Tag: Mega Man Classic

Overthinking It Presents: Mega Man as Malware

Overthinking It Presents: Mega Man as Malware

Mega Man: Defender of freedom, crusader for justice, fighter for everlasting peace, and… malware? That is the accusation leveled at the Blue Bomber by one contributor at the website Overthinking It. There, it is put forth that perhaps not everything is as we’ve been led to believe in the games. Sure, the instruction booklet accuses […]

Mega Man: Defender of freedom, crusader for justice, fighter for everlasting peace, and… malware? That is the accusation leveled at the Blue Bomber by one contributor at the website Overthinking It. There, it is put forth that perhaps not everything is as...
Overthinking It Presents: Mega Man as Malware

Reminder: Free Comic Book Day is This Saturday

Just a quick reminder for everyone: after you’ve gone to see The Avengers this weekend, you’ll want to locate your nearest local comic book shop and drop in for Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, May 5th. As we noted previously, this year’s Gold Tier of free comics will include a special FCBD edition of […]

Just a quick reminder for everyone: after you’ve gone to see The Avengers this weekend, you’ll want to locate your nearest local comic book shop and drop in for Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, May 5th. As we noted previously, this year’s Gold Tier...
Overthinking It Presents: Mega Man as Malware

GigaBoots Announces “Mega May” Celebration

The video game website GigaBoots is carrying on their celebration of the Blue Bomber from last year into what is starting to look like an annual tradition with “Mega May” 2012. What’s it all about? Watch the video to learn more (warning: NSFW language): In addition to their Quick Plays, Let’s Plays, and other stuff, […]

The video game website GigaBoots is carrying on their celebration of the Blue Bomber from last year into what is starting to look like an annual tradition with “Mega May” 2012. What’s it all about? Watch the video to learn more (warning: NSFW...
Overthinking It Presents: Mega Man as Malware

Mega Man: Robot Master Field Guide Update and Q&A (Now Closed)

Two quick items of note about the recently-released Mega Man: Robot Master Field Guide. First of all, if you’re looking at purchasing it through Amazon.com (such as through the link at the upper-left of this very site, hint-hint)… well, it’s been a little weird. We’ve heard accounts of people already receiving theirs, despite the fact […]

Two quick items of note about the recently-released Mega Man: Robot Master Field Guide. First of all, if you’re looking at purchasing it through Amazon.com (such as through the link at the upper-left of this very site, hint-hint)… well, it’s been a...
Overthinking It Presents: Mega Man as Malware

Introducing: Career Man

Ever wonder what happens to a Robot Master once they’ve been defeated by Mega Man? Sure, sometimes Wily sends them back out into the field, though that’s usually just in some sort of spin-off title. For others, such as Shadow Man, they must take on a new function… (Warning: NSFW language we apparently forgot about […]

Ever wonder what happens to a Robot Master once they’ve been defeated by Mega Man? Sure, sometimes Wily sends them back out into the field, though that’s usually just in some sort of spin-off title. For others, such as Shadow Man, they must take on a new...
Overthinking It Presents: Mega Man as Malware

Mega Man Games Part of Viral Nostalgia in “Go Right”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiePaAHK3jE The viral video “Go Right“, a compilation by RockyPlanetesima of over 130 videos of gaming through the ages, is getting attention throughout the internet. Whether or not this proves games are art will continue to be debated, but it’s good to see Mega Man (0:23), Mega Man X4 (0:59), Mega Man X (1:20) and Mega Man 8 […]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiePaAHK3jE The viral video “Go Right”, a compilation by RockyPlanetesima of over 130 videos of gaming through the ages, is getting attention throughout the internet. Whether or not this proves games are art will continue to...
Overthinking It Presents: Mega Man as Malware

Reminder: Two Days Left for Capcom Store Mega Man T-Shirt Giveaway

This is just a quick reminder: If you haven’t already, you still have just over two days (as of this writing) to enter our Mega Man Network/Capcom Store Mega Man t-shirt giveaway. All of the details are right here, and as soon as our e-mail box stops marking entries as being sent on April 30th […]

This is just a quick reminder: If you haven’t already, you still have just over two days (as of this writing) to enter our Mega Man Network/Capcom Store Mega Man t-shirt giveaway. All of the details are right here, and as soon as our e-mail box stops marking...
Overthinking It Presents: Mega Man as Malware

MTV Geek Interviews Archie Mega Man Artist Ben Bates

MTV Geek has just posted a new interview with none other than Ben Bates, one of the more popular artists for Archie’s Mega Man comic. For those who aren’t keeping track, Bates was the artist for the “Return of Dr. Wily” story arc, which adapted the game Mega Man 2 for issues #9-12. He also […]

MTV Geek has just posted a new interview with none other than Ben Bates, one of the more popular artists for Archie’s Mega Man comic. For those who aren’t keeping track, Bates was the artist for the “Return of Dr. Wily” story arc, which adapted...
Overthinking It Presents: Mega Man as Malware

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Now Available on iOS

Just a quick reminder, in case you missed it a couple of days ago: Coinciding with next week’s release of The Avengers movie, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is now available for iOS platforms through Apple’s iTunes/App Store. Capcom notes that this title utilizes a new “flick button” control style, “giving you an easier way to […]

Just a quick reminder, in case you missed it a couple of days ago: Coinciding with next week’s release of The Avengers movie, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is now available for iOS platforms through Apple’s iTunes/App Store. Capcom notes that this title utilizes a...
Overthinking It Presents: Mega Man as Malware

A Critical Look at Mega Man 2 Stages: Heat Man

Alright, I’m sure a lot of you we just twiddling your thumbs during all that thinking “Yup, Mega Man sure was a game, now let’s hear about 2 already!” To be honest, so was I. Let’s dive in and see where all that love came from. Like last time, I’ll avoid talking about the boss […]

Alright, I’m sure a lot of you we just twiddling your thumbs during all that thinking “Yup, Mega Man sure was a game, now let’s hear about 2 already!” To be honest, so was I. Let’s dive in and see where all that love came from. Like last...
Overthinking It Presents: Mega Man as Malware

Join Capcom Unity Today for a Mega Man 4 Playthrough and Big Prizes!

At 2pm PST (5pm EST) today, Capcom Unity is going live on their Twitch TV Channel to bring you a complete playthrough of Mega Man 4. See the rise of Dr. Cossack’s robot army! Watch as Mega Man fights to overcome impossible odds with his new chargeable Mega Buster! Wince as Eddie delivers the wrong […]

At 2pm PST (5pm EST) today, Capcom Unity is going live on their Twitch TV Channel to bring you a complete playthrough of Mega Man 4. See the rise of Dr. Cossack’s robot army! Watch as Mega Man fights to overcome impossible odds with his new chargeable Mega...