Mega Man

“Worlds Collide” Trailer for Archie’s Mega Man/Sonic the Hedgehog Crossover
Apr 8, 2013 | Mega Man
Remember when Archie hyped the launch of the Mega Man comic book with a special teaser trailer for the first issue? Well, they're at it again, this time with an assist from IGN for the "Worlds Collide" crossover with Sonic the Hedgehog. Be sure to watch to the very...

Project X Zone Finally Gets North American Release Date
Apr 6, 2013 | Mega Man
At long last, the wait is over: Project X Zone has a North American release date. Now a new wait begins! The last we heard about it, the game was slated for a release sometime in the summer of 2013. But now, Namco Bandai Games has posted a page for the title which...

Say Hi to Mega Man at E3 and Comic-Con
Apr 5, 2013 | Mega Man
If you're headed to the San Diego Comic-Con to pick up one of Capcom's limited edition Mega Man figures, you can also greet this this life sized version of the figure as well! This is related to the special photo op that Unity's Brelston had mentioned before,...

Capcom US Releasing “E Can” Sound Set as Separate Downloads
Apr 5, 2013 | Mega Man
Last year in Japan, Capcom released an impressive but pricy 25th anniversary commemorative item, the "Rockcan E Can" containing the music from the ten main Mega Man games in a tin E Tank holder. Now Capcom US is selling the tracks their own way. Capcom has just...

Ultimate Armor X is the Next D-Arts Figure, PLUS Figuarts Sigma
Apr 5, 2013 | Mega Man
Following Ucchy's April Fools ruse earlier this week, the true future D-Arts figure from Bandai is revealed. D-Arts Ultimate Armor X is going into production. Can I call them or what? On top of that, Ucchy-san also confirms that Sigma is being released as a Figuarts...

Big Comixology Sale and Free “Worlds Collide” Preview April 2nd – 4th
Apr 2, 2013 | Mega Man
Ready to check out the Mega Man/Sonic the Hedgehog crossover, "Worlds Collide?" If you're a subscriber, then you should already be getting it in the mail. If not, then you'll want to head over to Comixology between April 2nd and 4th for a free preview issue featuring...

Which of These Upcoming D-Arts Figures Isn’t a Joke?
Mar 31, 2013 | Mega Man
Over on Rockman Unity, Ucchy-san is brimming with excitement to announce FOUR new upcoming characters for Bandai's D-Arts figure line! There's classic series Roll, Ultimate Armor X, Iris, and Zero from the MMZ series. Talk about a deluge of new products! Ahh, but...

Diamond’s Previews Catalog Turns Up the Bass with New D-Arts Solicitation
Mar 29, 2013 | Mega Man
Previews, the catalog for comic book distributor Diamond, has updated with a new listing which many of you have no doubt been eagerly awaiting: The D-Arts action figures of Bass and Treble from Bandai and Bluefin Tamashii Nations! From Tamashii Nations! Previously...

25th Anniversary Mega Man Statue Now Available for Pre-Order in Capcom Store
Mar 29, 2013 | Mega Man
Capcom Unity has just announced that the limited edition 25th anniversary statue of Mega Man first shown at PAX East is now available for pre-order in the Capcom Store. "This was originally announced as a SDCC 2013 exclusive," notes Community Manager Brett Elston,...

Check Out the Rockman Xover Boss Nominees
Mar 29, 2013 | Mega Man
The selection process for the Rockman Xover boss character contest has come to a head. Of the total 816 entries submitted, 50 have been chosen as nominees. You can view the whole roster here. Over at Rockman Unity, Ucchy selected ten of those 50 to comment on,...

e-Capcom Offers Up a Comfy Mega Man Helmet and Buster Set
Mar 28, 2013 | Mega Man
A new special edition Mega Man product is hitting Japan. The e-Capcom shop has opened up pre-orders for a Mega Man plush helmet and buster set, perfect for looking cool, staving off head colds or taking a Mega nap. The plush wear, which is an e-Capcom exclusive...

Nintendo Power on 15 Years of Mega Man
Mar 25, 2013 | Mega Man
Here's a neat image from Nintendo Power back in 2003, focusing on Mega Man's 15th anniversary. This is from a time when the Battle Network and Zero series were shiny and new (although Zero gets no mention here, curiously). I love how Mega Man 2 is propped as the best...

…But At Least We’re Getting R20+5
Mar 22, 2013 | Mega Man
Okay, so that last item sort of blew up in our faces a bit. Feel free to picture a writer covered in black soot with his eyes poking through, blinking in a stunned fashion. This one, however, we're a bit more confident about. At their own PAX East panel, UDON...

New Mega Man Game & Statue Announced at PAX East
Mar 22, 2013 | Mega Man
Update: Slag everything but the statue for the next two paragraphs-- Joystiq clarifies that apparently "Capcom has clarified Elston's comments, saying that a new Mega Man game has not been confirmed. The company is having "ongoing discussions about Mega Man," but it...

Rockman Ultrabook Package Contest Opens
Mar 21, 2013 | Mega Man
The Rockman Ultrabook endeavor has moved from polls to a contest. There is now a contest open for designing the package for the fan-fueled laptop PC. The winner, not surprisingly, will get their own Rockman Ultrabook. The rules are as follows: -Can contain any Mega...

Check Out Rockman Xover’s Boss Character Entries
Mar 20, 2013 | Mega Man
Rockman Xover's first ever original boss character contest is about an hour away from drawing to a close. As of now the venture has secured about 740 entries. Still a far cry from even the roughly 8,000 Rockman 2 garnered back in an age without internet, but... yeah....

Rockman Crossover Introduces “Legend Armor”
Mar 18, 2013 | Mega Man
A short while back, a mysterious Rockman Xover screenshot was teased showcasing what appeared to be Mega Man joining in the amazing running-straight-ahead adventure. However Ucchy has revealed the truth of the image. This is not Mega Man but a special armor that...

Solicitation for Sonic the Hedgehog #250/”Worlds Collide” Part 9
Mar 17, 2013 | Mega Man
The ninth chapter of "Worlds Collide" may mark the 250th issue of Archie's long-running Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series, but it sounds like it will be Mega Man's cast who steal the show! Here's the newest solicitation from Midtown Comics: (W) Ian Flynn (A) Ben...

Tron and the Servbots to Join Cast of Onimusha Soul
Mar 15, 2013 | Mega Man
Mega Man Legends may be down, but it's clearly not out. In addition to sharing the words of support from Inafune, 100,000 Strong for Bringing Back Mega Man Legends 3 reports that Capcom of Japan has announced a special promotion for their browser-based strategy RPG,...

Your “Worlds Collide” Update of the Hour
Mar 15, 2013 | Mega Man
We saw the "Team" variant covers for Sonic the Hedgehog #250 previously, now have the regular cover, as illustrated by Patrick Spaziante! And while you're at it, feel free to dig into the interview from whence it came over at Comic Book Resources as writer Ian Flynn...
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