Mega Man 2: Dr. Wily's Castle Theme Gets A Capella Treatment

If I had a nickel for every arrangement of Mega Man 2's Dr. Wily Castle theme... I'd be a terribly rich man. And today adds one more nickel into the mix! Here's an A capella of the famous theme, sung by comedic duo Max and Sam (not to be confused with Sam & Max). It's quite catchy and, simply put, a little silly. Give it a watch!

Source: Max and Sam

Morishita's Arrangements are Getting a CD Release

Splendid news, music lovers. Mega Man Legends singer Reika Morishita will release her arranged versions of “Another Sun” and “Your Wind is Blowing” on CD, she reports. While she had hoped to tie the physical albums release with the upcoming 25th anniversary, production cost will force the expected release date to sometime in February.

Morishita will keep us posted on the possability of extras, too. Maybe this is what that the fan art submission even was for? Who knows! I suppose we'll find out more soon.

Source: CAPKobun (via The Mega Man Network)

Did You Know Gaming? Covers Mega Man

The folks at Did You Know Gaming? are back with another video bursting with trivia -- this time focused on all things Mega Man. I can't say I learned anything new, but you might pick up on a few new interesting tidbit.

Oh, and I make a guest appearance at 2:40. Very cool!

This Supercool Kit Will Help You Make Your Own Rockman Comics

Well here's a neat piece of merchandise I've never not come across before. This is a "make your own comic" kit. It comes with different cutouts of Rockman 5 characters in varying poses, and you just place and trace to make action scenes. "Will I become the next Hitoshi Ariga if I play with this?" Probably not. The only thing guaranteed is that you'll have some fun, especially if you've got a little Blue Bomber fan to share it with.

I fondly remember playing with something similar back in the day; place and sketch Power Rangers, Batman and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles kits. I didn't have much Mega Man merch as a kid, but if I’d seen this it would have no doubt brought hours of entertainment. I used to be quite the comic book drawer, you know!

Right now the kit is being auctioned on Yahoo Auctions and sits at a mere 500 Yen (roughly $5.29 US) -- a nice value for a neat little collectible. If nobody claims it, well, I might just snatch it up myself!

Another Look At 100,000 Strong's Rocket (Updated)

Consider this a friendly reminder: two weeks from today, the folks behind 100,000 Strong for Mega Man Legends 3 will show their support for the game by launching a model rocket replica based on the design of the rocket in Mega Man Legends 3.

UPDATE: Originally planned to launch on December 8, I just received word that there might be a small delay. According to Skybane, the date might change to January 12, 2013. We aren't certain of the change just yet, but I'll be keeping an ear out. For now, though, the event is still going to take place at the Hearne Municipal Airport in Hearne, Texas. You'll get to meet fellow fans, shake hands with Hopie-chan, and have an all-round good time. For those who can't make the trip, the event will be recorded and broadcasted online later. More details here.

If you can make it, good for you. Should be fun. If not, well, you and I can enjoy it from afar when it hits the web. We'll be there in spirit!

Rockman Online Vanishes from NeoWiz Main Page

In a move that's all too familiar with Mega Man Legend 3's demise, NeoWiz have dropped Rockman Online from their front page RPG section. The game's homepage is still live, but it could only be a matter of time before it goes dark. You might as well head on over there now and save those assets.

At the end of the day, it's one more nail in Rockman Online's coffin. This comes just a few months after the game’s environment artist Kang Dong Hwa admitted the project was dropped. Even though his comment was quickly removed, NeoWiz didn't come forward to confirm or deny the game's cancellation.

Quite frankly, NeoWiz's comment is no longer necessary. All signs point to the same conclusion: Rockman Online is a goner.

Source: NeoWiz

Have Some Delightful Maverick Customs

 

A Nico Nico user has produced an entire line of custom Mega Man X1 figures -- Sting Chameloen, Launch Octopus, Flame Mammoth, the whole gang! Some even have their own accessories; fire balls, extendable tongues, etc.

All in all, these are some top-notch figures. Bandai Tamashii might have some competition!

Source and Direct Link: Nico Nico

Another Rockman HOLIC Preview!

The above video is a preview of ROCKMAN HOLIC’s track Can’t Beat Air Man. It's an arrangmeent of the viral classic with vocals provided by Hanatan. Enjoy!

Thanks for the heads up, RockX!

R20+ Is Huge, Due On December 17

Following the recent announcement of "R20+ Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works: Revised Edition”, E-Capcom has begun accepting pre-orders. The listing brings some new details about the forthcoming art book. Most important, it now has a specified release day of December 17, 2012 (just in time for the 25th anniversary). It will be 432 pages in A4 format, the same size as its predecessor. By comparison, the original R20 was 331 pages!

As previously reported, manga artists Hitoshi Ariga and Yoshihiro Iwamoto will be submitting special illustrations for the book. Moreover, it's assumed we'll see some stuff from Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10 since they came out after the original R20. More details are expected to drop in the near future, however, so we should have confirmation soon.

Credit: CAPKobun

Would You Buy These Mega Man Legends Fan-Figures?

Over the last year, brothers Score and Owl have produced a trio of incredible Mega Man Legends figures: Mega Man Volnutt, Teisel Bonne and Bon Bonne. They've made a handful of accessories and trinkets too, but the action figures is where it's truly at! And today, the brothers are eying the producing of two all-new figures.

A quick peak at Owl's Facebook page reveals two potential figures: a Servbot and Arukoitan, a breed of Reaverbot native to Kattelox Island. "Potential" is the key word here because Owl's going to need your feedback. If there's enough interest, we'll see these two sculpts made into actual figures. Simply drop a comment in this post here, and we'll see what the future holds!

For more information and pictures, you can head on down to the official Score Owl Productions Facebook page here.

Good luck, boys!

Capcom Bar Serves "Rockman Honey Toast"

For those not in the know, Capcom actually has a bar in Japan. The place serves Capcom themed food and, for one reason or another, never offered anything Rockman-related on the menu. Until now.

Beginning in December, the bar will serve "Rockman honey toast." For a limited time, you can grab it from the 2,500 Yen course meal ($27.44) or the 3,500 Yen course meal ($42.74). What exactly is honey toast, you ask? It's a dessert; ice cream served inside a sweet loaf of bread topped off with honey and, traditionally, some fruit. It's reportedly delicious, moreso at the Capcom bar with a dash of Rockman served on top.

All in all, it comes down to price. This is one expensive dessert... you're probably better of making your own honey toast. 

Source: Capcom x Pasela Entertainment Bar

25th Anniversary Feature in GAMESIDE Magazine

The newest issue of GAMESIDE, a Japanese gaming magazine, is set to hit newsstands on December 3rd. This particular issue will play host to a Rockman retrospective covering the franchise's 25-year history. Moreover, it will include a new interview with Megamix author/illustrator Hitoshi Ariga.

With any luck, the retrospective may clue us in on the franchise's future,which has been all but clear. If there's anything interesting inside, I'll flex those connections to bring you all the details!

Source: GAMESIDE.jp