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By James “GS Edgeman” Riser Music is an important variable in the equation of a good game, almost as important as graphics and game play, and the wrong type of music can easily break the immersion of a title. For example, Mega Man‘s frantic, fast paced music sets the appropriate tone for its levels. The […]

By James “GS Edgeman” Riser Music is an important variable in the equation of a good game, almost as important as graphics and game play, and the wrong type of music can easily break the immersion of a title. For example, Mega Man’s frantic, fast paced music...
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Mega Man #9 Villain Variant Cover Revealed

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 Variant for issue #3, this piece […]

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...
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Vote Mega Man (and Rush, and Zero)!

It’s that time of year again, when minds become attuned to the democratic process known as voting. But forget politics; we’re here to talk Mega Man! And as it so happens, there are a few places where you can make your voice heard by casting a ballot for the Blue Bomber and his friends. In […]

It’s that time of year again, when minds become attuned to the democratic process known as voting. But forget politics; we’re here to talk Mega Man! And as it so happens, there are a few places where you can make your voice heard by casting a ballot for...
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Mega Man is Back in Blue and Ready to Download

It was a long journey with its fair share of pitfalls, but we do it all for you! Mega Man 9: Back in Blue officially released today (for free download). Fourteen different artists threw their hat into the ring (including myself) and I hope you have as much fun listening to this 18 track album […]

It was a long journey with its fair share of pitfalls, but we do it all for you! Mega Man 9: Back in Blue officially released today (for free download). Fourteen different artists threw their hat into the ring (including myself) and I hope you have as much fun...
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Preview Pages for Mega Man #5; First Trade Paperback Goes on Sale Tomorrow

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 Number Robot […]

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...
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GameSpite’s Rockman Super Adventure

A new article featuring Mega Man has been posted over at GameSpite, and it’s about a game which many of you may know, but few of you likely know well. This would be for Super Adventure Rockman, a Japan-only release for the SEGA Saturn and Sony PlayStation. Its chief claims to notoriety include being a […]

A new article featuring Mega Man has been posted over at GameSpite, and it’s about a game which many of you may know, but few of you likely know well. This would be for Super Adventure Rockman, a Japan-only release for the SEGA Saturn and Sony PlayStation. Its...
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The Mega Man 9 Remix Album Gets a Trailer

I bet you thought after two years of waiting, hard drive crashes, and missed deadlines that Back in Blue, a remix album of Mega Man 9, would never come out. Well think again, you pessimist! Not only is the album’s release imminent, but we have a trailer to prove it. The 18 track album features […]

I bet you thought after two years of waiting, hard drive crashes, and missed deadlines that Back in Blue, a remix album of Mega Man 9, would never come out. Well think again, you pessimist! Not only is the album’s release imminent, but we have a trailer to prove...
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GamePro Examines Colonel Capcom’s Secret Recipe for Mega Man

Ever wonder what secret ingredients Capcom used to come up with all the different types of Mega Man game we’ve seen over the years? GamePro has, and to that end, they have assembled the following flowchart which shows how things come together to form a heaping helping of Blue Bomber goodness… and what is then […]

Ever wonder what secret ingredients Capcom used to come up with all the different types of Mega Man game we’ve seen over the years? GamePro has, and to that end, they have assembled the following flowchart which shows how things come together to form a heaping...
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Ben Bates Handling Art Duties for Third Mega Man Comic Story Arc

While no official announcements or solicitations have been forthcoming for any issues of Archie’s Mega Man comic beyond the eighth issue, at least one little bit of information has managed to sneak its way to us. According to a comment from his blog, Ben Bates will be handling the line art for the third story […]

While no official announcements or solicitations have been forthcoming for any issues of Archie’s Mega Man comic beyond the eighth issue, at least one little bit of information has managed to sneak its way to us. According to a comment from his blog, Ben Bates...
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Solicitation for Mega Man #8 and Chad Thomas Gives Us Oil Man

It’s that time again! Wait, already? The new solicitation and cover for Archie’s Mega Man #8 is now available, and it looks to be a doozy! The Blue Bomber is going to have his hands quite full when the issue hits stands this December! Plus, it appears we have an all-new character headed our way. […]

It’s that time again! Wait, already? The new solicitation and cover for Archie’s Mega Man #8 is now available, and it looks to be a doozy! The Blue Bomber is going to have his hands quite full when the issue hits stands this December! Plus, it appears we...
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Editorial: Mega Man Must Reach for a New Paradigm

Mega Man has had a pretty tough run this year, that much is obvious. What I believe may be less obvious, however, is that the recent cancellations are a symptom of a much more troubling problem that has been deep beneath the Mega Man games for a very long time now: The series is now […]

Mega Man has had a pretty tough run this year, that much is obvious. What I believe may be less obvious, however, is that the recent cancellations are a symptom of a much more troubling problem that has been deep beneath the Mega Man games for a very long time now:...
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Mega Man Double Pack on its Way to PlayStation Portable? (Updated)

Yeah, we’re a little late with this one, but it’s worth talking about just the same. A few days ago (okay, so closer to a week), we heard from MMN reader RedMage1987 and Protodude’s Rockman Corner about a “Mega Man Dual Pack” for the PlayStation Portable, which appears on both GameFAQs and GameStop’s website. The […]

Yeah, we’re a little late with this one, but it’s worth talking about just the same. A few days ago (okay, so closer to a week), we heard from MMN reader RedMage1987 and Protodude’s Rockman Corner about a “Mega Man Dual Pack” for the...