Rockman Poker and More Mobile Games Preserved

We have another round of successfully preserved, previously Japan-only Rockman mobile games for you to play. This time, the lineup includes Rockman Poker, a 2005 mobile port of Rockman 3, and a trial version of Rockman X2.

Rockman Poker was uncovered after Penguinstrain went back through GoodTofuFriday’s dump of Midori’s phone, the very same device that provided us with Rockman DASH: Adventure on the 5 Islands. Rockman Poker was overlooked during the original extraction because the scripts being used at the time were still being refined and weren’t catching everything stored on the device.

Also recovered is the 2005 mobile port of Rockman 3, along with a trial version of Rockman X2. The latter is not the full game and only includes the opening stage, but it’s another piece of Capcom’s old Japanese mobile catalog that’s now accessible again.

All three games are playable through the Keitai World Launcher emulator.

Big thanks to RockmanCosmo for the heads up!

Mega Man Takes the Mic in Dual Override Jankara Karaoke Collaboration

Capcom is teaming up with Japanese karaoke chain Jankara for a new collaboration featuring Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata and Mega Man: Dual Override.

Mega Man: Dual Override Demo Coming to Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show

If you happen to live in Southeast Asia and want to get your hands on Mega Man: Dual Override, here's some good news: Capcom SEA has announced that a playable demo will be available at Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 from October 30th through November 1st.

The demo is the same build Capcom previously showcased in September, featuring all three parts of Twinkle Girl's stage with Mega Man as the only playable character. No Proto Man this time, unfortunately.

You can find the demo at Capcom's booth, B3+B4.

Source: Capcom SEA

Capcom’s Late ’90s Daily Diary Images Have Been Preserved

Back in the late '90s, Capcom's Japanese website hosted a neat little feature called the Capcom Daily Diary.

Running from October 6, 1997 to October 1, 1999, the page was updated by various Capcom staff members with short entries, behind-the-scenes photos and plenty of doodles. The timing is especially interesting for Mega Man fans, as the diary launched during the series' 10th anniversary and overlapped with the development and release of Mega Man Legends, The Misadventures of Tron Bonne and Rockman Complete Works 1~6. 

While many of the diary entries can still be read through the Wayback Machine, most of the images that originally accompanied them were not preserved. Thankfully, the images haven't been completely lost to time. A large handful of surviving images from the Capcom Daily Diary were generously donated to Rockman Corner by reader Ravi, and we've put them together in a Drive archive for anyone who wants to browse through them here: the Capcom Daily Diary image archive

There's a lot to dig through here beyond Mega Man, making it a fun little snapshot of Capcom's late '90s crew just doing their thing.  And if anyone recognizes something in these photos, has a little more context to add, or knows of anything we're missing, definitely feel free to reach out.

Mega Man Battle Network, Star Force Official Complete Works Foil Cover Reprints Announced

Mega Man Battle Network: Official Complete Works and Mega Man Star Force: Official Complete Works are finally going back to print. Udon Entertainment has announced both books will return with new foil cover editions exclusive to the Udon Store, each coming with their own metal card.

Review: Mega Man Adventures Vol.1

There really is nothing quite like sitting down with a good book, and with the weather starting to cool down, it's the perfect time to sit back and lose yourself in a good story. Thankfully, the Mega Man series has plenty of good stories to tell, including the Archie Comics Mega Man run.

Is this hardcover release worth the price of admission? Join me after the break to find out!

Fan Project Turns Mega Man Battle Network 6 Into an Endless Roguelike

If you're like me, Battle Network 6 is your favorite game in the series. You know it like the back of your hand. But what if you could take everything you love about it and make it fresh and even unpredictable again?

That's the idea behind Mega Man Battle Network: Cyberworld Endless*. Created by saschb2b, the project gives Battle Network 6 a roguelike twist, generating new Cyberworld layouts with each run. You'll work through increasingly difficult areas, unlock new starting options between runs and see just how far you can push the game's Endless mode. Progress carries over, too, with additional folders, Crosses and other options unlocking over time.

Cyberworld Endless is available on PC, Steam Deck, Android, New Nintendo 3DS and even in your browser. All you need is to supply your own U.S. copy of Cybeast Gregar. You know, one of those ROM things.

*Disclaimer: Portions of this project were developed with the assistance of generative AI tools.

ThreeZero MDLX Fourth Armor X Pre-Orders Open

UPDATE: Pre-orders open at Big Bad Toystore.

ThreeZero's MDLX Mega Man X Fourth Armor is now up for pre-order. The Standard Edition is available through the ThreeZero Store and ThreeZero Tmall, with other retailers expected to open orders shortly, including Big Bad Toy Store. We'll keep an eye out for additional listings as they go live.

A Special Edition is also available exclusively through the ThreeZero Store and ThreeZero Tmall. This version includes an exclusive 1Up effect part for X, giving collectors an extra display option. The figure is otherwise the same as the Standard edition.

Source: ThreeZero HK

Ishihara, Komaki Talk About Making Mega Man Taller for Dual Override

Back when Mega Man: Dual Override was first revealed, one thing we quickly noticed was how much taller Mega Man looked compared to his appearance in Mega Man 11. Some of us figured it might be a deliberate nod, and maybe even something of a return, to his proportions in Mega Man 8. But was that actually the idea?

Mega Man: Gear Masters #3 Pre-Orders Open Tomorrow, Udon Store Variant Revealed

Pre-orders for Udon Entertainment’s Mega Man: Gear Masters #3 open tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29th at 10am PT. Alongside the standard edition, the Udon Store will offer an exclusive variant illustrated by Keenbiscuit, featuring Roll in a Ice Man inspired look. Each copy will ship with collectible metal card illustrated by Tavis Maiden.

Mega Man: Gear Masters #3 is written by Tavis Maiden with art by Ryan Jampole, and is currently expected to arrive in stores on November 25th. You can see the previously-revealed variant covers and solicitation here.

Review: Kotobukiya Sigma (Mega Man X Ver.)

Kotobukiya's Mega Man X line continues to expand its character selection beyond just X and Zero. First, we got Axl, followed by Iris, two very popular characters that were long overdue for modern figures.

Now, Kotobukiya is tackling its most ambitious kit yet: Sigma, specifically his appearance from the original Mega Man X.

Was Sigma's first articulated figure worth the wait, or does it buckle under the weight of expectations? After the break, I'll go over everything this kit has to offer.

Hitoshi Ariga Sheds Light on Mega Man’s Split From Comic BomBom

For years, a story has circulated among Japanese fans that Mega Man’s disappearance from Comic BomBom was tied to then-editor-in-chief Shinpachiro Ikeda wanting to move away from the series. But according to Hitoshi Ariga, what happened behind the scenes was a lot more complicated than that.

In a new retrospective, Ariga says the split appears to have come down less to one person and more to growing friction and poor communication between the magazine and Capcom, which came to a head during the development of Mega Man & Bass.