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 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Mega Man 5 OST busts into the Capcom Store]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/18/mega-man-5-ost-busts-into-the-capcom-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/18/mega-man-5-ost-busts-into-the-capcom-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/18/mega-man-5-ost-busts-into-the-capcom-store/#commentsMega Man 5 OST busts into the Capcom Store The original soundtrack for Mega Man 5 is now available for $8.95 on Capcom's official shop; it's almost as if they planned its release to coincide with the debut of Mega Man 5 on the 3DS Virtual Console. What a weird coincidence!

At 57 hot jams long, Mega Man 5's soundtrack was composed by Mari Yamaguchi, who was often credited mononymously (as "Mari") for her work at Capcom. She also composed the music for Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts and several of the songs on the Breath of Fire soundtrack, in addition to handling arrangement duties for the TurboGrafx-16 version of Street Fighter 2: Champion Edition. Yamaguchi returned to the Mega Man franchise in 2010, penning the stage theme for Mega Man 10's Sheep Man.

JoystiqMega Man 5 OST busts into the Capcom Store originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 18 May 2013 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CapcomMari-Yamaguchimega-manmega-man-5musicOSTsoundtrackSat, 18 May 2013 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[This backlit Mega Man 25th anniversary NES has style]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/this-backlit-mega-man-25th-anniversary-nes-has-style/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/this-backlit-mega-man-25th-anniversary-nes-has-style/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/this-backlit-mega-man-25th-anniversary-nes-has-style/#commentsMega Man 25th anniversary NES is backlit, cool Who could possibly want a statue to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mega Man when you know that somewhere out there a Blue Bomber-adorned NES exists? Ryan Fitzpatrick (aka Platinumfungi) created this one-of-a-kind blue NES, which features a backlit Mega Man on top of the case with a rather slick paint job.

Fitzpatrick has a bunch of photos of the system on his Facebook page. One issue we have is that it just wouldn't feel right to play any NES game on it that isn't the best Mega Man game ever, Mega Man 2.

JoystiqThis backlit Mega Man 25th anniversary NES has style originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 May 2013 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CapcomMega-Manmega-man-25th-anniversarymodsNESnintendoThu, 09 May 2013 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom encases 3DS, 3DS XL in vintage Mega Man look]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/01/capcom-encases-3ds-3ds-xl-in-vintage-mega-man-look/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/01/capcom-encases-3ds-3ds-xl-in-vintage-mega-man-look/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/01/capcom-encases-3ds-3ds-xl-in-vintage-mega-man-look/#commentsCapcom store celebrates Mega Man with 3DS case Capcom has taken part in an ongoing observation of Mega Man's 25th anniversary with statues, soundtrack releases, USB drives, and even an officially promoted fan game. As we stretch into year two of the 25th anniversary celebration, Capcom is producing a Mega Man-themed case for 3DS and 3DS XL.

At first blush, outfitting a 3DS in Mega Man garb seems like a cruel tease, after the death of Mega Man Legends 3. But Capcom is releasing all of the NES Mega Mans on the handheld's Virtual Console (it's up to 4 now), making an NES-style Mega Man motif appropriate.

The case will be on sale at Comic-Con, as well as at Capcom's online store.

JoystiqCapcom encases 3DS, 3DS XL in vintage Mega Man look originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 May 2013 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsaccessoriescapcomcasecomic-con-2013mega-mannintendoWed, 01 May 2013 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man 3 soundtrack now available]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/mega-man-3-soundtrack-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/mega-man-3-soundtrack-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/mega-man-3-soundtrack-now-available/#comments Mega Man 3 OST now availableA digital version of Mega Man 3's official soundtrack is now available through Capcom's equally intangible web store, for the default price of $8.95.

The 39 track album includes such classics as "Shall we go on a Magnetic Continuous tour?" and the game's title screen theme, which has been scientifically proven to be one of the most effective pump-up jams of all time.

The soundtrack was composed by Capcom composer/sound designer Yasuaki Fujita, under the alias "Bun Bun." Fujita was also responsible for the soundtracks to NES versions of The Little Mermaid and Darkwing Duck, as well as Panic in Nakayoshi World, which as far as we can tell is some kind of Sailor Moon/Bomberman thing.

JoystiqMega Man 3 soundtrack now available originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bun-BunMega-ManMega-Man-3OSTsoundtrackYasuaki-FujitaWed, 24 Apr 2013 03:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man 2 OST now available through Capcom]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/13/mega-man-2-ost-now-available-through-capcom/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/13/mega-man-2-ost-now-available-through-capcom/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/13/mega-man-2-ost-now-available-through-capcom/#comments Mega Man 2 OST now available through CapcomCapcom's ongoing quest to make all of the original NES Mega Man soundtracks legally available in the US continues this week, with the release of Mega Man 2's official soundtrack over at the Capcom store. The 42 track album (!) is available digitally for $8.95.

Mega Man 2's soundtrack was composed by Takashi Tateishi, who also composed the music for the arcade version of Willow and U.N. Squadron, among other things. His work on Mega Man 2 was credited under the alias "Ogeretsu Kun," a practice which was not entirely uncommon for Capcom at the time. Additional contributions to the soundtrack were also made by Mega Man composer Manami Matsumae.

In related news, the music from Dr. Wily's castle is still the hottest jam.

JoystiqMega Man 2 OST now available through Capcom originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CapcomManami-MatsumaeMega-ManMega-Man-2Ogeretsu-KunOSTsoundtrackTakashi-TateishiSat, 13 Apr 2013 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Play a game of Mega Man ZZZZZZ with this pillow set]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/13/play-a-game-of-mega-man-zzzzzz-with-this-pillow-set/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/13/play-a-game-of-mega-man-zzzzzz-with-this-pillow-set/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/13/play-a-game-of-mega-man-zzzzzz-with-this-pillow-set/#comments This Mega Man mega buster pillow is the coolestWe understand that you're on the fringe of sleeping - a renegade REMer who doesn't conform to society's rules of rest - but you've seriously got to stop using that Dead or Alive 5 body pillow; it's gross. Enter this more wholesome and elaborate Mega Man sleeping ensemble from Capcom, including a Mega Buster pillow you can slide your arm into and a Mega Man helmet pillow you can slide your head into.

The kit isn't for sale yet - it's coming in July - but Capcom has already opened up pre-orders through its Japanese site. The helmet and cannon will set you back ¥6,090 (around $60). Not listed: the price of waking from a dream world where Mega Man Universe exists only to find out it doesn't exist at all.

JoystiqPlay a game of Mega Man ZZZZZZ with this pillow set originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommega-bustermega-manpillowpillowszzzzzzSat, 13 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man's Bass and Treble in figure form this summer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/mega-mans-bass-and-treble-in-figure-form-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/mega-mans-bass-and-treble-in-figure-form-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/mega-mans-bass-and-treble-in-figure-form-this-summer/#comments Mega Man Bass and Treble figures join the fight this summerCapcom is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Mega Man in every way it can think of outside of video games. Next up is a US release of Bandai's D-Arts Bass and Treble figures, based on the sorta evil robot and his dog from Mega Man & Bass and Mega Man 8, coming this summer as a two-pack for $42.99.

They look pretty cool, for the Mega Man universe "giant-footed anime robots" definition of cool. They join a D-Arts Mega Man/Rush set released in January.

JoystiqMega Man's Bass and Treble in figure form this summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bandaibasscapcomd-artsmega-mantrebleWed, 10 Apr 2013 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Armature Studio worked on an unreleased Mega Man X FPS, 'Maverick Hunter']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/armature-studio-worked-on-an-unreleased-mega-man-x-fps-maveric/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/armature-studio-worked-on-an-unreleased-mega-man-x-fps-maveric/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/armature-studio-worked-on-an-unreleased-mega-man-x-fps-maveric/#comments Armature Studio worked on an unreleased Mega Man X FPS, 'Maverick Hunter'Armature Studio, the Austin-based developer formed from Retro Studios talent, was working with Capcom to create a new Mega Man X FPS, Polygon reports. Maverick Hunter would have kept X's weapon stealing ability and the platforming from the side-scrolling games, and added a deeper story and a new look, including armor by Adi Granov, who designed the armor for the Iron Man movie.

Capcom canceled the project, like other recent Mega Man games including Mega Man Universe and Mega Man Legends 3, likely coinciding with the departure of series producer Keiji Inafune. Armature prototyped it in early 2010, Polygon's sources said. The site has five videos of the unreleased game, along with several gameplay details.

Perhaps Mega Man didn't need this "gritty" reboot treatment, but on the other hand, it would have been a game, which is an increasingly rare thing to happen in that series.

JoystiqArmature Studio worked on an unreleased Mega Man X FPS, 'Maverick Hunter' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>armature-studiocancelledcapcommaverick-huntermega-manmega-man-xTue, 09 Apr 2013 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man 1 OST now available digitally through Capcom]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/06/mega-man-1-ost-now-available-digitally-through-capcom/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/06/mega-man-1-ost-now-available-digitally-through-capcom/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/06/mega-man-1-ost-now-available-digitally-through-capcom/#comments Mega Man 1 OST now available digitally through CapcomAs the first step in an ongoing effort to make all of the original NES Mega Man soundtracks "legitimately available in the West," the fly jams built into 1987's Mega Man are now available directly through the Capcom Store. The digital pack costs $8.95 and includes 28 different tracks from the game, including such unforgettable hits as "Staff Roll (PS)" and "Capcom Logo."

In case you missed it yesterday, Mega Man composer Manami Matsumae is still in the video game composing business after 26 years, and will be contributing her extensive talents to Shovel Knight's soundtrack, in the form of two original songs.

JoystiqMega Man 1 OST now available digitally through Capcom originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CapcomManami-MatsumaeMega-ManMega-Man-1OSTsoundtrackSat, 06 Apr 2013 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man 25th Anniversary statue up for pre-order]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/29/mega-man-25th-anniversary-statue-up-for-pre-order/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/29/mega-man-25th-anniversary-statue-up-for-pre-order/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/29/mega-man-25th-anniversary-statue-up-for-pre-order/#comments Mega Man 25th Anniversary statue up for preorderGet equipped with $99.95, so you can pre-order the Mega Man 25th anniversary statue shown at PAX East last week. The 10-inch-tall statue features USB-powered lights on the helmet and Mega Buster, along with spotlights on the base, and will ship this summer.

It was originally going to be released only at San Diego Comic-Con, but "we heard the fan outcry so we are bringing this amazing statue to as many of our fans as possible." And we thought we were safe from the temptation.

JoystiqMega Man 25th Anniversary statue up for pre-order originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommega-manstatuetoysFri, 29 Mar 2013 17:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Here's that Mega Man 25th anniversary statue]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/24/heres-that-mega-man-25th-anniversary-statue/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/24/heres-that-mega-man-25th-anniversary-statue/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/24/heres-that-mega-man-25th-anniversary-statue/#comments Here's that Mega Man 25th anniversary statueIt may not be a new game, but Capcom is celebrating Mega Man's 25th anniversary with a collectible statue, which it announced during its PAX East panel this weekend. Capcom offered a few photos and details about the statue, which you can view in the gallery below.

The collectible character stands at 10 inches tall, and is made by Multiverse Studios. It features USB-powered LED lights on the statue's base as well as Mega Man's helmet and arm cannon. Capcom hasn't said exactly how many will be produced, but there will be under 2,000 of them made. It will go on sale exclusively at San Diego Comic Con in July.

Gallery: Mega Man (25th Anniversary Statue)

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Two more of the series' 8-bit classics are slated to hit the 3DS eShop in the next two months, with Mega Man 4 arriving April 25 and Mega Man 5 on May 16. Capcom will also be releasing a special light-up figure to commemorate Mega Man's 25th anniversary.

Update: Capcom has clarified Elston's comments, saying that a new Mega Man game has not been confirmed. The company is having "ongoing discussions about Mega Man," but it "won't announce anything until something is ready."

JoystiqCapcom having 'ongoing discussions' for new Mega Man game, more classics coming to 3DS eShop [Update: New Mega Man not confirmed] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscapcommega-manmega-man-4mega-man-5nintendopax-east-2013Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man 3 coming to 3DS Virtual Console next week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/09/mega-man-3-coming-to-3ds-virtual-console-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/09/mega-man-3-coming-to-3ds-virtual-console-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/09/mega-man-3-coming-to-3ds-virtual-console-next-week/#comments Mega Man 3 coming to 3DS virtual console next weekMega Man 3 will launch on the 3DS Virtual Console next week, March 14 to be exact, according to a Capcom Unity update. What's more, Mega Man 4, 5 and 6 will launch in subsequent months.

Capcom notes that by the time Mega Man 6 heads to the 3DS eShop, it will make digital versions of each game's soundtrack available for purchase. No prices were announced for the games, though Mega Man 2 landed on the 3DS eShop just one month ago for $4.99.

JoystiqMega Man 3 coming to 3DS Virtual Console next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3ds3ds-eshopCapcomMega-Manmega-man-3nintendovirtual-consoleSat, 09 Mar 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Arm your computer with Mega Buster USB drive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/01/arm-your-computer-with-mega-buster-usb-drive/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/01/arm-your-computer-with-mega-buster-usb-drive/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/01/arm-your-computer-with-mega-buster-usb-drive/#comments Arm your computer with Mega Buster USB driveStreet Fighter X Mega Man is getting a physical release, sort of, in the best possible container. Next week, Capcom will start selling the 8GB Mega Buster USB drive, a flash drive shaped like Mega Man's weaponized right arm.

In addition to (a link to a download of) the freeware game, the $20 drive also comes loaded with digital copies of Mega Man comics, the Mega Man Tribute and Mega Man X Complete Works art books, wallpapers, and a soundtrack.

More importantly, it comes with a flash drive shaped like the Mega Buster.

JoystiqArm your computer with Mega Buster USB drive originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommega-bustermega-manpcstreet-fighter-x-mega-manusbFri, 01 Mar 2013 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man gets equipped with Japanese laptop]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/26/mega-man-gets-equipped-with-japanese-laptop/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/26/mega-man-gets-equipped-with-japanese-laptop/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/26/mega-man-gets-equipped-with-japanese-laptop/#comments Mega Man gets equipped with Japanese laptopJoining Sega in the unlikely trend of video game-themed Japanese laptops, Capcom is looking to release a Mega Man special edition Ultrabook PC. And, like Capcom tends to do for Mega Man projects, it's polling fans to find the best design. As this inscrutable practice takes off, we feel the need to document it.

A poll is up for the Ultrabook, with users allowed to vote once per day to select whether a generic "Rockman" design, tiled Dr. Wily and Robot Masters (the correct choice), overwrought NES box art-style Mega Man, or a pile of various Rolls will emblazon the laptop.

So if you want to spend a few minutes voting on the look of a computer you very likely won't be able to buy, and probably shouldn't - sweet Mega Man art is not the recommended metric for choosing a computer - you're free to do so.

JoystiqMega Man gets equipped with Japanese laptop originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomjapanmega-manpcrockmanultrabookTue, 26 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Fluidity - Spin Cycle, The Lost Levels, Mega Man]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/27/nintendoware-weekly-fludity-spin-cycle-the-lost-levels-mega/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/27/nintendoware-weekly-fludity-spin-cycle-the-lost-levels-mega/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/27/nintendoware-weekly-fludity-spin-cycle-the-lost-levels-mega/#comments NintendoWare Weekly Fludity Spin Cycle, The Lost Levels, Mega ManCurve Studios' Fludity: Spin Cycle washes up on the 3DS eShop today, whirling in at a price of $10.99. The follow-up to the 2010 WiiWare game is also joined by a couple of retro superstars in Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels and Mega Man.

There aren't any new games on the Wii U eShop this week, but head there and you'll find Trine 2, Little Inferno, and Chasing Aurora on sale until January 3.

Continue reading NintendoWare Weekly: Fluidity - Spin Cycle, The Lost Levels, Mega Man

JoystiqNintendoWare Weekly: Fluidity - Spin Cycle, The Lost Levels, Mega Man originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsdsiwareeshopfluiditymega-mannintendonintendoware-weeklysuper-mario-bros-the-lost-levelswiiwiiwareThu, 27 Dec 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Get equipped with Mega Man Xbox Live avatar clothing]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/21/get-equipped-with-mega-man-xbox-live-avatar-clothing/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/21/get-equipped-with-mega-man-xbox-live-avatar-clothing/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/21/get-equipped-with-mega-man-xbox-live-avatar-clothing/#comments You can dress your Xbox Live Avatar like Mega Man nowMega Man's 25th anniversary observances extend from the PC Street Fighter X Mega Man game to these here Xbox Live avatar clothes. For your Microsoft space bucks, you can outfit your little digital self with a Mega Buster, helmet, or even full Mega Man, Guts Man, Ice Man, and Bomb Man costumes. A Capcom-Unity post shows Cut Man, Elec Man, and Fire Man costumes as well, which have yet to show up on the marketplace.

You can also just wear a digital t-shirt with a picture of Mega Man on it, if you like that extra level of abstraction.

JoystiqGet equipped with Mega Man Xbox Live avatar clothing originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>avataravatar-marketplacemega-manmicrosoftxboxFri, 21 Dec 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Street Fighter X Mega Man's chiptune soundtrack now on Bandcamp]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/18/street-fighter-x-mega-mans-chiptune-soundtrack-now-on-bandcamp/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/18/street-fighter-x-mega-mans-chiptune-soundtrack-now-on-bandcamp/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/18/street-fighter-x-mega-mans-chiptune-soundtrack-now-on-bandcamp/#comments Street Fighter X Mega Man's chiptune soundtrack now on BandcampStreet Fighter X Mega Man's superb chiptune soundtrack is now available on Bandcamp, complimenting yesterday's release of the game. Composed by San Francisco-based electronic music producer A_Rival, the 22-track album fuses Mega Man's sonic sensibilities with classic pieces of orchestration from Street Fighter's past.

The soundtrack, which includes character themes and scores from the game's various menus, is being sold through Bandcamp's name-your-own-price model with a minimum price of $0.00. So, hypothetically, this could either be the cheapest or most expensive piece of music you've ever purchased. Regardless of which end of that spectrum you feel is most appropriate, at least do yourself the favor of downloading these sweet, chippy jams.

JoystiqStreet Fighter X Mega Man's chiptune soundtrack now on Bandcamp originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8-bitA_Rivalcapcomchipchiptunefreemega-manmusicOSTpcsoundtrackstreet-fighterstreet-fighter-x-mega-manTue, 18 Dec 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Street Fighter X Mega Man out today, Mega Man 1-6 coming to 3DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/17/street-fighter-x-mega-man-out-today-mega-man-1-6-coming-to-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/17/street-fighter-x-mega-man-out-today-mega-man-1-6-coming-to-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/17/street-fighter-x-mega-man-out-today-mega-man-1-6-coming-to-3ds/#comments Street Fighter X Mega Man out today, Mega Man 16 coming to 3DSStreet Fighter X Mega Man, the Capcom-supported fan crossover game by Seow Zong Hui, is available for download now. We're guessing there's significant interest in a new, semi-official, free Mega Man game, because Capcom's site seems to be getting overwhelmed. Mega Man fans know how to be patient when waiting for a new game, of course, so we know you'll be able to get it eventually.

In other exciting Mega Man news, Capcom plans to release all six NES games on the 3DS Virtual Console in North America and Europe, starting with Mega Man on December 27, followed by Mega Man 2 on Feb. 7. Yes, we're excited to have two pieces of Mega Man news in one day.

JoystiqStreet Fighter X Mega Man out today, Mega Man 1-6 coming to 3DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dseshopmega-mannintendopcrelease-datestreet-fighter-x-mega-manvirtual-consoleMon, 17 Dec 2012 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Street Fighter X Mega Man is a free PC 8-bit crossover, available Dec. 17]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/08/street-fighter-x-mega-man-is-a-free-pc-8-bit-crossover-availabl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/08/street-fighter-x-mega-man-is-a-free-pc-8-bit-crossover-availabl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/08/street-fighter-x-mega-man-is-a-free-pc-8-bit-crossover-availabl/#comments
In celebration of 25 years of Street Fighter and Mega Man, Capcom will release an all-new crossover 8-bit Mega Man game on the PC December 17, Street Fighter X Mega Man. Street Fighter X Mega Man was announced during the 25th Anniversary finals today and pits the blue bomber up against eight popular Street Fighter characters like Blanka, Ryu, Chun Li, Rose, Dhalsim and Rolento.

Mega Man will have access to eight new weapons in this new adventure, a few of which you can see in the trailer above - our favorite is the holographic panels which Mega Man can use to reflect enemy projectiles. Street Fighter X Mega Man will be a free download on the PC when it launches on December 17; you'll be able to download it through Capcom-Unity.

Gallery: Street Fighter X Mega Man

Continue reading Street Fighter X Mega Man is a free PC 8-bit crossover, available Dec. 17

JoystiqStreet Fighter X Mega Man is a free PC 8-bit crossover, available Dec. 17 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 08 Dec 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8-bitcapcommega-manpcretrostreet-fighterstreet-fighter-x-mega-manSat, 08 Dec 2012 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man creator's JJ Rockets hits Android in Japan, stars US president]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/11/mega-man-creators-jj-rockets-hits-android-in-japan-stars-us-pr/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/11/mega-man-creators-jj-rockets-hits-android-in-japan-stars-us-pr/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/11/mega-man-creators-jj-rockets-hits-android-in-japan-stars-us-pr/#comments Mega Man creator's JJ Rockets hits Android in Japan, features US presidentJJ Rockets, a side-scrolling action game from Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune, comes to Android in Japan today. More importantly, as Siliconera reports, it looks brilliantly bizarre.

First off, you play as the President of the United States - probably not specifically the big O. Then you transform into what looks like a futuristic superhero version of Evel Knievel, all to save humanity from a swarm of evil mutants. Each stage has a three-minute time limit, with the stage only complete once the final boss is defeated. A promotional image from the Google Play listing suggests a diverse arsenal to choose from, while one screenshot shows a Batman-like 'Bwoom!' and 'Kaboom!!

In summary: Mega Man platforming action, US super-president, time-limits, comic book stylings, and lots of fun-looking weapons. This is why we're interested.

We reached out to Marvelous AQL, who are publishing JJ Rockets in Japan, but the company declined to provide any further comment. We do know, though, the game is also releasing on iOS at some point. As it is, we wouldn't be surprised by a Western release of another Marvelous-published Inafune game.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidiosipadiphonekeiji-inafunemarvelousmega-manmobileTue, 11 Sep 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man social game sees universes 'Xover']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/16/mega-man-social-game-sees-universes-xover/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/16/mega-man-social-game-sees-universes-xover/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/16/mega-man-social-game-sees-universes-xover/#comments Mega Man social RPG Capcom is working on a new Mega Man game, in which all the Mega Man universes cross over! It's ... for iOS, and it's a social game. Rockman Xover is a game in which players create their own Rockman character, a "production model" robot, and gather "battle memory" to increase its abilities.

Despite the RPG elements, screenshots show what looks very much like a traditional side-scrolling Mega Man game. Considering the virtual controls, we don't know how much of a good thing that is.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomiosipadiphonemega-manmobilerockman-xoverThu, 16 Aug 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man to meet Sonic in upcoming comics]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/10/mega-man-to-meet-sonic-in-upcoming-comics/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/10/mega-man-to-meet-sonic-in-upcoming-comics/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/10/mega-man-to-meet-sonic-in-upcoming-comics/#comments Mega Man and Sonic come together for Archie comicsSonic's ever-expanding circle of friends is about to get even bigger, as a teaser image reveals plans to have Sonic meet Mega Man ... at least, in the world of comics.

USA Today comics reporter Brian Truitt tweeted the above teaser image, which he received from Archie Comics. In addition to its slate of digest-sized books about indecisive time-lost teens, Archie has published Sonic the Hedgehog comics since 1993 (allowing plenty of time to build a unique and insane Sonic universe), and it began publishing Mega Man comics last year.

Having this historic meeting take place in the world of comic books rather than video games doesn't make it any less bizarre, and we can't wait to see what happens. Will Mega Man destroy Sonic and steal his speed?

Update: According to USA Today, the crossover will take place in twelve installments across Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man, and Sonic Universe series.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>archie-comicscomicsmega-mansonicTue, 10 Jul 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man soundtrack collection is 10 discs in an E-Tank, not available in the US]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/21/mega-man-soundtrack-collection-is-10-discs-in-an-e-tank-not-ava/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/21/mega-man-soundtrack-collection-is-10-discs-in-an-e-tank-not-ava/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/21/mega-man-soundtrack-collection-is-10-discs-in-an-e-tank-not-ava/#comments Mega Man soundtrack collection is 10 discs in an ETank, not available in the USMega Man turns 25 this year, and to celebrate Capcom is amassing the music from the series' 10 main games into a single collection, which will be available for ¥14,700 ($183.56) on September 19, provided you're fluent enough to traverse the exceedingly Japanese wilds of E-Capcom.

Yes, sadly there have been no announcements regarding a North American release of the collection, which contains the NES and PlayStation soundtracks for Mega Man 1 through 6, as well as the jams from Mega Man 7, 8, 9 and 10, which don't have alternate versions. Here's hoping there's some kind of support structure for those discs inside of that E-Tank canister.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e-cane-tankMega-ManMega-Man-10Mega-Man-2mega-man-25th-anniversaryMega-Man-3Mega-Man-4Mega-Man-5Mega-Man-6Mega-Man-7Mega-Man-8Mega-Man-9soundtrackThu, 21 Jun 2012 15:15:00 EST<![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.

Continue reading Enjoy Keiji Inafune's adorable GDC 2012 slide cartoons right here

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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."

Continue reading How Resident Evil 2 helped Keiji Inafune become the indie dev he is today

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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.

JoystiqStreet Fighter X Tekken's Pac-Man and Mega Man hit PS3s on March 13 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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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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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.

JoystiqRumor: Mega Man X iOS hides 25th anniversary logo originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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.

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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.

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