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Tuesday23rd Jul 2024
News Capcom Says It's Always Considering What's Next For Mega Man
"Mega Man is one of our highly-valued IPs"
Mega Man has received a lot of collections in recent years, but there hasn't actually been a new mainline entry in the series since the release of Mega Man 11 in 2018. It seems there is no need to worry though, as Capcom has once again reassured fans that this classic series is still a big part of its plans...
Thursday6th Jul 2023
News Capcom Provides A Vague But Mildly Promising Update On Mega Man's Future
Still we wait
It's been nearly five years since the last mainline Mega Man game (and nearly two decades since the last mainline Mega Man X game - no big deal), so it's understandable at this point that fans of the franchise are eager to hear about where the franchise might be heading next. Capcom is clearly rather fond of the Blue Bomber itself,...
Thursday1st Jun 2023
News Mega Man Series Producer Kazuhiro Tsuchiya Has Seemingly Left Capcom
According to an update in his Twitter bio
The Mega Man fan site Rockman-corner has reported that series producer Kazuhiro Tsuchiya has departed Capcom following a recent update to his Twitter bio. As noted by the site, the series producer's bio has been changed to say "graduated from Capcom", potentially suggesting that the recently-released Street...
Monday28th Nov 2022
Random Website Domain For Mega Man 12 Draws Attention Ahead Of Anniversary
Keep expectations in check, though
Whenever a significant anniversary for a video game franchise looms on the horizon, certain parts of the internet inevitably start speculating about the potential announcement of a brand new game. It's not entirely unfounded, as some companies have used such milestones to break down their future plans, but we've...
Thursday3rd Nov 2022
News Mega Man 11 Becomes Best-Selling Entry In The Series' 35-Year History
Capcom has now shifted 1.60 million units
Like Mario and Sonic, Mega Man has also been around for an incredibly long time now. The Blue Bomber has celebrated all sorts of milestones over the years, and the latest announcement from his parent company Capcom is rather big. As of 30th September this year, the latest mainline entry Mega Man 11 has now...
Friday12th Aug 2022
News Veteran Capcom Producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi Joins NetEase Games
Moving on after 27 years
Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi has announced his departure from Capcom after 27 years. To mark his 50th birthday he'll be filling the same roll over at the Chinese video game giant NetEase. Kobayashi started out as a programmer on the Resident Evil series in the '90s and took up producer roles for series like Dino...
Thursday26th Mar 2020
News Lots Of Mega Man Games Are Now On Sale On Nintendo Switch
Update: Today's the last day!
Update (Thu 26th Mar, 2020 09:30 GMT): As a quick reminder, today is the final day of the current Switch Mega Man sale. The sale ended in North America a couple of weeks ago, but those in Europe have until the end of today, 26th March, to get in on the action. If you're wanting to grab any of the deals below, now's...
Friday24th Jan 2020
News First 4 Figures Unveils Stunning Mega Man 11 Collectible Statue
Pre-orders now live
Hot off the heels of its glorious Okami statue reveal, gaming figurine maker First 4 Figures has announced an equally lovely set of collectable statues for Mega Man 11. Pre-orders are already live, and despite each bundle only being scheduled for release in Q1 2021, pre-orders for the Exclusive and Definitive editions below will...
Friday8th Nov 2019
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate jumps to 3.3m
A nice splattering of Capcom titles available on Nintendo Switch have just surpassed the one million sales mark, earning a place on the company's list of 'Platinum Titles'. If you're unaware, Capcom conveniently keeps a public list of all of its games which generate one million sales; the list has...
Sunday15th Sep 2019
News Mega Man Producer Reconfirms The Next Major Entry In The Series Is On The Way
More Mega
Last November, Mega Man 11 producer Kazuhiro Tsuchiya spoke to the fansite Rockman Corner and said how he would love for "even more players" to give the newest entry a try – raising some minor concerns about the future of the series and how it was performing in terms of sales. Not long after this, Tsuchiya eased any worries by stating...
Friday7th Dec 2018
News Celebrate The Game Awards With These Switch eShop Deals (North America)
Up to 50 percent off
If you happen to live in North America, you're in for a treat. In celebration of The Game Awards, Nintendo is offering up to 50 percent off the eShop versions of all nominated games and has also reduced the prices on a few other games that were previously nominated. Nintendo's Super Mario Odyssey is 30 percent off its regular...
Wednesday14th Nov 2018
News Switch Nindies Nominated Across Multiple Categories At The Game Awards
Will Celeste be the best?
It's that time of year again where you can now vote for your favourite games. Yes, this year's Game Awards have arrived. Once again, Nintendo releases dominate the family category along with Ubisoft's Starlink: Battle for Atlas and Team 17's Overcooked 2. Square Enix's Switch exclusive
Tuesday6th Nov 2018
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,...
Tuesday16th Oct 2018
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...
Friday12th Oct 2018
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...
Friday5th Oct 2018
Nintendo Download 4th October (Europe)
Better late than never!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has (FINALLY) arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Super Mario Party (Nintendo, €59.99 /...
Tuesday2nd Oct 2018
Video 11 Amazing New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October
What will you play?
Can you believe it? The month of October has arrived. As we move closer to the holiday season, it's probably going to become harder and harder to decide what games are worth your time during this busy period. To make things just a little easier, the lovely Alex has compiled a list of 11 amazing games due out this month. We've...
Thursday27th Sep 2018
Nintendo Download 27th September (North America)
FIFA 19, Mega Man 11, Arena of Valor!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch retail: FIFA 19 (Electronic Arts, Fri 28th...
Friday14th Sep 2018
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...
Monday10th Sep 2018
Random A Tiny Animation Change In Mega Man 11 Is Leaving Some Players Unhappy
Bye bye nostalgia
Last week saw the release of the Mega Man 11 demo on Switch, which gives eager players the chance to try out the upcoming game ahead of release. As one might hope for, the demo mostly consists of the classic Mega Man action that fans have come to know and love, but one small change to the classic gameplay is leaving fans rather...
Friday7th Sep 2018
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...
Friday10th Aug 2018
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...
Monday23rd Jul 2018
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.”
Saturday14th Jul 2018
News Mega Man 11 Developers Wore Robot Armour To Get In The Right Frame Of Mind
Creativity at its finest
In the lead-up to the release of Mega Man 11 on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch, Capcom has been running a video series providing an insight into the game’s development. In the final episode sound design was the topic, with the attention on how a suit of armour was actually worn by staff to help them...
Tuesday3rd Jul 2018
News Meet Blast Man, One Of The Explosive New Bosses Coming To Mega Man 11
Having a blast, man
Mega Man 11 may only be getting a digital release in Europe (boo, hiss!), but following our recent hands-on at E3 2018, we're confident it's going to bring the series back with a bang. Talking of bangs, Capcom has unleashed a slew of new details on the upcoming platformer, including a glimpse at one of the brand new bosses -...
Saturday23rd Jun 2018
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...
Thursday14th Jun 2018
Hands On Falling Into Endless Spike Pits In Mega Man 11
It's good to have you back, old friend
In the aftermath of the dramatic departure of Keiji Inafune from Capcom back in 2010, it seemed that he had taken Mega Man with him. Capcom cancelled all existing projects and relegated the Blue Bomber to a footnote in the broader company portfolio. There was hope that the spirit would live on in Inafune’s...
Tuesday5th Jun 2018
News Mega Man 11 Is Only Receiving A Digital Release In Europe
*Wily laughter*
One of Capcom’s most anticipated upcoming releases for the Switch is that of Mega Man 11, the latest entry in the Blue Bomber’s long legacy. Given the cult status of the character, it stands to reason that many fans will want to have a physical copy of the game to display right alongside their shiny new amiibo when the game (and...
Tuesday29th May 2018
Turn it up to 11
Following on from an unfortunate leak on a Singapore branch of the PlayStation Network, Capcom has officially confirmed that Mega Man 11 is arriving on 2nd October, 2018 with a new trailer and the ability to pre-order the game as you count down the next six months until the full return of Rockman. You can watch the trailer...
Tuesday1st May 2018
News Mega Man 2 And X Are Getting Limited Edition Cartridges And We Want Them All
They'll work with your NES and SNES, too
With the Mega Man 30th anniversary now upon us, Capcom is pulling out all the stops to celebrate. Not only have we got Mega Man 11 coming alongside the two Legacy Collections, we've also got these limited edition cartridges for Mega Man 2 and Mega Man X. They even work on your old NTSC NES/SNES! Both...
