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Mega Man Legends is Hayao Miyazaki
...along with every other game, according to a recent 1UP feature written by Jeremy Parish. As part of the site's week-long cover story about "How Comics Shaped Games," Parish takes a special look at the influence of Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki and how-- despite...
New Mega Man/Sonic Crossover Info Emerges from SDCC
Remember the big Archie Mega Man and Sonic the Hedgehog panel we told you would be happening at SDCC? Well, it has come and gone, and The Sonic Stadium was on hand to liveblog it. Some details include that it will begin in Spring/Summer of 2013 with Mega Man #24, and...
A Critical Look at Mega Man 2 Stages: Dr. Wily Stage 3
Here's the map of Wily Stage 3 and its Music This stage offers a few refills, then dumps us in some disgusting-looking water. Though this stage is just as ugly as the last, I do appreciate that it's pushing the dirty factory look a bit more; gives it a more menacing...
Keiji Inafune Receives 100K for Mega Man Legends 3 Shirt at Expo
Earlier this month the annual Japan Expo was held in Paris, France. Numerous big names in Japanese culture and media were in attendance, including the "Father of Mega Man" Keiji Inafune. Ancode Udw, a huge Mega Man fan and a member of the Facebook group 100,000...
The Ladies Take Over for Mega Man #19 (Updated)
Don't send a man to do a woman's job! The cover for Mega Man #19 has just hit the 'net, and it looks like this is a girls-only storyline with Roll taking charge, along with Quake Woman and Splash Woman. A small description of the adventure is as follows: We all know...
Crowdsource Inspiration Presents: Robotic Dreams
A couple of days ago on Twitter, Kavalier Calm (@inspiredcrowd) tipped us off to a new song he'd written and posted to his Tumblr called "Robotic Dreams." The song came from a suggestion for “a song about Mega Man, how he’s no different than a lamp or vacuum, a...
Axl Makes the News, Talks Shop About His Wear
Here's a Maverick Hunter you probably didn't expect to see when tuning in to NBC 7 San Diego. This guy's Axl costume, which I must say is pretty well made, won him some prime time. I never thought much of Axl myself, but I have to give respect for this amazing...
Tamashii Nations Taunts and Teases on Twitter (Updated with TWO Sigma Sightings)
Sigma, Ride Armor, Black Zero, and... a Maverick Hunter command console? These are what Tamashii Nations have teased and ultimately unveiled at their San Diego Comic Con booth on Twitter. Keep reading to see the teases. The above picture was posted to Tamashii...
MTV Geek Gets In on the Mega Man/Sonic Crossover Fun, Too
Following Kotaku's lead, MTV Geek has published a much more extensive interview with Archie Comics scribe Ian Flynn and editor Paul Kaminski about the upcoming Mega Man/Sonic the Hedgehog crossover. Over the course of the interview, a few more hints are dropped as to...
Rockman Headed to Japanese 3DS Virtual Console
Feel like buying Mega Man over again? Rockman will be released on Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console on July 18th for ¥500. No word yet on the possibility of a North American/European release. Source: CAP Kobun You can also see more details on Nintendo of Japan's site.
Kotaku Interviews Flynn on Mega Man/Sonic Crossover
Over at Kotaku, they seem to be well ahead of everyone else when it comes to the upcoming Mega Man/Sonic the Hedgehog crossover by Archie Comics, as they have already conducted an interview with writer Ian Flynn about the True Blue Two. Among the items addressed are...
Ippo Yamada Starts a Band, Knocks Out a ZX Tune
Here's a little something to cool you down from this blue-hot Mega Man and Sonic crossover news. Ippo Yamada of Inti Creates has seemingly started his own band, SENSORS. Ippo himself is on bass and production. Ryo Kawakami, who has also played a major role in Inti's...
Mega Man and Sonic’s “When Worlds Collide” Saga Formally Announced
Nope, no more teasers - this is the real deal. Kotaku has the PR from Archie's upcoming 12 part, yes, TWELVE PART crossover of the two gaming heroes, come 2013. Coming from Archie's Paul Kaminski: "We've been gearing up for this for years. From the moment we had Mega...
Archie’s Two Blue Heroes Joining Together?
If you've ever listened to the The Mega Man Network podcast, I believe I've mentioned before I'm one of the rare people who didn't grow up with a NES. So, I don't have memories of playing 8-bit Mega Man at all like my other TMMN cohorts. My love of Mega Man came down...
Your First Look at WF2012 Summer Rockman Goods
Wonder Fest, as you may know, is a twice a year super-assembly for model and figure-making fans. And lately, there's been more and more Rockman wares available by dedicated garage artists. Sadly, it does not appear that Hobby Rock is organizing again for...
July Giveaway! Win an Elec Man Resin Kit!
Gotta keep that gratitude train going! Got many more prizes to give away! This time we'll have THREE winners! And what we have to offer is a little bit interesting. Please, it's important you read this post carefully! We are giving away three Elec Man resin kits by...
Zero 2nd Contest Entries – A Mega Man Merchandise Party!
Even after wrapping up this contest, it still haunts me! As promised, Tabby and I have collected together all the entries for your viewing pleasure. I think when you look over them, you'll come to understand why we had so much trouble deciding on a winner. Be...
A Critical Look at Mega Man 2 Stages: Dr. Wily Stage 2
The map of Dr.Wily Stage 2. First up is a gauntlet of Flyboys, two large weapon energy refills, and a gap that can only be crossed with Item 2. This here is how you do required item segments well. The terrain starts close to the top of the screen, making the Flyboys...
You Are Dr. Wily!
That's how this advertisement for Rockman 2's boss contest sells itself. This apparently comes from a pretty old issue of Family Computer Magazine. Most of the text just tells the story of Rockman, questions what Dr. Wily's true form really is, promises some huge...
Marvel vs. Capcom Origins Coming to XBLA and PSN in September
While rumors of a new Marvel vs. Capcom game began to circulate last night (only to be denied by Ryota Niitsuma on Twitter), a new truth has come to light today as Capcom has announced the Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network release of Marvel vs. Capcom Origins,...
