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Mega Man 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10 on sale on PSN

JC Fletcher — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:30:00 EST

In addition to the Mega Man 9 and 10 DLC packs listed as discounted in this week's PSN update, you can also get ... Mega Man 9 and 10. And Mega Mans 1-3. Though they didn't show up on Sony's official list of updates, the entire Mega Man catalog on PS3 is on sale this week, half off.

The PSOne Imports versions of Mega Man 1, 2, and 3 (based on the Japanese PlayStation re-releases) are now available for $2.99 each. Mega Man 9 and 10 sell for $4.99 each this week, with DLC bundles an extra $2.99. Given Capcom's recent attitude toward Mega Man, we'd love to see what happened if these discounts led to a massive sales boost.

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Select Capcom iOS games only $.99 this weekend

David Hinkle — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 06:00:00 EST

Anxious to beef up your iOS device's game library? Capcom's slashed the price on eight of its games, offering each for $.99 this weekend only. Here's the list:

Resident Evil 4 (previously $4.99)
1942: First Strike (previously $1.99)
Mega Man II (previously $2.99)
Dark Void Zero (previously $2.99)
Cash Cab (previously $4.99)
Cash Cab: Las Vegas (previously $1.99)
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? 2010 (previously $1.99)
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire 2010 (previously $1.99)

If we had to suggest one, we'd have to go with Dark Void Zero, but if you're looking to maximize the savings, you can't go wrong with Resident Evil 4. Happy bargain hunting!

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Capcom iPhone games discounted for Comic-Con

JC Fletcher — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EST

Filed under: Weird But True, Opinions, New In Pop Culture

We already recommend Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney without hesitation, but now we're even quicker to do so. In honor of Comic-Con (for some reason), Capcom has temporarily marked down the iPhone version of Phoenix Wright, along with several other iPhone and even iPad games. We suggest you take that! ... opportunity and pick up Phoenix Wright for just $2.99.

Other highlights include the iPad and iPhone versions of Resident Evil 4 for $2.99 each, Street Fighter 4 for $6.99 and Dark Void Zero for just .99. Mega Man 2 is also just .99, if you want to hate your iPhone. See the full list of discounted games after the break.

Capcom notes that Street Fighter 4, Resident Evil Degeneration, Resident Evil 4 and Phoenix Wright will go back to regular price after July 25, but offers no expiration date for the other sales.

Gallery: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (iPhone)

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Mega Man 2 now available for iPhone, iPod Touch

Andrew Yoon — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:49:00 EST

Mega Man is back! Capcom has just released Mega Man II onto the iTunes App Store. This iPhone/iPod Touch port features a virtual arcade stick and two buttons. Will it feature the precision needed for demanding needs of Mega Man? Well, we hope so -- because throwing your expensive iPhone at the wall in frustration is probably not a good idea.

You can pick it up now for $5.

Gallery: Mega Man 2 (iPhone)

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Top 5: Mega Man Games

Kaes Delgrego — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:38:00 EST

Filed under: Top Five

You know, I told myself (and others) that I wasn't going to do this. But I can't ignore it. Today is the day that Mega Man makes his glorious return. Like a modern V-day, the blue bomber is coming home and completing his duty of pleasing the hardcore enthusiasts. With a rarely-seen level of excitement and anticipation being dispersed by the gaming community, we might as well have Mega Man slowly ride the streets through a ticker-tape parade seated on top of a convertible. I didn't want to stir the pot by declaring what the best Mega Man games are due to some sacred cows surrounding the topic. But ignoring honesty for the sake of peace and comfort would be committing a great disservice to us all.

We decided to take a look at the highlights of the Mega Man series. Any title in the expansive universe was acceptable. But let's be honest: there's only going to be games from the original and X series (as if Mega Man Star Force stood a chance). And with any luck, today's release will find its way onto this list.

Here's a heads-up: you might not agree with these choices. I did my best to provide arguments of why every game belongs on this list and in the order that it does. In the interests of intelligent debate, please do the same in your rebuttals.

NEXT >>

The Top 5 is a weekly feature that provides us with a forum to share our opinions on various aspects of the video game culture, and provides you with a forum to tell us how wrong we are. To further voice your opinions, submit a vote in the Wii Fanboy Poll, and take part in the daily discussions of Wii Warm Up.

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VC Monday Madness: Mega Man 2 [update 2]

David Hinkle — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:18:00 EST

Filed under: VC Monday Madness

Update 2: Video is back!

Mega Man 2 is something folks can talk at length about. Whether it's strategy involving the 8 initial bosses and their stages, or the bickering between which weapon is the best, it's a game that many hold near and dear to their hearts. If you're a gamer in their 20-somethings, you likely remember this being one of the greatest games of your life. And, to celebrate the upcoming Mega Man 9, it's released to the Virtual Console. If you can't download this amazing game for $5, or don't already own it, you're doing yourself a great disservice. Everyone should spend some time with this game at least one time in their life.

Each week, we here at Wii Fanboy like to check out the latest Virtual Console releases in our VC Monday Madness feature, in the hopes that you can make the most sound decision possible regarding purchasing retro titles from the Wii Shop Channel. If you're looking for more retro goodness, check out Virtually Overlooked, which talks about games that should be on the Virtual Console.

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Retail and download releases for the week of September 15th

David Hinkle — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:58:00 EST

Filed under: News, Virtual Console, WiiWare

As suspected, today sees the release of SBCG4AP's second episode, Strong Badia the Free. What's surprising, however, is the two other games available for download through your Wii. One of them is a WiiWare game we know little about, and the other is an old NES game about a robotic boy that likes the color blue. OMG what is it?!

Head past the break and find out!

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VC Tuesday: The Mystery of Dr. Wily

JC Fletcher — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:00:00 EST

Filed under: Virtual Console, Imports

The Mega Man love-in continues on the Japanese Virtual Console, with perhaps the most beloved entry in the extraordinarily prolific franchise -- the one that spawned "Okkusenman." The only other game on the Virtual Console today: Chase H.Q., Taito's police pursuit racer.

Rockman 2 (Famicom, 1 player, 500 Wii Points)
Chase H.Q. (PC Engine, 1 player, 600 Wii Points)

The relatively light VC release schedule (for Japan) is ameliorated by the fact that one of the games is Mega Man 2. It's also bolstered rather significantly by the WiiWare releases, which include both Alien Crush Returns and Space Invaders Get Even!, two games that oh man we are seriously dying for.

Alien Crush Returns (1 player [up to 4 online], 800 Wii Points)
Space Invaders Get Even! (1 player, 500 Wii Points)

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Mega Man 9, 2 coming this September

Eric Caoili — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EST

Filed under: News, Virtual Console, WiiWare

By way of its staff blog, Capcom USA has revealed that Mega Man 9, its retro revival of the classic series, will be available through Nintendo's WiiWare service as soon as this September. Make sure the ceiling is high enough before you jump for joy, lest you hurt your head.

Mega Man 2 for the Virtual Console, which was posted on Europe's VC back in December 2007, is also scheduled to appear in the States in "early September." As for its predecessor, the original Mega Man, Capcom has announced that it will release the game in North America ... tomorrow!

See also: More great VC news: Mega Man 1, 2, Earthworm Jim 2 rated

[Thanks, Sonic_13!]

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More great VC news: Mega Man 1, 2, Earthworm Jim 2 rated

JC Fletcher — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:39:00 EST

Filed under: News, Virtual Console

The latest ESRB update confirms two wonderful things that we knew were happening at some point: first, that Mega Man and the sublime Mega Man 2 would be on the way to our Virtual Console soon; second, that Earthworm Jim would make an appearance.

Even more interesting -- Earthworm Jim has been rated for a while, but the latest update includes a rating for Earthworm Jim 2 on the Wii! Strangely, the new rating is for the Wii and Genesis versions, while another rating is already on the site for the Genesis game. Now it's got two E ratings! It's extra appropriate for families.

Other interesting new games found in ratings: Professor Heinz Wolff's Gravity, an Incredible Machine/Crayon Physics hybrid; Potpourii, a matching puzzle game; and Midnight Pool and Midnight Bowling from Gameloft.

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Mega Man 9 caps a mini-Mega Man festival in Japan

JC Fletcher — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST

Filed under: News, Virtual Console, Imports

In an effort to help build anticipation for Mega Man 9, and probably to prepare new players who don't realize how brutal Mega Man games can be, Capcom announced that the first two games in the series will be released on the Virtual Console in the two months leading up to the September release of the new WiiWare game.

Rockman will be released this month, according to both Capcom and Nintendo, whose VC lineup page has been updated to reflect this surprise announcement. Rockman 2: Dr. Wily no Nazo (Mega Man 2: The Riddle of Dr. Wily) will come out in August.

Both of these games have been out in Europe for quite some time, so the real surprise isn't that they're being released in Japan, it's why they haven't been released yet -- and it would seem that we have our answer now. Capcom was waiting until they could start promoting Mega Man 9.

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Wii Warm Up: Through rose-tinted glasses

Chris Greenhough — Sat, 10 May 2008 10:30:00 EST

Filed under: Virtual Console, Wii Warm Up

The appeal of the Virtual Console is obvious: nostalgia. The VC is jam-packed with memories from yesteryear, spilling over with wonderful software that defined our childhoods. But it isn't all lollipops and puppy dogs. Nostalgia can also be very misleading, and some of those packets of data you download from Nintendo's service can end up souring childhood memories.

Personally speaking -- and this will probably sound like heresy in some quarters, so brace yourselves -- I was left disappointed by Mega Man 2, a game I adored as an eleven-year-old, but one that now seems slightly dated, with its repeated leaps of faith and enemies that like to spawn directly beneath you. On the other hand, a game such as Super Mario Bros. 3 still feels like a breath of fresh air, almost two decades after it was released.

Thinking about this some more, we have three questions for you. One: which Virtual Console games don't hold the same magic for you as they once did? Two: have any titles aged better than you suspected they would? And three: have you ever held off from downloading a certain game, concerned that it may ruin one of those precious childhood memories?

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VC Friday: Mega Man!

Chris Greenhough — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:05:00 EST

Filed under: News, Virtual Console

This week, the PAL Virtual Console picks up the action theme of last week and runs with it. Up on the block this Friday is Neo Geo shoot-me-do Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy, a beautifully drawn SNK shooter that preceded genre classic Metal Slug.

Mega Man 2 from the NES will be the highlight for many of you, however, with 500 Wii points a terribly small price to pay for what is arguably the series' finest moment to date. Even without the completely rad boxart.

Mega Man 2 -- NES -- 500 Wii points
Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy -- Neo Geo -- 900 Wii points

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Australia to get Mega Man 2, U.S. to get Not Mega Man 2

JC Fletcher — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:45:00 EST

Filed under: News, Virtual Console, Imports

The latest update to the ESRB's ratings search page reveals some new games headed to the Virtual Console; among the more notable releases are King of Fighters '94, Top Hunter, Rolling Thunder 2 and The Dynastic Hero. The most notable release is Puyo Puyo 2-- on principle, anyway. That's because, while there are already two Puyo games on the VC, Puyo Puyo 2 is another of Sega's promised imports.

As "awesome" as a third Puyo Puyo game is, the news is completely obliterated by the latest OFLC updates for Australia: Blades of Steel and Mega Man 2, which probably hint at a European release as well. We don't even have Mega Man yet! This must be what it feels like for European and Australian gamers most of the time. Have fun playing basically the best game ever, jerks. We'll just ... oh, wait, we've got the NES cartridge, and also the Mega Man Anniversary Collection. We'll just play one of those while listening to "Okkusenman".

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Somebody's top ten NES games

Eric Caoili — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST

Filed under: Video

Most "Top Ten NES Games" lists, of which there are two hundred released every second, turn out predictable and entirely skippable, but through the power of creative video editing, ScrewAttack managed to make their tally of favorites something worth the time spent watching it. You don't have to take our word for it! Dun-un, dun!

As expected, their list isn't perfect -- if it were, River City Ransom would occupy at least seven of the spots, leaving just enough room for Super Mario Bros. 3, Mega Man 2, and an emergency copy of River City Ransom. But it would be naive to think that any collection of NES games with "Top anything" written in proximity would satisfy everyone, unless, of course, it was a list of Top Gun titles (all two of them). So feel free to comment with your own selection of "Absolutely Best NES Games Ever."

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