Peculiar Word Filtering In MegaMan 9

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Papercraft "Live Metal A"

Feeling a bit creative? What better way to vent that creativity with making a Live Metal A (of ZX Advent fame) papercraft!

MRi has put together a lovely visual step-by-step guide on constructing the papercraft along with instructions on how to make your own colorful variations. Be forewarned, further instructions will require Google Translate as the contents are in Chinese .

When all's said and done, you should have yourself a fine looking Live Metal, perfect for cosplay or filling up space on your mantel.

An Interview With Mark Gatha: Submit Your Questions!

Splendid news: At long last, I have finally obtained Mark Gatha's contact information, which shall be used to setup an interview. If you don't know who Mark Gatha is, shame on you!

Mark Gatha has provided the voice of MegaMan X in X8, Command Mission and Maverick Hunter X. His portrayal of the character has been positively received throughout the fanbase, some even consider him the best english VA to ever portray X.

Got a question for Mark? Ask him!

Submit your questions in the comments, and I'll have Mr. Gatha answer as many as he can! Ask him about his work as a voice actor, tips to getting into the industry, or even ask a few questions about voicing X.

Clueless on what to ask? You can find examples of some good questions at my previous interview with Caitlynne Medrek, the voice of Cinnamon.

You may submit questions from now until next Monday (Nov. 10th). Get to it!

Get Equipped With MM3 For Blackberry

Addicted to your Crackberry-err--Blackberry? Love MegaMan 3? Then you can't go without this.

Handago.com is hosting a $9.99 download ($8.99 for "club members") of the game for the Blackberry Curve. The title isn't a stripped down port, rather, it's the complete MM3 experience, Wily Stages and all.

$9.99 seems a bit pricey to me, but if you're dying to take MM3 on the go, purchase it regardless.

News Credit: Major Tom

MegaMan "Plug-and-Play" In Coming?

According to the ESRB ratings board official website, a "GameKey-Gunsmoke-MegaMan" Plug-and Play device might be on it's way.

"Plug-and-Play" systems have been pretty popular these past few years, an inexpensive alternative to game consoles and the like. Users would simply plug in the device to their TVs and play away. No power cable needed.

The device is slated to be published by Jakks Pacific Inc., a company well known for numerous "PaP" devices. No word on a release date yet.

Rocking Out To Dr. Wily Stage 1 In "Guitar Hero: World Tour"

It was inevitable. Someone had to do it. Tapion013 crafted a GHWT rendition of Wily Stage 1 (Rockman 2). Of note, this song is currently ranked #1 on the GHtunes charts.

Is It Time To Test the Waters?

Rockman DASH 3: quite possibly the second most demanded Rockman title in the brand's history next to Rockman 9.

For the past couple of years, we've listened to Inafune's desires to finally create the game, but as he has pointed out, money stands in his way. Creating a fully fledged, 3D Rockman title in this generation is a financial risk, due in part to the franchise's recent inability to make profits off of non Shooting Star series titles (ZX Advent=bomb, Rockman Rockman=bomb, Irregular Hunter X=bomb, Rockman 9=unknown, but looking good!).

But, how do we know for sure a third DASH won't flop? How can Capcom assure themselves that fans really do want to reprise their role as Rockman Volnutt? To return to the "world covered by endless water?" To see the shining faces of the 41 Kobuns again? Simple: Test the waters.

I wholeheartedly believe it's time Capcom created an "accessible side story" DASH title, one that isn't a cell phone game (*cough* "5 Island Adventure" *cough*). I'm talking about something on the DS or even WiiWare or XBLA, something that can be approached by a wide audience.

The demand for a new DASH title is there, so why not test the strength of the demand with a "new" DASH game that won't cost $15 million to produce?

Of course, we must recognize that the colorful characters from the series have never "disappeared", for they are constantly making cameo appearances in other Capcom titles. But, as much as I love these characters, I would much rather play a game with them in the spotlight. Honestly, I grow tired of seeing Rockman Volnutt face off against Ryu and Morrigan. I want to punt dogs again, utterly destroy Bonne mechs and yes, sneak a peek a Roll once more.

You know, I could even go for a port. Port older DASH titles to downloadable services or better yet, release a compilation disc. The three PSX titles are hard enough to find as is; you'd think it would be wise to release all three on a sole disc for the sake of accesability. Alas, Capcom has yet to even hint of something like this coming to fruition.

In closing, before a DASH 3 can be fully appreciated, Capcom may want to consider releasing a new game or ports to test the interest in the series. If it's successful, you bet we'll see a DASH 3. If not...well, I'd rather not think about that.

So, What Comes After Rockman 9?...

By now most of us have had our fill of Rockman 9 and are currently awaiting to see what Capcom has in store for us next. But, what comes next? More retro titles? Revivals of older series? Something entirely new?

Unfortunately, it seems not even Capcom knows what's coming down the pipe. According to Christian Svensson, VP of Strategic Planning & Business Development (in regards to a question about a 16-bit RMX9), Capcom is possibly awaiting to see the "trailing sales figures" of Rockman 9 to determine its follow up project:

"16 bit style eh? Retro but not as retro as 8-bit. Neat idea and I'm not sure what Infaune-san is cooking up on that front at the moment. I think we're still waiting to see what the trailing sales of MM9 look like before we evaluate any other projects of that nature."

So in a sense, Capcom is most likely seeing if Rockman 9 has "legs", a term used to describe a game's staying power in the charts. If Rockman 9 continues to sell at a rate that Capcom finds satisfying, they will most likely begin work on a follow up title.

MegaMan: The Pumpkin!

Stumped on who or what you'll carve into your pumpkins? Fret not, Instructables.com has your answer!: Mega Man.

Instructables has put together a step by step process to creating a pretty nifty looking Mega Man jack-o-lantern. The process requires a lot of time and diligence, so try to complete it before nightfall! You want to get it done before trick or treating, right?

Head on over to Instructables for directions!

Rockman 3 Coming Nov. 4th to Japanese VC

According to Nintedo's Japanese Virtual Console release schedule, Rockman 3 will apparently be released November 4th, 2008 for 500 Nintendo Points. Hopefully, Wii owners outside of Japan won't have to wait too long to purchase the game.

I wonder, will the "player 2 controller easter eggs" be left intact? We'll find out November 4th!

News Credit: Heat Man

Your "Scariest Rockman Moment?"

With Halloween festivities right around the corner, I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to discuss some of the "scarier moments" found within the Rockman franchise. Of course, the series isn't nearly as "scary" as Capcom's other franchises such as Resident Evil-but it does have those moments regardless.

So, if the picture doesn't make it clear enough, this was my scariest Rockman moment: Rockman 2, Dr. Wily's supposed transformation from a mad scientists to a devilish extraterrestrial. The entire sequence had me crapping bricks at the age of six. I was so frightened, I forced my younger and more skilled brother to defeat Wily for me.

So, how about you? Any particular moments or events from the series that gave you chills? Traumatized you to no end? Discuss!

SSR3 Demo Gameplay *UPDATED: Second Video*