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Looking Back: Mega Man 9
Dec 10, 2012 | Articles
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 Classic series. For this entry, I’ll be looking Mega Man 9, the best 1988 game released in 2008. Once upon a time there was a site...
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MegaMarathon Going On Now
Dec 9, 2012 | Community Developments
Thanks to Victor, we just received word that the folks at MegaMarathon are holding... well, a MegaMarathon. They began on December 8th and have been working through both Classic and X series games in alternating order (Mega Man, Mega Man X, Mega Man 2, Mega Man X2,...
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The Decisive ROCKMAN HOLIC Trailer
Dec 9, 2012 | Mega Man
The previews keep coming, and this is certainly the most in-depth preview yet. Here is 15 minutes of ROCKMAN HOLIC, with cross faded samples of all 16 tracks. All in all it's shaping up to be a pretty rockin' soundtrack! ROCKMAN HOLIC is due out in 9 days, alongside...
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Rockman Xover Getting a 25th Anniversary Surprise
Dec 9, 2012 | Mega Man
While the details are being kept under wraps, an advertisement in Rockman Xover indicates that something special is coming on December 17th to commemorate Mega Man's 25th anniversary. Chances are it's probably a new special card. But who knows, perhaps they'll add a...
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A Critical Look at Mega Man 3 Stages: Dr. Wily Stage 3
Dec 9, 2012 | Articles, Featured
Dr. Wily Stage 3 and Music Click to enlarge A neat little detail about the beginning of this stage is that the New Shotman here fires his upward shots in time with the music for the first three cycles. Though harmless at first, his positioning here is nice as it gives...
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Capcom Opens Up to IGN About SFxMM and the Blue Bomber’s Future
Dec 8, 2012 | Mega Man
Capcom caused quite a stir with the announcement of Street Fighter X Mega Man, the free-to-download PC game designed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of both respective franchises, and right on top of things is IGN, who discuss with Capcom Senior Vice President...
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Capcom Reveals Trailer for Street Fighter X Mega Man (Update)
Dec 8, 2012 | Mega Man
Remember that fan game which featured Mega Man taking on various characters from Street Fighter? Well, guess what? Capcom has just revealed via the trailer above that it is going to be an official release to celebrate the 25th anniversary of both Mega Man and Street...
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Here’s Another ROCKMAN HOLIC Sample to Jam to
Dec 8, 2012 | Mega Man
Wow, SOUND HOLIC might want to slow down! We might get the whole album out on YouTube before December 19th! Anyway, here is the latest sample for ROCKMAN HOLIC. This is "RELOADED", an entirely original track, so nothing to get nostalgic to. But if you're a fan of...
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Industry Pros Come Together to Form Their Own Mega Man 25th Anniversary Fan Game
Dec 8, 2012 | Community Developments
Now here is something interesting, and perhaps even more crossover-y than Xover (artwork aside). From YouTube's description: Started in August, our team of six game industry professionals (Jason Canam, Jeff Canam, Orie Falconer, Tim McLennan, Daniel Ochoa, Julian...
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Rockman Unity Wants Your 25th Anniversary Comments and Congrats
Dec 7, 2012 | Mega Man
Good ol' Ucchy-san at Rockman Unity is getting a little celebratory plan in the works. He is asking all fans (well, technically all fans in Japan) to send in their comments aboutMega Man's 25th anniversary. The comments can pertain to things such as: Congratulatory...
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Mega Man Retro Roto 4-Figure Set on Sale at Hobo Ninja
Dec 7, 2012 | Mega Man
Hey, everyone! Remember Jazwares' Mega Man "Retro Roto" line? Six-inch figures of limited articulation based on Capcom's original design sketches? Well, if you're in the market for these, then you're in luck. Hobo Ninja is having a sale where you can get Mega Man,...
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Get Equipped with Mega Puns
Dec 7, 2012 | Community Developments
The newest Machinima edition of "NoPUNintendo" features a few involving Mega Man characters, and being the cruel and unjust site that we are, we had to share them with you. And when you're through crying, check out more at the NoPUNNintendo website!
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Looking Back: Mega Man 8
Dec 7, 2012 | Articles
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 Classic series. For this entry, I’ll be looking Mega Man 8, (in)famous for succumbing to the late-90s illness of oddly placed and...
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Mega Man 2 Coming to the 3DS eShop in Europe Early Next Year
Dec 6, 2012 | Mega Man
Good news for folks east of the Atlantic. Nintendo of Europe has announced that the NES classic Mega Man 2 will become available on the 3DS's eShop sometime in Q1 of 2013. It appears Europe will be getting the classic Mega Man titles in a steady stream, albeit slower...
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Rockman Xover is 100,000 Strong
Dec 6, 2012 | Mega Man
Looks like Mega Man Legends 3 isn't the only thing to have nabbed 100K supporters now. After only a week of being available, Rockman Xover is patting itself on the back for surpassing 100,000 registered players. To commemorate the milestone, users are receiving a free...
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The Blue Ink: Archie’s Mega Man #19 – Grrrl Power
Dec 6, 2012 | Reviews
"The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down of the big lake they call Gitchee Gumee, the lake it is said never gives up her dead when the skies of November turn gloomy..." -Gordon Lightfoot, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald...
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Final Nintendo Power is On Its Way
Dec 6, 2012 | Community Developments
After months of watching the last few remaining grains of sand fall through the hourglass, the time has finally come, and I still don't know what to say as the final issue of Nintendo Power magazine-- Volume 285, December 2012-- is officially on its way and now...
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Did You Know Gaming? Tackles Mega Man
Dec 5, 2012 | Community Developments
Yeah, this is kind of old news... in more ways than one. When we first saw this video, we were hopeful before realizing that yes, we did know all of this. And it seemed to us that odds are that anyone who visits a site like this with any regularity probably does, too....
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Rockman 6 Coming to 3DS VC in Japan Next Week
Dec 5, 2012 | Mega Man
For the first time ever, the final title in the NES series Mega Man 6 will be released in digital form - at least in Japan for now. Rockman 6: The Greatest Battle in History!! will become available on the Japanese eShop for ¥500, next week on the 12th. Japanese fans...
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More Chiptune Grooves to Enjoy
Dec 4, 2012 | Community Developments
Following the release of RushJet1's superb Mega Man 3 chiptune arrangement, here's another new album in a similar vein. Sugar Sugar Marathon 20XX is a 25th anniversary celebratory album with tracks from across the main ten Mega Man titles with a predominant chiptune...
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