Inclement Weather Delays 100,000 Strong Rocket Launch

"Due to conditions beyond our control the rocket launch is going to be rescheduled to a later date," reads a recent bulletin posted on the 100,000 Strong for Mega Man Legends 3 FaceBook page. "This Saturday forecast is predicted to be cloudy with a 35 to 60 % of rain and thunderstorms which could negatively affect the launch. The new launch date is likely to be February 9th but we will update you as the situation develops."

Hey, no biggie. These things happen. Here's hoping it's clear skies next time!

Source: 100,000 Strong for Mega Man Legends 3

Capcom SVP: "Digital Poll Data Was Very Telling"

 

Not too long ago, Capcom USA held a community-wide survey asking fans what kind of games they would like to see released digitally. This poll not only gauged interest in digital re-releases of old games, but also the prospect of new titles as well. Hyping Mega Man fans up in particular, a "new HD Mega Man - side-scrolling, jump and shoot (HD sprite based or 2.5D)" and "new HD Battle Network" were among proposed games.

Now that the data has been collected, Capcom USA senior vice president Christian Svensson was willing to talk a little about the results over on the Ask Capcom forums. Although he was unable to comment on how individual titles and franchises fared, Svensson was more than happy to share what Capcom took away from the survey overall.

Re-issued D-Arts Mega Man X Arriving in May

Those of you looking to get your hands on a fresh D-Arts Mega Man X are in for a little bit of a wait. According to Bluefin Tamashii Nations' 2013 release schedule, the figure is expected to arrive in May for $39.99. A little ways off, sure, but at least we can say goodbye to those exorbitant Amazon prices!

Back by popular demand, this will be a limited re-issue exclusively for the North American market. No telling just how limited it will be so it might be wise to invest in a pre-order ASAP!

100,000 Strong Rocket Launch is This Saturday

Friendly reminder: this Saturday, January 12th, the folks from 100,000 Strong for Mega Man Legends 3 will launch their five-foot model rocket. This symbolic gesture -- a testament to Legends 3 and the franchise's 25th anniversary -- is absolutely free to attend. The launch will be held at 2PM at the Hearne Municipal Airport in Hearne, Texas. You'll get to meet the 100K team, chat it up with fellow fans, and shake hands with Roll Caskett herself. Should be fun!

For more info, check out this post here. Thanks to SkyBane Zero for the heads-up!

Get Your Artwork Featured in a Full-Page Spread in Mega Man #23

Here's some good news for all you creative folks out there. Archie Comics and Capcom are looking for submissions from talented artists to be included in a full-page spread in Mega Man #23. Winners get equipped with an awesome Capcom prize pack and some goodies from Archie. Hit the break for all the details!

PlayStation Plus Member? Grab Mega Man 9 & 10 Free

The title of this post says it all. This week's PlayStation Plus subscription update will include a free download of the Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10 combo pack. The pack contains the games only so no free DLC this time around. You'll have to purchase those separately!

The sale goes in affect tomorrow, so there's no need to rush home and boot up your PS3. Moreover, these sort of sales typically last a whole month. You've got some time to take advantage of the offer.

Source: US PlayStation Blog

Have Some Raw Archie Mega Man Cover Art

Hey, it's been a while since we last saw roughs. So for your viewing pleasure, Archie Mega Man colorist Matt Harms has posted a behind-the-scenes look at some of the more recent covers on his deviantART. Covers consist of issue 21, issue 22, and issue 23.

It's always a treat to see stuff like this. The covers are in hi-rest and completely devoid of any text and pesky logos! PLUS, if you've got a kiddo of you own, they make for great coloring sheets.

Thanks to Mega Man Monthly for the heads up!

Did You Know? Roll Was Almost a Damsel in Distress

Roll literally had nothing to do in Mega Man 1. Seriously; she just stands there in the ending cutscene. Most players at the time had no idea who she was. Not until Mega Man 3, at least. But in Mega Man 1's heyday, Roll almost had a bigger... role.

The Rockman Character Collection is a 60-page booklet given to those who entered the boss design contest for Rockman 4. Towards the final pages, a round-table discussion is transcribed between Keiji Inafune and other Capcom dev team members. It is here they drop the bomb: originally, Mega Man 1 was about Roll being kidnapped.

Get Equipped With the 25th Anniversary Lanyard

Shipping out sometime in February, this is the official 25th anniversary lanyard from the Capcom Store. It's a fancy neon green band decorated in iconic 8-bit Mega Man sprites. You'll also get a special 25th anniversary tag that you can flaunt to your friends and fellow fans!

So yeah. There it is.  Head on over to the Capcom Store and pre-order yours for $9.95.

Source: Capcom Unity

An Update for Street Fighter X Mega Man is in the Works

Over the last couple weeks, Capcom has been pretty mum on the prospect of an update to Street Fighter X Mega Man. But in an interview with The Mega Man Network, Capcom Unity Community Manager Brett Elston has officially confirmed a "Version 2" update is in production.

It remains to be seen if the update will add any new content, but it will address design concerns. For example, Brett specifically addressed the fact that the game instantly closes without confirmation if you hit the escape key. We can infer this will be patched up, perhaps with a lovely "are you sure you want to quit?" message.

No other fixes were mentioned so we can only speculate for now. I, personally, would really like it if the update added backtracking to completed stages. It'd be nice to go back and grab any E-Tanks I missed before!

Source: Destructoid (via TMMN)

Dr. Wily and Eggman Are BFFs in Mega Man #25

By way of Mega Man Monthly, here's the bromance infused cover for the second part of the Worlds Collide story arc. Dr. Wily and Eggman, riding a bike for two, are making a toast to the incapacitated Mega Man and Sonic. This is quite a change of pace from the usual action-oriented cover splash. Nevertheless, I like it. It's different... and funny!

Anyway, AOL Comics Alliance also brings us an official synopsis for the issue:

“When Worlds Collide” Part Four of Twelve: It’s Sonic versus Mega Man – Round Two! Celebrate 25 issues of Mega Man with the throwdown brawl to end all throwdown brawls! The Blue Bomber has the home field advantage this time – can Sonic keep up in this unfamiliar city? Meanwhile, Drs. Eggman and Wily make their boldest move yet in their master plan! This milestone issue marks the dramatic conclusion to the first act in the biggest crossover story of 2013! Featuring a stunning gatefold cover by Sonic/Mega Man art legend Patrick Spaziante, and a special “E.F.F. (aka Evil Friends Forever) variant” featuring Drs. Eggman and Wily on a (presumably evil) bicycle built for two!

Mega Man #25 is due in comic shops on May 8, 2013. Many thanks to Mega Man Monthly for the tip! 

Take to the Streets and Roundup Some Servbots

Got a few minutes to kill? You might want to try your hand at this neat nugget from Blyka and fAB. "Servbot Roundup" is a mini fan-game that puts you in the shoes of Barrett as you drive around Teomo City on your motorhorse collecting Servbots. Find the fastest route to victory and submit your best times to the online boards!

For those who might not recognize it, this little game is directly inspired by a mission originally intended to appear in Mega Man Legends 3. It's pretty fun, if I do say so myself. You can play it directly in your browser via the Mega Man Legends Station Sky Pirate Arcade! 

Source: 100,000 Strong for Mega Man Legends 3