Mega Man 9 Coming to Wii - Update: Again... Now for PSN/XBLA and Rubber Surgeon

[RelentlessRolento]

Comming to 360 and PSN as well (like stated before >_< )

http://wii.ign.com/articles/888/888041p1.html

thanks Strell for the update and the courtesy nipple dip.

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Update:

First Video

http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/x61ltv


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http://360.kombo.com/article.php?artid=13126

if you don't think it's true then check here as well:

http://www.wiiware-world.com/news/2008/06/rumour_mega_man_9_coming_to_wiiware


I'm not a huge fan of Mega Man like some of you here are, but I thought some people may want to know about this.

not image from game:

http://i.somethingawful.com/inserts/articlepics/photoshop/04-07-06-megaman/Handre.jpg

[Chacrana]

It'd be fuckin' awesome, but I doubt it. Why give us a good Mega Man game?

[Dark Slayer120]

I hope it's true!

[whoknows]

I hope they don't have some stupid story and that Megaman isn't a peace loving hippie like he was in X7.

[Dark Slayer120]

Mega Man is the shit.

[HotShotX]

Hopefully it'll be something conclusive to the storyline rather than another clone. I wanna see when Wily creates Zero, Zero murders Light and destroys Megaman, and has his way with the world for a century.

~HotShotX

[StarKnightX]

Hopefully it'll be something conclusive to the storyline rather than another clone. I wanna see when

Wily creates Zero, Zero murders Light and destroys Megaman, and has his way with the world for a century.

~HotShotX

This. You also forgot to add zero killing wily and bass.;) The fanmade essay regarding the events between 8 and the x series was a great read and was well thought out. We can only hope if this rumor pans out , that capcom takes to same care with the game , which unfortuntly seems unlikely.

Also we need a proper conclusion to the X series as well. Although that could prove more difficult since the Zero series was originally made based off the assumption that X5 was the last X game , so they'd have to do some retconning of the story again.

[Inf^Shini]

Maybe it'll go something like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcHR3HizRTA&feature=related

[-Never4ever-]

Awesome.

For once I'm praying for "more of the same". I just want a gorgeous (2-D) looking side-scroller that stays true to MM1-8. Please don't fuck this up Capcom.

[pete5883]

I hope it looks like Mega Man Powered Up. That was great.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

NO.

No chibi bullshit.

[KaneRobot]

I liked Powered Up as well, but this should be a regular Mega Man game.

[Rodimus]

Finanlly back to the orginal Mega Man. That took a freakin decade... literally.

[akilshohen]

If it ends up like Commandos 3 and loses the spirit of the series I'll pass. WOTB was good, but I didn't like how it felt.

[HotShotX]

NO.

No chibi bullshit.

Seconded. That was the worst decision they've made with the series in its history.

Give me a darker, sharper Mega Man.

~HotShotX

[Simon D I]

OH SHIT, GOOD SCOOP, Rolento!

WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW

[-Never4ever-]

Finanlly back to the orginal Mega Man. That took a freakin decade... literally.

If it sees release anytime soon that is.

[HotShotX]

My sentiments exactly.

http://www.duelinganalogs.com/comics/2008-06-18.png

~HotShotX

[coolsteel]

This. You also forgot to add zero killing wily and bass.;) The fanmade essay regarding the events between 8 and the x series was a great read and was well thought out. We can only hope if this rumor pans out , that capcom takes to same care with the game , which unfortuntly seems unlikely.

Also we need a proper conclusion to the X series as well. Although that could prove more difficult since the Zero series was originally made based off the assumption that X5 was the last X game , so they'd have to do some retconning of the story again.

While I too would love to see a Megaman game finally tie up these loose ends I doubt it will ever happen since that means the core megaman game franchise would officially be over. As for the X storyline, man has that just become a huge , huge mess. Should have called it a day with X5 like planned.

[defiance_17]

I hope the visuals go back to the original Mega Man. Since now they have the technology to actually make the game look like the box art.

[StarKnightX]

While I too would love to see a Megaman game finally tie up these loose ends I doubt it will ever happen since that means the core megaman game franchise would officially be over. As for the X storyline, man has that just become a huge , huge mess. Should have called it a day with X5 like planned.

I don't really see this as an issue , seeing as capcom clearly isn't doing anything with the core franchise anyway , other than the potential of remaking the older games Powered Up style , which this wouldn't really cause an issue with. I mean , if it took them nearly a decade to finally make MM9 , I don't think they are in a big rush to do anything more with the classic series.

[DQT]

I'm being hopeful, but I think the reason Capcom is finally making this game is because Keiji Inafune or somebody genuinely has some good innovative ideas to refresh the series.

[soriku]

i would love to see a megaman 9 .finally they can tie megaman and x together .i would aslo like to see a megaman legends 3 (stuck on Elysium) .but i doubt either of these will ever happen.

[coolsteel]

I don't really see this as an issue , seeing as capcom clearly isn't doing anything with the core franchise anyway , other than the potential of remaking the older games Powered Up style , which this wouldn't really cause an issue with. I mean , if it took them nearly a decade to finally make MM9 , I don't think they are in a big rush to do anything more with the classic series.

Oh I agree completely, but I doubt Capcom will want to close that door just yet. Is there any news about the remakes of megaman X2 and x3 on the psp or have those been canned?

[RelentlessRolento]

take this with a grain of salt:

http://www.kombo.com/article.php?artid=11298


http://www.kombo.com/images/content/news/11200000111.jpg

[StarKnightX]

take this with a grain of salt:

http://www.kombo.com/article.php?artid=11298


http://www.kombo.com/images/content/news/11200000111.jpg

The plot thickens.:-k

Read the link , who exactly is blues? Also Tango being in the game is a big win for me , and renews my hope of seeing the game boy megaman games rereleased eventually.

[whoknows]

Makes me want to go and play the Megaman games I haven't.

I saw the anniversary collection for $10 today...maybe I should have gotten it.

[Rodimus]

Read the link , who exactly is blues?

That's the Japanese name for Protoman. Don't know why they didn't just write that.

[TimPV3]

http://www.rockmanpm.com/i/original/rockman9/megaman9s.png


Hoax :cry:

[RelentlessRolento]

as expected.

[Dark Slayer120]

O rly?

[SilverPaw750]

I'm hoping this is nothing like the new Megaman games. I haven't really enjoyed a Megaman since X2 or X3.

[Dark Slayer120]

O rly?

Ya rly.

[Serpentor]

A lot of retro games going HD, so i'm not surprised this will be available for the PSN and XBL. Look what we're having now, SF HD, Commando 3...

[KaneRobot]

http://www.rockmanpm.com/i/original/rockman9/megaman9s.png


Hoax :cry:

What is that?

[Rodimus]

I'm hoping this is nothing like the new Megaman games. I haven't really enjoyed a Megaman since X2 or X3.

As in new do you mean the Battle Network series or the newer X games like X7 & X8?

If I could get a Hi-Res 2D Mega Man game that stuck to the original formula I would gladly spend good money for it. I miss the simple master robot designs like Cuts-man, Snake-man or Bubble-man.

[Wolfkin]

dudes it's coming to WiiWare and it looks great. Personally I'd prefer an upgrade to the graphics but it's 2D goodness so I'm far from complaining.

http://blue-bomber.jvmwriter.org/index.php?title=Main_Page
http://blue-bomber.jvmwriter.org/community/index.php?showtopic=1505

Pictures -> http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/7765/67211133ht5.png
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http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/1641/13739867uy9.png
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[Rodimus]

That's cool. They're really going old-school with it. This makes me very happy.

[TimPV3]

I really hope they're holding out announcing anything for XBLA and PSN because they'll get the X series instead, I really wish they would have went with atleast 16 bit graphics but I am not complaining at all. AND HE SAYS HE WANTS TO MAKE MORE!

[Jesus_S_Preston]

If this isn't on XBLA or PSN, EPIC FAILURE.

[whoknows]

If this isn't on XBLA or PSN, EPIC FAILURE.

Yes.

I'd be very disappointed if it's not.

[Wolfkin]

i won't be. We need some better exclusives on the Wii side anyway. If we get Megaman exclusive (which for the record I highly doubt) that would be a huge boon for us.

Edit: for us --> for our library
I'm tired of all the PS2 gimp'd ports. and trash party games. PS2 had a ton of trash games too but the Wii side is getting ridiculous. They killed Rock Band. If they deliver on GHIV like they say they're going to then that too will help.

[TimPV3]

i won't be. We need some better exclusives on the Wii side anyway. If we get Megaman exclusive (which for the record I highly doubt) that would be a huge boon for us.Yeah, Wii needs all the help it can get :roll:

[whoknows]

Yeah, Wii needs all the help it can get :roll:

Game-wise it does ;)

[Dark Slayer120]

i won't be. We need some better exclusives on the Wii side anyway. If we get Megaman exclusive (which for the record I highly doubt) that would be a huge boon for us.


HAHAHAHAHA

[seanr1221]

It better go on the XBLA.

[pete5883]

Couldn't they have at least given us SNES graphics? The NES is ugly.

[botticus]

8-bit graphics are fine, but 8-bit music is fucking awesome.

[Dr Mario Kart]

They picked just the right number of bits for me :)

Its a good thing I know someone who actually supports digital distribution.

[SpazX]

That shit better be running 60 fps

[Wolfkin]

That shit better be running 60 fpslol.. what excuse could they possibly give for running anything less.

[ninja dog]

incredible move and really, who the fuck said companies couldn't make 8 or 16-bit games any more? There's definitely a market.

This makes me want to temporarily own a Wii.

[rodeojones903]

I am very disappointed that they are going with an 8-bit version. They won't even have to try and the game can be made by only a handfull of people. This should be ready in about a week.

[YodaEXE]

I'm really excited about this. I'm a HUGE Mega Man geek, have been since I was little. I really hope this is out on XBLA, as I will buy it twelve times :D

[coolsteel]

lol.. what excuse could they possibly give for running anything less.


To preserve the feel of the original games along with an 8 bit graphical style the frames have been restricted to 15 :P


I am very disappointed that they are going with an 8-bit version. They won't even have to try and the game can be made by only a handfull of people. This should be ready in about a week.


As am I, I could have probably ignored a 16 bit look but 8? Too big a step back

[Chacrana]

Eh, definitely would've rather seen it with Mega Man 8 style graphics and sound... 8-bit is just... archaic.

[StarKnightX]

Eh, definitely would've rather seen it with Mega Man 8 style graphics and sound... 8-bit is just... archaic.

Agreed. I mean , I love the old 8-bit megaman games , but it seems really stupid to have megaman 1-6 be 8-bit , 7 be 16-bit , 8 be 32-bit , then 9 be 8-bit again. Are we living in a time warp? If they wanted to do a new 8-bit megaman game thats cool , but why'd it have to be the much awaited #9?

Edit : After reading an article about the games anouncment on 1up , I kinda gotta retract my feelings a bit. Although I still think its kinda stupid , after finding out that sadly , it doesn't appear that this is THE megaman 9 , just A megaman 9 , it makes it less of a big deal to me.

[Rig]

SNES flavoring would have been my preferred style. X-X3 looked fabulous.

[Rodimus]

Hopefully the 8-bit graphics with lower the cost of the game.

[CouRageouS]

As cool as this could be, 8 bit just seems lazy. Be it for nostalgia or not. After Mega Man 3 when they added the slide, all the NES ones pretty much been the same minus different Rush abilities. They have no excuse to not make it look like Mega Man 8. Its not like it would take that much longer to make that and the gameplay remains the same as well.

I would find it hilarious if the Wii got an 8bit version, and XBLA/PSN got a version more akin to Mega Man 8.

[RelentlessRolento]

yeah, a 500 point new Mega Man game is very good. I expect it to be 700 points though.

[Chacrana]

I'd rather pay 2000 points for a MM game that looks and sounds like a quality product. I don't care about saving money when we so seldom get good MM games anymore.

[RelentlessRolento]

well, at least there's a MM9 being made... I do think capcom is splitting fans though. In this case I do see that they will need to do a follow up within this year or soon in the form of MM10 but like MM8 style or better.

[willardhaven]

Lame, I can play Mega Man 1-6 for the 8-Bit feel. If they are making a Mega Man 9 it should be in a clean, new style that matches the original artwork for the series.

Even with a Wii downloadable they could pull that kind of game off, Capcom has always had the best sprites.

[Chacrana]

Lame, I can play Mega Man 1-6 for the 8-Bit feel. If they are making a Mega Man 9 it should be in a clean, new style that matches the original artwork for the series.

Even with a Wii downloadable they could pull that kind of game off, Capcom has always had the best sprites.

Morrigan's not so sure about that:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/XavierGarcia/morrigan_sprite_remake.jpg

[Strell]

There's probably some souped up frat boy version coming to XBLA/PSN, complete with bump-animations and alphablenders.

So quit yer bitchin', bitches.

[fart_bubble]

I think its pretty bad ass frankly. I just hope they play with our expectations and nostalgia of 8-bit.

[Rodimus]

I think its pretty bad ass frankly. I just hope they play with our expectations and nostalgia of 8-bit.

I agree. I think it's odd/unexpected but it still wont block me from buying it. Mega Man 2 is my favorite game ever. This direction seems made for me.

[DQT]

I can't wait to hear more about this game. I knew there was going to be more to this game than just a straightforward sequel. I was initially underwhelmed because I loved the art in Mega Man 8 and 7 (which looked better than a lot of Playstation games IMO). So much so that I actually beat Mega man & Bass. But now, I think this is a fantastic direction to go in and will turn out to be a labor of love from Keiji Inafune.

My hunch is that the 360 and PS3 versions will be proof somebody at Capcom played Space Invaders Extreme or Pac-Man championship edition.

[heavyd853]

That fanmade morrigan sprite art isn't too bad considering it only took a couple hours. Kinda messed up her hips though, and she should be smiling! (and boobs too but shh)

[akilshohen]

LOL @ Morrigan. She looks angry as hell at her sprite

[pete5883]

I guess I shouldn't complain too much, these graphics are probably the best the Wii can do.

[Wolfkin]

I would find it hilarious if the Wii got an 8bit version, and XBLA/PSN got a version more akin to Mega Man 8.what is wrong with your bro? Don't even joke about that. Do you realize how likely it is they would do something like that and call it 'supporting the Wii'. *shudders* Just don't.. don't even say it. I'd rather wear a T-Shirt that says "Brett Ratner for Robo-Cop 4"

[Macheezmo]

The Wii will probably get a cool 8-bit version, while the 360/PS3 get the same thing, but loaded with bloom and blur effects...oh, and everything will be tinted brown too, next gen hardcore extreme

[Wolfkin]

.oh, and everything will be tinted brown too, next gen hardcore extremewell obviously because Megaman comes from a post-apocalyptic future where mankind has lost hope and he was to restore it, quite frankly I'm not sure how they'll get around not making it black and white.

[mogamer]

Hopefully the 8-bit graphics with lower the cost of the game.
HA! HA! HA! HA! HA!
Yea, right. Like that's going to happen.

8 bit graphics is kinda cheesy though. There is nothing wrong using modern graphics with 8 bit gameplay.

[SpikeJonez]

looks like garbage, high res art, and nice music. Do it.

[Dr Mario Kart]

So many tasty tears in here. I dont even need to eat today.

[soriku]

why 8 bit? its 2008 why would anyone want to play with eight bit graphics anymore. i feel that capcom is taking a step backward with mega Man 9. mega man seven was 16-bit and mega Man eight was 32-bit. why go backward ?it seems like a lazy cost-cutting measure to me. Mega man is your mascot capcom don't be stingy.

[RelentlessRolento]

I think the gameplay will hold up. It's amazing what I've seen people do in less than 100kb of game data, so expect gameplay to be good but graphics pulled back... or at least I hope.

[willardhaven]

The game itself will be fun yes, but why not take Mega Man 8's graphics even further? There is no reason not to.

[leveskikesko]

Am I the only one who feels this 8bit move is being really lazy? It just seems like they're playing it a bit too safe.

Hopefully by 8 bit they mean they're keeping the 8 bit style, while adding a bit of more modern 2D flare.

[pete5883]

It's easy to say they're being lazy, but I don't think that's it. I think they hope to hook people with the novelty of something that looks like it's straight out of 1989.

[Chacrana]

It's easy to say they're being lazy, but I don't think that's it. I think they hope to hook people with the novelty of something that looks like it's straight out of 1989.

Well, it seems like everyone but a couple Capcom apologists hate it so far...

[seanr1221]

So many tasty tears in here. I dont even need to eat today.

I'm sittin' pretty knowing I wont have any lag :whee:

[Dr Mario Kart]

I'm sittin' pretty knowing I wont have any lag :whee:You're still on about this? You realize that I was right about HDTV's lagging on 480i content in every non-CRT TV?

I put a link to a faq on HDTV input lag in my sig, from fubarduck, who is well regarded in the fighting game community.

[botticus]

Well, it seems like everyone but a couple Capcom apologists hate it so far...I'm a Capcom apologist? Crazy! I haven't been enamored with much of Mega Man since the 8-bit days, hence if they're trying to perfect what they did back in the day in the same visual style, I'm all for it.

CAG actually seems particularly negative about it, for some reason. GAF is predominantly positive about it.

[Dr Mario Kart]

Well, GAF also bans you if you walk into a thread complaining that a game isnt on X platform with A, B and C instead :P

[botticus]

Well, GAF also bans you if you walk into a thread complaining that a game isnt on X platform with A, B and C instead :PEh, I kinda wish they did that more often so there would have been a lot less whining about WiiWare, no achievements, HD, etc before it was generally understood that it would be coming to XBLA and PSN as well.

[hankmecrankme]

I can see why people are upset at the 8-bit style of this game. I'd be pissed if a new 2D Metroid was coming out and it was on par with the NES Metroid. Or if it was a new Castlevania that played and looked like the first one on NES.

[daroga]

Well, it seems like everyone but a couple Capcom apologists hate it so far...Everything I've read/heard has been extremely positive, save for a few haters.

It seems like this move is more risky than safe. Hopefully it turns out well!

[Dr Mario Kart]

Eh, I kinda wish they did that more often so there would have been a lot less whining about WiiWare, no achievements, HD, etc before it was generally understood that it would be coming to XBLA and PSN as well.
Can you elaborate on this point? I hadnt been paying attention to their thread.

[Lieutenant Dan]

Now if only they could add some functionality to the Wii in which I would have to pick it up and blow in the slot a few times to get it to work, we're all set!

This might be my second digitally distributed purchase (first was Geometry Wars).

[rodeojones903]

I can see why people are upset at the 8-bit style of this game. I'd be pissed if a new 2D Metroid was coming out and it was on par with the NES Metroid. Or if it was a new Castlevania that played and looked like the first one on NES.

Exactly.

[botticus]

Can you elaborate on this point? I hadnt been paying attention to their thread.The likelihood of an 8-bit Mega Man being a WiiWare exclusive is pretty slim - in addition, it had been rated by the OFLC for 360 and PS3 to begin with. If it (or another Mega Man) does not show up on the other downloadable services, I'd be shocked.

According to Sven on the Capcom boards, Maverick Hunter X is getting rereleased on PSN for PSP. And there are more secrets about the game not revealed in NP, so who knows what they're doing.

[whoknows]

I can see why people are upset at the 8-bit style of this game. I'd be pissed if a new 2D Metroid was coming out and it was on par with the NES Metroid. Or if it was a new Castlevania that played and looked like the first one on NES.

Yeah, but Mega Man looks better than those games (also plays way better too IMO).

[daroga]

Yeah, but Mega Man looks better than those games (also plays way better too IMO).Which is exactly why I'm not concerned at all. This is akin to releasing a sequel using the SMB3 engine. It's not a grand slam that it'll be good, but if level design is well done, it'll play perfectly. I always thought the control of the NES MM games was way better than their 16bit counterparts, even the first X.

The proportions are all wrong when they started dinking with MM's sprite. Squat, 8bit MM is the way it should be.

[hankmecrankme]

Honestly, I've never cared for MM 7 or 8. 2 and 3 and my personal favorites, and I like 4 because of the charged up Mega Buster.

I really like the X series up to a point, which was X4. X5 was OK, but I felt that it was the beginning of the end, i.e. X6 through X8.

[DQT]

Well, it seems like everyone but a couple Capcom apologists hate it so far...

Resident Evil 4. Mega Man Legends. "Capcom apologists" exist because the company has shown the ability to turn things franchises around when they really want to. Its really hard to do. Sonic the Hedgehog was supposed to revive the sonic franchise. The last Medal of Honor was supposed to reenergize the series.

We've only just started receiving details about this game, so excuse me if I sound optimistic.

[PR Mega X]

Well this is pretty awesome. I'm currently playing through the X and Zero games (for the first time ever), so this is nice timing for me :)

[willardhaven]

It seems like this move is more risky than safe. Hopefully it turns out well!

This is not risky, this is Capcom recycling ideas instead of creating new ones to cut costs. The budget and cost of time this is going to take is far less than if they did something of the PS1 caliber.

The only reason it's flying is because for some reason it is cool to be retro. Yeah, Mega Man games were great and are still fun, but you don't have to make a game with archaic graphics just to prove that classic games still work.

It's not that I'm disappointed and I think this game is going to suck, I'm disappointed that I don't get to see brand new Mega Man sprites.

[daroga]

It's risky not in asset design, but in public reception. Some people find that they need new and shiny for a game to be enjoyable. It's those people Capcom is risking this with.

[Rodimus]

Lets say the game releases at $10, would that justify the 8-bit retro-look?

[Sarang01]

This happening is great! Maybe when it sells fairly well at a lower price we'll see a decent amount of new FULL games actually hit XBLA and PSN instead of this demo length shit(Omega Five). Or gimmicky crap.

[willardhaven]

It's risky not in asset design, but in public reception. Some people find that they need new and shiny for a game to be enjoyable. It's those people Capcom is risking this with.


I don't think it is risky to put out an 8-bit game on an online service primarily used to download 8-bit games.

[dmaul1114]

I might be interested in this if it was coming to the DS.

On consoles it's 16x9 and HD graphics or bust for me. Makes sense for the Wii though I guess. Be a waste if it comes to PSN and 360 in this form. They should just make a different Megaman game in HD for those systems or not bother IMO.

[Wolfkin]

Lets say the game releases at $10, would that justify the 8-bit retro-look?unless it's a disc I'd prefer $8

[daroga]

I don't think it is risky to put out an 8-bit game on an online service primarily used to download 8-bit games.There are other 8bit games on the WiiWare service?

This doesn't have the nostalgia factor that almost anything on the Virtual Console has going for it. WiiWare has shown itself to be prettier, and a lot of people expect it to be prettier. Thus, risky.

[Sarang01]

I might be interested in this if it was coming to the DS.

On consoles it's 16x9 and HD graphics or bust for me. Makes sense for the Wii though I guess. Be a waste if it comes to PSN and 360 in this form. They should just make a different Megaman game in HD for those systems or not bother IMO.

I think you're missing the point. If this sells well we may start to get REAL games on XBL and PSN, like NEW, FULL length games! What we should've gotten in the beginning instead of this bullshit gimmicky crap that takes almost no time to finish and almost none to program and sold at a high price.

[RelentlessRolento]

Capcom can risk doing this and see no loss really. If people hate it then they just roll out MM10.

[dmaul1114]

I think you're missing the point. If this sells well we may start to get REAL games on XBL and PSN, like NEW, FULL length games! What we should've gotten in the beginning instead of this bullshit gimmicky crap that takes almost no time to finish and almost none to program and sold at a high price.

I'd point more to the new HD remake of Bionic Commando as the poster child for that.

I would love new, full length games. But they have to be 16x9 and HD if I'm going to play them on the 360.

[Chacrana]

Lets say the game releases at $10, would that justify the 8-bit retro-look?

Not really... I don't think there's any $10 game on a download service with 8-bit graphics and sound. $5, maybe.

[Rodimus]

unless it's a disc I'd prefer $8

$1 for every bit.

Not really... I don't think there's any $10 game on a download service with 8-bit graphics and sound. $5, maybe.

That's true, however this is something brand new.... kinda. They're selling Famicon games never released in the states for $6 on the VC. I'd imagine this would have to sell for more than that.

[willardhaven]

There are other 8bit games on the WiiWare service?

This doesn't have the nostalgia factor that almost anything on the Virtual Console has going for it. WiiWare has shown itself to be prettier, and a lot of people expect it to be prettier. Thus, risky.

You're splitting hairs... people download old games primarily, I'm pretty sure you see the same top 4 or 5 screen for both Wii Ware and VC downloads.

Wii Ware and VC games are on the same channel sir.

[MattJ1991]

I don't know about the 8-bit thing, I'm a big Megaman fan and will definitely buy this when it comes out, but still....I would like it to LOOK old school, but with better graphics, maybe like New Super Mario Bros or the new Street Fighter II HD thing, keep the basics, but make it better

[heavyd853]

I think its gonna look like an 8 bit game, but they won't have restrictions on how much can be shown or animation I guess....kinda. Its 8-bit, but not the NES, so I think crazy shit will go down.

If it doesn't, theres always Megaman 10!

[daroga]

You're splitting hairs... people download old games primarily, I'm pretty sure you see the same top 4 or 5 screen for both Wii Ware and VC downloads.

Wii Ware and VC games are on the same channel sir.They also sell old moves and new movies at the same store. It doesn't mean that people don't have different expectations of those movies depending on when they were made.

When watching an old movie, most people appreciate it for what it is (some people can't stand its limitations, however). Yet, a movie released today using exclusively 1950 filming and editing techniques would be a risk. A game released today using exclusively 8bit assets for art and sound is a risk.

[Rodimus]

Inafune (Mega Man creator) is aiming for Mega Man 9 to surpase Mega Man 2. I still pop in my Mega Man Anniversry Collection and play some Mega Man 2. This urges me to play through the entire series again. Honestly I prefer this over a Mega Man 9 with 3D graphics.

Remember, we're also getting an brand new NES game. I think that's pretty cool.

[RelentlessRolento]

yeah, this reminds me of that newly developed Genisis RPG that has been released a few years back... forget its name.

[Wolfkin]

Remember, we're also getting an brand new NES game. I think that's pretty cool.????

[RelentlessRolento]

????

!!!!

[StealthNinjaScyther]

yeah, this reminds me of that newly developed Genisis RPG that has been released a few years back... forget its name.

Beggar Prince? It wasn't that new. By the time it received its English release it was already ten years old.

I kinda like the retro look here. It works with Mega Man because his 8-bit look is so iconic. However, I would like it more if they go the extra mile and make the graphics a bit more polished. I doubt they'll keep in any flickering. But it would be nice if they allowed more sprites than actually possible on the NES. Smoother animation, maybe? Probably not, but it would be nice.

[willardhaven]

They also sell old moves and new movies at the same store. It doesn't mean that people don't have different expectations of those movies depending on when they were made.

When watching an old movie, most people appreciate it for what it is (some people can't stand its limitations, however). Yet, a movie released today using exclusively 1950 filming and editing techniques would be a risk. A game released today using exclusively 8bit assets for art and sound is a risk.

It can't be a risk if it costs next to nothing. It would depend on the time they spent designing the levels, which even then is far less risky than investing in a highly-detailed 2d game.

That's like saying Spielberg making a home video and selling it to people online would be risky.

I'm all for 2d sidescrolling Megaman and limited color palettes to create mood. I would just rather play a visually detailed game like Mega Man 8.

[Wolfkin]

what new NES game is in the pipes?

[Rodimus]

what new NES game is in the pipes?

Are you being facetious or do you really not know that Mega Man 9 is going to be 8-bit / NES style?

[fart_bubble]

Are you being facetious or do you really not know that Mega Man 9 is going to be 8-bit / NES style?

just because its emulating the NES Megaman games doesn't make it an actual NES game

[Wolfkin]

Are you being facetious or do you really not know that Mega Man 9 is going to be 8-bit / NES style?see there's a difference between NES Style and an actual NES game. I thought you were implying on top of Mega Man 9 there was some unrelated NES game.

Honestly I prefer this [NES Style] over a Mega Man 9 with 3D graphics.

Remember, we're also getting an brand new NES game. I think that's pretty cool.to be honest with that syntax i fail to see how no one else made that mistake of thinking you were talking about two games instead of one.

[Rodimus]

just because its emulating the NES Megaman games doesn't make it an actual NES game

I knew I would run into this argument when I typed up that line ;)

The creaters are promoting it as such, they want us to think of it as a new NES game. I know it can never be a full fledged NES game however I think it's a interesting way to look at this unique situation. You can think in whatever strict guidelines you wish, however here's a few quotes from the Nintendo Power article:

He goes on to say that if he did push to have a new game like the classic Mega Man made, it would be criticized for things like being simplistic, outdated, or too expensive, thus making it too difficult to bring it out in the current climate. And that's where programs like WiiWare come in, from which the popularity of retrogaming services such as the Virtual Console lead to the group to decide to make a new "NES" game."The moment you've been waiting for is here! We're not just giving you Mega Man 9, we're giving you a new NES game. This is a game that brings back the fun of the old games, and I hope you all enjoy it!"

EDIT:
Wolfkin - After re-reading my previous post I can see how it could've been miss leading. That's my 5th grade writing level for ya.

[Rodimus]

Found this on Youtube. Thought it was pretty damn funny:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=RpP_BKPa5Oc

[JEKKI]

a new 8-bit megaman sounds dumb....

it's good in theory, but the problem is through emulation we've taken apart megaman and put it all back together in every which way possible.

We've pushed the limit of innovation and level design in megaman games all the way already... I'd love to see how capcom can possibly outdo what's already been done

[CouRageouS]

http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/06/27/megaman-9-to-be-the-first-game-to-hit-wiiware-xbla-and-psn

Its coming to everything apparently. Here's hoping the next gen versions look nice.

[RelentlessRolento]

I wonder how different the other versions will be.??

[Chacrana]

Glad I won't have to buy it on the Wii. I wonder if it's headed to the PC, as well, given the multiplatformness so far.

[RelentlessRolento]

knowing capcom, I expect a PC version. their Capcom Digitital portion of the company is pretty strong IMHO.

[fart_bubble]

I wonder how different the other versions will be.??

hopefully not too much. What they've shown so far is what makes me want it. They change it and my interest goes down

[Inf^Shini]

Found this on Youtube. Thought it was pretty damn funny:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=RpP_BKPa5Oc
that was pretty funny :lol:

[Rodimus]

that was pretty funny :lol:

Glad somebody liked it. I saw it last night and laughed my ass off.

I'm guessing the multiplatform MM9 will boil down to what controller you prefer.

[PhrostByte]

Found this on Youtube. Thought it was pretty damn funny:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=RpP_BKPa5Oc

Awesome.. the Street Fighter clips are also pretty funny.

[Inf^Shini]

Glad somebody liked it. I saw it last night and laughed my ass off.

I'm guessing the multiplatform MM9 will boil down to what controller you prefer.
I loved Virgin Man, hahaha

I also checked out their Halo 3 and Saw vids, funny stuff :lol:

[I_Am_ProZac]

I'm actually surprised Capcom took a chance with making it look like the NES games. It'll be interesting to see if a game with modern gameplay but old graphics will succeed. I would hope so, as I don't see how graphics on a Megaman game would hinder your experience. The old Megaman didn't look bad, so it's not like it'll just be ugly to look at.

[PhrostByte]

I'm actually surprised Capcom took a chance with making it look like the NES games. It'll be interesting to see if a game with modern gameplay but old graphics will succeed. I would hope so, as I don't see how graphics on a Megaman game would hinder your experience. The old Megaman didn't look bad, so it's not like it'll just be ugly to look at.

Bawls kicks ass.

[rodeojones903]

. It'll be interesting to see if a game with modern gameplay but old graphics will succeed.

Nothing about what we have seen screams "modern gameplay" to me.

[Thomas96]

What is so great about Mega Man 9... it should have been Mega Man 2 getting this remake. I swear its like capcom is affraid of Mega Man 2.

[Rodimus]

What is so great about Mega Man 9... it should have been Mega Man 2 getting this remake. I swear its like capcom is affraid of Mega Man 2.

This is better than a remake of Mega Man 2 IMHO, they want to surpass Mega Man 2. Why fix it if it aint broken.

But if you're intrested in a remake of Mega Man 2 try Mega Man: Wily Wars. However I found that version inferior to the orginal.

[Chacrana]

This is better than a remake of Mega Man 2 IMHO, they want to surpass Mega Man 2. Why fix it if it aint broken.

Exactly. You can remake a game all you want, but it's still fundamentally the same thing... this is a series that desperately needs something new, so at least this has a chance of finally delivering that.

[daroga]

It's probably worth nothing for the confused that Mega Man & Bass was not Mega Man 9. It was internally labeled Mega Man 8.5 or something...?

Anyway, yeah, Mega Man 9 hasn't existed before this, in case there was any confusion.

[CouRageouS]

They skipped Mega Man 9 though, Mega Man X is suposed to be Mega Man 10 right?! ;)

[I_Am_ProZac]

Nothing about what we have seen screams "modern gameplay" to me.

Well, modern gameplay probably wasn't the best way to describe it. Maybe more of modern development or design.

[JEKKI]

daaaaaaaamn~!!!

some doods ported megaMan 7 to NES

http://www.indiegames.com/blog/2008/06/remake_game_pick_rockman_7fc_m.html

8-bit Freezeman:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtggTg-qZIU

compare to original:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewjujxhJI0k

the bar is set!!!

THIS is the level capcom/inticreates/whatever needs to come at to make MM9 something great!!

[Rodimus]

Exactly. You can remake a game all you want, but it's still fundamentally the same thing... this is a series that desperately needs something new, so at least this has a chance of finally delivering that.

It's tried something new and it doesn't work. But if by "new" you mean hi-res graphics then I agree.

But I don't think the series desperately needs anything. The GBA games still sell well to the kiddies right? I'm only asuming that because they've already had like 15 sequels.

[coolsteel]

daaaaaaaamn~!!!

some doods ported megaMan 7 to NES

http://www.indiegames.com/blog/2008/06/remake_game_pick_rockman_7fc_m.html

8-bit Freezeman:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtggTg-qZIU

compare to original:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewjujxhJI0k

the bar is set!!!

THIS is the level capcom/inticreates/whatever needs to come at to make MM9 something great!!


No kidding, he did a good job

[Dr Mario Kart]

http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/06/27/megaman-9-to-be-the-first-game-to-hit-wiiware-xbla-and-psn
"Capcom pinged us to let us know that the game is currently slated "for WiiWare only" and that the information data indicating otherwise in the E3 roster was a mistake on its part."

[KingBroly]

The major gripe I had with Mega Man 7 was the sprite animation for Mega Man. In all other Mega Man games while powering up the Mega Buster, Mega Man stands/runs naturally. In MM7, he holds it up there taunting opponents like 'here, chop it off. Right there. Come on. I can't do anything while it's charging.' It was just annoying.

BTW, I don't care what people say, the 8-bit style choice is awesome. That's how Mega Man is known. As an 8-bit sprite.

[VanillaGorilla]

Sorry, but this game isn't coming to XBLA or PSN.

Mega Man 9 (http://kotaku.com/tag/Mega-Man-9/): WiiWare ONLY - False alarm. Please, go ahead and disregard this morning's post (http://kotaku.com/397414/mega-man-9-coming-for-xbla-psn-as-well)regarding Mega Man (http://kotaku.com/tag/mega-man/) 9 being available for the PSN and XBLA. Capcom have since removed those listings from their E3 lineup (calling it "a mistake"), and have confirmed (http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/06/27/megaman-9-to-be-the-first-game-to-hit-wiiware-xbla-and-psn)the game will only be appearing on the Wii.

[Chacrana]

bah.

Oh well, not like I don't have a Wii.

[Dark Slayer120]

Fuck

[Dr Mario Kart]

Heres something interesting, an interview with Inafune from E3 2006 with Planet Megaman.
Transcript (http://www.planet-megaman.com/files/e32006/Inafune_Transcript.txt)


Sean: That's really great. And, one really quick last generic question, are you considering any Rockman titles
for the Nintendo Wii or PlayStation 3?

Keiji Inafune: PlayStation 3, probably the target audience that's going to purchase the PlayStation 3, uh, it's
going to be people with a lot more money, and maybe it would not be the most suitable, uh, platform for the
Mega Man series.

Sean: I agree.

Keiji Inafune: However, the Wii definitely has some potential, and it's maybe one where our target audience
could embrace the Mega Man series. So while we haven't planned anything specific now at this time, I think
probably that the potential is the highest on that piece of hardware.To be fair, Capcom really doesnt understand the concept of exclusive.

[Wolfkin]

HA.. everyone laughed at me and look what turns out to be probable. obviously Kotaku isn't gospel. But with Capcom taking the time to remove the listing it looks like it COULD happen.

They skipped Mega Man 9 though, Mega Man X is suposed to be Mega Man 10 right?! ;)

the X in Mega Man X isn't for 10 it's for 'future'. It's a different series like BattleNetwork or whatever they call the new ones

[Dark Slayer120]

Are you done cumming on the Wii yet?

[RelentlessRolento]

i'll update op title...

[DQT]

HA.. everyone laughed at me and look what turns out to be probable. obviously Kotaku isn't gospel. But with Capcom taking the time to remove the listing it looks like it COULD happen.


What are you happy about? As a Mega Man fan I'd want this game to be available to the largest audience possible. High sales could lead to more Mega Man classic.

[Dr Mario Kart]

It isnt quite as simple as going for more sales vs less sales, depending on the costs involved.

For instance, will the discerning PS3/360 user buy it, or do they demand a game with higher graphical fidelity?
Is it worth the money hats involved to go full or timed exclusive?

With that aside, its the business of console partisans to want their library to be stronger, especially at the expense of other platforms.

Also while it shouldnt be the case here, many people believe that games built with a single platform in mind are better than multiplatform games.

[Inf^Shini]

This is gonna be an 8-bit game, it should be everywhere. I can't fathom this game having any huge development costs and it just ain't right to only limit to the Wii :/

Granted I have one with 3000+ points to spare, but I'd be down for a PSN release as well. Nintendo's online shop isn't even on par with XBLA/PSN, plus the internal memory blows + backing up stuff on SD cards = NOT FUN.

[Strell]

People sure do like to complain when a low-fi game coming out in a respected franchise only appears on one console. I wonder why that is.

I'd love for Catan and Carcassonne to be on Wiiware, but that aint happenin'.

And yet, when it was supposedly headed elsewhere, everyone decried the graphics and such.

Make up your damn minds, kids.

[KingBroly]

I can't fathom playing an 8-bit game with the 360's horrible D-pad. And I'd refuse to play it with the Analog stick too. I'd rather play it NES style.

[CouRageouS]

the X in Mega Man X isn't for 10 it's for 'future'. It's a different series like BattleNetwork or whatever they call the new ones
:rofl: the wink means sarcasm. But I knew someone would try to correct that.

[TimPV3]

the X in Mega Man X isn't for 10 it's for 'future'. It's a different series like BattleNetwork or whatever they call the new onesIf you actually played the game you would know his name is X.

[dmaul1114]

People sure do like to complain when a low-fi game coming out in a respected franchise only appears on one console. I wonder why that is.

I'd love for Catan and Carcassonne to be on Wiiware, but that aint happenin'.

And yet, when it was supposedly headed elsewhere, everyone decried the graphics and such.

Make up your damn minds, kids.

How do you know its the same people? I have no interest in crappy looking XBLA games just like I have no interest in 8 bit games on Wii Ware etc. I can't stand to play that kind of stuff on my HDTV. Both for graphics, and I don't usually feel like turning everything on to play some old game, or some pick up and play arcade game.

Put it on the DS, and I'll give it a go. Both because graphics don't matter there and I mainly use it for short bursts so a game like Pacman CE would get much more play on the DS than it has on my 360.

[daroga]

This is gonna be an 8-bit game, it should be everywhere. I can't fathom this game having any huge development costs and it just ain't right to only limit to the Wii :/

Granted I have one with 3000+ points to spare, but I'd be down for a PSN release as well. Nintendo's online shop isn't even on par with XBLA/PSN, plus the internal memory blows + backing up stuff on SD cards = NOT FUN.Why would you back up things to the SD card? Just delete it and redownload it later if you want to play it again. It's probably faster than using the horridly slow SD interface in the Wii anyway.

[Inf^Shini]

Why would you back up things to the SD card? Just delete it and redownload it later if you want to play it again. It's probably faster than using the horridly slow SD interface in the Wii anyway.
It's for piece of mind and just in case I don't have internet at the moment.

[PhrostByte]

I'd love to play Mega Man 9 but I don't have any of those new fangled systems. Being broke sucks. I hope it comes out for PS2, DS, or PC one day!

[62t]

Did people already fogot already the best version of MM1-3 is actually Wily's war on genesis? It has the original MM with 16bit graphics

[pete5883]

Did people already fogot already the best version of MM1-3 is actually Wily's war on genesis? It has the original MM with 16bit graphics
Is that better than MM 1 with PSP graphics?

[JEKKI]

Did people already fogot already the best version of MM1-3 is actually Wily's war on genesis? It has the original MM with 16bit graphics

I dont think that game was ever released retail tho...

it was exclusive to Sega Channel.

I think....

[daroga]

Did people already fogot already the best version of MM1-3 is actually Wily's war on genesis? It has the original MM with 16bit graphicsIt looked alright but they didn't play as well. That, and it never saw a retail release in NA, only Europe and Japan.

[RelentlessRolento]

gamesradar:

http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/mega-man-9-wiiware/preview/mega-man-9-exclusive-reveal/a-20080702154756565049/g-20080626165055938021


seems that (I am guessing though) it may have co-op:

http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb/GamesRadar/us/Games/M/Mega%20Man%209/Bulk%20Viewers/Wii/2008-07-03/screenshot_002_02_2--article_image.jpg

[Strell]

Co-ops? In MY Megamans?

...

Sure why not.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Oh, fuck you Capcom.

Fuck you hard in the fucking ass with a fucking garbage disposal.

Also,

fuck you.

[RelentlessRolento]

Oh, fuck you Capcom.

Fuck you hard in the fucking ass with a fucking garbage disposal.

Also,

fuck you.

someone's not happy.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

>_>

[PR Mega X]

gamesradar:

http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/mega-man-9-wiiware/preview/mega-man-9-exclusive-reveal/a-20080702154756565049/g-20080626165055938021


seems that (I am guessing though) it may have co-op:

http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb/GamesRadar/us/Games/M/Mega%20Man%209/Bulk%20Viewers/Wii/2008-07-03/screenshot_002_02_2--article_image.jpg

I'll have to find my Nintendo Power to confirm, but I believe it said there was a level that had 'shadow Mega Men' that came out of the wall when you pass certain spots; that seems to be what that screen shot is, not co-op.

Edit: From Nintendo Power's article: "In Plug Man's stage you'll have to deal with shadowy Mega Man clones that emerge when you walk past certain walls". Although co-op could be hella fun...

[Inf^Shini]

Co-op ftw. Make his partner Proto Man ;O

[Sarang01]

Inafune (Mega Man creator) is aiming for Mega Man 9 to surpase Mega Man 2. I still pop in my Mega Man Anniversry Collection and play some Mega Man 2. This urges me to play through the entire series again. Honestly I prefer this over a Mega Man 9 with 3D graphics.

Remember, we're also getting an brand new NES game. I think that's pretty cool.

I like Inafune but think he's loony if he thinks he can surpass such a STELLAR game. turns into Quickman and throws Boomerang at Rodimus. ;)

[Inf^Shini]

My fav MM was always MegaMan 6 :D

MM 2 was cool too * thinks of quick man's stage on hard, I hate those lasers >:( *

[doublefafa]

I think that it is safe to say that this is going to be like the 93 Mega Man game. But regardless, i can't wait.

[willardhaven]

I agree, Mega Man 2 and (my other favorite) 4 will not easily be beaten.

I also love the graphics of 8, so if they aren't going to go for the best graphics, they are doomed.

I'm still going to play it, but I didn't even try 6.

[RelentlessRolento]

updated OP...

http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/x61ltv

[Monsta Mack]

So September 08 in Japan it seems. Atleast that ugly wall of text reveals one thing.
I also believe the second Mega Man was the best, just ahead of Mega Man V for the classic gameboy which almost rivals it.

[daroga]

Having just played through all the NES ones (some of which I hadn't played before) I think my current ranking goes something like this:

2 > 3 > 4 > 1 > 6 > 5

The one bright spot in 5 was Gravity Man's stage. Other than that, from level design to music to bosses, it's a complete throw away. :(

[willardhaven]

I just love 4 for it's awesome Robot Masters and the charge beam.

[Rodimus]

It's funny how people love MM2 the most when he didn't even have the slide or buster shot yet.

[willardhaven]

It's just a great series.

I love the X series as well, at least the first half of it.

[DQT]

It's funny how people love MM2 the most when he didn't even have the slide or buster shot yet.

So what? It was the memorable bosses, level design, music, and weapons that helped the game shine through. Mega Man & Bass had an autocharge feature (you didn't have to hold down the button to charge anymore) that was pretty awesome but the game still wasn't able to stand out.

[Pojomofo]

Ill just go play Mega Man 2 kthxbai

[Rodimus]

So what? It was the memorable bosses, level design, music, and weapons that helped the game shine through. Mega Man & Bass had an autocharge feature (you didn't have to hold down the button to charge anymore) that was pretty awesome but the game still wasn't able to stand out.

I actually like the fact that people enjoy the Mega Man 2 over all the rest, I was only stating an observation.

[Halo05]

My favorite has been MM3 since it came out and my friend got it for his birthday. As soon as we discovered the trick about holding right on the 2p pad, we started doing all kinds of crazy stuff in that game.

[-Never4ever-]

I just love 4 for it's awesome Robot Masters and the charge beam.

I couldn't get enough of the awesome music. Skull Man's stage is still one of my favorite themes ever.

After seeing that brief video clip, I'm stoked. Looks like it's a return to form for Mega Man.

[DQT]

Gemini Man's stage is my favorite, despite my opinion that 2 has the most memorable music.

[whoknows]

Am I the only one who thought of this when seeing "dental plan" in the title?

Dental Plan! Lisa needs braces!

[Rodimus]

Woodman's was always my favorite BG music. But Skullman's music is great too.

[PR Mega X]

Woodman's was always my favorite BG music. But Skullman's music is great too.

Please tell me you've heard the Neskimos versions of the Mega Man music. I know they've done Wood Man, Bubble Man, Crash Man, Air Man, Wily stage 1 &2, and Sigma Stage 1. Great stuff, definitely check it out.

Edit: Just checked, they've also got Mega Man 2's intro, password, and ending music, as well as Snake Man and Spark Man from Mega Man 3.

[Rodimus]

Please tell me you've heard the Neskimos versions of the Mega Man music. I know they've done Wood Man, Bubble Man, Crash Man, Air Man, Wily stage 1 &2, and Sigma Stage 1. Great stuff, definitely check it out.

I've heard some of "The Advantage" stuff, but I never heard of Neskimos. I'll check that out.

[pete5883]

Am I the only one who thought of this when seeing "dental plan" in the title?

Dental Plan! Lisa needs braces!
No, you aren't. I still don't know what it has to do with this topic.

[Strell]

Coming to PSN and XBL as well. (http://wii.ign.com/articles/888/888041p1.html)

Let the back-pedaling begin!

[Jesus_S_Preston]

God I popped a woody.

[seanr1221]

WOOO! Nice.

[willardhaven]

The video is better than I thought but still not what I want.

That rotation effect is beyond the NES' capabilities correct?

[ninja dog]

Coming to PSN and XBL as well. (http://wii.ign.com/articles/888/888041p1.html)

Let the back-pedaling begin!



and the front pedaling too- now I don't have to temporarily own a Wii! Yay.

[KingBroly]

Can we get a comparison shot of system controllers in here?

It's good that it's coming to XBLA/PSN, but...I can't imagine myself playing it on either, especially the 360 (d-pad, d-pad, D-PAD!).

[MSUHitman]

PSN purchase for me. I think Sony still has the best D-pad since NES/SNES.

[pete5883]

and Rubber Surgeon
What the fuck are you talking about?

[RelentlessRolento]

What the fuck are you talking about?

someone is not well informed >_<

[DQT]

Make up your damn minds Capcom.

[Inf^Shini]

someone is not well informed >_<
I'm not either :/

[RelentlessRolento]

I'm not either :/

Go see your doctor for more information.

[PhrostByte]

Coming to PSN and XBL as well. (http://wii.ign.com/articles/888/888041p1.html)

Let the back-pedaling begin!

Looks amazing.. can't wait.

Kind of strange though, the backwards trend in graphics?
Megaman 6 - NES 8-bit
Megaman 7 - SNES 16-bit
Megaman 8 - PSX/Saturn 32-bit
Megaman 9 - (NES Style?) 8-bit

[Rodimus]

Let's face it, Mega Man's gameplay hasn't evolved much over the years. The old, "8 Master Robot/Equip Your Weapons" formula still works. I don't see the big deal in why the graphics should be anything better.

I'm going out on a limb here but let's say they released a brand-new $40 Mega Man game with new graphics and it played like the same ol' Mega Man. It would be criticized for being too simplistic & over-priced, only fans would buy it, wouldn't make money, and no Mega Man 10 for another 2 decades.

To me this is the most logical revival of the original Mega Man series. Pardon my rant. ;)

[Inf^Shini]

If they stick with the same formula, staying old school completely is a very logical choice. I don't mind it, I actually think the gaming world needs more 8-bit action ;D

Go see your doctor for more information.
Can't, I'm about to have no health insurance :(

[tangytangerine]

Mega Man 9 trailer:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36182.html

Opening:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36517.html

First level(Hard Man's stage):
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36512.html

Second level:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36603.html

Looks like this might be setting up for elements of Mega Man X to be introduced. Also noticed that there is no Mega Buster charging up in any of the videos, so it looks like it might be cut out of this game(wtf?).

I love that they actually went with the NES design, cause the 16 & 32-bit games were kinda clunky compared to the NES games. This has to be the one game that out of all the games of E3 that I'm actually excited about.

[fart_bubble]

Also noticed that there is no Mega Buster charging up in any of the videos, so it looks like it might be cut out of this game(wtf?).


yeah, they've mentioned it a few times that it would not be in. Which makes sense as they're trying to bring it back to the era of Mega Man 2 (charge shot first appeared in the 4th game)

[Rodimus]

Awsome videos, looks Mega-Cool.

In the interview the guy mentioned no "power slide" or "mega buster." But I have a feeling that that the power slide might become unlockable as you progress through the game. I say this only because I noticed an item in the Hard Man level that looked like it could only be obtained via power slide. I'm assuming they'll have you revisit levels to get all the bolts (what ever they're used for) kinda like MM8.

Anyone else notice Chun Li as the Anchor Woman on the news?

[JEKKI]

wtf Hardman?!?!?!

Hardman was MegaMan 3!!!! u cant redo a robot master... it's just wrong!!

the videos were cool, but it's an eyesore to see how much the player sucks >_<

and if u have seen the trailer... listen to THIS:

http://www.miniclash.com/tuo/uke/Tanguy%20Ukulele%20Orchestra%20-%20Megaman9.mp3

acapella/ukulele version of the theme song courtesy of http://www.miniclash.com/tuo/

[Chacrana]

Man, I love the videos I've seen of this game so far. It might not look how I want it to, but it certainly seems like it'll play right.

[Strell]

I get this really odd feeling watching these and thinking about how the game is being made now.

Nonetheless, very excited.

[Mid Boss]

Damn this is looking it's going to turn out a lot better than I thought it would. Much as I love the original games I'd still prefer more updated graphics for this, but everything else about it looks great.

Also you just gotta love the "box art":

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=212&pictureid=969

[Strell]

That.

Is.

Badass.

[Strider Turbulence]

Seriously.

I think I found my new wallpaper.Even though it's a joke/parody, it's still better than half of the Mega Man Box art in existense.


http://www.retropelihuolto.com/kuvat/kokoelma/helmet/nes_megaman2_cib_palnoeusa.jpg

[pete5883]

It's pretty sad they wouldn't use the originals. What was the logic? Children hate cartoons?

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/2/563442_2070_front.jpg

[Halo05]

I really wish Capcom would release a super exclusive, limited edition of Mega Man 9. Put the game on an NES cart, in an old-style NES box with a printed instruction book, epilepsy warning and codes to download the three digital versions. I'd pay at least $50 for a setup like that.

[Rodimus]

I'll buy anything with Ultrasound Graphics Synthesis. That's the way of the future.

[willardhaven]

wtf Hardman?!?!?!

Hardman was MegaMan 3!!!! u cant redo a robot master... it's just wrong!!



That was Plug Man, the guy just got confused.

[PhrostByte]

Hey guys... not sure where I saw this (might have been here), but I remember hearing something about GameCrazy getting an exclusive 3 disc bundle which will include MMAC, MMXC, and something else. Anyone know anything about this?

[tangytangerine]

Hey guys... not sure where I saw this (might have been here), but I remember hearing something about GameCrazy getting an exclusive 3 disc bundle which will include MMAC, MMXC, and something else. Anyone know anything about this?

Sure it wasn't some other game, if there is a bundle? Mega Man 9 will only be a download-only game. Capcom mentioned during E3 and makes sense, cause it would be much more costly to publish an actual disc.

A bundle actually wouldn't make sense either. Because MMXC & MMAC are last-gen games & it would be weird to pair it with a current-gen game. Not to mention if it was for all 3 systems, the 360 would be short MMXC since it never came out for the original Xbox.

[PhrostByte]

Sure it wasn't some other game, if there is a bundle? Mega Man 9 will only be a download-only game. Capcom mentioned during E3 and makes sense, cause it would be much more costly to publish an actual disc.

A bundle actually wouldn't make sense either. Because MMXC & MMAC are last-gen games & it would be weird to pair it with a current-gen game. Not to mention if it was for all 3 systems, the 360 would be short MMXC since it never came out for the original Xbox.

Actually the bundle was just for MMXC, MMAC, and something else... MM9 won't be included.. I just figured I would post in this topic since it's a Mega Man topic. :]

EDIT: Apparently I wasn't making it up. Here it is, from megamanlegacy.com:

Capcom will be releasing a bundle pack on the PS2 consisting of "MegaMan Anniversary Collection", "MegaMan X Collection" and some sort of "special DVD." Apparently, Game Crazy stores are listing this set in their computers for a release date in November 2008.

[tangytangerine]

Hopefully it's not episodes of Mega Man NT Warrior(like the one they included on the Xbox version of MMAC). That show was absolutely horrible.

[Chacrana]

Interesting... nice find, Phrosty.

[PhrostByte]

NT Warrior? hmm..

[Chibi_Kaji]

NT Warrior? hmm..
NT Warrior was the English title of the Megaman.EXE anime. iirc, it was another show 4Kids picked up. Leave it to them to make a kids show even more kiddy.

[EXStrike]

Hey guys

http://www.capcom-unity.com/kramez/blog/2008/07/22/mega_man_9_


The image above is a photo of the super-limited edition t-shirts (1 of 4!) that we had created for Inafune-san and Takeshita-san to wear during E3. You should have seen people's eyes light up when they saw this image emblazoned across Inafune-san's chest; it's not often you see a global head of R&D sporting something so hideous on his torso. In fact, I wore one of the MM9 shirts to the unbelievable Rock Band party during E3 and I thought I was going to get ganked by a pack of slavering industry fanboys. Capcom's marketing team in the US is super-stoked that everyone is getting what we're doing with the box art (including the Japanese dev team) and I promise you that we'll have some t-shirts of this beauty available for purchase soon!
fuck YES.

[Rodimus]

^ Defintaly gonna get me one of them shirts. Fo Sure.

[KingBroly]

Even though it probably won't fit, I will indeed be ordering one. It is too awesome not to pass up.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I will buy one of those shirts...

[pete5883]

The "hideous cover art" era of gaming should not be celebrated.

[fart_bubble]

option that gives it some old school screen flicker.......I'm so hard right now

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Speaking of hard, the achievements for the XBLA version are up.

Enjoy. (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/achievements.php?gameID=823)

[tangytangerine]

Wow, Capcom really makes people earn the achievements in this game. Clear a game without dying? In a old-style MM game? They've got to be kidding.

[Strider Turbulence]

That beat the game five times in one day is the only one I don't like.

[JEKKI]

these videos have been quite popular lately...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL30lU26egw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCuwgng2Bc8

[Rodimus]

"Kill a robot fish, Kill a robot frog, and then I'll ride off on my robot dog."

I love it!!!

[Chacrana]

So is there a release date yet on this game? I don't really care enough about the achievements to read the list, but playing the game would be neat.