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A Critical Look at Mega Man 5 Stages: Wave Man
Jun 16, 2013 | Articles, Featured
Wave Man's Stage and Music The first section of Wave Man's stage is a trap room, with jets of steam that shoot from the pipes as we approach and a swinging ball and chain called Teckyun. There are three of each, with the first two pairs being nearly identical. We can...

Preview Pages for Mega Man #26 – Worlds Collide part 7
Jun 15, 2013 | Mega Man
While fans may be gearing up in anticipation of Mega Man's debut in Super Smash Bros., the "Worlds Collide" story arc is still going on right now. If you've elected not to read Erico's review for fear of full-issue spoilers, ComicsAlliance features the first few...

So, How Does Mega Man Figure Into the Adventure Mode Story of Super Smash Bros.?
Jun 15, 2013 | Mega Man
Well, to put it simply: He doesn't. Now, before anyone goes flying of the handle about this, hear us out: In an interview with Polygon, director Masahiro Sakurai explains that the forthcoming Super Smash Bros. titles for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U won't have the same sort...

Thoughts, Musings, and Other Ponderings on Mega Man in Super Smash Bros.
Jun 14, 2013 | Articles
As you might have noticed, I don't tend to do many editorials on here, but after this week's events, I've just been compelled to just write and express my thoughts. Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a huge Nintendo fan-- not to such a point that I'll defend anything...

Fans Take to Miiverse to Celebrate Mega Man Coming to Super Smash Bros.
Jun 13, 2013 | Community Developments
The last time we checked in on the Wii U's Miiverse community, fans were celebrating the arrival of the Blue Bomber on the Wii U Virtual Console with the release of the original NES Mega Man. Now that he's been revealed as a new addition to the roster of the upcoming...

Mega Man Smashes Mario in this New Smash Bros. Footage (Updated)
Jun 12, 2013 | Mega Man
Super Smash Bros. Bet you can't get enough of Mega Man in Super Smash Bros, so here's some more! In this IGN video we see a demonstration of Mega Man in a one-on-one fight against Mario that goes all the way to the wire. And I don't know who is giving the play-by-play...

Nintendo Drops Numerous Mega Man Games into Various eShops Across the Globe
Jun 11, 2013 | Mega Man
On top of all the news about Nintendo and Capcom bringing Mega Man to Super Smash Bros. today, it's hard to believe they weren't finished yet, but... they weren't finished yet. In North America, Mega Man 2, Mega Man 3, and Mega Man 4 have arrived for the Virtual...

Some Mega Man-Based Super Smash Bros. Images to Entertain and Amuse You
Jun 11, 2013 | Mega Man
By the look of things, many of you are excited to see Mega Man finally make his Super Smash Bros. debut. Gee, who would have imagined? But surely that one video, great as it may be, isn't enough to tide you over for the rest of E3, right? Right. As such, we've gone...

Sakurai Demonstrates Mega Man’s Moves in Super Smash Bros.
Jun 11, 2013 | Mega Man
Want to see more of Mega Man in Super Smash Bros., following his debut trailer? Of course you do! In the video above, director Masahiro Sakurai takes us through the way Mega Man looks, moves, and attacks (including the previously-unseen Top Spin) in the upcoming...

New Challenger Approaching: Mega Man Joins Super Smash Bros.!
Jun 11, 2013 | Mega Man
For one reason or another, Mega Man did not get to appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. This omission has now been rectified as Nintendo has released the official trailer for the game's Wii U and Nintendo 3DS iterations, which are slated for 2014. Joining the fray in...

Capcom and Zoff Collaborate to Make Mega Man Themed Glasses
Jun 11, 2013 | Mega Man
In celebration of their 30th anniversary, Capcom of Japan is teaming up with glasses manufacturer Zoff for some special Capcom themed glasses designs. This includes Mega Man, as well as series like Ace Attorney, Sengoku Basara, Devil May Cry, Resident Evil and Ghouls...

Covers & Solicitation for Mega Man #30
Jun 11, 2013 | Mega Man
Shadow Man fans, rejoice! The upcoming 30th issue of Archie's Mega Man comic book series features not one, but two covers featuring everyone's favorite ninja-themed Robot Master as a part of the "Blackout: The Curse of Ra Moon" story arc. Which do you prefer: The...

TMMN Reviews: Bandai D-Arts Mega Man Figure w/Rush & Metool (Warning: Image-Heavy)
Jun 10, 2013 | Reviews
Following our previous review of Bandai's D-Arts Vile figure from Bluefin Tamashii Nations, we are now taking a look at the next figure from their lineup, Mega Man! Or rather, Mega Man, Rush, and a Metool. One disclaimer before we go any further: As you can see from...

Capcom Releases Rockman Xover Original Soundtrack… For Free!
Jun 10, 2013 | Mega Man
If you're a fan of the music in Rockman Xover (and that might be the only aspect you're a fan of), then Capcom has done one good on you. They've released a special original soundtrack for Xover that's free to listen to and download. This soundtrack only contains the...

Here’s to Another Rockman Day
Jun 9, 2013 | Community Developments
It's June 9th, and that means it's Rockman Day - an unofficial day of observance for Mega Man started in Japan. Why June 9th? Check out a past Rockman Day for that explanation. Truth be told, I really haven't seen any commemoration for Rockman Day this year from the...

A Critical Look at Mega Man 5 Stages: Gyro Man
Jun 9, 2013 | Articles
Gyro Man's Stage and Music Gyro Man starts with an elevator lifting us into the sky, where we fight Tattepakken and Pukapelly. The area in the fourth image uses this well, where jumping to hit Pukapelly can leave the player open to Tattepakken, while destroying the...

Rockman Prize Campaign Hitting Japan in Fall
Jun 7, 2013 | Mega Man
Now we know more about those sudden Rockman products appearing from System Service. As far as Japan is concerned, these are goods intended to be available in crane game and gashapon machines. They plan to be put into service at game centers and such all over Japan...

The Blue Ink Reviews Mega Man #26 – Worlds Collide Part 7: Games People Play
Jun 6, 2013 | Reviews
"I will not interrogate my enemies within my inner sanctum. A small hotel just outside my borders will work just as well." --Rule #10 of Being an Evil Overlord ----------------------------------- You would think that deep in the heart of enemy territory, the main...

A Chance for Female Mega Man Characters from D-Arts?
Jun 5, 2013 | Mega Man
Don't go getting your hopes up, but Bluefin Tamashii Nations USA recently posted the following on their Facebook: "The reception for Sailor Moon gives us great confidence for females from other series. More girls? MOAR GIRLS! Power up for tomorrow night and the Nex...

Project X Zone Demo Now Available on 3DS eShop
Jun 4, 2013 | Mega Man
A demo for Project X Zone, the big Capcom, Sega and Namco Bandai collaboration, is now available on the 3DS eShop. Unfortunately this demo doesn't feature any Mega Man related missions or characters, but it does have a woman in skimpy bat lingerie, so... there's that....
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