Tag: Japan

Rockman Zero 2 Hitting Japanese Virtual Console in January

Rockman Zero 2 Hitting Japanese Virtual Console in January

It feels like it was only last week when we got to see Mega Man Zero hit the Wii U Virtual Console in North America… oh, right– it was only last week.

It feels like it was only last week when we got to see Mega Man Zero hit the Wii U Virtual Console in North America… oh, right– it was only last week.

Mega Man Merch Just Got Weird

Mega Man Merch Just Got Weird

…or would that be “weirder”? After all, we do now officially have Mega Man-inspired theme park dishes on the books.

…or would that be “weirder”? After all, we do now officially have Mega Man-inspired theme park dishes on the books.

Figuarts Zero Takes to the Runway with Tons of New Pics

Figuarts Zero Takes to the Runway with Tons of New Pics

Bandai’s new Figuarts Zero figure (not to be confused with their Figuarts ZERO line of unarticulated figures/statues) is slated for a November release here in North America, but over in Japan, it seems that several fans have gotten theirs already. As a result: Pictures!

Lots and lots of pictures.

Bandai’s new Figuarts Zero figure (not to be confused with their Figuarts ZERO line of unarticulated figures/statues) is slated for a November release here in North America, but over in Japan, it seems that several fans have gotten theirs already. As a result: Pictures!

Lots and lots of pictures.

Rockman Xover Adds 12th World and OVER-10 Armor

Rockman Xover Adds 12th World and OVER-10 Armor

While Rockman Xover was met with jeers and disdain upon its announcement, the game continues on to this day in Japan, and has even managed to build up something of a cult fandom outside of its homeland among those Mega Man fans who would seek it out, despite not being released abroad. So with that in mind comes this bit of news and information.

While Rockman Xover was met with jeers and disdain upon its announcement, the game continues on to this day in Japan, and has even managed to build up something of a cult fandom outside of its homeland among those Mega Man fans who would seek it out, despite not being released abroad. So with that in mind comes this bit of news and information.

What’s Inside This New Box of Rocks?

What’s Inside This New Box of Rocks?

To mark the 27th anniversary of the Blue Bomber on December 17th, 2014, Capcom of Japan is releasing a new box set of music from the series– Classic, specifically.

To mark the 27th anniversary of the Blue Bomber on December 17th, 2014, Capcom of Japan is releasing a new box set of music from the series– Classic, specifically.

Mega Man a Part of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Demo; See Him in Action

Mega Man a Part of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Demo; See Him in Action

In case you haven’t heard, Japan now has a demo version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS available, and what’s more, Mega Man is among the five characters available to play.

In case you haven’t heard, Japan now has a demo version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS available, and what’s more, Mega Man is among the five characters available to play.

Mega Man-Themed Event Coming to Japanese Amusement Park

Mega Man-Themed Event Coming to Japanese Amusement Park

In Asakusa, Tokyo, there is a theme park named Hanayashiki that will be holding a special Rockman-themed event “Rockman: The Schemed for Hanayashiki!?” And wow, does it sound like fun!

In Asakusa, Tokyo, there is a theme park named Hanayashiki that will be holding a special Rockman-themed event “Rockman: The Schemed for Hanayashiki!?” And wow, does it sound like fun!

One More Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Commercial, Livestreams (Updated)

One More Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Commercial, Livestreams (Updated)

We hope you haven’t had your fill of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS goodness after the commercials we posted a few days ago; as it turns out, there is yet another, and it features some cool visuals, too!

We hope you haven’t had your fill of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS goodness after the commercials we posted a few days ago; as it turns out, there is yet another, and it features some cool visuals, too!

Check Out Japan’s First Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Commercials

Check Out Japan’s First Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Commercials

With less than a week to go before the Japanese release of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo has begun releasing some commercials in its homeland for the upcoming handheld debut of the mascot melee.

With less than a week to go before the Japanese release of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo has begun releasing some commercials in its homeland for the upcoming handheld debut of the mascot melee.