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Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Well here’s a real bit of unfortunate news. Word is out today via Polygon that Capcom US has had to lay off, according to their PR, several employees as the result of internal restructuring. As a part of this process, Capcom’s senior vice president Christian “Sven” Svensson has voluntarily stepped down. Svensson stated in a […]

Well here’s a real bit of unfortunate news. Word is out today via Polygon that Capcom US has had to lay off, according to their PR, several employees as the result of internal restructuring. As a part of this process, Capcom’s senior vice president...
Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Preview Pages for Mega Man #27: Worlds Collide Part 10 at Flickering Myth

We’re closing in on the end of the “Worlds Collide” crossover between Archie’s Mega Man and Sonic the Hedgehog comics! The first five pages of Part 10 of 12, featured in Mega Man #27, are now available for your previewing pleasure at Flickering Myth. “We enter the final assault as Sonic, Tails, Mega Man and […]

We’re closing in on the end of the “Worlds Collide” crossover between Archie’s Mega Man and Sonic the Hedgehog comics! The first five pages of Part 10 of 12, featured in Mega Man #27, are now available for your previewing pleasure at Flickering...
Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Ripot’s Round-Up – 7/8/13

Here we are again, with another big blast of items from the numerous tips that you, the readers of The Mega Man Network, have so graciously sent to us over the past while. Sorry if some of these are a bit late, as we usually only have so much time in the day to write […]

Here we are again, with another big blast of items from the numerous tips that you, the readers of The Mega Man Network, have so graciously sent to us over the past while. Sorry if some of these are a bit late, as we usually only have so much time in the day to write...
Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Project X Zone Now Available in NA; New Demos Coming to Europe; Art Winners Announced

Just a quick note we missed yesterday is that Project X Zone was released for the Nintendo 3DS in North America yesterday. Meanwhile, Europe is on track to receive it on July 5th. In the meantime, the European Nintendo 3DS eShop will play host to a second demo, “Dark Hours,” which is scheduled for June […]

Just a quick note we missed yesterday is that Project X Zone was released for the Nintendo 3DS in North America yesterday. Meanwhile, Europe is on track to receive it on July 5th. In the meantime, the European Nintendo 3DS eShop will play host to a second demo, “Dark...
Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Rockman Zero Telos Comes Alive in This Animated Video (Update x2)

This video from earlier in the year somehow managed to fly under our radar, but thanks to a tip from elparra via The Mega Man Network’s Rock Tumblr, we have it here for your enjoyment today. The sound from the video above is taken from the first drama track of Japan’s Remastered Tracks Rockman Zero […]

This video from earlier in the year somehow managed to fly under our radar, but thanks to a tip from elparra via The Mega Man Network’s Rock Tumblr, we have it here for your enjoyment today. The sound from the video above is taken from the first drama track of...
Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Mega Man 6 Now Available in the North American Nintendo 3DS eShop

At long last, the final installment of the NES Mega Man games is available for purchase in the Nintendo 3DS eShop. $4.99 is what it costs to get this Virtual Console goodie, one of the final games to come out during the system’s twilight days. Fun Fact: The game might not have made it to […]

At long last, the final installment of the NES Mega Man games is available for purchase in the Nintendo 3DS eShop. $4.99 is what it costs to get this Virtual Console goodie, one of the final games to come out during the system’s twilight days. Fun Fact: The game...
Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

“Getting Mega Man into Smash Bros. was Easy” says Sakurai

Since the announcement of Mega Man’s much deserved inclusion in Super Smash Bros., some fans have been wondering just how the deal was brokered. Smash producer Masahiro Sakurai gives some insight in an interview with Polygon. TMMN Staff

Since the announcement of Mega Man’s much deserved inclusion in Super Smash Bros., some fans have been wondering just how the deal was brokered. Smash producer Masahiro Sakurai gives some insight in an interview with Polygon. Sakurai says the addition of Mega...
Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Thoughts, Musings, and Other Ponderings on Mega Man in Super Smash Bros.

As you might have noticed, I don’t tend to do many editorials on here, but after this week’s events, I’ve just been compelled to just write and express my thoughts. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a huge Nintendo fan– not to such a point that I’ll defend anything they do, but at least […]

As you might have noticed, I don’t tend to do many editorials on here, but after this week’s events, I’ve just been compelled to just write and express my thoughts. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a huge Nintendo fan– not to such a...
Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Nintendo Drops Numerous Mega Man Games into Various eShops Across the Globe

On top of all the news about Nintendo and Capcom bringing Mega Man to Super Smash Bros. today, it’s hard to believe they weren’t finished yet, but… they weren’t finished yet. In North America, Mega Man 2, Mega Man 3, and Mega Man 4 have arrived for the Virtual Console in the Wii U eShop. […]

On top of all the news about Nintendo and Capcom bringing Mega Man to Super Smash Bros. today, it’s hard to believe they weren’t finished yet, but… they weren’t finished yet. In North America, Mega Man 2, Mega Man 3, and Mega Man 4 have arrived...
Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Capcom and Zoff Collaborate to Make Mega Man Themed Glasses

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, Capcom of Japan is teaming up with glasses manufacturer Zoff for some special Capcom themed glasses designs. This includes Mega Man, as well as series like Ace Attorney, Sengoku Basara, Devil May Cry, Resident Evil and Ghouls ‘n Ghosts. Actual designs aren’t shown yet, but the collaboration is specifically […]

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, Capcom of Japan is teaming up with glasses manufacturer Zoff for some special Capcom themed glasses designs. This includes Mega Man, as well as series like Ace Attorney, Sengoku Basara, Devil May Cry, Resident Evil and Ghouls...
Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

GameTrailers Pop Facts: Mega Man X Street Fighter

Pop Facts GameTrailers has a rather timely new edition of “Pop Facts.” However, contrary to its title, this episode isn’t about the somewhat-recent Street Fighter X Mega Man game, but rather, it’s about the Street Fighter moves found in the first two Mega Man X titles. TMMN Staff

Pop Facts GameTrailers has a rather timely new edition of “Pop Facts.” However, contrary to its title, this episode isn’t about the somewhat-recent Street Fighter X Mega Man game, but rather, it’s about the Street Fighter moves found in the...
Christian Svensson Resigns Amidst Capcom US Layoffs

Get a Glimpse of the Expanded Content of MM25: Mega Man and Mega Man X Official Complete Works

Wow, when it rains, it pours– especially with Mega Man news. In this case, amidst everything else we’ve had to say on MM25: Mega Man and Mega Man X Official Complete Works, Brelston at Capcom Unity has posted four images of the book’s new expanded contents. Above is our choice for most interesting, but there’s […]

Wow, when it rains, it pours– especially with Mega Man news. In this case, amidst everything else we’ve had to say on MM25: Mega Man and Mega Man X Official Complete Works, Brelston at Capcom Unity has posted four images of the book’s new expanded...