Thursday, February 28, 2008

Terrifying Head Is...Terrifying

When the words “ugly” and “MegaMan” are put into the same sentence, usually this image pops up into one's head:

However, all of that is about to change. Below lies the sickest, most grotesque rendition of the Blue Bomber ever known to man; a mask from an old Capcom of America promotion. Be forwarned, it will give you nightmares....











LOOK AT IT. LOOK AT IT. LOOK AT IT!

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

X3 Roulette Machine


It's amazing how many cool doodads can be spotted at a Japanese gambling bar. Example: A freaking sweet Rockman X3 Roulette machine!

Other than the fancy decals, I don't know if the machine actually does something remotely related to Rockman X3 (sound effects?) but cool nonetheless.

Monday, February 25, 2008

Oha Coliseum Hosts Are Nuts

Tv Tokyo's "Oha Coliseum" is responsible for airing weekly episode of Ryuusei no Rockman to Japan nationwide.

However, before and after the show, viewers are forced to watch the crazy antics of Colleseum's hosts.

Be warned, what you are about to see cannot be unseen.



Friday, February 22, 2008

Ending the Cataclysm Theory Once and For All

You know what irks me the most? Fans who actually believe in the infamous “cataclysm theory.”

Yes, these gullible fans will believe anything that comes from “Bob & George."
(Good strips by the by)

For the uniformed, the cataclysm theory is a popular and bogus theory that Zero, upon being fully completed by Wily, is sent off to Dr. Light's lab to mercilessly kill off the classic series cast.

Bogus, right? Not to some fans. These fans must be reminded that such a horrid and inhuman event could never have taken place for one crucial reason:

It's a kids franchise.


As hard as it might be to believe, the classic series has always been aimed at a young audience, made up of elementary school children from ages six to twelve. It's out of the series' nature to depict such events, let alone imply it.

Many will argue that the Original Series does have it's “dark” moments, such as Rock's declaration of wanting to kill Wily at the final moments of MM7, but what many don't know is that that scene's dialog was altered for the sake of localization. In the Japanese version, Rockman is silent as he watches Wily beg for help.

To further prove the true nature of the Original Series, I direct you to Inafune's true vision of what the franchise was suppose to look like:

" Contrary to popular belief, Inafune had always envisioned Rock's world to be cute and chibi, but due to the Famicom's (NES) graphical limitations, he could not express this visual style until the PSP game, “Rockman Rockman” "


So, if Zero never did kill the Original Series' cast off, then what happened to them?

Simple: Nothing!

The episodic nature of the Original series leaves the story open ended. Like various episodic television shows and comics, a “true” ending is never planned; rather, the story is played out until they have used up all of the creative resources.

Also, if a massacre did happen to take place, then why hasn't Capcom said anything? Constantly, we are fed source book after source book, and yet we have never seen any official evidence to suggest that such an event took place.

It's not because Capcom is hiding some horrible truth from us, but because there is simply nothing to share.

Finally, here is the end all fact: Educated fans do know that Zero was not built with the prime directive to destroy Rockman or his family, but built for the sole purpose of defeating Light's final creation, X.

The "Rockman X Command Mission Perfect Guide" states this fact with flying colors.

But, now you say there is no in game proof to coincide this statement. Yes there is. I direct you towards  X5, specifically the fan favorite moment in which Zero returns to his "original state." (AKA, "Maverick Zero")

It is here that Zero returns to his original programming, his reason for existance: Kill X.

And that's the nail in the coffin.

So long cataclysm theory, may you rest in peace with the other nonsensical theories (Blues is Zero, Axl is Forte, and IceMan isn't actually a robot, but an Eskimo who thinks he is a robot)

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Dr. Weil Is Real!? Oh Snap!

He even has his own website!

TRUE STORY: Four or five years ago, the “Real Dr. Weil” e-mailed a nasty letter to Capcom of America when he discovered his name belonged to a fictional “evil scientist.” (Zero series' Weil) “Real” Weil took this as an offense.

“Real” Weil threatened Capcom, but thankfully, the fine folks down at marketing explained that the issue was just a coincidence. No harm intended.

Source on little tidbit can be found on the archives of “The MegaMan Network”, though I'm too lazy to dig up the link. Happy hunting!

Monday, February 18, 2008

The Closest You'll Ever Get to Touching Aile

The World Hobby Fair event isn't just an expo for toy companies to show of their latest figures, it's also a place for talented artists to show custom figures of their very own.

This particular Aile garage kit is praised by the community for it's sheer awesomeness. So, how does one purchase this godly figure? You can't. Well, not anymore.

Three months ago, three variations of the completed figure went up for auction at Yahoo! Japan with a hefty price tag of 5,000 Yen. Within a matter of days, all three figures vanished.

Of course, that doesn't mean you'll never get a chance to own one. There is always the slight chance they'll pop back up.

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Rockman Wii at GDC, ZX3 Might Be Happening, and RnR3 Tidbits *UPDATE*

I hate rumors just as much as the next guy, but with the lack of real news for the past few months, it's better than nothing. This morning, I awoke with a plethora of rumors in my inbox from yet another anonymous source. (Same one as before)

-The Wii MegaMan title will briefly be mentioned at GDC (Feb. 18th-22nd). However, what content will be shown is unknown at this time. Its possible we might see a small teaser or even a swift announcement confirming it's existence.

-Keiji Inafune will be present at GDC for a special announcement. This may or may not concern MegaMan. (I'm leaning towards an RE5 announcement)

- A non Wii related RM title is planned to be unveiled, however it might be a downloadable game for the 360, PS3 and possibly WiiWare. One or the other. Whatever it is, it will be a console exclusive. There is a possibility the title won't be shown next week but at a later, Capcom press event.


Non related GDC rumors:

- Currently, there are TWO Wii Rockman games in development. One of them you'll be seeing soon, the other much later.

-Don't be too shocked if one of the games is a Ryuusei title.

- Capcom is producing a total of three DS Rockman games this year. Two of them are expected to be two versions of RnR3. The other might be a new ZX title.

- First news concerning RnR3 will be a new, distinct feature that will truly set RnR3 apart from it's predecessors. Hint: it's a nod to a "fan favorite" gameplay element in the EXE series. (Non restrictive movement?)

- A unique RnR3 marketing campaign will kick off mid summer.

- Their is huge possibility of another Rockman film reminiscent of the "Rockman.EXE/Duel Masters" crossover film. This time around, it would be a crossover between Ryuusei and the newest iteration of Duel Masters.


UPDATE (2/17/08)

Anonymous source added further insight to the Wii Rockman announcement:

"There is a possibility Capcom will choose to not show the Wii title this week, rather, show it alongside the DLC title in a future Capcom press event. At the moment, the press event is scheduled to take place in the near future."

Friday, February 15, 2008

Video Footage of "Rockman NEO"

Here's some video footage of "Rockman NEO", the beta build of "Rockman DASH" given out to members of "Capcom Friendly Club."




Can you spot the differences from the beta build and the final?

-Different title screen
-Rock's character model (smaller, different hair style/color)
-Weird Special Weapon gauge
-Data's boots
-Buster animation
-Roll's eyebrows
-And oh so much more!

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Rockman EXE 6 "DX Edition" Exists?

Released prior to “Ryuusei no Rockman”, Capcom bundled Glaga and Falzar versions of EXE 6 with a limited edition “Hikari Beast Link Gate” and exclusive Link PET EX Battle Chips.

Currently, the EXE 6 DX packs are up for bidding on Rinkya, which is proof in itself that the boxed sets do exist.

Why all the fuss? Many have had a hard time locating the sets specifically due to their limited offer at E-Capcom over two years ago. Thus, many have denied the sets' existence.

Collectors, don't pass this auction up!

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Hidden Playable Characters In DASH 2? You Bet.

Thanks to the efforts of many devoted DASH fans (myself included), it appears through the magic of HACKING, we can alter Rock's character model into one of the many supporting characters including Tron, Roll, Glyde, Bon, and more!

As always, take caution when hacking!

Tools needed: Code Breaker or GameShark for PSX (WILL NOT WORK ON PS2!)

Roll
8008C252 0602
E308C0CF 0001
8008C252 FFFF

Tron
8008C252 0702
E308C0CF 0001
8008C252 00FF

Rockman with Kitchen Apron!
8008C252 0802
E308C0CF 0001
8008C252 01FF

Matilda
8008C252 0902
E308C0CF 0001
8008C252 02FF

Glyde
8008C252 0a02
E308C0CF 0001
8008C252 03FF

Gatz
8008C252 0b02
E308C0CF 0001
8008C252 04FF

Bon
8008C252 0c02
E309C84D 0001
8008C252 05FF

Monday, February 11, 2008

MMZOCW DELAYED Yet Again...@!#$!

Since mid July, "MegaMan Zero Official Complete Works" has seen countless delays, but fans were given a glimmer of hope of a final release date for sometime in February.

However, Udon has confirmed that MMZOCW won't see a release until April/March.

The good news is that this may indeed be the final delay the book will see, Udon has confirmed that the book is currently "in the printer."

Source: MegaMan Network

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Vote Roll Casket For "We Love Golf"


Capcom's blog is hosting a "We Love Golf" (For Nintendo Wii) poll to determine if Roll Casket and other Capcom characters, will appear as playable characters in the game.

Why Roll Caskett? A potential reference for DASH on Wii?

Regardless, go vote for her!