tamashii Nations! From Tamashii Nations! Previously...
25th Anniversary Mega Man Statue Now Available for Pre-Order in Capcom Store
Capcom Unity has just announced that the limited edition 25th anniversary statue of Mega Man first shown at PAX East is now available for pre-order in the Capcom Store. "This was originally announced as a SDCC 2013 exclusive," notes Community Manager Brett Elston,...
Check Out the Rockman Xover Boss Nominees
The selection process for the Rockman Xover boss character contest has come to a head. Of the total 816 entries submitted, 50 have been chosen as nominees. You can view the whole roster here. Over at Rockman Unity, Ucchy selected ten of those 50 to comment on,...
Inafune Doodles Mega Man at Boss Battle Gallery
With Keiji Inafune recently dropping by San Francisco, it looks like he made his way to the Mega Man Boss Battle art gallery. Not only that, but he was caught doing a little Mega graffiti, too. It's nice to see how much respect Inafune still has for Mega Man even...
e-Capcom Offers Up a Comfy Mega Man Helmet and Buster Set
A new special edition Mega Man product is hitting Japan. The e-Capcom shop has opened up pre-orders for a Mega Man plush helmet and buster set, perfect for looking cool, staving off head colds or taking a Mega nap. The plush wear, which is an e-Capcom exclusive...
Get Equipped with Mega Meow Shirt!
Okay, technically it's Mega Neko, a new Mega Man-inspired t-shirt now available for $24.99 over at Pengew Apparel. Inspired by the Japanese Maneki-neko statue, which is said to bring its owners good luck, the description reads "This little kitten will bring you good...
Use the Washroom with Mega Man
Okay, so maybe that's not as appealing as it sounds, though Bubble Man's stage was a good choice of backdrop. From what we can tell, this was made in an otherwise-unknown public restroom. Scroll down to see inside one of the toilet stalls. Source, via Haydn Dalton's...
Nintendo Power on 15 Years of Mega Man
Here's a neat image from Nintendo Power back in 2003, focusing on Mega Man's 15th anniversary. This is from a time when the Battle Network and Zero series were shiny and new (although Zero gets no mention here, curiously). I love how Mega Man 2 is propped as the best...
The Harlem Shake, Mega Man-Style?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRWryTQDK4o Are you tired of the Harlem Shake yet? If so, it turns out you're not the only one. Watch as Dr. Wily discovers it in the 16th of the fad's 15 minutes of fame; suffice to say, everyone else around is over it. Thanks for the...
A Critical Look at Mega Man 4 Stages: Dr. Cossack Stage 3
Cossack Stage 3 and Music This stage... is an autoscroller. I'm going to be honest here; no matter what I say about the design, I'm always going to hate this stage because I can't stand this mechanic in platformers. It does raise tension for newcomers by adding a time...
Have a Listen to an Upcoming Mega Man Fan Album
Here is a cross fade sample of an up and coming Mega Man fan arranged album, MegaMusicMix. The album is being put together by Colis Records, creators of past doujin albums like RockLove and Rockbuster. However, this album is recruiting various fan artists to put...
