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Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Well here's a real bit of unfortunate news. Word is out today via Polygon that Capcom US has had to lay off, according to their PR, several employees as the result of internal restructuring. As a part of this process, Capcom's senior vice president Christian "Sven"...

Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

iFanboy Previews Sonic Universe #54 – Worlds Collide Part 11

Wow, it seems like only yesterday that we got to see the preview for "Worlds Collide" Part 10 in Mega Man #27. But silly us; that was three days ago, and we can't just keep living in the past (even though some of us don't even have that issue yet). So we must march...

Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Super Smash Bros. Pic of the Day – Mega Buster, Go!

Not that we're going to make this a regular thing every time Mega Man happens to show up on the official Super Smash Bros. website's daily picture (though those can still wind up making their way to the TMMN Rock Tumblr), but this one was too good not to put up front...

Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

The Saga of “Rockman Xero” Continues

Earlier this year we presented an interesting fan video portraying a slightly different and action packed take on Mega Man Zero. Now animator GiM presents us part two of the battle, which resolve Roll's sudden conflict and, spoilers, has Zero cutting up a ton more...

Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Mega Man: The After Years – Cut Man

"What happens when the robot masters become robot retirees?" asks Esquirebob Animations, and we find out in this animated short as Cut Man has to deal with an overbearing neighbor who just can't take a hint. Be warned, though, as it contains-- as Capcom Unity puts...

Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Ripot’s Round-Up – 7/8/13

Here we are again, with another big blast of items from the numerous tips that you, the readers of The Mega Man Network, have so graciously sent to us over the past while. Sorry if some of these are a bit late, as we usually only have so much time in the day to write...

Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Mega Man 2.5D Coming in 2013

It's been in development for years, but at long last, the fan project known as "Mega Man 2.5D" is almost here! And really, what better time to release a game called "Mega Man 2.5D" than on Mega Man's 25th anniversary? Creator Peter Sjöstrand released the above trailer...

Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

A Critical Look at Mega Man 5: Weapons & Items

Mega Buster and Charge Shot Before we get into special weapons, I need to talk about the standard ones a bit. Intentionally or not, enemies in this game get a small degree of invulnerability between shots. This can greatly reduce the effectiveness of the buster...

Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

The Game Grumps Take on Mega Man 2

Warning: This video has NSFW language Popular YouTube series Game Grumps is taking on one of my all time favorite Mega Man games: Mega Man 2! If you've got some time to spend, sit back and watch Ego and Danny play the game and talk about all kinds of amusing nonsense....

Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

D-Arts Black Zero Confirmed for US this December (Updated)

Following our report yesterday, Bluefin has now confirmed that the D-Arts Black Zero figure will release in the United States December of this year, and November for those ordering in Japan. They've also provided this cool publicity image. The latter half of this year...

Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Ucchy-san Presents D-Arts Black Zero

As promised, Ucchy-san has revealed the next character to get the D-Arts treatment. And it turns out it's Black Zero. To be honest... just a little underwhelming. And while Black Zero did rank 10th in the latest character survey, it was also revealed at San Diego...

Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

An Up Close Look at D-Arts Ultimate Armor X

Ucchy-san has posted a number of photos on Rockman Unity from a recent visit to Bandai. The subject is to show off the upcoming D-Arts Ultimate Armor X. The photos gives a good idea of the figure's detail, as well as...