Tag: Capcom

Rockman 3: The Early Years

Rockman 3: The Early Years

We’ve heard Mega Man creator discuss how Mega Man 3 is one of his least-favorite games in the series, due mainly to the team’s inability to do everything with it that they had hoped before the product had to ship. Nonetheless, development of the title still saw some interesting changes from its early stages to […]

We’ve heard Mega Man creator discuss how Mega Man 3 is one of his least-favorite games in the series, due mainly to the team’s inability to do everything with it that they had hoped before the product had to ship. Nonetheless, development of the title...
Rockman 3: The Early Years

What’s Next for Mega Man?

A question and answer panel with Capcom happened at this year’s Comic Con. A young lad spoke for all of us when he asked, “What’s next for Mega Man?” Though Capcom originally tried to direct the child’s attention to Mega Man Star Force 3, Seth Killian decided to step up to the plate when it […]

A question and answer panel with Capcom happened at this year’s Comic Con. A young lad spoke for all of us when he asked, “What’s next for Mega Man?” Though Capcom originally tried to direct the child’s attention to Mega Man Star Force 3,...
Rockman 3: The Early Years

The Final Mega Man 9 Secret?

Has the final Mega Man 9 secret been discovered? Probably not, but this is a pretty neat Easter Egg nonetheless. First, observe the following screenshot from Mega Man 9. Take note of the circled area: Next, check out this screen from the opening of Mega Man 4, which details the origin of the Blue Bomber: […]

Has the final Mega Man 9 secret been discovered? Probably not, but this is a pretty neat Easter Egg nonetheless. First, observe the following screenshot from Mega Man 9. Take note of the circled area: Next, check out this screen from the opening of Mega Man 4, which...
Rockman 3: The Early Years

“The Secret Life of Mega Man” Post-Otakon Report

For the second year running, we are proud to announce that the second “OtaRockman” Mega Man panel at Otakon, held at 12:45pm on Saturday, July 18th, was a success. This was thanks in part to the Otakon staff moving us to a larger room than the workshop room we filled at the last minute in […]

For the second year running, we are proud to announce that the second “OtaRockman” Mega Man panel at Otakon, held at 12:45pm on Saturday, July 18th, was a success. This was thanks in part to the Otakon staff moving us to a larger room than the workshop...
Rockman 3: The Early Years

Capcom on Star Force 3: Noise Kaizou Gear is Out, DLC is in

So Star Force 3 has been out for a bit, and I’m certain many are enjoying this vastly superior entry in the series (I know I am). However as some who have played the Japanese version may know, certain things are not available in this game, notably the Noise Kaizou Gear, Rezon Cards andSecret Satellite […]

So Star Force 3 has been out for a bit, and I’m certain many are enjoying this vastly superior entry in the series (I know I am). However as some who have played the Japanese version may know, certain things are not available in this game, notably the Noise...
Rockman 3: The Early Years

Download PSN version of Rockman 9 and you might win Rockman

While we reported on this previously, more details have popped up about that ad.  Courtesy of andriasang‘s translation, the contest from June 24th (today) until July 8th requires downloading the game for a chance to win one of the 30 prize packs they’re offering: A Uniqlo T-Shirt and a copy of Rockman as a PSOne […]

While we reported on this previously, more details have popped up about that ad.  Courtesy of andriasang’s translation, the contest from June 24th (today) until July 8th requires downloading the game for a chance to win one of the 30 prize packs they’re...
Rockman 3: The Early Years

u-Capcom, Daletto World coming to an end

As read on CAPKobun, Daletto World will be ending its service in Japan on September 29th. The online environment, which allowed users to interact with paper-cutout avatars, was a joint effort between Capcom of Japan and Dwango, and headed up by Keiji Inafune, who took the role as “president.” Daletto World first came online only […]

As read on CAPKobun, Daletto World will be ending its service in Japan on September 29th. The online environment, which allowed users to interact with paper-cutout avatars, was a joint effort between Capcom of Japan and Dwango, and headed up by Keiji Inafune, who took...
Rockman 3: The Early Years

Contest prize update; Capcom*Unity sweetens the pot

Hey there you Mega Man loving folks. There’s been an intriguing update to our Mega Man Star Force 3 artwork contest. First of all, though, I’d like to give you a peek at our grand prize offering. Check out the picture* below. Pretty cool to say the least. BUT IT GETS COOLER. Our good friends […]

Hey there you Mega Man loving folks. There’s been an intriguing update to our Mega Man Star Force 3 artwork contest. First of all, though, I’d like to give you a peek at our grand prize offering. Check out the picture* below. Pretty cool to say the least....
Rockman 3: The Early Years

Inafune isn’t going to the Nordic Game conference after all

Blame the pigs!  Just kidding. The Nordic Game conference has confirmed that Inafune can’t attend due to Capcom’s rules concerning foreign travel during the H1N1 epidemic/pandemic.  While it’s a regrettable development and is quite disappointing for fans of his franchises, know that he’s currently being replaced by Team 17’s Martyn Brown (of no relation to […]

Blame the pigs!  Just kidding. The Nordic Game conference has confirmed that Inafune can’t attend due to Capcom’s rules concerning foreign travel during the H1N1 epidemic/pandemic.  While it’s a regrettable development and is quite disappointing for...
Rockman 3: The Early Years

Capcom Still Has More Surprises in Store for E3

The past few days have been abuzz with news from Capcom, though precious little of it has had anything to do with Mega Man. Sure, there’s Marvel vs. Capcom 2, which features the Blue Bomber and his sister, plus Tron Bonne and the Servbots, and there’s Dead Rising 2, which may or may not contain […]

The past few days have been abuzz with news from Capcom, though precious little of it has had anything to do with Mega Man. Sure, there’s Marvel vs. Capcom 2, which features the Blue Bomber and his sister, plus Tron Bonne and the Servbots, and there’s Dead...
Rockman 3: The Early Years

Capcom countdown site points to MvsC2

Late last night, Capcom posted the mysterious countdown site tu4ar.com. While I’m not certain where it originated that this site belongs to Capcom, you can see the data loading from a Capcom nameserver when the site loads. All the site is right now is a countdown, presuming ending on the day of Captivate ’09, a […]

Late last night, Capcom posted the mysterious countdown site tu4ar.com. While I’m not certain where it originated that this site belongs to Capcom, you can see the data loading from a Capcom nameserver when the site loads. All the site is right now is a...
Rockman 3: The Early Years

Mystery of Mega Man 9 Continues to Elude…

Work to discover the mysterious secret of Mega Man 9 continues, and it seems that despite all of the many things that have been found– many of which even Capcom’s own Seth Killian himself didn’t know of– the one in question has yet to surface. One member of the Capcom*Unity, Zepper, has compiled a list […]

Work to discover the mysterious secret of Mega Man 9 continues, and it seems that despite all of the many things that have been found– many of which even Capcom’s own Seth Killian himself didn’t know of– the one in question has yet to surface....