First Look At Mega Man Universe

PAX hasn't even official started yet and we already have ourselves some gameplay footage of Mega Man Universe. Is it everything you imagined? Find out in the video below:

...and that's not all! Atfer the jump, two additional gameplay videos for your viewing pleasure, each showcasing a couple more playable characters. Hit the READ MORE to check them out!

New Arrange Album Coming To Tokyo Game Show (Update)

A slew of Capcom related Tokyo Game Show material was unveiled tonight, and while there wasn't any mention of Rockman games at the show, Capcom is planning to roll out a new arrange album exclusive to TGS.

Entitled Rockman Kai, the CD is being produced by Tetsu x Neko, who previously worked on the famed "Can't Beat Air Man" song and album. Not much else about the disc is known currently, however according to Capcom's TGS goods page, the soundtrack includes a DVD and a special booklet of some sort. Naturally, more details will trickle out as TGS draws closer.

On the lack of the presence of a Rockman game, Capcom (and most developers) are known to add titles to their TGS lineup as time goes by, so it's not entirely a lost cause. The least we can expect from TGS is Mega Man Universe, but you never know..

UPDATE: Some major updates coming from The Mega Man Network. I'm a bit short on time at the moment so here's a good ol' copy/paste of the new details, found after the jump...

Mega Man Universe Confirmed For PAX; First Footage Expected

Capcom has officially confirmed Mega Man Universe will be featured at PAX this weekend, and the best part is we'll be getting our first real look at the game in action -- this according to a post over at Capcom Unity.

"Located near the middle of the expansive exhibition showfloor, Capcom's 1,500 sq. ft. booth features hands-on gaming for some of the most anticipated games of the coming year including: Mega Man Universe with new, never before seen trailers and game levels."

As usual, I'll be posting up whatever comes out of the show right here on the blog.

Furthermore, Mega Man Universe swag is also slated to be on-hand for convention goers, like this MMU headband that will be given away every half hour:

 (first look at the game's official artwork?)

Other Mega Man swag on sale includes the all new Sour Servbot Bobble Budds and Mega Man and Proto Man Kubrick/Be@rbrick sets.

More information on PAX 2010 available at Capcom Unity and the show's official website here.

Quirky Kobun Mobile Phone Game Gets Re-released

For some inexplicable reason, Capcom has re-released the highly obscure mobile phone game, "Kobun Flies?" today in Japan. The new version of the game is now available to SofBank and Au mobile service customers for 315 Yen, or roughly $3.74 US.

Kobun Flies? is a simple little game, originally released way back in 2001. You play as a Kobun with a propeller fashioned to its head and it's your job to guide the fellow through a series of autoscrolling platform-based stages. Time you jumps right and you'll successfully make it to the end unscathed! As a neat little bonus, a number of characters from the DASH series are hidden throughout stages whose appearances are triggered by completing certain conditions. These same characters even appear sporting Christmas attire in the follow up holiday themed game, Kobun Flies? Xmas, in 2002.

If you happen to have the means of obtaining the game, you can do so in the above link. Love to score some footage of this one so if you have it, please share some video!

Source: CapKobun

3D Mega Man Art From FanExpo

FanExpo isn't just a convention focused on all things gaming, comics and anime, but also a venue for independent artists to exhibit and sell their work. Spotted at the event this past weekend, here's a nifty piece of art that some of you will surely dig; an eye-popping, 3D recreation of the famous Mecha Dragon boss battle from Mega Man 2.

The piece was for sale but there's been no word if it sold or not. The artist's identity is shrouded in mystery, too. Nevertheless, it's a really awesome piece of work. Full sized pick available here.

Source: Agent M Loves Tacos

Mega Man Avatars Coming To PSN

Bit of a slow news weekend, but here's something PlayStation savvy fans might want to keep an eye out for. According to Amazon's online PlayStation Network shop, a series of Mega Man-themed PlayStation ID avatars are set to release on Augusts 31 for $0.49 a pop. Three avatars are in the works: Roll, Doctor Light and Neo Metool.

Amazon are offering online game codes for each avatar, meaning you buy a code from Amazon that's redeemed on PlayStation Network to receive the avatar. Codes won't be distributed until the 31st, mind you.

Capcom's made a trend as of late to offer up character based PSN avatars with batches of avatars being made available on weekly PlayStation Store updates each Tuesday. Previous incarnations included characters from Street Fighter III and Darkstalkers. Looks like Mega Man is up next! I'll update the post with images as soon as they are revealed.

Kotobukiya Blues Revealed (Update)

Here it is, our first look at the third Rockman figure from Kotobukiya: Blues!

Presented at Chara Hobby 2010 event in Japan, the poster reveals Blues will feature a detachable shield and three face plates (hopefully one of those includes Break Man). While pricing and a specific release date weren't revealed, the poster reassures convention goers to expect the figure by the end of this year.

Update: Scratch that. The model is not coming out by the end of the year, but sometime in early 2011. Thanks for the tip, Stan.

Credit: The Mega Man Network

Its USA Vs. Japan In: The Mega Man Olympics

Posted at Capcom Unity a couple days ago, here's a teaser trailer for the upcoming "Mega Man Olympics", a competition of... something set to take place between none other than Capcom Unity's community manager Jgonzo and Rockman Unity's Ucchy. The event took place at San Diego Comic Con last month and is just now being leaked onto the net.

(Do want those hats.)

Err... yeah. What do you make of all this? Something made just for the fun of it, or is there some kind of ulterior motive behind the insanity? I dunno; maybe it's the beginning of some sort of promo for Mega Man Universe, especially since Ucchi, the head honcho behind all the Mega Man Universe happenings in Japan, is involved. It's funny, not even Capcom Unity themselves knows what's going on!

Whatever the case, the "coming soon" at the end of the video promises more fun is to come. Can't wait!

Credit: Capcom Unity

Rockman Online Teaser Trailer Released

Scant on gameplay but awesome nonetheless, here's the first teaser trailer for Rockman Online:

So... wow. From the looks of it, we just bared witness to some sort of robot uprising taking place within a dystopian classic series universe -- yet -- the trailer cuts to footage of Iris, Alia and Signas (X series characters), toiling away as if they're providing aid to the very situation at hand. Classic/X series crossover, anyone?

According to Stoo.com, the source of the trailer, the game will indeed feature characters from both series, specifically outlining the presence of classic Rockman, Blues (Proto Man), Forte (Bass), X and Zero. Just how these characters will relate to one another is unknown at this time so it's up for speculation.

Aside from the above tidbit about characters, no new details about the game were revealed. However, once again, various Korean sites are promising more details will trickle out in the near future.

If you're new to this whole Rockman Online hubbub, allow me to summarize what we know so far: Rockman Online is a side-scrolling action RPG, boasting 3D graphics on a two dimensional plane, much like Mega Man X8 and Maverick Hunter X. Familiar faces and NPCs will make up the game's cast in addition to online players.

The game is being cooperatively developed by Capcom and NeoWiz with plans to distribute the title exclusively in Korea and Asian markets by the end of 2010.  While there's been no word of a release for the West, a Japanese release is likely, if a trademark is to be believed.

Hopefully, more updates sooner rather than later.

Mega Man Universe At PAX Next Month

According to a brief tweet posted by Wes Phillips, Capcom USA's PR Manager, the ever mysterious  Mega Man Universe will be making an appearance at Penny Arcade Expo next month:

"Mega Man Universe is really cool. The curtain will be lifted a bit more at PAX."

It's unknown just what shape or form Mega Man Universe will take on at PAX but one thing is for sure: don't expect a complete unveiling. That said, I assume we'll most likely be learning everything there is to know about the game at Tokyo Game Show, which is just around the corner, too (September 16-19).

PAX begins September 3 at Downtown Seattle, Washington, ending on the 5th. All the details on the show can be found here.

I'll be keeping you posted on any developments. Stay tuned!

Source: WesPhillips

Mega Man Meets Mega Man X In An Unlikely Crossover

It's every fanboy's (and fangirl's) dream to have a classic and X series crossover. Two Mega Men, from two different eras, coming together to vanquish evil. Aside from a short-lived comic series from Dreamwave and an episode of the Ruby-Spears cartoon, classic Mega and X have never crossed paths in a game... or have they?

Enter Rockman Tennis; the 2007 Japanese exclusive mobile phone game where Rockman company compete in, simply put, a tennis tournament. While neat in its own right, the title holds something very significant that would have gone unnoticed to most if not for YouTuber Megacocorock. Turns out, Rockman X is an unlockable playable character, purchasable in the in-game shop -- thus marking the first time, in an official Capcom game, the two creations of Dr. Light come face to face:

Okay, so a tennis match isn't the neatest venue for the two to meet, but pretty cool we got to see something like this happen, even if it was through a series of still images (the video itself, according to the author, wasn't intended to show off X in play, but his theme music -- hence the lack of actual gameplay. Still, you get the idea).

One has to wonder if this will be the last time Mega Man and X will meet. If not, maybe the next opportunity will be a little more action oriented and not a competition in athletic ability.

Capcom Discounts Mega Man Kubricks

Haven't nabbed the Mega Man Kubrick and Bear Brick sets yet? Now might be the time to do so.

The ridiculously cute figures are seeing a price cut as part of Capcom Store's Deal of the Week -- marked down to $35.95 a pop. That's 10% off their original $39.95 price tag. As a special bonus, you'll also get one free Mega Man Zero Collection collector's pins (at random).

The deal also extends to ordering both figures. Purchase both the Mega Man and Proto Man Kubricks and you'll save ten bucks and get a free button. Bear in mind, this deal won't last forever: it ends Thursday!

Full Deal of the Week details available here.