TMMN Staff
Iris Making PXZ a Bit More Tragic
Just a small info update on Bandai Namco's Project X Zone. A recent update details some of the support characters, and we get a little more idea what Iris is up to. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear the afterlife has changed her mind much. Her description says of her,...
These Rockman EXE Sneakers are Fascinating and Bewildering
Back in the heyday of Mega Man Battle Network, there was without a doubt much merchandise behind the series, especially in Japan. No surprise, given how incredibly popular and marketable the game was (not to mention its counterparts in animation and...
25th Anniversary Arrange Albums Tracks and Samples
Next week on the 10th, a new piece of the Mega Man 25th anniversary merchandise collective will release in Japan: The 25th Anniversary Rockman Rock and Techno Arrange Ver soundtracks by Team Entertainment. At long last, we now know what tracks to expect. What's...
The Trademarks Continue – Capcom of Japan Grabs “ROCKMAN”
Last month, we reported the curious though otherwise unassuming story of Capcom registering a new trademark for "MEGA MAN" back in August. Now it seems that Capcom of Japan is following suit, having just registered the term "ROCKMAN" (in all Roman letters, and not in...
A Critical Look at Mega Man 3 Stages: Shadow Man
Shadow Man's Stage and Music Shadow Man starts with a vertical drop. The Neo Shotman is in a good spot since he doesn't have to be fought, but the fall gives him enough time to lob a shot at you immediately. Aside from that, these screens are just an atmospheric...
More Mega Man Covers for Your Listening Pleasure
Following our previous posts about fan-made Mega Man music remixes, covers, and compositions, we've received some more tips about even more pieces yet to be featured here. Today's come from DarKsidE555, who has a number of previous works available to listen to on...
Brand New “We are ROCK-MEN!” Album in the Works
It looks like Capcom is sneaking in one more Mega Man arranged album before the year ends. Amazon now has a listing for "We are ROCK-MEN! 2", set to come out in Japan on December 19th for ¥2100 (roughly $27 US). Just two days after the 25th anniversary. The previous...
Rockman.EXE WS Fan Translation Completed
Fans of Mega Man Battle Network have long known of a special Japanese-exclusive game for the WonderSwan Color, Rockman.EXE WS. Unlike the regular games, this one plays out as a platformer, much like the Classic series or, perhaps more appropriately, Mega Man Network...
Hey, Remember When Everyone Got Together and…?
Yeah, we should have been a little more on top of this one. Nonetheless, for those interested, Marvel vs. Capcom Origins is now available for both the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade for $14.99/1,200 Microsoft Points, respectively (though not on the PSN in...
Game Informer and Grega Man Tackle Mega Man Legends 2
Here's a treat for you all you Legends fans. Capcom Unity's Grega Man teams up with the Replay crew at Game Informer to take on Mega Man Legends 2, arguably the greatest Mega Man action adventure game ever made. You can check out the first hour long episode of their...
The Blue Ink: Archie’s Mega Man #9 – The Quick and the Red
"The secret of success is never believing you are successful." -Jeffrey Archer -------------------------------------------------- Dr. Wily has fled to lick his wounds, and there has been a period of prolonged peace. Perhaps even six months of it. Half a year of...
Watch Capcom Play Mega Man 9 Today on Unity
We're entering the final stretch as Capcom Unity clamps down to take on one of the Blue Bomber's latest adventures, Mega Man 9. Starting at 3pm PST today (rather than the usual Friday), Brett Elston will not only be facing the challenges concocted by the evil-- *ahem*...
“What am I Singing For?!” Johnny Yong Bosch Reenacts Iris’s Death His Own Way
It was only a matter of time before someone would approach former Black Ranger, $$60,000,000,000.00 Man, and current Zero (in Marvel vs. Capcom 3) Johnny Yong Bosch about recreating the famous/infamous death scene of Iris from Mega Man X4. As it turns out, YouTube...
TMMN’s September Giveaway Winner is…
We got nearly one hundred people submitting their ideas for how they'd pay tribute to the Blue Bomber this 25th anniversary. There were definitely some pretty amusing ideas! But in the end, only one could be chosen. And that chosen one is... Anthony Martinez! Here is...
Capcom Expresses “Other Concerns” Than the Name of Rockman Xover
Looking at the responses to our hands-on with Rockman Xover at the Tokyo Game Show, one gets the impression that many of you are not especially thrilled with what you have seen. Some of you have even turned the tables on Capcom and referred to the game's title as...
TMMN Reviews: Bandai D-Arts Vile Figure (Warning: Image-Heavy)
It's been a while since we've reviewed a Mega Man figure here on The Mega Man Network, but I've recently managed to rectify that with the acquisition of our very own Vile figure from Bandai's D-Arts line, courtesy of Bluefin and Tamashii Nations. And in advance, I...
TMMN’s Hands-On with Rockman Xover – TGS Gameplay Footage
Be sure to watch in full screen HD! Granted, it's a very brief hands-on, but considering this game is revolutionary in that it's the first Mega Man game you can play entirely one handed, this much should suffice. I only got to play part of the Rockman Xover demo...
Check Out the Opening for Project X Zone
It's the moment you've all been waiting for! ...no, not that one. No, not that one, either. And you know that one isn't happening. Look, at least one of you has to have been waiting for the full animated opening to Project X Zone to surface, right? Well, this goes out...
A Critical Look at Mega Man 3 Stages: Gemini Man
Gemini Man's Stage and Music The first section introduces two new enemies, Nitron and Bomber Pepe. The former moves across the screen from the right, after which it dives down in a arc while spitting three fire balls that create a wall for a moment, similar to Heat...
Mega Man and Co. Ring In the New Year in Mega Man #21
Seems like a hero can't ever catch a break. The new announcement for Archie's Mega Man #21 has the Blue Bomber and companions preparing to celebrate the new year, but of course trouble strikes: "Countdown." It's almost New Year's Day, and Mega Man is ready to...
