Mega Man
Bandai/Bluefin Seeking Fan Involvement with Mega Man
Today Bluefin has contacted us with an interesting update. While we aren't able to give details yet, since they simply haven't been finalized, we've been informed to tell you of an upcoming activity that may have influence on the continuation of the Mega Man product...
Mega Man 25th Anniversary Logo Revealed?
Deep within the files and code of the iOS version of Mega Man X, something interesting was uncovered by Spanish gaming website Universal Gamer. Above is apparently logos for the 25th anniversary of Mega Man, featuring a rather stark difference to the style of the 20th...
Preview of Mega Man #9
Just one more issue, and the headlines for these previews won't sound the least bit confusing any more! In any case, the preview for the newest issue of the Mega Man comic book is now available, and surprisingly enough, it's not on IGN; rather, it comes straight from...
Rockman X4 Zero Ver. Releases in Japan, Rockman Solitaire on the Way
Following the release of Rockman X4 X Ver. last month for Docomo and au phones, Capcom of Japan today has released the version with Zero as a playable character. The game boasts the same high fidelity graphics and sound matching the original PSX game, with minor...
Mega Man Receives Two Diamond Distributor 2011 Gem Award Nominations
Just a quick item of note regarding the Blue Bomber in print, as he is up for two awards in Diamond Distributor's Gem Awards for 2011. Mega Man #1 from Archie is a nominee in the category for "2011 Licensed Comic of the Year," while UDON Entertainment's Mega Man...
UDON’s Breakfast with Hitoshi Ariga
With Gigamix 3 finally out to North America, one has to wonder how the artist himself feels about his epic story coming to an end. Chris, Erik, and Steven Cummings of UDON caught up with Hitoshi Ariga himself to ask him a few questions about his series, including some...
Rockman Online Brings Holiday Cheer with Christmas Message, New Navigator, and More Q&A
Well, it seems that just as Santa is about to get his sleigh loaded up for the long haul, the developers of Rockman Online have decided to spread a little Christmas cheer of their own over on their blog. The first item of note is this "Happy Merry Christmas" message....
Mega Man X Hits the App Store Tonight!
Current issue: It appears Rockman X has been removed from the Japanese app store for the time being. It contains a bug wherein people bought the full game, but only received a demo and were prompted to buy the game again after completing the intro stage. When...
Capcom Looking to Marry Mega Man and Pachinko
Can't say this development will get anyone excited, but perhaps you're a Mega Man fan living in Japan and have a gambling addiction? I'm at least two of those. 100,000 Strong points out today a want ad from Capcom for a programmer under a one year contract. The...
Mega Man #12 Cover and Solicitation
Mega Man has now turned 24, and what better way to celebrate than with the cover reveal for March 2012's 12th issue of the Archie comic book, which concludes the Mega Man 2/"The Return of Dr. Wily" story arc? (Don't answer that-- we all already know the answer,...
Mega Man Star Force Turns 5 Today, Let’s Look Back
Not unlike a comet that flares up in the sky as it makes its approach towards the sun along its orbit, today marks the fifth anniversary of the Mega Man Star Force series, which first released in Japan on December 14th, 2006. Truth be told, I don't expect too many to...
Svensson: “Mega Man is a Key Brand for Capcom and Will Remain So”
Game Informer spoke to Capcom’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development, Christian Svensson, for an article titled "What's Happening at Capcom" in their 225th issue. And now, that interview is online. Within, Svensson and Game Informer's...
Restyled Rockman X Coming to iPhone
In a continuing case of what's old is new again, Famitsu APP has reported that the SNES classic Rockman X is coming to iPhone later this month. However, this isn't just a simple port. The game will feature new graphics, giving a "hand drawn" look to the original...
Jazwares Super Mega Figure Media Pack Lands on eBay
We don't cover eBay auctions very often in this space, but here's something you don't see every day. Some of you might remember a few years ago, when Jazwares' Mega Man action figure line seemed to be in full swing, it came to a sudden and unexpected stop following...
Mega Man Fights for Everlasting Free Comic Books in 2012
For those unfamiliar, Free Comic Book Day is an event held each year, usually near the beginning of May, and typically on the same weekend the first big comic book-based Summer movie comes out and attracts the usual attention to the medium. On this day, many comic...
IGN’s Preview of Mega Man #8
IGN has posted their new exclusive preview for the upcoming eighth issue of Archie's Mega Man comic book. This issue wraps up the Mega Man Powered Up-inspired "Time Keeps Slipping" story arc, and as the cover indicates, it has the Blue Bomber facing off against......
Hardcover Mega Man Tribute Half-Off this Weekend
Appears the Black Friday bug has even bit UDON! This weekend you can get the incredibly amazing hardcover edition of Mega Man Tribute, with original cover by Hitoshi Ariga, for just $39.99 from UDON's online store. That's half off the regular price! As an owner of the...
Rockman Online Q&A Part 2: Condensed Version
NeoWiz has at last posted part two of the Rockman Online Q&A with the fans. Truth be told, though, while going over the responses Amunshen felt they had about as much substance as the Thanksgiving turkey you ate: mostly banal white meat and little of the good...
Mega Man X2 Headed to Virtual Console
Well X fans, if figures galore weren't enough, how about another retro download? Mega Man X2 is headed to the Wii's Virtual Console service! So far this is confirmed for both Japan and North America. Nintendo of Japan's VC lineup has Rockman X2 listed for a December...
Zero “Comic Ver.” Confirmed, and… Ride Armor?
The D-Arts figure details keep getting more interesting! Amiami has their own photo post on what's set to appear at Tamashii Nation 2011, and it answers a question as well as asks some new ones. First off, the marker in this photo indicates the mysterious Zero figure...
