Another Rockman HOLIC Preview!

The above video is a preview of ROCKMAN HOLIC’s track Can’t Beat Air Man. It's an arrangmeent of the viral classic with vocals provided by Hanatan. Enjoy!

Thanks for the heads up, RockX!

R20+ Is Huge, Due On December 17

Following the recent announcement of "R20+ Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works: Revised Edition”, E-Capcom has begun accepting pre-orders. The listing brings some new details about the forthcoming art book. Most important, it now has a specified release day of December 17, 2012 (just in time for the 25th anniversary). It will be 432 pages in A4 format, the same size as its predecessor. By comparison, the original R20 was 331 pages!

As previously reported, manga artists Hitoshi Ariga and Yoshihiro Iwamoto will be submitting special illustrations for the book. Moreover, it's assumed we'll see some stuff from Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10 since they came out after the original R20. More details are expected to drop in the near future, however, so we should have confirmation soon.

Credit: CAPKobun

Would You Buy These Mega Man Legends Fan-Figures?

Over the last year, brothers Score and Owl have produced a trio of incredible Mega Man Legends figures: Mega Man Volnutt, Teisel Bonne and Bon Bonne. They've made a handful of accessories and trinkets too, but the action figures is where it's truly at! And today, the brothers are eying the producing of two all-new figures.

A quick peak at Owl's Facebook page reveals two potential figures: a Servbot and Arukoitan, a breed of Reaverbot native to Kattelox Island. "Potential" is the key word here because Owl's going to need your feedback. If there's enough interest, we'll see these two sculpts made into actual figures. Simply drop a comment in this post here, and we'll see what the future holds!

For more information and pictures, you can head on down to the official Score Owl Productions Facebook page here.

Good luck, boys!

Capcom Bar Serves "Rockman Honey Toast"

For those not in the know, Capcom actually has a bar in Japan. The place serves Capcom themed food and, for one reason or another, never offered anything Rockman-related on the menu. Until now.

Beginning in December, the bar will serve "Rockman honey toast." For a limited time, you can grab it from the 2,500 Yen course meal ($27.44) or the 3,500 Yen course meal ($42.74). What exactly is honey toast, you ask? It's a dessert; ice cream served inside a sweet loaf of bread topped off with honey and, traditionally, some fruit. It's reportedly delicious, moreso at the Capcom bar with a dash of Rockman served on top.

All in all, it comes down to price. This is one expensive dessert... you're probably better of making your own honey toast. 

Source: Capcom x Pasela Entertainment Bar

25th Anniversary Feature in GAMESIDE Magazine

The newest issue of GAMESIDE, a Japanese gaming magazine, is set to hit newsstands on December 3rd. This particular issue will play host to a Rockman retrospective covering the franchise's 25-year history. Moreover, it will include a new interview with Megamix author/illustrator Hitoshi Ariga.

With any luck, the retrospective may clue us in on the franchise's future,which has been all but clear. If there's anything interesting inside, I'll flex those connections to bring you all the details!

Source: GAMESIDE.jp

Update Those Bookmarks

So, today was interesting. Long story short, I had to get a new domain. It's now http://www.rockman-corner.com/

Update your bookmarks and feeds. Affiliates, please update those links. And to everyone out there who visits this corner every day, thank you for your continued support. Spread the good word; I am still here.

- Protodude

Capcom Trademarks "Fighters of Capcom"

Get the speculation train a-chuggin’. On November 8th, Capcom filed a trademark for "Fighters of Capcom." What kind of game is it? We can't say for certain. I like to think this may finally be that dream game; you know, the one where Capcom characters actually fight each other to a pulp in a no-holds-barred brawl. No Marvel or SNK folks allowed.

But there's also the possibility this is the localized name for Capcom All Stars With Everyone, a mobile card game RPG available in Japan. It's by no means a "fighting" game in the traditional sense, but the idea of Capcom characters versus Capcom characters still stands.

Regardless of what sort of game "Fighters of Capcom" is, the trademark suggests it could appear on anything from consoles to smart phones. For more details (and possible hints), you can find the whole set of intent-to-use applications at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Source: USPTO

Cover and Solicitation for Mega Man #23

Another month, a new solicitation. Here's the latest scoop for Archie's Mega Man #23:

(W) Ian Flynn (A) Gary Martin & Various (CA) Matt Herms & Various
 
‘For the Bot Who Has Everything.’ Happy Birthday, Mega Man! The city celebrates their hero in style and Rock receives the recognition he deserves! What could ruin such a perfect day? How about a vengeful Dr. Wily and the mysterious Break Man?! Don’t miss this issue on the eve of the Sonic/Mega Man crossover!”

I got to say, I'm really digging that cover. Did you know it was originally conceptualized by Patrick Spaziante to be used for issue #8? Glad to see it being put to good use!

Issue #23 is due out in March, 2013.

Source: Mega Man Monthly

New Rockman Holic Preview + Xover Bonus

For your listening pleasure, here's another "preview" track for the upcoming Rockman Holic album. I say "preview" because, well, it's actually the whole song, “Together As One,” an arrangement of the Wily stage theme from Mega Man 2. It's in English, too!

Sound Holic also announced the album will come with a special serial code for Rockman Xover. It's a Zero battle memory card!

Credit: The Mega Man Network

Up Close And Personal With The Official “Rockman Parka”

Punk Drunkers' officially licensed Rockman Parka is now available in Japan. It's hip, it's cool, it's stylish. Oh, and it's expensive. At a whopping 14,000 Yen (roughly $179 US), you'll probably have a hard time scoring one of these babies. However, that shouldn't stop you from admiring some photos. Hit the break to see the hoodie in action... Rockbuster sleeve and all.

Here's the Latest From Tuttle's Legendary Travels

I'm running a little behind on this one, so if you haven't heard the latest about Mega Man Legends fan-game "Tuttle's Legendary Travels", please do give this status update a watch. Items discussed include the new reaverbot event currently running, efforts to include Japanese fans in the project, and the first playable demo release!

For complete details, head on over to the official TLT blog. Thanks for the heads up fAB!

We Haven't Seen the Last of Mega Man On Consoles and Handhelds

Here's another juicy tidbit from Nintendo Power's interview with Capcom's Senior Vice President Christian Svensson:

Nintendo Power: What does the future hold for Mega Man?

Christian Svensson: I can say with certainty that you've not seen the last of the Blue Bomber on consoles and handhelds, and, with luck, we'll be celebrating his 50th anniversary, including all of the games you're going to enjoy over the next 25 years. That said, an issue we've had in the past has been talking about games and announcing them before we're certain they're going to come out, which unfortunately has lead to profound disappointment for many fans. So for now, I'm going to have to stay mum about any details.

Hey, I'm perfectly content with being patient... so long as the product is top-notch. That said, perhaps we'll be hearing some about these developments sometime over the course of the 25th anniversary celebration (which lasts throughout 2013). Keep those fingers and toes crossed!

For the full interview, grab Nintendo Power issue 284 from your local newsstand!

Image source: Kinniku