Mega Man
It’s the End of the World as We Know It: Rockman Online Bumped Back to Late 2012
Sep 27, 2011 | Mega Man
Rockman Online was originally scheduled for a late 2011 release, but here we are, in September of the chosen year, and we have not heard much of anything from the game in some time. That is, until now. A recent financial earnings report reveals that the only announced...
Another Way to Put Mega Man Legends 3 on Your Nintendo 3DS
Sep 23, 2011 | Mega Man
Generally speaking, we leave the handling of fan art around here to Tabby. But in this case-- a more functional case than the norm-- we figured that something a little more front-and-center would be in order. So, as it stands, it looks like Capcom has no interest in...
We are ROCK-MEN! Available on iTunes, but…
Sep 21, 2011 | Mega Man
Only in Japan. The album is available on iTunes for download for ¥1,800, or ¥150 per track. But unless you have a Japanese account, you won't even be able to find it. Of course, you can go ahead and change your iTunes account's region to Japan, and then find it by...
Inafune Doesn’t Know “If Anybody Will Have the Guts to Fight Against the Company Right Now”
Sep 21, 2011 | Mega Man
Transformers: The Movie, this ain't. ...the old one, we mean. Pre-Michael Bay. 1986. In that movie, when Autobot leader Optimus Prime died (spoilers), his last words were that "one day, an Autobot shall rise from our ranks and use the power of the Matrix to light our...
D-Arts Full Armor X Arrives in Japan this Friday
Sep 20, 2011 | Mega Man
The third in line in Bandai's D-Arts Rockman X figure line is a fully armored X (from Mega Man X). Tamashi Web has announced it's on course for a release this Friday, September 23rd. The figure seems to be equipped the same as the original X figure, coming with two...
Mega Man #9 Cover and Solicitation
Sep 18, 2011 | Mega Man
A few days ago, we brought you the first look at Archie's Mega Man #9, which features the return of the Villain Variant cover as illustrated by Ben Bates. And today, we have the rest! Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante continues his run of regular covers as Dr. Wily schemes...
Surprise Character in Smash Bros De-make!
Sep 17, 2011 | Articles, Fan Community, Featured, Mega Man, Other News
What do you get when you combine Super Smash Bros with the GameBoy...? Why, a retroesque, low-resolution, greenish de-make called Super Smash Land of course! This PC fan-game, which has been in the works for quite a while, is now finally available free for download,...
What’s Old is News Again – Inafune on Finishing Legends 3 with Comcept
Sep 16, 2011 | Mega Man
There are no old video game stories, just stories people have forgotten, or never read to begin with. That's what seems to be the case today, as tips come in and word is spreading all around about an interview which Keiji Inafune gave to Japanese gaming website...
Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge Hits eShop Today
Sep 15, 2011 | Mega Man
If you tune in to your 3DS's eShop updates today, you'll find something a little Mega Man themed. According to a Nintendo press release, Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge will be hitting the download shop today for $3.99. It also will be arriving in Europe as well, as we...
Mega Man #9 Villain Variant Cover Revealed
Sep 15, 2011 | Mega Man
Though there is no solicitation or other information yet, the first glimpse of the ninth issue of Archie's Mega Man comic book is upon us, and it is a Villain Variant cover! Drawn by Ben Bates, who some may recognize from his work on the previous Fire Man Villain...
D-Arts Zero Figure Seemingly Out Now
Sep 13, 2011 | Mega Man
Don't feel like importing Bandai's D-Arts Zero action figure? Well, Toy Arena appears to have it already, for $39.99. You can see on the box it's Mega Man X branded and everything. I'm not seeing it on other online stores so far, but I imagine it's coming soon to the...
Rockman Dot Straps Vol. 3 On the Way
Sep 13, 2011 | Mega Man
Do you love Dot Straps? Do you even know what they are? Well whatever the case, more are a-comin'. This time the Dot Straps, sprite-themed charms, will feature Mega Man 2. Oh yes. I must get that Heat Man Dot Strap. I MUST! This new batch of Dot Straps will be out in...
Mega Man on the 3DO… Almost
Sep 12, 2011 | Mega Man
by Zerothemaster Click to enlarge. Have you ever heard of the Panasonic 3DO? No? I really haven’t, either; it’s one of “those consoles” that I don’t really know anything about, falling in the same category as the Atari Jaguar and the Phillips CD-i. Because of that, I...
Mega Man Dual Pack Experiencing Small Delay
Sep 12, 2011 | Mega Man
by PreacherDudeRox Folks, you might have to wait a bit to start busting Robot Masters and searching for dash boots: word from GameStop states that the Mega Man Dual Pack's release date has been pushed from early September to a later September 16th. The amazingly...
Hoffman Legends 3: Your Prototype Version Questions Answered
Sep 8, 2011 | Mega Man
Last week, we informed you of a most rare and unique opportunity: to put forth your questions to Nintendo Power Senior Editor Chris "The Hoff" Hoffman, the only journalist to lay hands on Mega Man Legends 3: Prototype Version, and find out everything possible about...
Pictures of Bandai’s D-Arts Zero in Package
Sep 7, 2011 | Mega Man
Click to enlarge. Our friend Nightram over at the Video Game Memorabilia Museum has posted to his blog two images of the new Bandai D-Arts figure of Zero, as he was originally depicted in the first Mega Man X game. What's more, they give us another look at the...
Preview Pages for Mega Man #5; First Trade Paperback Goes on Sale Tomorrow
Sep 6, 2011 | Mega Man
It's almost here: the first issue of the Archie Mega Man comic to follow the first game of the same name. And as we've shown in solicitations and cover previews for a while, the next story arc is going to give a little more time in the spotlight to not only the Light...
Capcom Calendars Feature Mega Man Boys, Girls, Classy Sigma
Sep 6, 2011 | Mega Man
Capcom has multiple ways for you to express your fandom while keeping track of the months and days for 2012. Capcom is producing two 2012 calendars, a Heroes version and a Girls version. Last time we reported of an awesome Mega Man collage being features in the Heroes...
“We are ROCK-MEN!!” Track List and Delicious Samples
Sep 5, 2011 | Mega Man
Got some good fodder today for you music lovers. The album's full 17 tracks have been made known in an update on Rockman Unity, and I must admit they're rather interesting. The tracks are: 1. We are ROCK-MEN! 2. GAME START (Rockman) 3. DARKMAN STAGE (SIDE-R) (Rockman...
Rockman 4 Coming to North American PlayStation Store This Week
Sep 4, 2011 | Mega Man
The latest in SCEA's "PSone Japan Imports" series is Rockman 4, the Complete Works version of the NES classic. According to Sony's PlayStation Blog, the game is dropping this week as part of their weekly Tuesday update. Here's their writeup on the game: Megaman 4 —...