Tag: Mega Man Classic

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Game Boy Advance Announced for Wii U Virtual Console

During today’s Nintendo Direct, company president Satoru Iwata revealed to those watching that not only would the Wii U be receiving a Virtual Console service this Spring, but that it would also include the Game Boy Advance, whose library of games has not even been available to the Nintendo 3DS eShop (save for a handful […]

During today’s Nintendo Direct, company president Satoru Iwata revealed to those watching that not only would the Wii U be receiving a Virtual Console service this Spring, but that it would also include the Game Boy Advance, whose library of games has not even...
Mega Man Makes Lists of Greatest Sidekicks & Awesome Plot Twists

Game Informer Magazine Pays Tribute to Mega Man

Thanks to a tip from Mugendude26, we’ve learned that the latest issue of Game Informer magazine, number 238, features a special four-page section dedicated to celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Blue Bomber. Among the features included are Q&As with Keiji Inafune, Hayato Tsuru, and Hironobu Takeshita, asking such questions as who their favorite Robot […]

Thanks to a tip from Mugendude26, we’ve learned that the latest issue of Game Informer magazine, number 238, features a special four-page section dedicated to celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Blue Bomber. Among the features included are Q&As with...
Mega Man Makes Lists of Greatest Sidekicks & Awesome Plot Twists

Looking Back: Mega Man II

As part of our celebration of the Mega Man series hitting its 25th anniversary, we are featuring a look back at many of the games of the Mega Man series. This time, I’m looking at the black sheep of the Game Boy sub-series, Mega Man II. Unlike all the other Game Boy games, Mega Man II was developed by a team from […]

As part of our celebration of the Mega Man series hitting its 25th anniversary, we are featuring a look back at many of the games of the Mega Man series. This time, I’m looking at the black sheep of the Game Boy sub-series, Mega Man II. Unlike all the other Game Boy...
Mega Man Makes Lists of Greatest Sidekicks & Awesome Plot Twists

Watch Capcom Unity’s Livestream of Mega Man V to Win Mega Man 10!

At 3 o’clock PM PST/6pm EST, Capcom Unity is holding a livestream of one of the most elusive jewels of the Classic Mega Man series, Mega Man V for the Game Boy. The game has yet to be re-released, as plans for Mega Man Anniversary Collection (nee Mania) for the Game Boy Advance was axed, […]

At 3 o’clock PM PST/6pm EST, Capcom Unity is holding a livestream of one of the most elusive jewels of the Classic Mega Man series, Mega Man V for the Game Boy. The game has yet to be re-released, as plans for Mega Man Anniversary Collection (nee Mania) for the...
Mega Man Makes Lists of Greatest Sidekicks & Awesome Plot Twists

Looking Back: Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge

As part of our celebration of the Mega Man series hitting its 25th anniversary, we are featuring a look back at many of the games of the Mega Man series. This time, I’m examining the first installment of the Game Boy sub-series, Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge, a short but tough monochrome romp. Capcom and the […]

As part of our celebration of the Mega Man series hitting its 25th anniversary, we are featuring a look back at many of the games of the Mega Man series. This time, I’m examining the first installment of the Game Boy sub-series, Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge, a...
Mega Man Makes Lists of Greatest Sidekicks & Awesome Plot Twists

A Critical Look at Mega Man 4 Stages: Skull Man

Skull Man’s Stage and Music This right here is Super Ball Machine Jr. It fires large balls that bounce from the walls, increasing in speed with each bounce. Unfortunately that feature doesn’t come into play much, as walking forward while shooting is enough to handle most of them. The one on top gets a little […]

Skull Man’s Stage and Music This right here is Super Ball Machine Jr. It fires large balls that bounce from the walls, increasing in speed with each bounce. Unfortunately that feature doesn’t come into play much, as walking forward while shooting is enough...
Mega Man Makes Lists of Greatest Sidekicks & Awesome Plot Twists

The Blue Ink: Archie’s Mega Man #21 – Time, Humanity, and the Universe

“Victory won by violence is tantamount to defeat, for it is momentary” -Mohandas K. Gandhi ————————————- I look forward to seeing The Mega Man Network link to a preview of the Mega Man comic book done up by some website or another, because it always means that said issue is in the mail… and due in my mailbox in […]

“Victory won by violence is tantamount to defeat, for it is momentary” -Mohandas K. Gandhi ————————————- I look forward to seeing The Mega Man Network link to a preview of the Mega...
Mega Man Makes Lists of Greatest Sidekicks & Awesome Plot Twists

Concept Art for Quake Woman and Dr. LaLinde Revealed

Here’s a treat for those of you who are fans of the original characters of Tempo/Quake Woman and Dr. Noele LaLinde from Archie’s Mega Man comic book series. On her deviantART account, artist Aleah Baker has posted her concept art for the duo before they took on the forms seen in the monthly serial. In […]

Here’s a treat for those of you who are fans of the original characters of Tempo/Quake Woman and Dr. Noele LaLinde from Archie’s Mega Man comic book series. On her deviantART account, artist Aleah Baker has posted her concept art for the duo before they...
Mega Man Makes Lists of Greatest Sidekicks & Awesome Plot Twists

Fan-Made Mega Man RPG: Get Your Armies Ready!

by Razorsaw In the world of fan-made game news, we’ve received news about a budding new project from fan Adrian Marceau. And what’s more, it seems to break the mold by being an RPG rather than a traditional platformer! As you can see from the offscreen iPad-based footage here, the game has you taking command […]

by Razorsaw In the world of fan-made game news, we’ve received news about a budding new project from fan Adrian Marceau. And what’s more, it seems to break the mold by being an RPG rather than a traditional platformer! As you can see from the offscreen...
Mega Man Makes Lists of Greatest Sidekicks & Awesome Plot Twists

GameSpite Journal 12 Revisits Mega Man: The Wily Wars

A new entry in the ongoing logs of the GameSpite Journal has been published, and as many in the past have seen fit to do, this one takes a look at Mega Man. However, the 12th edition of GameSpite Journal features a particular focus: SEGA. As a result, talk of Service Games and Capsule Computers […]

A new entry in the ongoing logs of the GameSpite Journal has been published, and as many in the past have seen fit to do, this one takes a look at Mega Man. However, the 12th edition of GameSpite Journal features a particular focus: SEGA. As a result, talk of Service...
Mega Man Makes Lists of Greatest Sidekicks & Awesome Plot Twists

A Critical Look at Mega Man 4 Stages: Dust Man

Dust Man’s Stage and Music Here we’ve got three new enemies. Shield Attacker moves back and forth, and can only be hit from behind. Metall EX jumps now instead of walking after he fires, and Up’N’Down pops out of the holes in the floor, then drifts down slowly. They all appear by themselves and aren’t […]

Dust Man’s Stage and Music Here we’ve got three new enemies. Shield Attacker moves back and forth, and can only be hit from behind. Metall EX jumps now instead of walking after he fires, and Up’N’Down pops out of the holes in the floor, then...