Tag: Mega Man Legends

In Baltimore This Weekend: OtaRockman at Otakon

In Baltimore This Weekend: OtaRockman at Otakon

This weekend in Baltimore, Maryland, from Friday, July 30th to Sunday, August 1st, will be Otakon. And what has become a part of the annual Otakon experience for many a Mega Man/Rockman fan is the gathering of like-minded individuals known affectionately as “OtaRockman.” Each year, a fans tend to converge for cosplay photos and Mega […]

This weekend in Baltimore, Maryland, from Friday, July 30th to Sunday, August 1st, will be Otakon. And what has become a part of the annual Otakon experience for many a Mega Man/Rockman fan is the gathering of like-minded individuals known affectionately as...
In Baltimore This Weekend: OtaRockman at Otakon

Inafune Grateful for Fans, Fears Comic-Con

It sounds like Comic-Con has been pretty overwhelming for Keiji Inafune, at least according to his own blog.* At yesterday’s “Capcom 2010 and Beyond” discussion panel, the hall, which can house up to 2500 people, was fully packed. Inafune was astonished by the strong showing of Capcom fans support, which he again notes he doesn’t […]

It sounds like Comic-Con has been pretty overwhelming for Keiji Inafune, at least according to his own blog.* At yesterday’s “Capcom 2010 and Beyond” discussion panel, the hall, which can house up to 2500 people, was fully packed. Inafune was...
In Baltimore This Weekend: OtaRockman at Otakon

Mega Man Inadvertently Revealed in Marvel Vs. Capcom 3?

I’ve got no leaked footage to confirm anything on this. No anonymous tipsters, no website code hacking. What I do have is Capcom’s Niitsuma-san, the producer of Marvel Vs. Capcom 3. Over at Capcom Unity, you can check out a recording of yesterday’s MVC3 livestream, which includes an interview with Niitsuma starting around the 8 […]

I’ve got no leaked footage to confirm anything on this. No anonymous tipsters, no website code hacking. What I do have is Capcom’s Niitsuma-san, the producer of Marvel Vs. Capcom 3. Over at Capcom Unity, you can check out a recording of yesterday’s...
In Baltimore This Weekend: OtaRockman at Otakon

Mega Swag for Mega Fans at San Diego Comic-Con

At long last, San Diego Comic Con will finally take place this week. And if you are fortunate enough to be attending, then you’ll be happy to know that Capcom has apparently put together a fine arrangement of freebies and buyables for fans of the Blue Bomber. Protodude has managed to round up all the […]

At long last, San Diego Comic Con will finally take place this week. And if you are fortunate enough to be attending, then you’ll be happy to know that Capcom has apparently put together a fine arrangement of freebies and buyables for fans of the Blue Bomber....
In Baltimore This Weekend: OtaRockman at Otakon

Get Ready for UDON’s Art of Capcom 2

If you’re a fan of Mega Man and the artistic stylings of UDON Entertainment, then you’re in luck. Debuting at this month’s San Diego Comic Con will be the 280-page follow-up to the company’s Art of Capcom book, appropriately titled UDON’s Art of Capcom 2. Within its pages, you’ll find the past three years’ worth […]

If you’re a fan of Mega Man and the artistic stylings of UDON Entertainment, then you’re in luck. Debuting at this month’s San Diego Comic Con will be the 280-page follow-up to the company’s Art of Capcom book, appropriately titled UDON’s...
In Baltimore This Weekend: OtaRockman at Otakon

Wonderfest Gives Rise to Custom Legends Figures

Yet more good news for you Rockman figure fanatics. Online figure blog/buyer deputy Tokyo Hunter has some neat custom Rockman DASH (Mega Man Legends) figures created by doujin figure circle Sorairo. There are two sets, one with MegaMan Volnutt and Data, and the other with Tron Bonne and a Servbot. The Volnutt and Servbot figures […]

Yet more good news for you Rockman figure fanatics. Online figure blog/buyer deputy Tokyo Hunter has some neat custom Rockman DASH (Mega Man Legends) figures created by doujin figure circle Sorairo. There are two sets, one with MegaMan Volnutt and Data, and the other...
In Baltimore This Weekend: OtaRockman at Otakon

Canon, Continuity, and the Mega Man Franchise

1. can·on – a basis for judgment; a standard or criterion 2. con·ti·nu·i·ty – an uninterrupted connection, succession, or union A canon, in terms of a fictional universe, is a body of material that is considered to be “genuine” or “official.” The use of the word “canon” in reference to a set of texts derives […]

1. can·on – a basis for judgment; a standard or criterion 2. con·ti·nu·i·ty – an uninterrupted connection, succession, or union A canon, in terms of a fictional universe, is a body of material that is considered to be “genuine” or...
In Baltimore This Weekend: OtaRockman at Otakon

Recipe for One Servbot Takeover: Print, Fold, Repeat

In action figure collecting, there are some figures and packages which are released of “characters” (and I use the term loosely) who are relatively generic, thus allowing consumers to buy multiples of the same figure in order to flesh out large platoons. These are known as “army builders,” and can yield some rather impressive displays. […]

In action figure collecting, there are some figures and packages which are released of “characters” (and I use the term loosely) who are relatively generic, thus allowing consumers to buy multiples of the same figure in order to flesh out large platoons....
In Baltimore This Weekend: OtaRockman at Otakon

Marvel vs. Capcom vs… Servbots?

The new issue of Game Informer is out, and it has a feature on the upcoming, long-awaited sequel of sequels, Marvel vs. Capcom 3. And in addition to revealing some fresh new faces to the cast, including Devil May Cry‘s Dante, Darkstalkers‘ Felicia, Captain America, and the Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool (who will apparently […]

The new issue of Game Informer is out, and it has a feature on the upcoming, long-awaited sequel of sequels, Marvel vs. Capcom 3. And in addition to revealing some fresh new faces to the cast, including Devil May Cry’s Dante, Darkstalkers’ Felicia, Captain...
In Baltimore This Weekend: OtaRockman at Otakon

The Decade in Review: 200X – 200X

About a week ago, Heat Man came to me and said “you know, it’s going to be the year 20XX soon. You should write something reflecting that.” And then he went and wrote his own article, so now you get two of these things. With that said, let us take a look back on the […]

About a week ago, Heat Man came to me and said “you know, it’s going to be the year 20XX soon. You should write something reflecting that.” And then he went and wrote his own article, so now you get two of these things. With that said, let us take a...
In Baltimore This Weekend: OtaRockman at Otakon

Axed Jazwares Mega Man Figures, MiniMates on Display at Video Game Memorabilia Museum

Have you heard of the Video Game Memorabilia Museum? If not, then know this: it is like the ultimate embodiment of video game merchandise, a nirvana of geekish delights for fans of numerous video game franchises. Don’t believe me? Don’t think such a place exists? Check out their front page, then answer those questions again. […]

Have you heard of the Video Game Memorabilia Museum? If not, then know this: it is like the ultimate embodiment of video game merchandise, a nirvana of geekish delights for fans of numerous video game franchises. Don’t believe me? Don’t think such a place...