You Can Now Download Amazon Japan's Exclusive Rockman Wallpapers

Thanks to Reddit user Ripcord83, the exclusive wallpapers from the Rockman & Rockman X 5-in-1 Special Box and the Rockman Zero & ZX Double Hero Collection are now available for download by everyone. They were previously distributed by Amazon Japan as preorder incentives.

The "5-in-1" wallpapers display newly-drawn Rockman and X schematics by Ryuji Higurashi and Keisuke Mizuno, respectively. The Zero & ZX Collection wallpaper also came packed with a newly-drawn artwork of Zero using the triple rod by Toru Nakayama.

You can download them here and here!

The Making of the Rockman ZX Series Part 5: ZXA Character Designs, DASH Connections

Rockman Unity took an extra week to publish the last part of Makoto Yabe's interview about "The Making of the ZX series", but it's here, translated once again by Sidier. The final entry discusses the creation of Grey and Ashe, the connection between the ZX series and the DASH series, among other topics. Check it out after the break!

The Making of the Rockman ZX Series Part 4: Character Design

After a small delay, we are back with a complete translation for the fourth part in Makoto Yabe's "Making of ZX Series" interview conducted by Rockman Unity. This time Ucchy and Makoto Yabe discus the origins and design philosophy behind the most notable characters in the first game.

Part 5 was scheduled to be published on March 25th; however, the original blog post was edited and the date was changed to a mere "coming soon". As soon as part 5 is online, we will bring you a translation with help once again provided by our friend Sidier.  Without further ado, you can find part 4 after the break!

The Making of the Rockman ZX Series Part 3: Model X, Z and ZX Designs

We are back with the third part of Makoto Yabe's interview about the creation of the ZX series, translated by our good friend Sidier. If you missed the first two parts you can check them here. We'll have a translation of part four next week when it becomes available !

In the meantime, you can read part three after the break!

The Making of the Rockman ZX Series: From "Zero 5" to "ZX"

The Rockman Unity blog has published a multi-part interview with Makoto Yabe, character designer and scenario writer of the ZX series, among other roles. So far, there are two parts to the interview and we're happy to bring you a full translation courtesy of our good friend Sidier. We'll have a translation for part three when that becomes available as well.

In the Meantime, you can read parts one and two after the break!

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection News Roundup - Character Popularity Poll, "Sound Box" Info and More

With the release of the Rockman Zero & ZX Double Hero Collection in Japan today, there is a bunch of news to report. From new art for the Rockman Zero & ZX SOUND BOX to the results of the character popularity poll, we have a lot of ground to cover.

Never Before Seen Mega Man Zero Artwork and Interview with Toru Nakayama

The Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection has finally been released in most countries around the world and what better way to celebrate than a brand-new interview with series artist Toru Nakayama?

The interview, which was recently published in the April issue of Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream, ALSO includes a never before seen piece of artwork that's not included in the Zero/ZX Legacy Collection and some sketches of the game's box art.

Check it out after the break!

A Gallery of Disappointments (Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection)

Different people have different reasons to buy Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection. Some will buy the collection to experience the games for the first time. Others, perhaps, want to re-play them again oncurrent generation of hardware. In my case, however, I'm neither of those. Of course I will enjoy playing the games on the big screen or take them with me on my Nintendo Switch. But my main interest lies somewhere else: the gallery mode.

The Year in Review and the Mega Man 2020 Roadmap

Another years goes by for Mega Man and for all of us here at Rockman Corner. 2019 hasn't been as hectic as last year, what with the release of Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1+2 and Mega Man 11. Nevertheless, Mega Man kept generating news more than ever even in a transitional year. We published around 240 articles this year - an average close to five articles every week - making us an essential destination to get news about anything and everything related to the Blue Bomber.

Stay with us after the break where we'll be taking a look at the most important pieces of Mega Man news from 2019 and what to expect from 2020!

Mini-Games and New Illustration Added to Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection

Some days ago a new piece of art by Keisuke Mizuno was teased by Rockman Unity, whose purpose wasn't exactly clear. Now it turns out that the finished colored version will appear in the "Gallery Mode" of the Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection alongside more than 650 pieces of artwork and concept art.

Furthermore, via all of the official channels, it has been announced that the mini-games from Mega Man Zero 3, Mega Man Zero 4, Mega Man ZX and Mega Man ZX Advent will be included in the collection.

More details after the break!

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection: Special Interview with Toru Nakayama

Via the Rockman Unity blog, we have the rare chance to read an interview with Zero series character designer and illustrator Toru Nakayama. More recently, Nakayama was the character designer for Inti Creates' Dragon Marked for Death. He returned to the Zeries to create the boxart (and other goodies) for the Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection, as well.

Grab a cup of coffee because this is a lengthy interview, albeit with some information you may not have heard before. Nevertheless there's some very interesting information to be found!

Rockman Zero & ZX Double Hero Collection Pre-order Bonus Art Revealed

Via the Rockman Zero & ZX Double Hero Collection (as it's known in Japan) official website, we have our first look at the pre-order bonuses available if you purchase the game from select Japanese retailers. Most of the goods reuse old art – however, the items available to those who pre-order from Amazon Japan, GEO and WonderGOO will be treated to brand-new artwork drawn by Rockman Zero character designer and illustrator himself, Toru Nakayama. More art after the break!

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Z Chaser Trailer and TGS 2019 News

Briefly introduced when the Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection was announced back in August, here's a much closer look at the "Z Chaser" mode designed for the collection. Plus, we also have news from today's Live Stage Event at Tokyo Game Show. Everything after the break!

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection at Tokyo Game Show 2019

We are two weeks away from this year's Tokyo Game Show and, as such, Capcom revealed their full plans for the show. As far as we are concerned, the big Mega Man attraction this year is the Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection that was officially announced some days ago.

The game will be playable on the show floor at the Capcom's Booth in Hall 7. Additionally, a variety of live stage events will be held during three of the four days of Tokyo Game. One such event promises to "deliver the latest information the Rockman series!" Don't waste any time and check all the details of what to expect after the break!