Brawl Get!

After waiting in the cold for a miserable thirty minutes, I successfully obtained my copy of Brawl.

Due to the very small interior of my local GameStop, myself and thirty something other gamers were forced to wait outside in the cold till the stroke of midnight.

For the majority of the wait, I was pretty excited for the game, but three "stereotypical gamers" behind me irked my good mood.

"Hey man, I'm buying this game just so I can burn it."

"(Odd sounds) Hellz ya my man. This game is suppose to be really bad, like worse than a Hannah Montana game."

"Sweet man...Yo, did you get your GED yet?"

"No...I like dropped out."

"Lol. What are we waiting in line for again?"

"I dunno."

Honest to god, that was their conversation. Word for word.

Anywho, I've been up playing for the past two hours or so-alone. I would play online, but Random isn't all that fun without text chat and stats, so I invite you all to play against me!

Here is my SSBB Friend Code, enter it so we can have ourselves a good clean fight:

4382-1632-7789

That's that. Now to hit the sack.

More R20 Info, Cover Art and More

The must have book of the year continues to make our mouths water! To the right of this text is what appears to be the final cover to "R20 Rockman & X Official Complete Works," decorated with an immense amount artwork adorned with Rockman's face.

Capcom's official Rockman portal confirms the book will contain over 3,000 pieces of artwork from various franchise contributers such as Inafune sama, Hayato Kazi, Tatsuya Yoshikawa and many more.


e-Capcom is now taking preorders for the book, however buyers can expect the book to ship on April 4th.

Strangely, e-Capcom's description of the book indicates it might be the final 20th Anniversary item. (Going by Google's translation. Those fluent in Japanese can double check this!

R20 is available March 25th, 2008 for 3,360 Yen. Don't miss out on this one!

The Dairies of Netto Kun

Although Netto is long gone (R.I.P my man), his adventures continue within "Netto's Diary", a series of items found within Ryuusei no Rockman 2, filling us in on his happenings after the events of EXE 6.

Tonight for your viewing pleasure, are the complete diary entries in english!
(Thanks Josu!)


January XX

"Today was the Akihara Elementary school class reunion , after graduation, we were all seperated...it seems like time passed in an instant. My old friend Dekao was elected mayor while still young, he is quite distinguished. Also, Yaito is flying all over the world as a female president. I won't be defeated by those two, I will become a great scientist!”

March XX

“Because Enzan is returning to Japan for the first time in ages, I said I will welcome him at the airport. He is being commended by the government for his activities as an international official netbattler. Therefore, this is a big event. When that guy is glad, he sure doesn't show it, "I do not work in to be praised, therefore I'm not especially proud of anything" That cool attitude from old times hasn't changed at all.”

July XX

"Akihara elementary school was rebuilt, it has become so high-tech now. As the nostalgic school building becomes impossible to see, I think I'm a bit lonely. Oh right! A building is vanishing in the distance, it seems that the Higureya will be lost soon. It is going to be crushed. I heard it was being transferred. It seems there will be a new 10 floor store with the changed name Higure Department store opening. People will definately gather at the opening ceremonies.”

May XX

"Thought I'd buy a PET for my son Raito because he's getting bigger. My wife Meiru said 'is it too soon?' The installed Net Navi was named Rockman Jr. My navi is Rockman and Meiru's navi is called Roll, a program combining the best qualities of both net navis. Raito was quite happy "I'm going to become the #1 netbattler in the world!" It is good for a father to see a son do that kind of growth."

November XX

"There was a meeting held at the science bureau and I brought up the hot topic "bond theory". In the old days, Rockman and I fought for our lives together, besides that, a miraculous, rare power can be born between two people. This power is what made me start thinking about this theory. I was thinking, Although bonds are not totally out of the question, sometimes people don't believe such power can be demonstrated. To summerize it as a theory、 I'm wondering whether it can be helpful to the world. Perhaps it won't even be completed during my lifetime. but... I think I want to bequeth something to the people living in the future. So... Everything for the future!"

Bring 20th Anniversary Schwag Home

Play-Asia is offering an assortment of official 20th anniversary goods from the 20th Anniversary Event from way back when.

Jackets, shirts, soundtracks, key chains and more await you!

It also appears Play Asia will be selling the upcoming "Rockman & X Encyclopedia," which is good news to those of us who lack an import bookstore near by.

Capcom Sets a Date For Gamers Day

It's that time again. Capcom has locked in April 12th as the official date for their annual Capcom Gamers Day conference.

What MegaMan news will come from it? I'm more than certain we'll hear our first news bites of Star Force 2, but beyond that your guess is as good as mine.

Here's hoping for something worthwhile in '08.

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Custom WHF "Original X" Up For Grabs

What luck! A magnificent custom "Original X" figure has popped up on ebay waiting your bid!

The kit created by the talented Ateliar Sai, was featured at this years World Hobby Fair. Now, it can be yours! (If you're willing to shell out a few hundred bucks)

If money isn't a problem, bid away!

Rockman Graces the Apple Newton

Yes, the Apple Newton. The ancient PDA will be getting an unofficial Rockman title via the educational “MathFaster” software by Sealie.

Just look at those amazing graphics! That soccer ball looks as if it's coming right off of the screen!

Kinda interesting, but Rockman's presence is only used as a gimmick to make you want to play the “game.”

This should keep us busy till some official Rockman Wii news. Right? Right?

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!

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.

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.

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)

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!