The 25th Anniversary of Mega Man has seen the series honoured in myriad ways, from a spot reserved for the Blue Bomber in the next Super Smash Bros. to, um, a Rush tissue pouch. The main thing that really seems to have been missing is an actual new game for Mega Man to call his own.
One such game is now on its way! The catch is, it’s a phsyical board game.
Jasco Games has announced it will be producing an officially licensed Mega Man board game that should arrive late this year or early 2014. Jasco is also making Mega Man sets for its Universal Fighting System Collectible Card Game.
It’s still not a new videogame, but a Mega Man board game may be worth keeping an eye on. Tabletop gaming has seen a significant resurgence in the past few years, and if it looks as impressive as the upcoming BioShock Infinite board game, it could be worth owning.
Does fighting Dr. Wily on your table sound like an interesting proposition to you? Let us know below.
[source jascogames.com, via destructoid.com]
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Could be really neat.u look forward to it.
Sounds cool ^-^
Logically, if CAPCOM is going to release a bunch of Megaman stuff including a new video game, the game would come last as the finale.
Just a theory.
Why not make a 8 bit mega man game with a level maker that can share levels?
Everyone else is using Mega Man better than Capcom...
Nice, but Capcom, how about instead of beating around the bush you actually make a proper, non fan made Mega Man video game and actually finish it?
Being a player and collector of modern boardgames, I can say Plaid Hat Games (Bioshock) makes fantastic games. Jasco doesn't have much under their belt. I just hope it's not a shoddy output winding up next to Monopoly, Uno, and Twilight Trivia at Walmart.
pfft! my guild and i already play D&D modified adventures in the megaman universe, why would i want a board game? eh.
@undead_terror They actually made a game just like that (cept for the 8-bit styling) called Megaman Powered Up on the PSP,
They should put the board game on IOS.
With all this merchandise hubbub and no real games, the least thing they could make would be a new Rockman anime! It doesn't even need to have an overarching story or follow any plot from the games. Just keep the details straight, like in the Archie comics.
@Pinkie_Pikpik Sad, but true.
I hope I won't get board of this Mega Man game, because Mega Man is..........Mega!!!!!!
ALLLLLLLLMMMMMOOOOOOSSSSSSTTTTTTTT
@Epicnessofme99 They should put it on the newer consoles...
I'm actually pretty interested. Megaman and board games might make a good mix. I hope it's not going to be rare though :/
Capcom-The fans want a new mega man game....we will give them a new mega man game!!!! mwhahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!
@Kyloctopus Only thing that belongs on ios is shovelware .
Pathetic. Simply PATHETIC!
Gimme a 3DS Mega Man game! NOW! >:[
Anything but an actual Mega Man video game huh Capcom?
An official Mega Man board game is already here. (on the Famicom)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpkkBwMpvPY
I wonder what will actually be made first: Mega Man Legends 3 or Half-Life 3?
Its funny how many companies care for MegaMan and try to make something with him and still, Capcom refuses to listen and ignores this IP almost completely. Seeing that Namco got X and Zero for Project X Zone and cassic MegaMan for smash...there could be a reasonable chance that Namco could get their hands on the license for good, they should at least try to get it out of capcoms hand.
Like i said a while ago, Capcom did a very fine job regarding the Monster Hunter games recently, but what they are dooing with MegaMan can really break a fans heart.
@AltDotNerd Neither... Capcom can't seem to do anything with Mega Man, and Gabe Newell is afraid of the number three.
This sounds nice, but how hard would it be for Capcom to put together another Mega Man game? They could go the 8-bit route again, and they'd have all the assets they need right in front of them. They'd just have to make some more stages, bosses, and songs. I'm sure it'd be an easy project for them, and it would likely bring in plenty of money so why not?
I really don't get why they milked the franchise for years and now all of a sudden they stop. Perhaps they think they've made too many Mega Man games? Maybe they are working on something, and we just don't know it yet...
I'd even say they should make Mega Man part of their company logo.
@undead_terror: Dude, I love your idea! I want the board game though.
Isn't UFS discontinued though?
Just remake 2d megaman games, with graphics like, Mario WiiU, or the DonkeyKong tropical freeze. but then with a deeper story and cutscenes.
@undead_terror So true, you could at least play on your own without looking idiotic.
Megaman is a technically difficult game. . . Die try die try die succeed. . . It would be a great idea to make a new side scroller with more depth. I don't personally see much in a 3d realm but hey it could work. Ive only played the original and it "in my opinion. Didn't have a great story but your imagination could possibly make a swell experience. . . I don't know why they wouldn't at least. Try though. Look at all the fans requests! I would if I were them that's fo sho
I'm not a fan of UFS, but at least the license isn't being given to a more mass market company to make Mega Manopoly. Also, Bioshock Infinite looks great and is made by a great company. I've got it preordered.
@GamerZack7 No, Jasco bought it and brought it back. Their first set was original and not based on a video game. Haven't kept track of what they've done since then.
How about another spin off series that gave either Proto Man or Bass their own spotlights?
Board game?
WTF!!?
@Midnight3DS I doubt Mega Man has enough mainstream appeal for that to happen.
I'd be interested in seeing what kind of board game turns out to be!
@Adam: Ah, okay.
Great..... Just what the we need, another board or card game which the franchise doesn't fit the genre at all. Fail.
Come on Capcom, just resurrect Legends 3 and we'll all love you again.
How long now has it been Mega Man's 25th Anniversary? Practically every article I've seen about it for a long time mentions it.
@DaveGX Not really.
horse dung
@jedisquidward: How do you figure not really? MEga Man is a side scrolling game, not a fighting/battle system type game. As I said, it really doesn't fit the TCG genre or boardgames for that matter. Think about it. MEga Man is the only 1 able to use other enemies weapons (except for Zero if you count the X series), but they can't use his. How exactly is this suitable for a TCG or board game?
Does anyone else recall Rockman: The Wily Wars? It was a 16-bit compilation of Mega Man 1-3 for the Rockman market. I'd love to see it get a US release this year in some form whether it be Virtual Console or a hidden Easter Egg in a MM release.
This Capcom's response to everyone wanting a new Mega man game, I'm fairly certain.
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