Here's The Rocket That Will Rescue Volnutt

Thought this was rather cute:

"We need the help of everyone to make the rocket to go save Mega Man!", uttered Keiji Inafune to a crowd of passionate Legends fans at Comic Con on Sunday, while blueprints for the ship were displayed before the audience.

His words are not only synonymous with Legends 2's cliffhanger ending -- wherein Mega Man Volnutt is left stranded on the surface of Elysium  -- but also resonate as a profound message to the fanbase; a call to duty to make Legends 3 the very best it can be, with the rocket standing as a symbol of unity -- the eventual culmination of ideas pooled together from fans around the world to form L3.

Help is on the way, blue boy!

[via Rockman Unity]

Ian Flynn Discusses Archie's Mega Man Comic

The Sonic Stadium recently held a video interview with Archie's upcoming Mega Man comic's writer Ian Flynn and cover artist Patrick Spaziante. Although a majority of the interview is about the Sonic the Hedgehog comics, the end of part two and most of part three largely focus on Mega Man. You can check out the videos here, or read up on some of the more noteworthy tidbits Flynn had to say about the comic below.

Do keep in mind, most of these details aren't set in stone and still need to be approved by both Capcom and Archie -- they could be turned down at any second, according to Flynn:

• The comic will primarily follow the games, and will have both adaptations and original stories.
• First issue will focus on Dr. Wily's betrayal and Rock's transition to Mega Man.
• The Robot Masters won't just be killed off, and Ian wants to show what happens to them after Mega Man defeats them.
• Mega Man will have to use strategy to beat each Robot Master.
    
• Ian wants to do adaptations of the main entries in the classic series, the Game Boy games, and the two Mega Man & Bass/Rockman & Forte games.
• No Mega Man Soccer adaptation.  
• The book will hopefully spin off into the other series (X, Zero, etc.) if it proves successful.
• If there are original characters, they will be supplemental.
• There COULD be a Sonic and Mega Man crossover at some point, but don't hold your breath.

Again, most of this isn't official just yet, but still pretty neat to hear some initial details.

Check out the full interview at The Sonic Stadium.

Thanks, GenericOverlord!

Mega Man Legends 3 Teaser Trailer (No Gameplay)

For those who weren't there in person, YouTuber icehawk1011 recorded a good chunk of the Mega Man portion from Capcom's Comic Con panel the other day, which includes footage of the special Mega Man Legends 3 teaser trailer.  Please, bear in mind: there is no gameplay. It's merely a brief announcement trailer to get you hyped up. Despite being rather short, it's worth a watch for the audience's reaction alone.

Gotta love the guy that got the last laugh.

Thanks for tip, anon!

MM9 And MM10 Still Have Undiscovered Secrets

Shortly after the release of Mega Man 9, as die hard fans began to discover a batch of secrets and easter-eggs, Capcom's Seth Killian began to tease fans with a hidden nugget in the game -- a secret that remains undiscovered till this day.

Knowledge of the secret has apparently been passed down from Mr. Killian to community manager Joveth Gonzales and, like his predecessor before him, continues the tradition of keeping it in under wraps, even from the press:

"While demoing the upcoming downloadable title "Mega Man Universe" Joveth confirmed that he knows what the "Mega Man 9" secret that has spawned numerous threads all over the internet (including an 88 page discussion via the Ask Capcom forum) is, and that it is, in fact, still at large. He also coyly added "there's a reason that people haven't found it yet." Apparently, Seth bestowing the knowledge upon him was part of his initiation as Community Manager, where he joined the ranks of, by his best guess, two other people who probably know what is still hidden. "

What's more, Joveth also let loose that Mega Man 10 has an ominous secret of its own that, like Mega Man 9, has yet to be discovered:

"When I asked if anything was hidden in "Mega Man 10" a look of concern overtook Joveth's face, and he attempted to brush off the question. However, it very quickly became apparent that whatever is still hidden in "Mega Man 9" has a counterpart in "Mega Man 10." In fact, as I pressed the issue, Joveth actually confirmed that there is something hidden in "MM10" and that the two secrets are, in fact, related to one another."

And thus the hunt continues, possibly with a reignited sense of duty. Keep at it, friends. And go bother Joveth.

Source: MTV Multiplayer

Your First Look At Mega Man Legends 3

A brief clip of Mega Man Legends 3 was shown earlier at Comic Con today. No gameplay, rather, a behind-the-scenes tease with footage consisting of work-in-progress graphics of a Servbot model, an enormous city, and a rather large Reaverbot. Check it out below!

Alternate YouTube link (no pesky ads!)

Inafune noted the game isn't far along in development to showcase actual footage, so we'll have to make do with this for now.

Source: Joystiq

Capcom Announces Mega Man Legends 3 Heroine Design Contest

Hot on the heels of the opening of the Legends 3 development room comes the community's very first assignment: design the next MML heroine.

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"With over 10 years of fan requests, Capcom is pulling out all the stops to ensure that Legends 3 will be beyond awesome.  Designers famous to the franchise have submitted concepts for the design of the next heroine character to be featured in the game.  Any Mega Man game would be lucky to have even one of these big names contributing to the project, but Legends 3 gets an unprecedented NINE, including the father of Mega Man, Keiji Infaune himself.

Please visit www.capcom-unity.com/devroom to view all the different designs, and vote for your favorite. As you can see, the nine different heroine designs take nine very different approaches, and the design you pick could have effects on her personality and other parts of the game. Needless to say, this is a major element of the game, so feel free to discuss the pros and cons of each option in the forum* before making your final selection."

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Again, you can find all nine ladies right here. Voting begins today and ends on October 25.

Let the voting commence!

Wanted: Mega Man Legends 3 Developer Room Liaison

Coming from Capcom Unity....

"As you may know, the Mega Man Legends 3 Project is the first ever game to be co-developed by the fans, and to help facilitate that, we created the Developer Room. This will be your resource to help provide input on the design of Mega Man Legends 3.  There will be two sites, one that supports Japanese and one that supports English.

To show we are serious about involving fans from all over the world in the game’s design, we need one of YOU, a Mega Man fan, to help manage the site. As such, we are excited to announce a new temporary position in our San Mateo, California campus: The Mega Man Developer Room Community Liaison!

Whoever receives this position must:

- Manage the relationship and translation between the Japanese and English versions of the Developer Room.

- Be an avid Mega Man fan.

- Have written and verbal fluency in Japanese and English.

All other requirements will be described in the full job description which will be available Monday, Oct 11th on our official Capcom website at: www.capcom.com/us

If you think you are qualified, please send your resume and cover letter to resume@capcom.com.

The Capcom Comic Con Panel Post

Although I personally am not at Comic Con, I'll be closely observing today's Capcom panel from the sidelines with the help of numerous PRC readers who'll be forwarding me updates as they come in. Mega Man Legends 3 info is anticipated to pop up during the event and maybe some MMU info, too.

I will be updating this post with any and all Mega Man related info as it happens. Check back often!

Trading Figures Getting Localized?

In a bit of interesting news, to say nothing of unexpected, Bandai's "Super Model Spirit" Rockman Trading Figures might be making the jump to our side of the pond, if a poster at Comic Con is taken at face value:

Above, a display exhibiting the figures at Bandai's Comic Con booth, with a poster advertising the line under the "Mega Man" name. Considering the figures have been largely available in Japan since May, I see no other reason to have them on public display unless they intend to distribute them in the U.S sometime in the near future. Hey, it wouldn't be the first instance a recent Rockman product was re-branded for English consumers.

In related Bandai/Mega Man news, more candidates for the D-Arts line were revealed. Among the desired Mega Man characters are Zero (X series), Zero series Zero, Mega Man.EXE and Bass. These characters were selected via a poll held by Bandai. Hit up Siliconera for more info.

[Image nabbed from Kotaku.]

Rumor: Classic Mega Man In Marvel vs. Capcom 3? (UPDATE)

So this image has been making rounds:

Artwork of several unannounced MvC3 characters, including classic Mega Man, were spotted sometime yesterday at Comic Con. The images originated at Eventhubs.com but were pulled from the site shortly. So... yeah, that pretty says a lot.

It's speculated these characters will be officially confirmed by Capcom in an event tomorrow but we've gotten no official word if this is the case. Still, it's something to watch out for.

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UPDATE: The legitimacy of the photos are now in question. Many readers have pointed out the artwork featured in the photos belongs to the Udon art from the recent Marvel vs. Capcom 2 re-release.

Don't get your hopes up :/

Credit: Jimbo via TMMN

Archie Comics Mega Man Issue 1 Cover Art (Updated)

Instead of clogging up the previous post with more updates, I decided to give this one a post of its very own. Coming from the Comics Continuum, here's a sneak peek at the cover artwork for Mega Man issue 1 from Archie Comics, illustrated by Patrick Spaziante (UPDATE: one page preview added thanks to Newsarama)

The comics are said to focus on the classic series, with the story being penned by Sonic the Hedgehog veteran Ian Flynn. "Spaz" is confirmed to be illustrating at least issue 1 though it's unknown if he'll be doing subsequent issues.

Issue 1 is set to hit comic book stands in Spring 2011 with new issues being released on a monthly basis. Thanks to being published under the Archie label, it's anticipated the comics will be sold in a wide range of markets and not just comic book stores. This means you'll have an easier time hunting down an issue. No word on subscription services but I suspect we'll be hearing something closer to #1's release.

For more info and artwork, check out the post below or click here!

Credit: The Sonic Stadium

Archie Producing New Mega Man Comics (Update 3)

Well, here's a little surprise that came out nowhere. During the "Archie Comics Means Business" panel at NYC Comic Con today, Archie Comics announced the production of a new Mega Man comic book -- the first since Dream Wave's ill-fated 2003 four issue series.

Details are fairly scarce right now but according to initial info, the book will be based on the classic series and is slated for release in 2011. Ian Flynn (of Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog fame) and Patrick Spaziante will write/illustrate respectively. (UPDATE: sample artwork released, pictured right)

No word if it will be a single issue or the beginning of a series, but this is exciting news nonetheless. Comic Con is just getting started so hopefully we'll learn a bit more about the project in the coming days. I'll keep an ear out!

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UPDATE 2: Pictured above is a sample piece of concept art from the comic via Comics Alliance. Furthermore, a press release for the series just hit the web, too. The write up dates the comic for Spring 2011 and even teases the possibility of branching off to explore X, Zero, and Legends story lines. Select portions of the PR below, full piece can be found in the above link:

"With the aid of his mighty Mega Buster blaster arm and a killer creative team including renowned artist Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante and infamous Archie action/adventure writer Ian Flynn, Mega Man is equipped to blast his way back into the comic book world in his own monthly action. Arriving Spring 2011, the new Mega Man™ comic from Archie Comics promises to build a faithful legacy while exploring a vast universe of heroes, villains, and robots."

“Readers can expect non-stop action, as well as an exploration of the themes of family, choice and loyalty that make the Mega Man franchise a property that connects on a very personal level,” continued Kaminski. “From there, we hope to fully explore not only that classic world, but the other spin-offs including Mega Man X, Mega Man Zero, Mega Man Legends and more!”

"In honor of the announcement at NYCC, Archie Comics and Capcom® will each be hosting signings of an exclusive print with the Mega Man creative team Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante and Ian Flynn."

Attending Comic Con? Hop on over to Archie's booth and get those prints!

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 UPDATE 3: More concept art. Via The Sonic Stadium: