Check Out the Fan-Made "Mega Man 11" Soundtrack

In case the post title didn't make it clear, this is fan-made. Fan-made. Yes Mega Man 11 doesn't exist, but hey, a guy can dream, right?

To honor the Blue Bomber's upcoming 25th anniversary, professional video game composer Xavier "mv" Dang created an entire chiptune soundtrack for a fake "Mega Man 11." Right now, you can tune in to a listening party on his TwitchTV channel. Shortly afterwards, he'll release the album on his Bandcamp page for free download!

All in all, the OST is a true labor of love. If you've got an ear for chiptune music, check it out!

Thanks to Destructoid's Tony Ponce for the tip!

KodyKoala's Battle Damaged Proto Man

Donald "KodyKoala" Kennedy has worked his magic once again. Hot off the heels of his battle damaged Mega Man figure, his latest creation focuses on a similarly battered and bruised take on the Blue Bomber's brother, Proto Man.

"Here is another commission that I did. I wanted to focus on Protoman’s shield for this one, and I like how the face turned out with the eyeball behind the glasses," writes KodyKoala. "This took me about 15 hours to complete and I used a vinyl Protoman and random robot parts and wires."

You can check out more pictures of this gruesomely awesome piece on KodyKoala's Flickr gallery here.

Mega Man X Marathon for Child's Play Kicks Off

In other instance of gaming for a cause, Team Asunder is running a marathon for the next 48-hours, playing through the entire Mega Man X series. The donations will go directly to the Child’s Play charity. Be sure to check them out and give them your support!

Thanks to Maqqy for the tip!

New “We are ROCK-MEN!" Album Planned

Well, it looks like another new Rockman arrange album is headed our way. Amazon Japan has listed “We are ROCK-MEN! 2", attached to a December 19th release for 2,100 Yen (about $27.00 US).

For now, no other details about this new album exist. We can, however, assume the same crew will be back with another helping of delicious arrangements. The original “We are ROCK-MEN! album was headed up by Capcom Japan's own in-house sound team, which featured a number of arranged tracks from the Classic, X and Legends series.

Stay tuned for more details! Source: The Mega Man Network

Grab Your Bobble Budds from Big Bad ToyStore

You remember the Mega Man Bobble Budds, maybe? Well, it appears that a release window may have finally been set for the figures, which is sure to have a lot of collectors scrambling.

Right now, Big Bad ToyStore are taking pre-orders for all four Bobble Budds: Mega Man, Elec Man, Guts Man and Proto Man (previously sold as a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive). The figures are set for release sometime in November at $11.99 a pop. If you'd like to snatch them up in one fell swoop, BBTS also offers a collection for $44.99.

Source: Big Bad ToyStore

In Case There Was Any Doubt, Xover is Still Headed Stateside

In spite of a decidedly negative reception to the game's Tokyo Game Show debut, Rockman Xover is still planned to hit North America. Over at Ask Capcom, Christian "Sven" Svensson denied speculation the game would no longer be localized simply because of criticism:

"We continue to send feedback to the mobile teams in Japan. As it stands now, to answer the OP's question, it is still coming Westward at some point."

That first sentence is interesting. Could feedback (i.e. complaints) dictate the direction the game takes from here on out? Hard to say, really. If Capcom wants it out before year's end, I doubt we'll see any major modifications. Some polish, maybe, but nothing earth-shatteringly different.

In any case, I find it a reassuring they've got their antennas out. And hey, we aren't the only ones feeling a little uncomfortable about Xover; Sven also holds some concerns too.

We'll just have to wait and see what happens I guess.

Source: Ask Capcom

Marvel vs. Capcom Origins Now Available On PSN

Just a quick heads up, folks: Marvel vs. Capcom Origins is now available on PlayStation Network for $14.99.

For those not in the know, Origins is a compilation of Marvel Super Heroes and Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes with some slick new extras. There's GGPO-online play (8-player lobbies), in-game achievements, Spectator Mode, a handful of graphical filters, and more goodies.

Xbox 360 users can pick the game up tomorrow via Xbox Live Arcade for 1200 Microsoft Points. In the meantime, feel free to grab Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 at half-price and some discounted DLC!

Source: Capcom Unity

Johnny Yong Bosch's Take On Iris' Death

Here's Johnny Yong Bosch (voice of Zero in Marvel vs. Capcom 3) at the Montreal Comic-Con courteously agreeing to reenact Iris' Mega Man X4 death scene... in song.

Did you know he was the (second) Black Ranger? And the lead singer of Eyeshine? I'm telling you, there is nothing this man can't do!

Rockman & Forte WS Robot Masters Recreated in NES Style

Rockman & Forte: Challenger from the Future, a Rockman game licensed by Bandai for the WonderSwan portable system, is perhaps best known for its wonky Robot Master cast. There's Aircon Man (an air conditioner), Konro Man (a portable stove) and Dangan Man (a freaking bullet), among others. And you thought Sheep Man was weird? Puh-lease.

Because no one really does anything with these guys, Tarbo thought it might be fun to recreate each Robot Master in 8-bit. The above video comes from Tarbo's work-in-progress "Roll-chan" fan-game, which shows off what it might be like to fight those weirdos in an NES-style Mega Man game. Impressive stuff, to say the least.

Like what you see? You'll find more Roll-Chan gameplay at Tarbo's YouTube channel here.

Harada Wants to Localize Project X Zone

Tekken producer and all-round cool guy Katsuhiro Harada is championing Namco Bandai to localize Project X Zone, the 3DS strategy-RPG that pits numerous characters from Namco Bandai, Capcom, and Sega games into battle.

When asked about the game over Twitter, Harada replied, "I proposed localization of Project X Zone." He quickly followed that statement up with "Not decided yet, but It will be realized if I continue proposing."

By no means does this confirm PXZ will be localized. However, it's reassuring to learn that someone with such a large influence at Bandai Namco is fighting for the good fight. Let's hope for the best!

Source: Game Informer

Have Some Rockman Xover Gameplay

Mega Man Network staff member Heat Man got some one-on-one time with Rockman Xover at the Tokyo Game Show recently, and he's come back with some (brief) gameplay footage. Check it out:

Heat Man also wrote up his impressions of the demo. Read it at The Mega Man Network!

Solicitation for Archie’s Mega Man #21 Now Available

New covers and solicitations have arrived for the 21st issue of Archie's Mega Man comic book series. Slated to hit newsstands in January, this issue is all about the coming New Year. Read all about it:

(Writer) Ian Flynn (Art) Gary Martin & Various (Main Cover) Chad Thomas, Matt Herms & Various (Variant Cover) Alice Meichi Li

"‘Countdown.’ It’s almost New Year’s Day, and Mega Man is ready to celebrate in style! Rock, Roll, and Dr. Light are among the crowd waiting to watch the ceremonial light-ball drop at midnight, but the celebration is short-lived as the Emerald Spears return to exact their revenge on our heroes! The epic grudge match between Mega Man and Xander Payne begins now, so grab a front row seat and prepare for the battle royale!"

Thank to Mega Man Monthly for the tip!