Mega Man
These Rockman EXE Sneakers are Fascinating and Bewildering
Back in the heyday of Mega Man Battle Network, there was without a doubt much merchandise behind the series, especially in Japan. No surprise, given how incredibly popular and marketable the game was (not to mention its counterparts in animation and...
25th Anniversary Arrange Albums Tracks and Samples
Next week on the 10th, a new piece of the Mega Man 25th anniversary merchandise collective will release in Japan: The 25th Anniversary Rockman Rock and Techno Arrange Ver soundtracks by Team Entertainment. At long last, we now know what tracks to expect. What's...
The Trademarks Continue – Capcom of Japan Grabs “ROCKMAN”
Last month, we reported the curious though otherwise unassuming story of Capcom registering a new trademark for "MEGA MAN" back in August. Now it seems that Capcom of Japan is following suit, having just registered the term "ROCKMAN" (in all Roman letters, and not in...
Brand New “We are ROCK-MEN!” Album in the Works
It looks like Capcom is sneaking in one more Mega Man arranged album before the year ends. Amazon now has a listing for "We are ROCK-MEN! 2", set to come out in Japan on December 19th for ¥2100 (roughly $27 US). Just two days after the 25th anniversary. The previous...
Hey, Remember When Everyone Got Together and…?
Yeah, we should have been a little more on top of this one. Nonetheless, for those interested, Marvel vs. Capcom Origins is now available for both the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade for $14.99/1,200 Microsoft Points, respectively (though not on the PSN in...
Watch Capcom Play Mega Man 9 Today on Unity
We're entering the final stretch as Capcom Unity clamps down to take on one of the Blue Bomber's latest adventures, Mega Man 9. Starting at 3pm PST today (rather than the usual Friday), Brett Elston will not only be facing the challenges concocted by the evil-- *ahem*...
“What am I Singing For?!” Johnny Yong Bosch Reenacts Iris’s Death His Own Way
It was only a matter of time before someone would approach former Black Ranger, $$60,000,000,000.00 Man, and current Zero (in Marvel vs. Capcom 3) Johnny Yong Bosch about recreating the famous/infamous death scene of Iris from Mega Man X4. As it turns out, YouTube...
Capcom Expresses “Other Concerns” Than the Name of Rockman Xover
Looking at the responses to our hands-on with Rockman Xover at the Tokyo Game Show, one gets the impression that many of you are not especially thrilled with what you have seen. Some of you have even turned the tables on Capcom and referred to the game's title as...
TMMN’s Hands-On with Rockman Xover – TGS Gameplay Footage
Be sure to watch in full screen HD! Granted, it's a very brief hands-on, but considering this game is revolutionary in that it's the first Mega Man game you can play entirely one handed, this much should suffice. I only got to play part of the Rockman Xover demo...
Check Out the Opening for Project X Zone
It's the moment you've all been waiting for! ...no, not that one. No, not that one, either. And you know that one isn't happening. Look, at least one of you has to have been waiting for the full animated opening to Project X Zone to surface, right? Well, this goes out...
Mega Man and Co. Ring In the New Year in Mega Man #21
Seems like a hero can't ever catch a break. The new announcement for Archie's Mega Man #21 has the Blue Bomber and companions preparing to celebrate the new year, but of course trouble strikes: "Countdown." It's almost New Year's Day, and Mega Man is ready to...
Tracy Yardley’s Mega Man Concept Art for Archie
For over a year now, we've seen a range of talents on Archie's Mega Man comic book, from Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante to Chad Thomas to Ben Bates and more. But prior to that, while the book was still in its conceptual stages, another artist known well to those familiar...
TGS Trailer for Rockman Xover Celebrates 25 Years of Rockman (Updated)
Capcom of Japan has just posted a new trailer for Rockman Xover, one apparently meant for the Tokyo Game Show. Check it out: Following a quick look at the legacy of Rockman, including Classic, Rockman X, Rockman.EXE, Rockman ZX, and Ryuusei no Rockman (no Zero or...
More X and Zero Footage from PXZ
A lot of media is bound to come out with the Tokyo Game Show starting up now. Here's a small bit of footage from the TGS demo. If you skip to 2:30 you can get straight to X and Zero taking on Firebrand. Pretty rocking version of Zero's theme, too! Thanks for the tip,...
Archie to Hold Mega Man/Sonic the Hedgehog Comic Panel at NYCC
Given the past couple of years, it should come as no surprise that Archie Comics will once again be hosting a panel dedicated to our two favorite blue boys of video game comics at this year's New York Comic Con. This time, however, the Two in Blue will also be seeing...
Rockman 3 Joining the 3DS Virtual Console Next Week
The monthly doses of classic Rockman continue in Japan, with the 3DS Virtual Console service receiving Rockman 3 next week, the 26th, for ¥500. This further strengthens my suspicions that Rockman may be getting monthly releases in honor of the 25th anniversary....
Iris Joining the Hunters in Project X Zone
Bandai Namco's Project X Zone will be getting another familiar face to fans of Mega Man X4. The latest Famitsu reveals that Iris also shows up in the storyline as an event character. X appears to recognize her as "the girl from that Repliforce incident," indicating...
See Maverick Hunters and Pirates Tear it Up in New PXZ Trailer
Bandai Namco Games sure knows how to make a trailer, eh? Here is 16 glorious minutes of the simulation crossover RPG Project X Zone. And the included Mega Man characters, much like everyone else get their due. You can jump to 4:50 to see Tron Bonne, the Servbots, X,...
Don’t Expect a New Game for Mega Man’s 25th
The folks at Capcom have made a lot of murmurings about plans in the works to celebrate Mega Man's 25th anniversary. However, that doesn't mean you should go expecting some amazing new game (though a number of fans have regardless). When questioned about what's going...
Nintendo Power: A Glimpse at the Real Mega Man 3, or a Misinterpretation?
With the impending closure of Nintendo Power now on the horizon, many have taken to reminiscing and looking back at older issues of the beloved publication. In one instance, a peek at the "Pak Watch" section of the September/October 1990 issue has revealed something...
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