Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Steam Update Breaks Online Play

Capcom has released an update for the Steam versions of both volumes of Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, primarily addressing behind-the-scenes adjustments. Unfortunately, the update has unintentionally taken the game's online functionality offline. Multiplayer battles, online trades, and other online features—including the ability to earn a specific completion star in BN2— have been down since yesterday, with no word from Capcom on the issue so far.

Fortunately, there are a couple of things you can do while waiting for an official fix. First, if you haven’t updated the game yet, head to your Steam settings and turn off auto-updates. Second, if your copy has already been updated, you can use a quick workaround. Prof9 has shared the following tip:

  • Open the Steam Console by pressing Win+R and entering steam://open/console.
  • Run these commands:
    • Volume 1: download_depot 1798010 1798011 6583874429443952093

    • Volume 2: download_depot 1798020 1798021 7279312862268001028
  • Once the files are downloaded, copy them over the game’s local files.

This should get the online functionality back up and running. We’ll keep you posted as soon as Capcom provides an official fix.

Friday, November 29, 2024

First Secret Level Mega Man Episode Clip Released


Amazon has released a 39-second trailer from the Mega Man episode of Secret Level. While brief, it offers our best look yet at what to expect from the upcoming episode of the animated anthology series.

The clip includes a few details to watch for:

  • Rock's shirt reads "L.N 001," referencing his Light Number serial code.
  • Before becoming "Mega Man," Rock's left arm transforms into a coolant-type buster, likely a tool for his role as Light's assistant.
  • A small spider-like robot attempts to corrupt Rock. It can also briefly be seen on top of Bomb Man's head.
  • The Mega Buster design features elements inspired by Mega Man: Fully Charged.
  • Mega Man steps into a capsule resembling a Light Capsule from Mega Man X.

Also, for those interested, by entering the code "M394-M4N" on the show's website, you can join a contest for a chance to win a Mega Man statue from First 4 Figures.

Secret Level premieres on Prime Video on December 10th.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Review: Kotobukiya Mega Man X MAX Armor Triad Thunder Ver.

Of all the Special Weapons in Mega Man X3, Triad Thunder is the last one I’d have expected to see as a model kit. The effect piece would be just too big compared to something like Tornado Fang or Frost Shield. But hey, never say never with Kotobukiya! Released in October 2024, the MAX Armor Triad Thunder Ver. is another go at Mega Man X3's MAX Armor (AKA the Third Armor), this time with a brand new coloring and a massive effect piece! 

Is the MAX Armor Triad Thunder Ver. worth a buy? Join me after the break, and we will break down everything there is to know about this kit!

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Original Rough Draft for Mega Man 10th Anniversary Art Discovered


The Mega Man 10th anniversary collage has been a fan favorite for over 25 years. Packed with nearly every classic series character up to Mega Man 8, it’s fun to take in—but the original version looked a little bit different.

Friday, November 22, 2024

Secret Level Mega Man - First Look at Bomb Man, New Trailer on 11/29

Amazon's official Secret Level website has been gradually releasing new content ahead of the show's December 10 premiere. The Mega Man page now includes a very brief clip featuring our first detailed look at Bomb Man, who briefly appeared in a screenshot last week. 

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Udon's Mega Man Will Celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2025

Udon Entertainment is kicking off their new line of Mega Man comic books with a special issue for Free Comic Book Day 2025. Mega Man #0, a silver-tier FCBD book, will be available at participating comic book retailers on May 3, 2025. (You can view the full list of FCBD titles here)

The art for this issue is by Jeffrey Cruz (a familiar name from Mega Man Legacy Collection 1, Mega Man Mastermix, and several Udon projects), Kenny Ruiz, Edwin Huang and Andrew Dickman, with the story written by Tavis Maiden.

Details about the story are coming soon, but I can share that this issue is a one-shot with a "silly" vibe that won't be fully reflective of the series' overall tone. Mega Man #1 proper, launching shortly after, promises to bring the "cool."

More updates on Udon's Mega Man soon!

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

"The Great Capcom Exhibition" Detailed


Capcom held a press conference today at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka to provide details about "The Great Capcom Exhibition." The exhibition will be held in Osaka from March 20 to June 22, 2025, and aims to showcase Capcom's history and game creation process.

Find more details after the break!

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Rockman X DiVE Will Be Renamed as Rockman: Time Rift in China

The mystery surrounding the resurfaced Time Rift classification appears to have been solved. NebulaJoy has quietly announced that Rockman X DiVE will finally debut in Mainland China, but under a different name. A pre-launch website for the game has just gone live, and while some assets on the site still reference the X DiVE name, the game is officially being marketed as Rockman: Time Rift (or æ´›å…‹äºº: 時間裂縫 in Chinese).

A Rockman Corner reader, choosing to remain anonymous, explains that for a game to be approved for publication in China, it must adhere to localization requirements, including minimizing the use of English text. This rule extends to the game's title, meaning a name like 'DiVE' would likely not meet approval. As a result, NebulaJoy repurposed the name 'Time Rift'/'時間裂縫'—still under their ownership—from their unrelated, cancelled Rockman project from 2021–2022.

In other words, the version of Time Rift we saw before is still dead. Even with a new name, it’s clear the X DiVE train isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

Source: NebulaJoy

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Mega Man X DiVE Official Complete Works Special Edition Available to Pre-Order

Udon has announced a special edition of Mega Man X DIVE Official Complete Works set to release in March 2025. It comes packaged with alternate cover art featuring a blue foil treatment and an exclusive RiCO metal card.

The book is priced at $49.99 and can be pre-ordered here. For the same price as the standard edition available elsewhere, this special edition offers some extra goodies—it's not a bad deal!

After the break, you can check out the first preview pages in English! 

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Kotobukiya Temporarily Suspends Orders for MM11 Scramble Thunder & Pile Drive Kits


Kotobukiya announced today that it has suspended orders for the Mega Man 11 Scramble Thunder and Pile Drive model kits. Initially set for release in April and May 2025, the company attributed the suspension to "unforeseen circumstances."

Most Japanese online retailers have paused or removed orders for both model kits until further notice. Kotobukiya, however, assures that it will announce the reopening of pre-orders as soon as possible. Nothing is cancelled-- don't worry!

Were you planning to add these model kits to your collection? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

New Secret Level Trailer Features Mega Man and Dr. Light

A new trailer for Secret Level, Amazon's animated anthology series of video game-inspired stories, has been released, giving us another glimpse of Mega Man and Dr. Light.

The trailer shows a quick glimpse of Mega Man blown back by a fiery explosion, likely following an attack on the lab. Soon after, Dr. Light shares some encouraging words before suiting him up for battle, in a scene visually reminiscent of a moment from a certain movie. The trailer wraps up with a shot on Mega Man holding his helmet, smiling at the viewer.

For the uninitiated, the Mega Man episode has previously been described as an origin story, so don’t expect an immediate follow-up. However, if the show does well, Tim Miller and his team are eager to develop a second season.

Secret Level, along with the Mega Man episode itself, will premiere on Prime Video on December 10th.

Monday, November 11, 2024

A New Look at Mega Man and Dr. Light in Amazon's Secret Level

Here's a new screenshot from the upcoming Mega Man episode of Secret Level, courtesy of Rolling Stone. The scene shows Dr. Light handing Mega Man (or "Rock"? We’re still not sure what Secret Level will call his pre-Mega Man form) a device. We also have a clear look at Mega Man’s casual outfit—a loose, blue shirt with gold trim. If you look closely, you’ll notice the construction of his arm, suggesting they’re leaning toward a more “doll-like” design for the human parts.

In the background, there’s a towering robot with yellow legs and orange feet. Given that this episode will serve as something of an origin story, could it be hinting at a larger-than-life version of the Robot Masters? Bomb Man, perhaps? Cut Man?

We'll have more to share on the Mega Man episode soon. Secret Level premieres exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on December 10th.

Source: Rolling Stone