Mega Man Nominated for World Video Game Hall of Fame

Well, this is a pleasant surprise. Mega Man has been named one of the 2026 nominees for induction into the World Video Game Hall of Fame at The Strong’s National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York.

The franchise was nominated for its influence on both popular culture and the video game industry. Mega Man is facing some stiff competition, though. Other nominees include Dragon Quest, Angry Birds, Frogger, FIFA International Soccer, Galaga, League of Legends, PaRappa the Rapper, RuneScape, Silent Hill, Skyrim, and Tokimeki Memorial. Each nominee is evaluated based on four criteria: icon status, longevity, geographical reach, and influence.

If you’d like to support Mega Man, you can cast your vote here. Voting is open now through March 12. The final inductees will be revealed during an on-site ceremony at The Strong National Museum of Play on Thursday, May 7.

Source: The Strong - Museum of Play

Shingo Izumi: No Current Plans for a Mega Man Legends Collection, But It's Possible

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In an interview with RPG Site, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection producer Shingo Izumi was asked about the possibility of a Mega Man Legends collection, now that every other Mega Man series has been re-released on modern platforms.

RPG Site: I have to ask this. You will have now released Mega Man Legacy Collections of the Classic, X, Zero, ZX, Battle Network, and Star Force series. Only the Mega Man Legends series remains. Are you also planning to release a Mega Man Legends Legacy Collection?

Shingo Izumi: At this time, there are no plans to do so. However, as mentioned in a prior response, when we consider new collection projects in the future, a Mega Man Legends collection would also be one of the possible candidates.

While this may be a little frustrating to hear, plans can change. The demand for a hypothetical Legends Legacy Collection is certainly there. Leaving it behind feels like a missed opportunity.

For now, Izumi and his team are focused on Dual Override, so we’ll have to wait and see what the future holds.

Source: RPG Site

Sonia and Luna Return as 3D Navigators in Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection (Update)

UPDATE: At Capcom's request, the original video has been set to private. In the meantime, we have some screenshots to tide you over.

Original Story: With less than a month to go until launch, a few more surprises are starting to surface for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection. In addition to Star Force Mega Man/Geo and Omega-Xis serving as the game’s main menu navigators, players can also choose Luna Platz or Sonia Strumm. Each character comes with a handful of new voice lines, with their respective anime voice actors reprising their roles.

It’s not yet clear how the pair are unlocked. Capcom hasn’t said whether they’ll be available from the start, unlocked in-game, or offered as DLC. In the meantime, you can see them in action in the video above!

Rockman Tennis Gets English Fan-Translation

Thanks to Muttvil and frigamarrymepls, Rockman Tennis now has an English patch, available from the Keitai World Launcher. 

Originally released in Japan in 2007 for i-mode devices, the game was preserved in 2024 and can now be played in English for the first time. Since much of the game’s text exists as image files, Muttvil went the extra mile to properly recreate and convert those assets for the translation. It even includes a localized English title screen!

Rockman Tennis features seven playable characters, each with their own stats and unique special moves. layers can compete in League Battle mode across four different cups or set up custom matches in Free Battle mode. Winning matches earns Screws, which can be spent at Rightot’s shop on various upgrades and items. X is also unlockable, marking the first time classic Mega Man and X appeared together in the same game.

Source: RockmanCosmo

New Images of Hiya Toys Falcon Armor X, Coming Q1 2027 (Update)

UPDATE: Pre-orders open via Big Bad Toystore

Hiya Toys has shared a small batch of new images showcasing Falcon Armor X, the latest addition to its growing line of Mega Man X Exquisite Basic Series figures.

Additional images and press release below!

Mega Man: Dual Override Gets Fan-Made 8-Bit Trailer

Since Mega Man: Dual Override was revealed, there’s been a steady wave of fan art, mockups, theories, and all kinds of creative tributes popping up across the community. But this one hits different.

Croby spent the last couple of months putting this together: a retro reimagining of Dual Override that transforms the game’s modern aesthetic into something that feels pulled straight from the NES era. Complete with a limited color palette and a chiptune arranged theme by 40Nix, the presentation is authentic enough to pass for an official throwback.

Just a little something to hold you over until the next Dual Override update, where we’ll be taking a look at the six Robot Master Design Contest finalists later this month.

Grandista MegaMan.EXE Now Available to Pre-Order

Banpresto’s Grandista MegaMan.EXE is headed to Japanese arcades and prize machines this May. Fortunately, fans outside Japan won’t have to miss out. The figure is now available for pre-order through Amazon and Big Bad Toy Store, with shipments expected to begin in September and June, respectively.

As previously reported, this non-articulated figure stands approximately 24 cm (about 9.4 inches) tall, making it slightly larger than the earlier classic series Mega Man Grandista release.

Banpresto has also subtly hinted that additional Grandista figures may be on the way, so if you’re a fan of this one, we’ll be keeping an ear to the ground for what comes next.

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection May Include In-App Purchases

Capcom may be planning optional in-game purchases for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, based on language found in the game’s Steam EULA. 

Shortly after the pre-order trailer went live, the Steam page quietly published the End User License Agreement. One section notes the game “may include an optional function to purchase in-game virtual currency and virtual items.” The wording is broad, but what stands out is that the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection EULA contains no similar reference. In fact, no other Legacy Collection does.

One possible connection is "Battle Points" (BP), which appear to be tied to online play, though their purpose has yet to be explained. At the moment, profile card stickers are the only confirmed feature that could reasonably align with purchasable items. Other possibilities, such as systems similar to Card Traders, are harder to square given how Battle Cards are traditionally tied to save data and folder progression.

It's important to note that the EULA doesn't confirm microtransactions outright, only that the functionality may exist. This could be Capcom laying the ground work when or if they decide to pursue that route. Still, its inclusion marks a noticeable departure from past Legacy Collections and is something worth keeping an eye on as Capcom shares more details about the online mode.

Thanks to AstroStelar for the tip!

Mega Man X Issue #4 Covers and Solicitation

Courtesy of Lunar Distribution, here are the standard four cover variants and solicitation for Mega Man X issue #4:

The return of Vile! But X is no longer an inexperienced Maverick Hunter... he's fully armored and fully determined to take down Vile, and then, Sigma!

Cover A is illustrated by Hanzo Steinbach, Cover B by Edwin Huang, Cover C by Guido Guidi, and Cover D by Jeffrey Cruz.

Mega Man X #4 is currently expected to arrive in-stores May 27th.

Source: Lunar Distribution

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is Steam Deck Verified

With almost a month to go till launch, Capcom has updated Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection’s Steam profile to confirm the game will be fully functional on Steam Deck from day one. 

Not only will you be able to enjoy the PC version on the go or from the comfort of your bed (or maybe the toilet seat) but you'll be able to play around with the vertical display option that offers a fairly accurate recreation of the Nintendo DS dual-screen setup. Vertical display is supported across all versions of the game, but there’s a portable novelty to being able to use it on Nintendo Switch and now Steam Deck.

Of note, the updated Steam page also confirms the game will require an internet connection for installation and first-time setup, a telltale sign that the game will feature Denuvo DRM at launch.

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection launches on March 27th.

Rockman EXE: Phantom of Network Gets Unofficial, Native PC Port

GreigaMaster has released a native Windows PC port of Rockman EXE: Phantom of Network, giving the mobile-exclusive spin-off a proper home on modern hardware, no emulator required. Download it here!

This version runs natively on Windows and supports both the original Japanese release and the English fan translation. More importantly, it delivers stability the game never really had: a locked 15fps, uninterrupted music and audio, and clean native upscaling from 1x resolution.

To get the game up and running, you'll need to obtain the original Japanese i-αppli game files for Phantom of Network from SciLab Secrets. Follow the instructions on GitHub closely and you'll be all set in no time.

Mega Man X: Viral Nightmare (X6 Fan Remake) Demo Now Available

In case you missed it, the first batch demo of Mega Man X: Viral Nightmare is now available to download from SFGHQ. 

Developed by Cat Yard Games, Viral Nightmare is a reworked and reimagined take on Mega Man X6 that significantly enhances and expands the original game. It introduces a fully overhauled Nightmare Soul system, mix-and-match Armor parts, redesigned stages (with Blaze Heatnix’s stage standing out as an big improvement -- seriously), new story elements, and more.

The Batch 1 demo features five playable stages, four Armor Parts to collect, and 17 swappable parts to experiment with. There's enough content here to get a feel for the concept, which feels genuinely promising. Even if you’re perfectly happy with X6 as it is, this is absolutely worth checking out.

Quick heads up: if you’re planning to use a controller, make sure to launch the demo directly from your Steam Library. There’s currently a small issue where the controller won’t be detected if you run the standalone executable. Beyond that, enjoy!