Showing posts with label dual override. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dual override. Show all posts

Friday, October 30, 2026

Mega Man Orchestra Concert Tickets Now Available for International Fans

If you don't want to miss out on the Mega Man 40th anniversary orchestra in Japan, we've got some good news to share.

Tickets are now being offered through Tickets in Japan, a service designed to make purchasing tickets for Japanese events easier for international visitors. The website is available in English and supports international payments.

As previously reported, the concert, titled A Musical Journey Through 40 Years of Mega Man, will celebrate the franchise's history with orchestral performances of music from across the series, including Mega Man, Mega Man X, Mega Man Zero, Mega Man ZX, Mega Man Legends, Mega Man Battle Network, and Mega Man Star Force.

You can find ticket information and purchasing details here. Be aware that availability may vary, so be sure to check the listing before making any travel plans.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Mega Man: Dual Override Demo & Panel Confirmed for TwitchCon in November

Another month, another opportunity to play Mega Man: Dual Override! Capcom USA has announced that a playable demo of the game will be available to attendees of TwitchCon San Diego from November 13th through the 15th. The contents of the demo have not been disclosed.

What's more, Capcom has also announced a Dual Override panel for November 15th. What exactly will be shown is anyone's guess, but if the recent trend of monthly Robot Master reveals is anything to go by, we might just see the next bot unveiled at the show.

We'll keep an ear out. 

Source: Capcom USA

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Here's the Full Mega Man: Dual Override Title Theme

The NFC-enabled Mega Man and Proto Man keychains we talked about a few months ago are now available in Japan. When scanned, they let you take pictures with the boys while music from Dual Override plays on a loop.

As it turns out, that music is the full, unedited title theme, which we've only heard in bits and pieces until now. You can give it a listen here!

The rip comes courtesy of ChosenFluffy, who owns the Proto Man version of the keychain. I've also been able to confirm that the Mega Man version plays the exact same theme, so there's no difference between the two in that regard.

Enjoy!

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Tank Man Revealed for Mega Man: Dual Override


Tank Man has been revealed for Mega Man: Dual Override! 

The news comes from Capcom's Paris Games Week panel earlier this morning, where a brief glimpse of his stage revealed what appears to be a lava or volcanic theme. Check it out below!

Friday, October 9, 2026

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.

Thursday, October 8, 2026

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

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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?

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Official Mega Man: Dual Override and Pragmata Collab Apparel Now Available

Capcom's official Amazon store just stocked a whole lotta Mega Man apparel that was previously only available through E-Capcom.

The lineup includes Dual Override shirts and hoodies featuring the usual Mega Man and Proto Man key art, along with apparel from the Pragmata collaboration, featuring Mega Man and Diana striking a pose together. Relevant links below:

Dual Override: T-shirt | Long Sleeve | Sweatshirt | Hoodie

Pragmata x Mega Man: T-shirt | Long Sleeve | Sweatshirt | Hoodie

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Jet Man Revealed for Mega Man: Dual Override

 

During the special Mega Man: Dual Override stage presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2026, Capcom revealed a brand-new Robot Master: Jet Man!

The high-flying, transforming Robot Master was shown squaring off against Proto Man in a new trailer. Defeating Jet Man will earn players his Special Weapon, Jet Stinger.

Also teased at the end of the trailer is Mega Man using Astro Crush. According to producer Shingo Izumi, Astro Crush is a Custom Chip obtained by defeating Astro Man R. Returning Robot Masters will reward players with Custom Chips based on their classic Special Weapons.

This post will be updated as more information becomes available.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Mega Man: Dual Override Tokyo Game Show Livestream is Back On

Tokyo Game Show 2026 may be cutting its final day short due to the approaching Typhoon No. 25, but Capcom's Mega Man: Dual Override stage presentation will still go ahead.

Capcom has announced that its TGS 2026 Stage Live Day 3 program will continue in a livestream-only format without a live audience. The Dual Override segment is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM JST on September 21 (8:30 PM CDT on September 20), featuring  series producer Shingo Izumi, guest Akira Nibu and Rockman Unity administrator Ucchy.

So while there won't be a physical stage at TGS on Monday, the 50-minute Dual Override presentation we were expecting is, for now, still happening online. You can watch it live from the video above!

Friday, September 18, 2026

Mega Man: Dual Override Devs Talk Proto Man, Share New Details

Famitsu and 4Gamer had the chance to sit down and chat all things Dual Override with producer Hiroyuki Minamitani, director Shinya Ikuta, and art directors Yuji Ishihara and Shinsuke Komaki. Chief among the topics discussed was Proto Man, whose gameplay demo, while not available to the public, was shown privately to the press. 

Between the two interviews, a handful of new and interesting details came to light, which I've summarized below!

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Mega Man: Dual Override Proto Man Play Report + New Screenshots

Tokyo Game Show is underway, and select Japanese press got to go hands-on with Proto Man in Twinkle Girl's stage. While it's unclear if he'll be playable in the public show floor demo, these press sessions offered a much deeper look at how he plays.

Life-Size Aluminum Mega Buster on Display at Tokyo Game Show 2026

There's certainly no shortage of Mega Man: Dual Override collaborations and partnerships, and this one certainly falls under the more unusual.

Another Look at Proto Man's Close-Range Attacks in Dual Override

Capcom's Tokyo Game Show Spotlight has come and gone, and there really wasn't too much in the way of Dual Override updates. Director Shinya Ikuta and producer Hiroyuki Minamitani took center stage to talk a little more about what we've already come to learn about the game. Mixed in with some familiar footage, though, were a few new snippets of Proto Man gameplay. You can watch that portion here.

According to Minamitani, compared to Mega Man, Proto Man deals more damage and focuses more on close-range attacks. His Buster shots have limited range, while charging his weapon allows him to unleash a sweeping blade attack.

Other than that, no major new details were revealed during the Spotlight. However, we may learn more during the game's 50-minute stage event on September 21st.

Pragmata x Mega Man DLC Pack Coming September 17

The previously announced Mega Man DLC for Pragmata is coming soon — very soon. The free DLC will be available starting tomorrow, September 17.

We’ve already seen the Mega Man-inspired costumes for Diana and Hugh, but as revealed during the Capcom Tokyo Game Show Spotlight, the pack will also include skins that recreate Mega Man and Roll as we know them.

The pack will also include new music that can be played in the Shelter, as well as Mega Man-inspired gestures for Diana and Cabin.

Source: Capcom TGS Spotlight

Monday, September 14, 2026

Pragmata x Mega Man Collaboration Goods Revealed

On the heels of yesterday's Diana and Mega Man artwork, Capcom has unveiled a full lineup of Pragmata x Mega Man goods just in time for Tokyo Game Show. The collection includes an acrylic standee, keychains, coasters, a pin badge, a metallic file and a clear file set.

For now, the collection appears to be exclusive to E-Capcom, though that could change. If it stays that way, international buyers will need to order through ZenMarket, E-Capcom's preferred proxy service.

There's also a good chance some of these items will eventually make their way to stores like Play-Asia, so it may be worth keeping an eye out if you'd rather avoid using a proxy service.

Mega Man: Dual Override Playable Demo Coming to Los Angeles (September 19-20)

Live in or close to Little Tokyo, Los Angeles? Good news: you'll soon have a chance to play Dual Override.

Capcom’s first-ever U.S. pop-up opens at Little Akihabara this weekend, with Dual Override playable on September 19 and 20. This will be the game’s first public demo in the states, though Capcom says participation will be extremely limited.

While the demo will only be up for two days, the pop-up store itself runs through October 18. There will be all kinds of Mega Man goods on sale, as well as life-size statues of Mega Man (and other Capco characters) for photo ops.

The pop-up shop will be open daily from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Little Akihabara Popup Shop & Live (319 E 2nd St. #122, Los Angeles, CA 90012).

Source: Games Press

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Capcom Shares Official Pragmata x Mega Man Art (Updated)

The official Pragmata Twitter account shared a new piece of artwork featuring Diana and Mega Man, continuing what has become a running joke at Capcom.

Illustrated by Yuji Ishihara, the piece depicts Diana in a Mega Man-inspired pose, with the accompanying caption reading, “I tried getting a little closer to the Mega Man style! What do you think?” UPDATE: there's now a second piece! 

The long-running gag that Pragmata was secretly a Mega Man game started as a fan theory a few years ago and has since been embraced by Capcom, complete with an in-game Easter egg and upcoming DLC costumes based on Mega Man and Roll. 

Needless to say, Capcom seems more than happy to keep the mutual love between the two series going!

Source: PragmataJP

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Mega Man: Dual Override Tokyo Game Show Stage Event Confirmed

Capcom has announced a special Mega Man: Dual Override stage event for September 20 at Tokyo Game Show, featuring a live gameplay session and members of the development team.

The 50-minute presentation will begin at 10:30 AM JST, or 8:30 PM CST, and will feature guest Akari Nibu (“Nibuchan”) trying the game for the first time. She will be joined by Mega Man series producer Shingo Izumi, Dual Override producer Hiroyuki Minamitani, and Rockman Unity’s very own Ucchy-san.

As is typical of these stage events, we can expect the latest news and updates on the game, though exactly what will be shown is anyone’s guess. As previously reported, Dual Override will also have a playable demo on the show floor, once again featuring Twinkle Girl’s stage. It’s currently unknown whether the demo have Mega Man, Proto Man, or both playable.

Source: Capcom TGS 2026 Hub

Mega Man and Proto Man Dual Override Amiibo Announced

During today's Nintendo Direct, in addition to our first look at Proto Man gameplay, Mega Man and Proto Man Amiibo figures were revealed. Both will be available alongside the game when it launches in Spring 2027.

No details about what functionality the Amiibo will have in the game were announced at this time.