Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Enjoy Keiji Inafune's adorable GDC 2012 slide cartoons right here]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/enjoy-keiji-inafunes-adorable-gdc-2012-slide-cartoons-right-her/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/enjoy-keiji-inafunes-adorable-gdc-2012-slide-cartoons-right-her/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/enjoy-keiji-inafunes-adorable-gdc-2012-slide-cartoons-right-her/#comments Keiji Inafune often adds a sketch of his creations (like Mega Man) when giving autographs to fans. Inafune took to his GDC 2012 presentation slides with the same flair, offering illustrations to accompany his various points throughout a speech that focused on Japanese game development.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcomceptgdcgdc-2012interceptjapankeiji-inafunemega-manThu, 08 Mar 2012 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[How Resident Evil 2 helped Keiji Inafune become the indie dev he is today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/how-resident-evil-2-helped-keiji-inafune-become-the-indie-dev-he/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/how-resident-evil-2-helped-keiji-inafune-become-the-indie-dev-he/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/how-resident-evil-2-helped-keiji-inafune-become-the-indie-dev-he/#comments Back in the mid-90s, now acclaimed Japanese developer Shinji Mikami was passionately toiling away on the first game in a soon-to-be hit franchise: Resident Evil. It was to be published by Capcom, but the company had reservations about the new intellectual property -- so much so that it nearly canned the project outright. Ex-Capcom global head of production Keiji Inafune recalled his side of the story during an impassioned GDC 2012 speech yesterday.

Inafune claims he watched from the outside as Capcom's support for Resident Evil faded, and while he worked on other titles within the same company. Mikami fought for the fledgling game, eventually getting it published for Sony's PlayStation. The rest, of course, is zombie-ridden history.

When Capcom began work on a sequel, Inafune says he got himself involved in a production role. "While Mikami focused on the game, as the producer, it was my mission to sell this title to as many people around the world," he said to a room full of attendees. But with the massive success of the first RE title, Inafune's role as salesman was relegated to a cake walk. "With my previous title Mega Man Legends, it was pretty challenging to even book a round of press appointments. No one was interested in hearing about a new Mega Man title," Inafune said. "However, the scenario was completely different with RE2. Once we announced the project, the requests poured in."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcomceptgdcgdc-2012interceptkeiji-inafunemega-manmega-man-legendsresident-evilshinji-mikamiThu, 08 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Street Fighter X Tekken's Pac-Man and Mega Man hit PS3s on March 13]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/03/street-fighter-x-tekkens-pac-man-and-mega-man-hits-ps3s-on-marc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/03/street-fighter-x-tekkens-pac-man-and-mega-man-hits-ps3s-on-marc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/03/street-fighter-x-tekkens-pac-man-and-mega-man-hits-ps3s-on-marc/#comments As we learned a few months ago, the PS3 and Vita versions of Street Fighter X Tekken will include the two best/worst characters ever to grace a fighting game: Original Box-Art Mega Man, and Mecha-Mokujin Pac Man.

These characters won't be available out of the box, however; both hilarious callbacks will be released as free DLC on March 13, one week from SFxT's North American release on March 6, according to Capcom Unity. We're alright with this, because it means we'll at least get one week of fighting regular characters online. As soon as Mega/Pac-Man are available, we don't expect to see anyone else, ever again.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>box-artcapcomDLCmega-manpac-manplaystationps3street-fighter-x-tekkenSat, 03 Mar 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 gets Weapon Expert costume pack, including Mega Man X]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3-gets-weapon-expert-costume-pack-in/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3-gets-weapon-expert-costume-pack-in/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3-gets-weapon-expert-costume-pack-in/#comments
Keep your cool, Mega Man fans -- as previously announced, that version of Mega Man X above still isn't a new character in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Nope, it's just Zero dressed up in a Mega Man costume, one of the new looks seen in the "Weapon Expert" costume pack available now.

Elsewhere in the pack, Devil May Cry's Trish gets a new costume for her "Gloria" look, Hawkeye gets a makeover from the time he spent in the Marvel Universe as "Ronin," and Taskmaster also gets a new look, from Udon Entertainment's comic art. Interested players (or anyone who just wants to pretend Mega Man is playable) can grab the pack right now for 320 Microsoft Points, or $3.99 on PSN.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>costume-packdlcmarvel-vs-capcommega-manmicrosoftplaystationps3psaultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3xboxThu, 09 Feb 2012 00:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Street Fighter X Tekken's Mega Man has Inafune's blessing]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/street-fighter-x-tekkens-mega-man-has-inafunes-blessing/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/street-fighter-x-tekkens-mega-man-has-inafunes-blessing/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/street-fighter-x-tekkens-mega-man-has-inafunes-blessing/#comments You might be wondering why Capcom decided to go with an outlandish, embarrassing caricature of the Mega Man 1 box art Mega Man as a Street Fighter X Tekken bonus character for PS3 and Vita. According to a tweet from producer Yoshinori Ono, the decision was made with input from Capcom executive emeritus Keiji Inafune.

"I consulted with Mr.Megaman (his name is Mr.I...) about it 1 year ago," Ono said. This iteration was the "result" of that consultation. A previous Mega Man game developed under Inafune's command, the cancelled Mega Man Universe, also featured "Bad Box Art Mega Man." So maybe Inafune just thinks it's really funny.

Now, as for why Mega Man and Pac-Man are Sony-exclusive characters despite not having anything to do with Sony or the PlayStation platforms ... we aren't sure who was consulted on that decision.

[Thanks, Alex!]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>keiji-inafunemega-manplaystationplaystation-vitaps3street-fighter-x-tekkenvitayoshinori-onoFri, 27 Jan 2012 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Mario Bros. Crossover gets a makeover in Version 2.0]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/super-mario-bros-crossover-gets-a-makeover-in-version-2-0/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/super-mario-bros-crossover-gets-a-makeover-in-version-2-0/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/super-mario-bros-crossover-gets-a-makeover-in-version-2-0/#comments
The 2.0 update for Super Mario Bros. Crossover, coming in Q1 2012, gives the homemade blend-em-up a bit more flash and a wider spectrum of nostalgia. And the new SNES and Gameboy visuals don't detract from the game's real purpose, which is to destroy that aloof minion Lakitu in new and interesting ways.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscastlevaniaflashmega-manmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3super-mariosuper-mario-bros-crossoversuper-mario-bros-crossover-2vitawiixboxTue, 17 Jan 2012 01:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Mega Man X iOS hides 25th anniversary logo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/11/rumor-mega-man-x-ios-hides-25th-anniversary-logo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/11/rumor-mega-man-x-ios-hides-25th-anniversary-logo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/11/rumor-mega-man-x-ios-hides-25th-anniversary-logo/#comments He's just so happy. According to Universal Gamer (translated), there's something of a surprise hidden in the iOS version of Mega Man X. Specifically, the site has uncovered a logo for the Blue Bomber's 25th Anniversary. Of course, just what Capcom plans to do for Mega Man's anniversary remains to be seen, with Capcom's Christian Svensson promising in October only that "things" are being planned.

We can only hope the company will do a better job than it did with Mega Man's 24th anniversary last year. You know, when it cancelled development on every known Mega Man project.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anniversarycapcomiosiphonemega-manmega-man-25th-anniversarymega-man-xmobileWed, 11 Jan 2012 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man and Monster Hunter bundled up for PSP]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/mega-man-and-monster-hunter-bundled-up-for-psp/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/mega-man-and-monster-hunter-bundled-up-for-psp/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/mega-man-and-monster-hunter-bundled-up-for-psp/#comments It might be shortsighted to buy UMD-based PSP games so close to the launch of the PlayStation Vita, but these new deals from Capcom may still tempt you, especially if you're budget-conscious enough to wait on the Vita anyway. The publisher has bundled some of its most popular PSP games into $14.99 "dual packs," one containing Mega Man Maverick Hunter X and Mega Man Powered Up, and another containing Monster Hunter Freedom Unite and Freedom 2.

You'll have to brave entering a GameStop for these, as they're exclusive to that retailer. Well, we suppose you could "brave" its website from the relative safety of your home, too.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdual-packgamestopMega-ManMega-Man-Maverick-Hunter-XMega-Man-Powered-UpMonster-Hunter-Freedom-2monster-hunter-freedom-uniteplaystationpspsonyTue, 18 Oct 2011 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Frank West can be Proto Man in Dead Rising 2: Off the Record]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/16/frank-west-can-be-proto-man-in-dead-rising-2-off-the-record/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/16/frank-west-can-be-proto-man-in-dead-rising-2-off-the-record/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/16/frank-west-can-be-proto-man-in-dead-rising-2-off-the-record/#comments

There's a surprise lurking in Dead Rising 2: Off the Record that is most decidedly not undead -- Proto Man! You can unlock Proto Man's outfit, shield and a working arm cannon through a series of steps so strangely complex that we're shocked anyone figured this easter egg out at all.

Apparently you can snag the boots no problem, but to get the shield and blaster you have to beat the game with an S rank, medal in all 30 challenges, defeat Jack in a game of poker at the safe house, and then start that file again (not a new game), htka of GameFAQs posted. Or you can just watch the above video and pretend you're controlling Proto Frank West Man. You can even make your own sound effects. We won't tell anyone.

If you'll remember, there was a similar unlock in Dead Rising, but it was bluer.

JoystiqFrank West can be Proto Man in Dead Rising 2: Off the Record originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For as good as they are with revenge, salvation and murder, it's far rarer to find video games that delve into the intricacies of love and human reproduction. After watching the above short from Game Boyardee, we've realized that might not be such a bad thing.

JoystiqGame Boyardee asks: Why don't video game characters pee? originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>game-boyardeelolsmega-manstreet-fighterWed, 14 Sep 2011 17:28:00 EST<![CDATA[This is what happens when Mega Man charges up forever]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/12/this-is-what-happens-when-mega-man-charges-up-forever/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/12/this-is-what-happens-when-mega-man-charges-up-forever/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/12/this-is-what-happens-when-mega-man-charges-up-forever/#comments
We've all been there: The animation tells us that the Mega Buster is as charged as charged Mega Busters get, but that robotic abomination needs to die so much that we keep on chargin', sometimes for two or three whole minutes. It never works, mind you, but Dorkly knows what we're hoping for.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>charge-shotdorklymega-bustermega-manmega-man-xmegamanMon, 12 Sep 2011 00:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10 on sale on PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/mega-man-1-2-3-9-and-10-on-sale-on-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/mega-man-1-2-3-9-and-10-on-sale-on-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/mega-man-1-2-3-9-and-10-on-sale-on-psn/#comments 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.

JoystiqMega Man 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10 on sale on PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As if we needed any more daily reminders that this dimension isn't the best of all possible dimensions, Dorkly has decided to drive that fact home by granting us a window into a world where Mega Man and Aperture Science coexist. Come, pine with us for what can never be.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mega-manMega-Man-9portalportal-2portal-gunTue, 09 Aug 2011 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man 3's Proto Man theme gets shredded, moves us]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/26/mega-man-3s-proto-man-theme-gets-shredded-moves-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/26/mega-man-3s-proto-man-theme-gets-shredded-moves-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/26/mega-man-3s-proto-man-theme-gets-shredded-moves-us/#comments We typically wouldn't characterize most video game theme song covers that get sent our way as "soulful" or "profound," but then again, most covers that get sent our way aren't as incredible as Dario Montanino's electric take on Mega Man 3's Proto Man theme. Check it out in the video below.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdario-montaninoguitarmega-manmega-man-3musicSat, 26 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fan art being accepted for Udon's Mega Man Tribute book]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/09/fan-art-being-accepted-for-udons-mega-man-tribute-book/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/09/fan-art-being-accepted-for-udons-mega-man-tribute-book/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/09/fan-art-being-accepted-for-udons-mega-man-tribute-book/#comments If you know your way around a pen, paintbrush or tablet, and are also filled with a surplus of fandom for the Mega Man franchise, Udon Entertainment could use your help. The company is publishing a collection of fan art featuring the Blue Bomber, and is currently accepting submissions.

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JoystiqFan art being accepted for Udon's Mega Man Tribute book originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artart-bookbookscapcomfan-artmega-manmega-man-tributeudon-entertainmentThu, 09 Dec 2010 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega savings on Capcom merch for Black Friday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/25/mega-savings-on-capcom-merch-for-black-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/25/mega-savings-on-capcom-merch-for-black-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/25/mega-savings-on-capcom-merch-for-black-friday/#commentsWe know the pre-Thanksgiving/Thanksgiving/Black Friday/Cyber Monday season is hard on wallets already thanks to a preponderance of unmissable deals, so we can only offer the following sincere words before dropping yet another set of deep discounts on you: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. It's true: we've become drunk from power, thanks to our ability to link to deals and make people buy things.

Capcom has begun its Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale on its online store, offering discounts on not just games, but exclusive items like Mega Man Zero Collection t-shirts, Dead Rising 2 Bubble Budd toys, and ... Mega Man Kubricks and Be@rbricks?! Oh no, our diabolical plan has backfired. We're tempting ourselves. What kind of monster would do this to people?

JoystiqMega savings on Capcom merch for Black Friday originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-friday-2010capcomdead-rising-2kubrickmega-manmega-man-zero-collectionThu, 25 Nov 2010 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Marvel vs. Capcom 3 roster to include Mega Man, Frank West, and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/15/rumor-marvel-vs-capcom-3-roster-to-include-mega-man-frank-wes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/15/rumor-marvel-vs-capcom-3-roster-to-include-mega-man-frank-wes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/15/rumor-marvel-vs-capcom-3-roster-to-include-mega-man-frank-wes/#commentsA source shared what they claim to be the full roster for Marvel vs. Capcom 3, containing no fewer than 18 characters who have yet to be announced by Capcom, in addition to a new "War Machine" look for Iron Man. The list includes characters like the Red Arremer, Mega Man (in Battle Network and classic styles), and Frank West/Chuck Greene (probably as alternate versions of the same character) on the Capcom end, and Ultron, Squirrel Girl, and Thanos from Marvel. The most random character on the list is probably Victor Delacroix from 2003's Chaos Legion.

Though, of course, all of this new information is unconfirmed, it's worth noting that She-Hulk and Zero, both appearing in the list from our source, were announced after we received it. In addition, some of the characters, like Frank West and Soki, are believable because they were featured in Tatsunoko vs. Capcom (like Zero) and thus are probably relatively easy to update for MvC3. The Mega Man character is likely also similar to the Mega Man Legends-style version found in Tatsunoko. It's possible some of the new characters are even based on Tatsunoko movesets -- Delacroix makes more sense if he's taking the place of the sword-wielding Karas or Tekkaman Blade, for example.

[Image: Frank West in Tatsunoko vs. Capcom]

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JoystiqRumor: Marvel vs. Capcom 3 roster to include Mega Man, Frank West, and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomhawkeyehsien-komarvelmarvel-vs-capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmega-manmicrosoftmike-haggarmisty-knightplaystationps3spider-womansquirrel-girlstormstridertaskmasterultronxboxMon, 15 Nov 2010 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Two hundred video game characters made into Mega Man sprites]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/10/two-hundred-video-game-characters-made-into-mega-man-sprites/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/10/two-hundred-video-game-characters-made-into-mega-man-sprites/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/10/two-hundred-video-game-characters-made-into-mega-man-sprites/#comments Hey, here's that new desktop background you desperately wanted, even if you didn't know it yet. It's a gargantuan spread featuring over 200 characters from video game franchises, new and old, redrawn in the style of Mega Man. The image comes from pixel artist Chris Bringhurst, who released a compilation half this size last month. If he wanted to keep doubling it every few weeks or so, we would not hold it against him.

Click here to see the full version of the image -- but be prepared to bid farewell to a considerable portion of your day.

[Thanks, David]

JoystiqTwo hundred video game characters made into Mega Man sprites originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artcapcommega-manMega-Man-10pixelWed, 10 Nov 2010 10:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Japanese 3D Android phones pre-loaded with Capcom games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/04/japanese-3d-android-phones-pre-loaded-with-capcom-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/04/japanese-3d-android-phones-pre-loaded-with-capcom-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/04/japanese-3d-android-phones-pre-loaded-with-capcom-games/#commentsNot only is the 3DS no longer alone in the 3D, glasses-free handheld market -- it's not alone in having 3D, glasses-free, handheld Capcom games. The GALAPAGOS 003SH and 005SH, two new Android phones offered by Japan's Softbank mobile phone company, both have 3D screens, and Capcom has announced three games that will come pre-installed on the devices.

3D versions of the iPhone's Ghosts 'n Goblins: Gold Knights and Resident Evil: Degeneration are joined by a 3D-ified port of the first Mega Man. So it's not quite the same scale as Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition and the two Resident Evil games Capcom is producing for 3DS.

[Image: iPhone version of Ghosts 'n Goblins]

JoystiqJapanese 3D Android phones pre-loaded with Capcom games originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dandroidcapcomdsghosts-n-goblins-gold-knightsjapanmega-mannintendoResident-Evil-DegenerationsoftbankThu, 04 Nov 2010 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man Legends 3 invites fans to actively participate in game development]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/10/mega-man-legends-3-invites-fans-to-actively-participate-in-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/10/mega-man-legends-3-invites-fans-to-actively-participate-in-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/10/mega-man-legends-3-invites-fans-to-actively-participate-in-game/#commentsFiled under: , ,

"It's been ten years since the last Mega Man Legends game," Inafune reminded the captive New York Comic Con audience, before unveiling a new teaser trailer for the upcoming Mega Man Legends 3 Project for Nintendo 3DS.

Why the "Project" in the title? Inafune clarified that this "project" would be a collaborative experience -- but not in the Mega Man Universe kind of way. Instead, the community will be able to actively participate in the development of the game. The Capcom-Unity website will be updated with a "Dev Room," where fans will be able to submit their gameplay ideas, boss ideas, character ideas, and more. In the future, fans will be able to vie for a position in the game's voice cast.

The first challenge for fans is to pick the next heroine in the Legends series. Nine different artists, including Inafune himself, are offering designs. The fan-driven vote will determine the female star of Legends 3. Keep an eye on the Dev Room for your chance to decide the future of the long-dormant Legends series. Update: Now with first video, after the break!

Gallery: Mega Man Legends 3 (Heroine Concepts)

Continue reading Mega Man Legends 3 invites fans to actively participate in game development

JoystiqMega Man Legends 3 invites fans to actively participate in game development originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscapcomdsmega-manmega-man-legends-3mega-man-legends-3-projectnew-york-comic-con-2010nintendoSun, 10 Oct 2010 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man: 8-Bit Deathmatch blows away Cut Man in latest trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/26/mega-man-8-bit-deathmatch-blows-away-cut-man-in-latest-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/26/mega-man-8-bit-deathmatch-blows-away-cut-man-in-latest-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/26/mega-man-8-bit-deathmatch-blows-away-cut-man-in-latest-trailer/#comments Perhaps you haven't already checked out the free demo for Mega Man 8-Bit Deathmatch, the Doom 2 mod full of Wiley's dastardly robots and the Blue Bomber? The latest trailer for the game should inspire you to rethink that decision.

Continue reading Mega Man: 8-Bit Deathmatch blows away Cut Man in latest trailer

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdoom-2gameplaymega-manmega-man-8-bit-deathmatchmodpcSun, 26 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man Universe preview: Mega Man Uncertainty]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/22/mega-man-universe-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/22/mega-man-universe-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/22/mega-man-universe-preview/#commentsThere's one thing I'm sure of about Mega Man Universe: I want to like it. For one thing, it's a Mega Man game! I like it when those are good. For another, the concept of making your own Mega Man stages and playing them with cobbled-together heroes or other Capcom characters is a total slam dunk. I'm just ... not really sure about anything else.

The major hook for Universe is that you can build your own avatar out of parts from various Mega Mans, the series' bosses and other Capcom characters (Capcom won't say yet exactly how you obtain these parts in the game). The TGS demo build included multiple premade Mega Mans, including one in the style of Keiji Inafune's drawings and one resembling the style of the dopey space ranger from the Mega Man box art. Each one has different attributes in terms of health, speed, jumping ability and so on. You can further augment these abilities by changing parts.

Gallery: Mega Man Universe (TGS 2010)

Continue reading Mega Man Universe preview: Mega Man Uncertainty

JoystiqMega Man Universe preview: Mega Man Uncertainty originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommega-manmega-man-universemicrosoftplaystationps3psntgs-2010xblaxboxWed, 22 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom producer Megafies our understanding of Mega Man Universe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/17/capcom-producer-megafies-our-understanding-of-mega-man-universe/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/17/capcom-producer-megafies-our-understanding-of-mega-man-universe/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/17/capcom-producer-megafies-our-understanding-of-mega-man-universe/#commentsMega Man Universe, seemingly a DIY Mega Man game with cameo appearances from characters across Capcom games, has been tantalizingly, tortuously mysterious since its splashy, stop-motion introduction. Finally, we found someone who knows a thing or two about the side-scroller: producer Akiko Ito. At TGS, we confronted Ito and begged her to give us any information possible. Well, actually we interviewed her in an appropriately professional manner, with our desperation just under the surface.

According to Ito, the game isn't "just" a Mega Man title with customizable levels and guest characters -- it's also based on Mega Man 2; containing faithful remakes of the stages from that game as its premade levels. Find out more about the game's origins, its development, and our shared dream of playable Ace Attorney characters in the full interview after the break.

Gallery: Mega Man Universe (TGS 2010)

Continue reading Capcom producer Megafies our understanding of Mega Man Universe

JoystiqCapcom producer Megafies our understanding of Mega Man Universe originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mega Man Universe, we surmised from the very beginning, is an amalgamation of familiar elements in a new presentation. According to producer Akiko Ito, it'll contain even more familiar elements than we've seen: the levels and bosses of Mega Man 2.

Ito told Joystiq during an interview, "The base story and the base game is taken from Mega Man 2, so players can experience Mega Man 2 through this game." She explained that these "default" stages don't have to remain in their original form, as well: "Basically, we're going to create the stages from Mega Man 2 faithfully in this new style, and you can play them as is, or you can customize different sections of them, or you can customize all of it if you want to, so pretty much you can do whatever you'd like with the stages."

We're calling it right now: the most popular player-created stage will be "Quick Man, but without those laser things."

Gallery: Mega Man Universe (TGS 2010)


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We're learning more about what Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune is cooking up with his latest project, the downloadable Mega Man Universe for PSN and XBLA. In advance of next week's Tokyo Game Show, Capcom has delivered new screens and -- more importantly -- details, specifically where the ability to create your own Mega Man and stages is concerned.

According to Capcom, "you can create your own original Mega Man by assembling parts you like," adding that "your abilities will change depending on the parts you choose." There will be "a wide variety" of these parts, leading us to believe that the "Ryu Man" featured at the end of the recent gameplay videos is one of these custom creations.

Sounding a bit like LittleBigPlanet, Mega Man Universe will also feature a full level editor for building your own stages, which can then be shared with others online. Of course, this means you can download and play through others' creations -- but it's a final bit of info dropped by the game's developer that we find most intriguing. "Aside from Mega Man themed stages, there are a variety of custom stage parts that will be revealed soon," Capcom says. Ryu Man running through a Ghosts 'N Goblins themed level with Mega Man gameplay, perhaps? Sure seems like something the original teaser hinted at.

Mega Man Universe will be playable at TGS, where we'll put together a juicy hands-on preview of it for all the loyal Mega-fans in the audience.

Gallery: Mega Man Universe (09/09/10)

JoystiqMega Man Universe character and level editor details hit (plus new screens!) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomKeiji-Inafunemega-manMega-Man-Universemicrosoftplaystationps3xboxThu, 09 Sep 2010 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Video game characters need business cards too]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/08/video-game-characters-need-business-cards-too/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/08/video-game-characters-need-business-cards-too/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/08/video-game-characters-need-business-cards-too/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Getting in touch with heroes can be difficult. Typically, they only bother to roll out of bed and show up when something goes really wrong.

Continue reading Video game characters need business cards too

JoystiqVideo game characters need business cards too originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>business-cardsdr-wilyduke-nukemduke-nukem-foreverGordon-FreemanHalf-LifeHalo-ReachMarioMaster-ChiefMEga-ManMetroidnathan-drakePac-Mansamus-aransuper-mario-galaxy-2uncharted-2-among-thievesWarioWarioWareWed, 08 Sep 2010 06:00:00 EST<![CDATA[You must watch this teaser video for a Mega Man game you'll never play]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/26/you-must-watch-this-teaser-video-for-a-mega-man-game-youll-neve/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/26/you-must-watch-this-teaser-video-for-a-mega-man-game-youll-neve/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/26/you-must-watch-this-teaser-video-for-a-mega-man-game-youll-neve/#commentsRockman Online is a side-scrolling online game that mashes up the Mega Man and Mega Man X worlds. It's also only being released in South Korea. Luckily, then, this anime-style teaser video is cool enough for us to enjoy as a standalone work, because for us, it might as well be!

Continue reading You must watch this teaser video for a Mega Man game you'll never play

JoystiqYou must watch this teaser video for a Mega Man game you'll never play originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommega-manmega-man-onlinemmoneowizpcrockman-onlinesouth-koreaThu, 26 Aug 2010 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Servbot Bobble Budds are adorable, expensive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/07/servbot-bobble-budds-are-adorable-expensive/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/07/servbot-bobble-budds-are-adorable-expensive/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/07/servbot-bobble-budds-are-adorable-expensive/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Servbot fans, take heed! Capcom is taking pre-orders for the adorable Servbot figures seen here. They're 3.5 inches tall, have movable arms and adjustable bobbling action. They're a bit expensive at $9.95 plus shipping, but there are fewer than a thousand available. What are you waiting for?

JoystiqServbot Bobble Budds are adorable, expensive originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CapcomMega-Manmega-man-legendsservbottoysSat, 07 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom's worlds collide in 'Mega Man Universe' for PSN and XBLA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/16/capcoms-worlds-collide-in-mega-man-universe-for-psn-and-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/16/capcoms-worlds-collide-in-mega-man-universe-for-psn-and-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/16/capcoms-worlds-collide-in-mega-man-universe-for-psn-and-xbla/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Capcom announced that Mega Man Universe, first seen as a trademark, is the name of a new PSN/XBLA Mega Man game. Despite the existence of a trailer, details about the actual game are vague -- the trailer shows stop-motion footage of Capcom characters, including Street Fighter's Ryu and Ghosts & Goblins' Arthur, teaming up with Mega Man in a spontaneously appearing arcade, suggesting that the game itself is a Capcom crossover experience. At one point, a Ryu/Arthur/Mega Man amalgam can be seen!

"This game will break the mold and challenge the conventional wisdom of what a Mega Man game can be," producer Keiji Inafune said in the announcement. "When fans finally get to see it, I believe they'll envision their most far-out Mega Man dreams coming true." The Capcom tagline is "imagination is the star of the game." Watch the trailer after the break (courtesy of Gamespot) and try to imagine what kind of game this will turn out to be.

Continue reading Capcom's worlds collide in 'Mega Man Universe' for PSN and XBLA

JoystiqCapcom's worlds collide in 'Mega Man Universe' for PSN and XBLA originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CapcomKeiji-InafuneMega-ManMega-Man-Universemicrosoftplaystationps3PSNXBLAxboxFri, 16 Jul 2010 12:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man 8-bit Deathmatch demo now available to the public]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/08/mega-man-8-bit-deathmatch-demo-now-available-to-the-public/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/08/mega-man-8-bit-deathmatch-demo-now-available-to-the-public/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/08/mega-man-8-bit-deathmatch-demo-now-available-to-the-public/#commentsFiled under: , ,

If your gut response to the Mega Man 8-Bit Deathmatch mod for Doom 2 revealed last November was one of overwhelming desire, prepare to be satisfied. A demo for MM8BDM was recently released by its creator, Mike Hill, and is now downloadable for free through the mod's official website.

The download comes with four pixelated maps, five character skins and over 10 different weapon attachments based on actual powers from the Mega Man series. Unfortunately, these weapons can be picked up from set locations on each map -- we're not sure we'll appreciate them as much as we did when we were forced to pry them from the cold, dead hands of a bested Robot Master.

[Thanks, Nam-Ereh-Won]

JoystiqMega Man 8-bit Deathmatch demo now available to the public originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deathmatchdoomdoom-2mega-manmodpcThu, 08 Jul 2010 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Mega Man Online' confirmed for PC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/mega-man-online-confirmed-for-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/mega-man-online-confirmed-for-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/mega-man-online-confirmed-for-pc/#comments The acronym "MMO" has new meaning for Capcom, which has revealed that it is working on Mega Man Online for PC, this according to a report by GameSpot. The game is being co-developed by Korea's Neowiz Games, maker of EA Sports FIFA Online. There's a chance that MMO (see!) could be related to Capcom's recent Mega Man Universe trademark filing, but if it is, the company isn't saying. When contacted, a rep told Joystiq, "We have no comment at this time as Capcom does not respond to rumors and/or speculation."

Whatever MMO turns out to be, we can only hope it doesn't take after Ghouls 'N Ghosts Online, Capcom's last (and unreleased) attempt at turning one of its classic IPs into a massively multiplayer experience. It was scary ... bad.

Joystiq'Mega Man Online' confirmed for PC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 May 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommega-manmega-man-onlinemega-man-universemmoNeoWizTue, 11 May 2010 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Full-length Mega Man fan film now showing on ScrewAttack]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/08/full-length-mega-man-fan-film-now-showing-on-screwattack/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/08/full-length-mega-man-fan-film-now-showing-on-screwattack/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/08/full-length-mega-man-fan-film-now-showing-on-screwattack/#comments If you can set aside 90-some-odd-minutes during your oh-so-busy Saturday, we suggest you check out the entirety of Eddie Lebron's recently released, massive fan project: Mega Man: The Movie. Its got a level of polish we're not accustomed to seeing from most fan films -- by which we mean we can watch the entire thing without involuntarily cringing our faces off.

The full movie is hosted for free over at ScrewAttack. All kidding aside, it's totally worth watching. You can really tell that a lot of hard work and love for the franchise went into the making of the film. Also, a lot of mustache pomade.

JoystiqFull-length Mega Man fan film now showing on ScrewAttack originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 08 May 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomeddie-lebronfanfan-filmfilmmega-manmovieSat, 08 May 2010 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man Zero Collection zeroes in on June release]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/29/mega-man-zero-collection-zeroes-in-on-june-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/29/mega-man-zero-collection-zeroes-in-on-june-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/29/mega-man-zero-collection-zeroes-in-on-june-release/#commentsCapcom has revealed that the Mega Man Zero Collection for DS will hit its projected "early summer" release, despite its delay in Japan. Specifically, the publisher announced that the compilation of four Game Boy Advance side-scrollers will arrive in North America on June 8 for $30. That's just $7.50 per Zero! Additionally, a new trailer can be seen above, and the (lovely) box art has been added to our gallery.

New features in the collection include customizable controls, art gallery functionality (which displays art on the bottom screen and the game on the top screen, so you can look while you play), and a new "Easy Scenario" mode to help new players get through these difficult games.

Gallery: Mega Man Zero Collection (DS)

JoystiqMega Man Zero Collection zeroes in on June release originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomDSgbainti-createsmega-manmega-man-zeromega-man-zero-collectionNintendoq2-2010release-dateThu, 29 Apr 2010 13:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Mario Crossover would have killed us in 1989]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/super-mario-crossover-would-have-killed-us-in-1989/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/super-mario-crossover-would-have-killed-us-in-1989/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/super-mario-crossover-would-have-killed-us-in-1989/#comments Sometimes, we wonder what it would be like if versions of ourselves from the past could be magically transported to today and have their minds blown by all the technological advances in video gaming technology. We have a feeling that they'd be disinterested in our "movement controllers" and "big definition graphicals," and would instead become entranced by a new Flash game by Exploding Rabbit that's sweeping the nation at terrifying velocities: Super Mario Crossover.

The premise of the game is simple: It is the original Super Mario Bros., only your choice of playable characters isn't just limited to squat, Italian plumbers. You can also wreck Goombas while playing as Link, Mega Man, Samus, Simon Belmont or Bill (you know, from Contra). You could also just be Mario, but why would you do that, when you could be Bill from Contra? Stop being so silly.

[Thanks, Eric]

JoystiqSuper Mario Crossover would have killed us in 1989 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>classiccontraflashfreelinkmariomega-mannesonlinesamussimon-belmontsuper-mario-brosSuper-Mario-Bros-NESsuper-mario-crossoverWed, 28 Apr 2010 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA['Mega Man Universe' trademark filed by Capcom]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/27/mega-man-universe-trademark-filed-by-capcom/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/27/mega-man-universe-trademark-filed-by-capcom/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/27/mega-man-universe-trademark-filed-by-capcom/#comments Capcom just wrapped up its Captivate 2010 showcase, but it appears the publisher skipped mention of one planned project: "Mega Man Universe." The title was recently filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office, but details of the "goods" are currently as mysterious as Dr. Wily's sociopathic origins (though we posit his mom forced him to eat Marmite as a kid.)

The Mega Man Universe trademark is broadly classified as "computer game software," in addition to a range of more specific classifications, including downloadable game, mobile game and screen saver -- all potential uses of a new Mega Man series.

Mega Man Universe is not definitely a new spin-off series for the franchise, however, it could also be another best-of Blue Bomber compilation, like the comprehensive Mega Man Anniversary Colllection; or it could be just about anything. The "universe" encompasses a lot of possibilities, after all.

[Via Siliconera; Supererogatory]

Joystiq'Mega Man Universe' trademark filed by Capcom originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommega-manmega-man-universetrademarkusptoTue, 27 Apr 2010 09:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Keiji Inafune now Capcom 'global head of production']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/inafune-now-capcom-global-head-of-production/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/inafune-now-capcom-global-head-of-production/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/inafune-now-capcom-global-head-of-production/#comments Apparently overseeing several of Capcom's major releases and having created some of the company's biggest properties -- ever heard of one Mr. Mega Man? -- wasn't enough in the accomplishment department for Keiji Inafune. So, he's stepping into the shoes of "global head of production," with the intention of unifying the publisher's worldwide development studios, reports Kotaku.

"Whether games are created in America or Japan or anywhere in the world, I will be the one overlooking it, and so it will have that Capcom flavor that fans know and love," Inafune told attendees of the company's Hawaiian soirée last week. "So one of the things I want people to know is that now that I am overseeing every part of Capcom R&D. You can be sure that that unified vision is going to come through in all of our titles no matter where they are created." Us? Well, we just want to see a mega blaster in Dead Rising 2. Is that so much to ask for, Mr. Inafune? Is it?

JoystiqKeiji Inafune now Capcom 'global head of production' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdevelopmentkeiji-inafunemega-manpromotionresearch-and-developmentFri, 23 Apr 2010 10:09:00 EST<![CDATA[VC in Brief: Mega Man 4 (NES)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/19/vc-in-brief-mega-man-4-nes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/19/vc-in-brief-mega-man-4-nes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/19/vc-in-brief-mega-man-4-nes/#commentsDo you like incredibly tough video games? What if those games also star small, robotic children? Well then, we've got quite the VC in Brief for you this week, as we check out Mega Man 4 -- a game that not only has all of those things, but also teaches us how robots can murder and then "acquire" the abilities of their mechanical brethren. Life lessons, folks -- life lessons.
  • Mega Man 4 (NES, 1 player, 500 Wii Points)
Every week, we like to check out what's new on the Virtual Console. We offer VC in Brief as a sort of taste to help you decide whether or not you would want the game in question. We also toss in our own two cents because we're pushy jerks like that.

JoystiqVC in Brief: Mega Man 4 (NES) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommega-manmega-man-4nesnintendo-entertainment-systemvc-in-briefvirtual-consoleMon, 19 Apr 2010 18:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox Live April schedule: Final Fight, Mega Man 10 DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/06/xbox-live-april-schedule-final-fight-mega-man-10-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/06/xbox-live-april-schedule-final-fight-mega-man-10-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/06/xbox-live-april-schedule-final-fight-mega-man-10-dlc/#comments Microsoft has unfurled some of its plans for Xbox Live downloadable content for April, including new additions to Games on Demand and Deals of the Week, as well as the April 14th release of Final Fight: Double Impact.

On top of that, look for a half-priced The Maw on the week of April 12 and two add-ons for Mega Man 10 this week: Bass and Special Stage 1. Head past the break for the full list.

Gallery: Final Fight: Double Impact

Continue reading Xbox Live April schedule: Final Fight, Mega Man 10 DLC

JoystiqXbox Live April schedule: Final Fight, Mega Man 10 DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chances are you already know whether or not you'll purchase Mega Man 10. For retro gaming junkies -- particularly those who love punishment -- it's pretty much a no-brainer. On the other hand, those that enjoy the simple mechanics but not the bone-crushing difficulty might have a harder time pulling the trigger. Thankfully, that choice is a little easier this time around than it was for Mega Man 9. Unlike its 2008 predecessor, Mega Man 10 possesses an Easy mode. While it may not take all the challenge out of the game, it definitely seems to lighten things up a bit.

Watch the latest XBLA in Brief and see if the Blue Bomber's latest adventure is for you.

Shortcut: Download the trial version of Mega Man 10 [via Xbox.com]

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Mega Man 10 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcominti-createsmega-manmega-man-10x3f-tvxblaxbla-in-briefWed, 31 Mar 2010 17:10:00 EST<![CDATA[This Wednesday: Mega Man 10 available now on XBLA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/mega-man-10-available-now-on-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/mega-man-10-available-now-on-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/mega-man-10-available-now-on-xbla/#comments Just a quick reminder: Mega Man 10 has finally made its way to Xbox Live Arcade. You download the game -- right now -- for the price of 800 ($10). Also, don't worry if the last entry in the series, Mega Man 9, made you throw your controller into the blender in a fit of blind fury. You see, Mega Man 10 comes packed with a new "Easy" mode, so you can enjoy all that retro goodness without all the retro difficulty.

Shortcut: Download the trial version of Mega Man 10 [via Xbox.com]

JoystiqThis Wednesday: Mega Man 10 available now on XBLA originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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