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Poll Box Art Brawl #6 - Mega Man 3
Blue on blue
Ding ding! Round 6! Welcome once again to Box Art Brawl, the series where regional retro box art variations duke it out to discover which one rules the roost. Last week we saw Super Mario Kart race itself ragged until just one version took the chequered flag. The winner? Super Mario Kart, followed closely by Super Mario Kart, with poor...
News Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Leaked, But Not Yet Locked In For Switch
Update: And now it's confirmed!
Update (27th Aug, 16:15 BST): Capcom has now officially unveiled the game and it has been confirmed for release on Nintendo Switch. A press release states that the game will be available for $29.99 on 21st January 2020 both "digitally and at North American retail locations". Original Article (27th Aug, 04:30 BST):...
Random The Entire Mega Man '90s Cartoon Is Available To Watch On YouTube
Who needs Netflix?
If you're yet to experience the Mega Man cartoon from the mid-nineties and feel a sudden urge to do exactly that, you're in luck, because the entire show is available to watch - legally - on YouTube. Produced by Capcom and Ruby-Spears Productions, the show aired for around a year or so back in 1994-95. It was based on the Mega...
News Mega Man Legacy Collection Sells One Million, A First For The Series In 15 Years
Mega milestone
Capcom's blue bomber Mega Man might feature alongside the all-star cast in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but things have been quite rough for him over the past 15 years. According to Capcom financial data dating back to September, the Mega Man
News Capcom Can't Make "Any Promises" About DLC Being Added To Mega Man 11
"Get excited about the game"
Capcom's Mega Man 11 arrived on the Switch at the start of October. Shortly after the big launch, a post-release update to the game's Steam database page suggested downloadable content could be on the way when the Japanese developer 8ing - known for its past collaborations with Capcom - was listed. With DLC suspected,...
News Mega Man 11 Was Developed By Just 40 People, Staff "Very Clear" On Their Own Responsibilities
Teams often in the hundreds
The recent launch of Mega Man 11 has brought with it an excellent resurgence for the Blue Bomber, combining the series' much-loved classic gameplay with modern twists to keep things interesting. Despite this development success, though, the team working on the game behind the scenes was made up of just 40 people - a...
Video Digital Foundry's Complete Analysis Of Mega Man 11
"Capcom nailed it"
Capcom's Mega Man 11 arrived on the Nintendo Switch last week. Being a multi-platform release, Digital Foundry has taken a chance to examine each version of the game and also investigate how the design of Mega Man 11 mimics the classic releases. As is noted, the team "clearly understands" what makes the series so great. The video...
News Capcom Announces Mega Man Live-Action Hollywood Film
A mega movie
Movies based on popular video game series are slowly catching on in Hollywood. In recent times films for iconic characters like Mario, Sonic and Pikachu have been announced. The latest character to join this trend is Mega Man. Capcom's iconic character will be starring in a live-action Hollywood film for the first time ever. Debuting...
News Mega Man 11 Switch Release Will Include amiibo Support
Mega awesome
Last week, Capcom released a Mega Man 11 demo on the eShop to give us a taste of the new entry in the series. With the game due out on the Switch on 2nd October, the latest direct has today revealed an exclusive feature for the Nintendo version of the game. You will be able to unlock helpful in-game items - such as energy tanks - on a...
News Take On Block Man In The Mega Man 11 Demo, Now Live On The Switch eShop
Test try today
Mega Man 11 is a classic take on Capcom's long-running series with a fresh new look. To build interest in the game leading up to its October release, a special demo showcasing a single boss has now been released on the Switch eShop. As previously noted, this demo allows players to take on a variety of enemies and overcome multiple...
Random Have $22,000? Then Why Not Treat Yourself To This Solid Gold Mega Man Statue
Wowzers
Capcom is releasing a solid gold Mega Man statue that would look great on any collector's shelf. The catch? It costs nearly $22,000. To celebrate the character's 30th anniversary - which actually took place in December last year - this statue has now been put up online for pre-order. It measures in at approximately 100mm (which is just...
News Capcom Releasing Mega Man 11 Demo In September
Mega demo
Mega Man 11 is shaping up to be something special with its new-gen style yet seemingly respectful take on the series. It’s due out on the Switch this October, but before then, a demo of the game will apparently be made available. The "Mega Man 11 Demo Version" is currently listed for 4th September, with the Switch equivalent reportedly...
News Capcom’s Mega Man X Legacy Collection Soundtrack Booklet Looks To Be Teasing New Game
More Mega?
According to Eurogamer, fans of Capcom’s classic series believe the Mega Man X Legacy Collection soundtrack booklet could be hinting a new game in the series is on the way. The soundtrack for the game has already shipped in Japan, with the booklet stating: “The Story of X’s fight is not yet over.”
Video Here's A Look At The Mega Man: Fully Charged Animated Series
"It's time to go mega!"
The first trailer for the television animation, Mega Man: Fully Charged, has been shown at the San Diego Comic-Con. The show is based on the classic games, with season one running for ten episodes in total. The story is about Aki Light – a schoolboy who can transform into a powerful hero known as Mega Man. When...
News Capcom Explains Reasoning Behind Mega Man’s New Look In His Latest Outing
An intricate design process
Mega Man has undergone a number of physical transformations over the years and in his next outing, Mega Man 11, he’ll adopt a fresh new look. In a collection of videos about the latest game in the long-running series, Capcom explained why exactly the iconic character has had a design tweak. Apparently, it’s all...
Review Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 (Switch eShop)
'Meh'ga Man
After Capcom released the initial Mega Man Legacy Collection, it seemed likely that the company would eventually release the rest of the series in another collection. Sure enough, Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 came to pass, and while it mostly does the same things its predecessor did, the experimental and varying nature of the games...
Review Mega Man Legacy Collection (Switch eShop)
A legacy to be proud of
Until recently, it seemed that Capcom wasn’t all too interested in the Mega Man series, which understandably upset a lot of fans who grew up alongside the Blue Bomber. Though Mega Man has starred in a lot of games, it’s the original NES releases that arguably stand as the most iconic, which makes Mega Man Legacy...
News The Mega Man Animated Series Will Be Called Mega Man: Fully Charged
And Mega Man is now named "Aki Light"
For a few years now, we’ve known about an upcoming animated series centered around classic Mega Man, though it’s been one of those projects that seems to be weaving in and out of development hell. Nonetheless, it appears that the show is still on track for a release sometime later this year. Man of Action...
Video Capcom Shows Off Mega Man X Legacy's Bonus Features In New Footage
Don't feel blue
Mega Man fans sure have their plates full this year, as Capcom is releasing not one but two retro collections of classic titles - and both are Switch-bound. Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 and 2 will, between them, span the entire X sub-series, and will also come with a selection of bonus features, such as an art gallery and...
News Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 And 2 Confirmed For Switch
X Gon' Give It to Ya
Capcom announced that all of the Mega Man X games would be coming to Switch late last year, but stopped short of actually explaining how they would be distributed. We now confirmation that these titles will be released in two packs, thanks to Japanese publication Famitsu. Mega Man X Legacy Collection will include Mega Man...
News Mega Man Composer Addresses Similarity Between Elec Man's Theme And Journey's "Faithfully"
Manami Matsumae breaks her silence on plagiarism claims
With the great news about Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 and 2 coming to Switch being announced recently, we've got another slice of Blue Bomber-related news - this time going all the way back to the first NES game. In the world of games, a lot of minuscule things get dug up,...
Awesome Get Equipped With This Speedy Mega Man Road Bike
Celebrating the 30th anniversary in style
Cycling is the new golf, and lots of folks are hopping on their bikes at the weekend to get a bit of fresh air and exercise with some chums. While many of the popular cycle manufacturers such as Giant, Specialized and Cannondale offer some striking designs for their range of road bikes - if you...
News Mega Man Legacy Collection Might Be One Release on Switch
All in one place
Yesterday brought with it the fascinating news that the upcoming re-release of the Mega Man X series will likely be split between two separate collections, echoing the predecessor collection for the classic Mega Man series. It was assumed that Mega Man Legacy Collection would simply be re-released in two parts as it appeared on...
Feature Catching Up With Mega Ran Ahead Of His UK Tour
"I'm really excited to see places I've never seen before"
Hip hop/ nerd core artist and producer Mega Ran returns to our humble shores this month for a nationwide tour. After securing an exclusive licensing deal with Capcom, the former teacher has toured all over the world and released multiple albums inspired by some of the most revered games and...
Video This Heartwarming Home Movie Shows The Moment Mega Man 2 Changed Everything
State of the art high resolution memories
Mega Man turns 30 this year, an event which will no doubt make many players feels really, really old. Capcom's series may be undergoing a revival of late thanks to the announcement of an all-new entry, but for many fans it never got any better than the NES sequel, which still ranks as one of the best action...
Video The First 30 Years of Mega Man
You can’t stop the rock!
17th December is a big day for Capcom, as one of its top series and characters - Mega Man - celebrates its 30th birthday! The company started the party a bit early by announcing Mega Man 11, coming next year! But, it all began thirty years ago, when Capcom put forth a plan to create its first non-arcade port for the...
Poll Capcom is Finally Bringing Mega Man Back - Are You Excited?
Mega Man 11! Legacy Collections! X Series!
Capcom is often the target of exasperation and mockery among video game followers. Its treatment of the Mega Man series is a case in point, with high profile instances of cancelled games and the disappointing disappearance of the franchise after Mega Man 10. Then the company confirmed projects for a cartoon...
News The Mega Man X Series Is Getting Its Own Collection On Switch
We wouldn't give a XXX for anything else
Phew! Not only has Capcom confirmed a new Mega Man game and the launch of two 8-bit Mega Man collections on Switch, it has also revealed that all of the entries in the popular Mega Man X sub-series are also coming to Nintendo's hybrid console. All eight 'X' games will be coming to the Switch in Summer 2018,...
News Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 & 2 Coming To Switch With amiibo Support
Let the good times roll
Capcom is bringing both Mega Man Legacy Collections to Switch, it has been confirmed. The two collections contain many classic titles in the series and will also feature amiibo support. Between them they'll feature every numbered Mega Man game, including one never previously playable on Nintendo hardware. The news was...
News Mega Man 11 Confirmed For Switch In 2018
Hell hath indeed frozen over
Capcom has just confirmed a new entry in the beloved Mega Man series during a special 30th anniversary livestream event. Mega Man 11 will launch on Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC late next year. Wowzer, eh? We'll update this story as we hear more. In the meantime, you might want to look out of your window to make...
News Capcom Hosting Mega Man 30th Anniversary Livestream That "You Won't Want To Miss"
We've been here before...
Capcom has announced that it is broadcasting a livestream event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mega Man, one of its most iconic characters. The event takes place on December 4th between 11AM and 12PM PST. The venue is Capcom's community Twitch account. Capcom has been spreading the word by sending out...
News Super Mighty Power Man Is The Mega Man Game You Always Wanted On Switch
Power up!
The lovely folks at Box Hedge Games recently reached out to tell us about their upcoming game Super Mighty Power Man, which - should its upcoming crowdfunding campaign be successful - is headed to the Switch eShop at some point in the foreseeable future. This Mega Man style game is quite exciting, as the team behind it...
Video Exploring The 8-Bit Mega Man Games Of The SNES Era
AKA: The ones everyone forgot to play
The Mega Man series may have branched out onto more powerful hardware in recent times but most hardcore fans consider the 8-bit entries to be the zenith of the franchise. Capcom's action platformer found fame on the NES and titles like Mega Man 2 stand out as true, must-have classics in the console's library...
News The Mega Man Movie Has Begun the Early Stages of Production
Script is in the process of being written now
For quite a while now, there’s been plenty of talk about the Mega Man movie which has been in and out of development hell. This past summer, however, some meaningful progress was made this summer as the project reportedly picked up its writers and directors. Their inclusion has now been confirmed and...
News Dataminers Have Found 3DS Code in Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
What’s this, Capcom?
No doubt many Nintendo fans were greatly disappointed by the puzzling omission of anything Nintendo with the recently released Mega Man Legacy Collection 2. Considering that some of the games included originally came out for Nintendo platforms and that the first Mega Man Legacy Collection came out on 3DS, it seems logical that...
News Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is Celebrated With a Limited Edition Art Print
Art Man
UK company FunStockRetro has announced a limited edition print run depicting the cast from Mega Man Legacy Collection 2; it's a title that's sadly skipping Nintendo hardware. The impressive art print has been designed by Iron Gut Publishing and is officially licensed by Capcom. The paper is 300gsm textured (intended for a premium...
News 20th Century Fox’s Mega Man Movie Creeps Closer to Production
Directors are in final talks
With perhaps a few exceptions that have been so-so, movies based on video game properties have almost consistently been terrible adaptations. Perhaps this is due to how an interactive medium doesn’t translate to smoothly to one which is strictly visual, but even more plot-driven franchises like Assassin’s Creed have...
News Fan-Made "Mega Maker" is Releasing Next Week
DIY Mega Man
“Super Mario Maker's” popularity proved something most people in the ROM hacking community already knew for years: there is a game designer hidden in all of us. Yet most of us do not have the technical expertise to look up code and understand how it works. Level editors are nothing new, of course, going as far back as some games...
News Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is Announced, But is Skipping Nintendo Switch and 3DS
Oh Capcom!
Capcom has officially announced the existence of Mega Man Legacy Collection 2, which was outed by a Korean rating back in April and as expected includes Mega Man 7, Mega Man 8, Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10. Unfortunately it
News Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 Outed By Korean Rating, Nintendo Release Uncertain
Includes Mega Man 7 and the two WiiWare outings
The Korean Game Rating Board has just issued a rating for Mega Man Legacy Collection 2, which will, according to the description, include Mega Man 7, Mega Man 8, Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10. This collection follows in the footsteps of the 2015 original, which was released on the 3DS as well as other...
Video Here's A Closer Look At The New Cartoon Mega Man
Blue's journey
UPDATE: And the video is now blocked on copyright grounds. Nothing to see here, people! ORIGINAL STORY: The upcoming cartoon adaptation of Capcom's Mega Man has had a rather bumpy reception so far; the initial character design met with a frosty response when it was initially unveiled, while promo footage - later take
News Mega Man Legacy Devs Working On New Collection With Capcom
"I wish I could talk about it but it's really cool"
Digital Eclipse's Frank Cifaldi has revealed that his company is working on a new retro collection with Capcom. Cifaldi was director and producer on the superb Mega Man Legacy Collection, and while he can't talk about this new venture at the moment, he says an announcement could come "any day now"...
News After Eight Years, The Fan-Made Mega Man 2.5D Is Finally Here
Eight years in the making
Mega Man 2.5D is a fan-made project which began life way back in 2009. We've covered the progress of this interesting release a couple of times in the past, and now we can happily report that the game is finally finished. Created by a team of passionate Mega Man fans, the title boasts a unique co-op mode and a camera wh
News Footage Of New Mega Man Cartoon Slips Out In Promotional Sizzle Reel
UPDATE: Film Roman, LLC request a takedown of all videos and images
UPDATE: We've been contacted by Film Roman, LLC with a request to remove the video and any related imagery from the site as it infringes on the copyright of Dentsu, the copyright holder of this new Mega Man TV show. We can only offer our apologies for any inconvenience caused and...
Soapbox You Should Probably Avoid Capcom's Mega Man Mobile Ports
Poor emulation, frame rate issues, dodgy controls - what went wrong?
Capcom may be reluctant to release an entirely new Mega Man game these days but it has no issues with mining its past and recycling existing titles from the series, and recently announced that it would be releasing all six of the classic NES entries on iOS and Android. Those games...
Video Mega Man Inspired Rock Band "The Protomen" Release Short Film
It's going to make you explode into neon-coloured smoke
I've been listening to The Protomen's music for the generous half of a decade, dreaming of the day when the concepts created would be able to breathe visually. The day has come, and it's a great one. For those unfamiliar, The Protomen are a band that's been around for 13 years. Most...
Video Remembering The Soggy Awesomeness Of Mega Man 2's Bubble Man Stage
Water good level this is
Mega Man 2 has to rank as one of the best action platformers in the NES library, if not the entire genre. Regarded by many as the pinnacle of the 8-bit series, it's the only Mega Man release to make it onto the NES Classic Mini, which speaks volumes about its quality. Our friends over at iretrogamer.com cl
Art This Guy Has An Insane Amount Of Original Western Mega Man Cover Artwork
Boxing clever
This promotional image for Game Players Magazine unites two of Greg Winters' cover subjects - he also did some covers for Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog While it can't always be said that western cover artwork is superior to that seen in Japan, it's important to remember that for many gamers growing up during the 8 and 16-bit eras, it was...
News SNES Classic Mega Man 7 Gets Screeching Guitars Thanks To Digital Audio Patch
Putting the "Rock" in "Rockman"
DarkShock is back with another quality MSU1 effort to bring a digital audio soundtrack to a Super Nintendo classic: this time, it's Capcom's Mega Man 7. Replacing the original SPC soundtrack is none other than the complete soundtrack of covers by Polish musician Krzysztof Slowikowski taken from his album
Review Mega Man 7 (New 3DS / SNES)
The worst Mega Man is still good
Mega Man 7 is a game that came at the wrong time. By the time of its original 1995 release fans were a bit beleaguered by continued rapid-fire releases, and interest had shifted from the portly robot that could to his slimmer, cooler younger brother - Mega Man X. If you've played one Mega Man game, you'll be...