Mega Man 5 Digital OST Available at the Capcom Store

Concurrent with Mega Man 5's Nintendo 3DS debut, the soundtrack is now available on the Capcom Store for $8.95.

As with previous releases, this is a MP3 rip of the Rockcan Sound E-Can Rockman 5 disc. It contains all the tracks from the NES classic, as well as a arranged tracks from the PSX release and a couple bonus tracks.

Source: Capcom-Unity

E-Tank Tee Available for Preorder at Insert Coin

A spiffy new Mega Man shirt is on its way to Insert Clothing, makers of video game inspired clothing. It's a blue tee that celebrates the E-Tank; Mega Man's life saving beverage of choice. The Mega Buster power level strip on the sleeve is a nice bonus, too.

You can preorder yours here for £22.00 (approximately $33.40). Insert Coin are based in the UK but ship internationally.

Source: Insert Coin

Mega Man 5 Lands on Nintendo 3DS eShop

The title of this post says it all. The 1992 NES classic Mega Man 5 has now officially arrived on the Nintendo 3DS eShop in North America and Europe. You can download it now for just $4.99 and put an end to Proto Man's "evil ambitions once" again.

Next month it's Mega Man 6's turn. I wonder what will become of Mega Man related eShop releases thereafter?

Solicitation & Covers for Mega Man #29

With the Worlds Collide crossover event wrapping up, Archie Comics are looking ahead to the next big Mega Man story arc. Here's out first look at "Blackout: Curse of Ra Moon" Part One.

"(W) Ian Flynn (A) Mike Cavallaro, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt Herms

The biggest storyline in Mega Man comic history starts here! "BLACKOUT: Curse of Ra Moon" Part One: The world has shut down!  When the power of Ra Moon robs the Earth of all its technology, it’s up to Mega Man and a handful of Robot Masters to set things right. But just how can robots handle the force of a technological meltdown if they’re cut off from the ability to re-charge? Has Mega Man fallen right into Dr. Wily’s trap?  Or has Wily underestimated his mysterious new ally? Featuring all-new cover art from Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante, and variant cover by comics-superstar Dean Haspiel!"

Source: Newsarama

Rockman X Joining Wii U Virtual Console Library

Hot on the heels of Rockman 3, the original Rockman X will hit the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console next week, May 22nd. It will run for 800 Yen, or 150 Yen for those who've transferred their Wii Virtual Console data over to Wii U.

As per usual, no word on North America or Europe.

Source: Cheesemeister (via The Mega Man Network)

The Proto Shield Backpack is a Real Thing (Update)

Proto Man's trademark shield has been made into a backpack courtesy of Etsy user Ivana Roso. It's literally one-of-a-kind, so if you've got $60 to spare, snatch it up before it's gone!

Even if it does disappear in the next, oh, hour, it's still worth checking out. Very fine craftsmanship! UPDATE: Sold! But don't fret; you can still admire plenty of pictures. Hit the link below and check it out.

Source: ivanapepolina