Mega Man

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

Protodude has gotten hold of a scan from the latest Coro-Coro, which seems to give some more info about the new Rockman contest in Japan. Heat Man, the site's translator, is in the middle of personal business right now and can't be reached for translation, but...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

New Year Tidings from Ariga Brings Megamix 4 Update

Hitoshi Ariga, writer/artist for the popular Rockman Megamix and Rockman Remix manga (among others, such as The Big O) has bestowed upon fans a double-helping of New Year's tidings. First, he's crafted the New Year's card (aka "nengajou") you see at right, as is...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

Rockman X3 Capture Book (Kouriyakahen)

I was browsing the homie Rodrigo Shin's blog after I got home from school and peeped an interesting post with some X3 pictures. Turns out they're pictures from something called the "Rockman X3 Capture Book." I can't quite make out what the deal is on it, but I assume...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

Inafune Talks Mega Man 10 and Legends 3

In yet another one of his many opportunities to talk with Mega Man Producer Keiji Inafune (come on, share the wealth!), 1up's James Mielke talks to the Man behind the Mega about numerous Capcom topics, including what fans might expect from the Blue Bomber franchise....

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

Capcom Store to Sell RM9 OST

This image from the Capcom-Unity blog's whiteboard would certainly indicate Capcom USA is planning to sell the Rockman 9 Original Soundtrack on their online store. Since it's the Rockman 9 soundtrack (as opposed to the Mega Man 9 soundtrack), it seems the albums will...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

They grow up so fast

Indeed they do. Ok, I'm jumping the proverbial December 17th gun a little bit, but technically it's already the 17th in the East. That's right, our beloved Mega Man / Rockman has turned 21. Mega Man's 20th year came with some big surprises, with Mega Man 9's true...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

Coro Coro Running New Boss Design Contest

For years, Capcom has invited the fans of Rockman to take part in the creative process of the franchise by hosting numerous contests for boss character designs. And as revealed by the new Coro Coro magazine, it seems that the tradition is set to continue. According to...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Endings

For those with no plans to import nor hopes of the title ever coming to the US of A, one kind soul has uploaded at least two of the endings to Tatsunoko vs. Capcom to YouTube. So, spoilers, obviously. Well, kind of. Here's Roll's. And here's MegaMan Volnutt's. ...I...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

Mega Man vs. Secret Agent Man

This clip has been making the rounds a bit lately, and I just wanted to give it a proper display here for those who might not have seen it. Mega Man has never had the strongest TV commercial presence here in North America. While magazine ads have been plentiful, and...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Opening & New Footage

Fairly standard Tatsunoko vs. Capcom update, with one exception: This time, we've got the opening for the Wii version, which of course features none other than the Legend-ary MegaMan Volnutt himself, as well as the original Roll: Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Wii Opening If I...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

Rumor: Nintendo Dream to Reveal New Rockman in February

This one's something of a rumor that goes around the block, so try to stick with me here. Allegedly, there has been a thread on 2ch recently which says that the latest issue of Nintendo Dream magazine promises that they will unveil a "secret" Rockman title in their...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

Rockman 9 AST Sound Team Interview

GameSetWatch has a pretty interesting interview with some of the people behind the Rockman 9 Arranged Soundtrack, including Ippo Yamada, Akari Kaida and Ryo Kawakami. Included is discussion on the direction they went with certain arrangements, as well as some talk on...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

Legendary Master Shin Wants to Be Your Brother

Awhile back, we reported that Nintendo DS Download Stations across the US (I've not heard anything about this happening in Canada-- please reply if you know a place!) which were offering two rare BattleCards and the chance to BrotherBand with none other than the...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

RnR3 First Week Sales

It's that time again to judge a game while it's in its prime and determine its success without looking into the long term. According to the Famitsu sales charts, via VGChartz, Ryuusei no Rockman (Mega Man Star Force) 3 sold 65,000 copies its first week of sales,...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

DASH 1+2 Value Pack in January

According to Play-Asia.com, Capcom will be releasing a Rockman DASH + Rockman DASH 2 Value Pack, both titles for the PSP packaged together, on January 29th. With Play-Asia selling it for $34.90 US, the Japanese price is likely quite inexpensive too. And remember that...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

How Japan Saw Rockman 2

Just a little something of interest for you: This was apparently a Japanese magazine ad of some sort (going by the filename) for the 1989 Nintendo Famicom release of Rockman 2, and was scanned from the Feburary 1989 issue of "Beep: Magazine for Game Kids" published in...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

The Latest on Legends 3: Minoru Nakai Speaks

411mania.com recently interviewed Minoru Nakai, Producer of Capcom's upcoming Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop and a former member of the team which developed the Rockman DASH/MegaMan Legends and Toron ni Kobun/The Misadventures of Tron Bonne. The interview, which can...

Coro-Coro Update: Possible X Series/Battle Network Revival?

FYI MM3 Hits NA VC 2day

Well what do you know. Only a week after Japan, Mega Man-mania continues on the Wii in North America too. In about 50 minutes from my writing this, Mega Man 3 should become available on the Wii's Virtual Console. Considered the last "good" Mega Man game by some, it...