NebulaJoy’s Rockman: Time Rift May Be Nearing End of Service

Rockman: Time Rift, the Mainland Chinese version of Rockman X DiVE operated by NebulaJoy, may already be on its last legs—just a month after launch. According to player reports, the second month’s Battle Pass is no longer being updated, NebulaJoy’s customer support has gone silent on tickets and direct messages, and official social media channels have ceased updates.

Originally announced in late 2024, Time Rift launched just recently and was met with skepticism from the start. While it’s largely similar to the Capcom Taiwan and Global versions of Rockman X DiVE, it introduced a handful controversial changes—such as a revamped gacha system, paywalled banners, and altered pull rates. A full breakdown of those differences can be found here.

Although the end of service has not been officially confirmed, the signs are hard to ignore. For many players, this isn’t surprising—nor unwelcome. Time Rift has faced strong backlash for monetization practices even more aggressive than those in Capcom’s versions. And with Rockman X DiVE Offline already available in Mainland China, there’s little reason to invest in what many see as another poorly handled NebulaJoy product.

Source: r/MMXDive

Osaka Museum Archive Preserves Rare Rockman Commercials

The Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, has officially confirmed the preservation of several Capcom television commercials as part of its "Mannensha Collection"—including rare spots for Rockman 1 and Rockman 2. These commercials were publicly screened for the first time on June 8th.

These commercials are part of a broader archival effort to digitize the work of Mannensha, a prominent advertising agency active during the 1980s and 1990s. Among the preserved film negatives and video materials are spots for Bionic Commando, Sweet Home, and notably, Rockman 1—a version that predates the game’s release by nearly a month. Interestingly, it appears to be shorter than the Rockman 1 commercial that’s been circulating on YouTube for years, suggesting it may be an earlier or alternate cut. 

According to the museum, these commercials have been digitized and can be viewed without a reservation in their Archives Information Room. Visitors can access them on-site using provided tablets. Viewing original physical materials is also possible by appointment.

While the content itself hasn’t been made available online, the fact that these commercials are preserved in a public archive is a noteworthy for fans and game historians alike. It’s fortunate that these materials were deemed valuable enough to be preserved before their aging analog formats deteriorated.

For more information or to plan a visit, check out the museum’s archive page here!

Akira Kitamura Launches Patreon Series: Mega Man History Essays and More

Mega Man creator Akira Kitamura has launched his official Patreon, "Kitamura's Blueprints", where he’ll be sharing new articles twice a month in both English and Japanese. These entries will delve into the complete story behind the creation of Mega Man, as well as his personal philosophy on game design.

The first post—available for free—is part of the “Creating Mega Man” essay series. In Chapter 1, Kitamura reveals how a chance encounter with a certain individual helped shape the foundation of Mega Man 1's gameplay. Each post will feature brand-new artwork illustrated by Kitamura himself, starting with a fitting inaugural piece of Mega Man shaking hands with Astro Boy. Another free entry, part of his game theory essays, explores the tension between creative ambition and industry realities, how original ideas arise through experience and persistence—an issue that remains highly relevant in today’s industry.

Both essay series are definitely worth checking out. If you can, consider supporting the project—Kitamura’s been working hard behind the scenes to bring this to life for fans and anyone curious about game design.

Rockman and Cerezo Osaka Collaboration Goods Revealed

Capcom has announced a new collaboration between the Rockman series and J.League football club Cerezo Osaka, introducing a limited lineup of exclusive merchandise. The collection features Rockman in Cerezo’s signature pink color scheme and a takoyaki-themed Mettaur—an homage to Osaka’s local culture.

Items include badges, keychains, a hat, acrylic standees, and other themed goods featuring Rockman, Mettaur, and Cerezo Osaka’s wolf mascot, Lobby. 

The collaboration is available for a limited time both in-store and online, with pre-orders open from today through June 19th. Although shipping is limited to Japan, you can still browse the full lineup here.

Source: Cerezo Osaka 

Unreleased, Unknown Rockman Figure Surfaces on Mercari

I don’t usually spotlight auctions on the ol’ blog, but this one’s too wild to ignore. A previously unseen, one-of-a-kind Rockman figure has surfaced on Mercari’s seller market—seemingly never released commercially, or perhaps intended for a future launch. The manufacturer is unknown, but the figure appears legitimate, featuring Rockman in his classic Rockman 1 title screen pose and bearing a Capcom copyright stamp on the bottom of the foot...

Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 Switch 2 Compatibility Issues Have Been Resolved

After an extensive test session, our buddy ShadowRockZX has confirmed that—despite earlier warnings about potential in-game compatibility issues—Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 runs just fine on Nintendo Switch 2. In fact, a note on the game’s eShop page confirms the issues have been addressed (pictured above). According to Nintendo, “Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch” and “Previously identified issues have been resolved.”

In related news, Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection benefits slightly from Switch 2 hardware, featuring faster load times and smoother animation in the main menu background.

Whether you’ve played these games on the original Switch or were holding out for the Switch 2, you can rest easy knowing everything runs smoothly!

Source: ShadowRockZX

Street Fighter 6 Adds Playable Mega Man 3

Capcom released a major patch for Street Fighter 6 today, featuring significant balance changes and support for the final DLC character of the Year 2 Character Pass: Elena, returning from Street Fighter III.

But this update came with a surprise — the inclusion of four NES games: Bionic Commando, Street Fighter 2010: The Final Fight, Mighty Final Fight, and Mega Man 3. These classics can now be played from the Game Center in the Gallery menu.

As you may remember, this isn’t the first time Street Fighter 6 has included a fully playable Mega Man game. Mega Man: The Power Battle was added in 2024 through the 'Mega Man Gala Pass.'

Source: Push Square

"Another Sun" From Rockman DASH Joins DAM Karaoke

More news for DASH series fans this week —“Another Sun,” the theme song from the original Rockman DASH, is is now available on DAM karaoke systems in Japan.

The track was selected through DAM’s Game Music Request campaign, where users vote for the game songs they want to sing. Thanks to strong fan support, “Another Sun” made the cut. It’s listed under song number 1100-85 and will be available for a limited time.

For those unfamiliar, DAM (Daiichikosho Amusement Multimedia) is one of Japan’s top karaoke systems. It features a huge catalog of songs, including plenty of anime and game music, and is a staple in karaoke venues across the country. Every now and then, they let fans vote on what gets added, and this time, DASH fans showed up.

While you might not be able to hop on a DAM machine outside of Japan, it’s still a nice little win fans—especially considering how rare new representation for the series is these days.

Source: dam_anison

Capcom Unveils Surprise Lineup of New Kobun Merchandise

For more than a decade, Kobuns—better known as Servbots in the West—have been largely missing from Capcom Japan's licensed merchandise offerings. Now, in a surprise move, Capcom has unveiled a new line of Kobun goods under the Tron ni Kobun (The Misadventures of Tron Bonne) label, coming soon to Capcom Store locations across Japan.