Mega Man Legacy Collection News
October2019
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 12th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Here we are then, folks! The end of yet another week. This one brought with it a Fortnite lawsuit and a ridiculous Mario Kart Tour microtransaction pack, but with all that anger out of the way, it's time to chill with some of our favourite games. The Nintendo Life team have shared what we'll be g
August2019
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):...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 24th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another busy week has slipped by as we descend inevitably into the clutches of 2020. Things kicked off with the Nintendo Indie World Showcase which featured some cracking 'available now on Switch eShop' games such as Superhot and Hotline Miami Collection. We got
May2019
Soapbox In Praise Of Save States, Rewinds And Walkthroughs
A personal journey to make peace with gaming's mod cons...
The year was 1991. My dad had gone to now-defunct UK electronics retailer Dixons and purchased a Sega Mega Drive with Castle of Illusion for the princely sum of £144.99; I know this because I still have the receipt stapled in the console's manual. Beyond a dusty Atari 2600 which resided at...
December2018
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
July2018
News Capcom’s Latest Financial Report Reveals Record-Breaking First Quarter
Sales driven by internationally recognised IP
Capcom released its latest financial results, with the Japanese company revealing sales and profits have continued to increase. This is primarily linked to the success of Monster Hunter World shifting 8.3 million copies worldwide - further “solidifying its position as an international brand” and...
June2018
News The Mega Man Legacy Collections On Switch Debut At Number Nine In Japan
Bombing Blue Bomber
It's been another strong week for Nintendo Switch software titles in Japan, with half the top ten comprised of games on Ninty's hybrid hardware. However, Mega Man didn't perform quite as well as Capcom was probably hoping, with the combined Mega Man Legacy Collection debuting at number nine. In other words it failed to sell as...
May2018
Nintendo Download 24th May (Europe)
Every game, demo, DLC and theme hitting the EU eShop today
Thursday is once again upon us, bringing with it a brand new Nintendo Download for all those lovely eShops. It's a big one this week, with everything from returning classics to some exciting new entries from the world of independent development. As always, leave a vote in the poll below and...
Nintendo Download 24th May (North America)
All the games and downloadable content hitting the NA eShops
The latest Nintendo Download goes live today on the various eShops, adding in an impressive new wave of titles to Switch, 3DS and Wii U - so be sure to log in and see what takes your fancy. As always, be sure to leave a vote in the weekly poll, and drop a comment or two below with your hot...
April2018
News Check Out 20XX, A Roguelike Inspired By Mega Man X That Could Be Coming To Switch
In the year 20XX...
2018 is definitely shaping up to be the year of Mega Man, with Capcom bringing both of the classic series legacy collections, two Mega Man X legacy collections, and a brand new Mega Man 11 to the Switch. Of course, there’s some other alternatives available on the eShop already—like Mighty Gunvolt Burst—and a new PEGI...
Feature The Biggest Retail Games Hitting Nintendo Switch This Spring
All your games are belong to us
How time flies, eh? We're already more than three months into 2018 and that can only mean one thing - E3 2018 is only around the corner. The centerpiece of the gaming calendar is where everyone will be looking come June, but that doesn't mean the release schedule is barren in the lead-up. In fact, Nintendo Switch has...
March2018
News This Faithful Fan-Made Brawler Is Mega Man Meets Smash Bros
Blue Bomber beatdown
Do you love yourself a bit of Mega Man? Can't wait until the release of the Mega Man Legacy Collection and Mega Man Legacy Collection 2? Well, how about a fan-made creation that takes the classic retro platforming of the Blue Bomber and transforms it into a multiplayer brawler, a la Smash Bros? Mega Man Arena - which you can...
News This Faithful Fan-Made Brawler Is Mega Man Meets Smash Bros
Blue Bomber beatdown
Do you love yourself a bit of Mega Man? Can't wait until the release of the Mega Man Legacy Collection and Mega Man Legacy Collection 2? Well, how about a fan-made creation that takes the classic retro platforming of the Blue Bomber and transforms it into a multiplayer brawler, a la Smash Bros? Mega Man Arena - which you can...
February2018
News The Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 & 2 Are Headed To Switch On 22nd May
There's even a rad retail version, too
Mega Man is celebrating his 30th anniversary in style. First there's news of a MM-themed bike and range of ride wear, and now the biggie - confirmation that Mega Man Legacy Collection (which previously appeared on 3DS in 2016) and Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 will launch on Nintendo Swi
News The Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 & 2 Are Headed To Switch On 22nd May
There's even a rad retail version, too
Mega Man is celebrating his 30th anniversary in style. First there's news of a MM-themed bike and range of ride wear, and now the biggie - confirmation that Mega Man Legacy Collection (which previously appeared on 3DS in 2016) and Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 will launch on Nintendo Swi
