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A look at Mega Man X: Official Complete Works 3D embossed cover, and hints at more
Nov 18, 2009 | Mega Man
Matt Moylan, managing editor of UDON, just got back his sample copies of Mega Man X: Official Complete Works, and he couldn't wait to show off its embossed cover to us! Though somewhat difficult to make out in the pictures below, Matt says "both X and the logo stick...

MegaMan vs MegaMan, Place Your Bets Now!
Nov 16, 2009 | Mega Man
WARNING: There will be spoilers here for Rockman.EXE Operate Shooting Star. I advise hitting BACK on your browser now if you wish to avoid spoilage. Anyway, Operate Shooting Star has been out for a couple days now and seeing how it's almost exactly the same as Battle...

Time to Get Tanked
Nov 16, 2009 | Mega Man
If you want to get your hands on Boston America's Mega Man E-Tank energy drink and New Year's Eve is too far away for you to wait, then it seems there is some good news afoot. The pixel-packaged product is now available from Toy Wiz for $3.99 a pop, and can also be...

Rockman Kubrick Now Available for Pre-Order at NCSX
Nov 14, 2009 | Mega Man
A MMN reader (not sure if he wants us using his real name or not, so redacted for now) passed a tip along to us from Kotaku that lets us know that the Rockman and 1-Up Bearbrick Kubrick figures we reported previously are now available for preorder at National Console...

Retro Rotos Return
Nov 12, 2009 | Mega Man
Remember Jazwares' line of Mega Man "Retro Roto" toys, the six-inch action figures from the Classic series based on actual production art from Capcom? We received only one wave, with subsequent waves lingering in limbo until all hope had been given up that we'd ever...

Capcom announced Rockman EXE Official Complete Works
Nov 12, 2009 | Mega Man
With Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star out now, it only makes sense that Capcom would continue their Official Complete Works books with the Rockman EXE series. Releasing in Japan December 21st for ¥2,100 (roughly $23.42 USD), the big will be 176 A4 format pages of...

Nintendo Channel’s Operate Shooting Star trailer
Nov 11, 2009 | Mega Man
Here's the trailer for Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star that's appeared on Japan's Minna no Nintendo Channel. It's some new footage mixed with old. Furthermore, if the trailer is to be viewed as the final product, this close to the game's release (it practically is...

Golden Mr. Prog Brings EXE Concept Art
Nov 8, 2009 | Mega Man
If you check out Capcom of Japan's official website for Rockman.EXE: Operate Shooting Star and check out the "brain section," then there is a chance that you might run into this cheerful little fellow: His appearance is random, but if you do encounter him, then he...

EXE OSS sees original jacket bonus at select stores
Nov 6, 2009 | Mega Man
For what appears to be a mere remake, Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star is getting a lot of special promotions. The latest reported on the OSS homepage now is a pair of special jackets you can use to place in OSS's box. There is a "light version" that features both...

E-Tank Energy Drinks Coming to America (Updated)
Nov 5, 2009 | Mega Man
Good news, everyone! According to AAA Distribution, it appears that the popular yet peculiar-tasting E-Tank energy drinks might be coming to America. Their site has a listing where a case of 24 can be ordered for $72. Or, if you prefer singles, Big Bad Toystore will...

Capcom starts OSS comic strip; groaner already ensues
Nov 5, 2009 | Mega Man
As another small, special promotion, Capcom of Japan's Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star homepage will release eight yonkoma (4-panel) comic strips through November and December. The first is out now, which as you can see above I've mediocrely translated. I'm not much...

Welcome to Videoland!
Nov 4, 2009 | Mega Man
If you've been looking for a legal way to watch episodes of Captain N: The Game Master (as well as The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, The Legend of Zelda, Sonic Underground, Pole Position, and even cartoons not based on video games) without dropping the money on the...

Rockman EXE mobile games re-releasing, delicious character artwork
Nov 3, 2009 | Mega Man
Perhaps in honor of Operate Shooting Star, Capcom is re-releasing its two mobile phone Rockman EXE titles today on its iMode site "Capcom Party," according to GAME Watch. These games include Rockman EXE Phantom of Network, and Rockman EXE Legend of Network. With both...

Capcom, CoroCoro and Kids Station team up for OSS promotion + new footage
Nov 2, 2009 | Mega Man
Capcom, CoroCoro and Kids Station are teaming up for the "Double Rockman Present Campaign" to promote Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star. What kind of promotion is it? Why, it's a scavenger hunt! Ten lucky participants can enter between now and November 30th for a...

Gamasutra Interviews Chiptuned Rockman Composers
Nov 1, 2009 | Mega Man
For those interested in the compositions and works of the album Chiptuned Rockman, Gamasutra has recently posted an interview with Producer Hally and composers Ryo Kawakami, Akari Kaida, Hiroki Isogai, and Manabu Namiki. They talk about working on the compilation, how...

Capcom Counts Down the Top 30 Mega Man Tributes (Final Update)
Oct 30, 2009 | Mega Man
Originally posted on October 15th. All entries have now been posted, and you can find the links below. Remember that Mega Man tribute contest we told you about, held by Capcom to commemorate the first anniversary of the release of Mega Man 9 on WiiWare and award the...

Rockman EXE OSS trial play event coming to stores on Nov. 3rd
Oct 30, 2009 | Mega Man
Here's another one of those if-you-happen-to-be-in-Japan stories. How it begins... ah, yes. If you happen to be in Japan, specifically in the Chiyoda area of Tokyo, on November 3rd you can head to either Sofmap or Messe Sanoh for an "over the counter trial play"...

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Rocks & Rolls with New Character Art
Oct 29, 2009 | Mega Man
Certainly, the characters of MegaMan Volnutt and Classic Roll already have art for Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, but nothing says they can't get a little more. And that's precisely what can now be found on the official Japanese Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars...

Maverick Hunter X on PSN Today
Oct 29, 2009 | Mega Man
Just a quick heads up that Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X (PSP) will be available for download on the PSN store today along with Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower. Here's Capcom's official blurb for MHX: Back by popular demand! When Sigma leads a group of Reploids...

Commence Drooling: Gigamix Postcards
Oct 28, 2009 | Mega Man
Certainly, Turbo Man may be facing a little bit of an indignity at the moment, but never fear, for Hitoshi Ariga is here to make all wrong things right! Those who purchased the recently-released Rockman Gigamix from certain retailers in Japan received a nice little...
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