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GT Countdown: Top 10 Metroidvania Games

GT Countdown: Top 10 Metroidvania Games

GameTrailers recently ranked their Top 10 "Metroidvania" games which are neither Metroid nor Castlevania. With those out of the way-- hey, Mega Man has some games which fit that mold! Maybe one of them made the list! Let's watch and find out. Aside: By "maybe," we...

GT Countdown: Top 10 Metroidvania Games

e-Capcom Introduces Rockman Nanoblock Sets

Yet more curious new Rockman merchandise coming to e-Capcom. There are now Rockman themed Nanoblock sets available for preorder. There is a Rockman set and a Cutman set. Each set comes with parts to make additional items and stage enemies. The sets are planned to...

GT Countdown: Top 10 Metroidvania Games

30 Years of Capcom: A Visual Retrospective

For Capcom's 30th anniversary, NostalgicGamer86 has put together a "visual retrospective" of many of the games which the company has developed, published, distributed, and manufactured over its three-decade history. Naturally, it wouldn't be complete without Mega Man,...

GT Countdown: Top 10 Metroidvania Games

A Critical Look at Mega Man 5 Stages: Proto Man 3

Proto Man 3 Apache Joe is waiting for us as soon as we move forward, and the following Subeil's placement is perfect for tripping up a player that might be hoping to slide past him. This is a fun area for experienced players to try to move through quickly,...

GT Countdown: Top 10 Metroidvania Games

The Escapades of MegaMan and Django Now Translated

As you may know, back in the days of Mega Man Battle Network, the series shared a connection with Konami's vampire hunting title Boktai. However, since the third installment of Boktai never released out of Japan, its special scenario was removed from the English...

GT Countdown: Top 10 Metroidvania Games

Mega Man the Board Game Facebook Page Opens

While we still don't have details on just what Jasco's "Mega Man The Board Game" will be about, they have just recently opened a Facebook site for the game, which promises updates and information in the near future. And as you can see, they're also sporting some...

GT Countdown: Top 10 Metroidvania Games

Rockman Xover Comes to Korea

After enjoying eight months of service exclusively in Japan, social app Rockman Xover has made its way to Korea on both iOS and Android. Allegedly, the version released is quite a bit behind the updates that the Japanese version currently has. Furthermore, the game...

GT Countdown: Top 10 Metroidvania Games

A Critical Look at Mega Man 5: Proto Man Stage 2

Proto Man 2 While the two Girees at the start aren't really a threat, it's worth pointing out that they start near the upper ladders, and the warping in animation takes just enough time for them to be in our way as we start. They'll also hit us if we fall back down,...

GT Countdown: Top 10 Metroidvania Games

Silver Mega Man 25th Anniversary Statue Available for Preorder

If you've got more money to spend on Mega Man commemorative goods, feast your eyes here. While preorders of the previous special edition Mega Man statue have already shipped and gone on sale at SDCC, this additional statue, featuring Mega Man and X in a silver colored...

GT Countdown: Top 10 Metroidvania Games

PrototypeZ Studios Shows Off Mega Man X Model Kit at SDCC

Looks like Capcom isn't the only ones with a Mega Man figure at San Diego Comic Con this year. Sculptor PrototypeZ Studios is showing off their own 1:6 scale Mega Man X figure at the convention. Little other details are given now, although it appears PrototypeZ has a...

GT Countdown: Top 10 Metroidvania Games

Halifax Megamanathon II This Weekend

This weekend is the second annual Megamanathon to raise money for Child's Play. On July 20th, Adam Strickland will be at "The Last Gamestore" in Halifax as he attempts to muscle his way through all ten numbered Mega Man Classic games and bring in enough money to...

GT Countdown: Top 10 Metroidvania Games

Now Available: Mega Man Unlimited

As promised, today marks the day that MegaPhil X's fan game, "Mega Man Unlimited," is officially available for public consumption. You can download it here, or if you're unsure enough about a free game to desire a professional critical opinion, Destructoid has a...

GT Countdown: Top 10 Metroidvania Games

Check Out this Zany Rockman’s Soccer Commercial

A lot of Rockman commercials have surfaced over the years, but here's one maybe you haven't seen. Even Rockman's Soccer got its own nifty animated commercial in Japan. It also features Tatsuo Kamon, the singer-songwriter behind the commercial's theme "We Are Rockman,"...

GT Countdown: Top 10 Metroidvania Games

A Critical Look at Mega Man 5: Proto Man Stage 1

Proto Man 1 and Music This section combines Tondeall and Sumatran, with fantastic results. As soon as the player sees Tondeall they're likely to keep shooting, triggering the following Sumtran. The next four Tondealls are placed well, with each having to be approached...