Rockman X3 Prototype Version Released!

After what seems like forever, we have successfully ripped a playable dump of the Rockman X3 prototype/SAMPLE version. Good on our word, it's now available to be played, dissected and researched to your heart's content.

Rockman EXE Returns to Hanayashiki Theme Park

With Rockman EXE's 15th anniversary drawing to a close, Capcom are once again teaming up with Japanese theme park Hanayashiki for Rockman EXE: Hanayashiki Mission 2. The event officially kicks off on November 26th, lasting through December 25th.

According to Gamer, the event will be split in two parts for attendees to participate: "Episode 1 - Prevent Panda Car's Runaway!" and "Episode 2 - Defeat the Source of the Runaway Pandacar!" Attendees that clear both events (via stamp rally) will be rewarded with an exclusive Rockman EXE prize.

Various Rockman EXE x Hanayashiki collaborative goods and beverages will be on hand for attendees, too. You can get a look at those after the break.

Mega Man X3 Joins North American New 3DS Virtual Console

Mega Man X3 finally joins the growing library of Super Nintendo Virtual Console titles on New Nintendo 3DS today. The SNES classic will set you back $7.99.

Aaaand that should be it for SNES Mega Man games! Capcom still has a tight leash on Mega Man Soccer and the Super Famicom version of Rockman & Forte, though. Both games haven't been re-released on any Virtual Console (the former's GBA version did hit Wii U) so I wouldn't count on that changing anytime soon.

Who knows? Maybe things will change with the Nintendo Switch's inevitable Virtual Console.

Here's Your First Look at the Mega Man X 4Inch-Nel (Update: Pre-orders Live)

Sentinel's ever-growing line of articulated 4-inch Mega Man figures continues with the original Maverick Hunter himself!

Silver 'Bubble Lead' Mega Man Headphones Now Available to Pre-Order

Originally outed by Play-Asia several months ago, Emio's silver "Bubble Lead" Mega Man headphones are officially available to pre-order. They'll run you $99.00.

Aside from a fresh coat paint, these are the exact same headphones that previously launched earlier this year. I wouldn't go in expecting improved audio specs. They're not bad headphones, but there are better sounding products out there for the same price. If you're a die hard collector, though, you might want to slip a pre-order in ASAP - only 500 units will be produced.

Source: Emio

CafeReo's Mega Man and Proto Man Casual Shirts Look Snazzy

Mega Man shirts are a dime a dozen these days, but these? These Mega Man and Proto Man inspired casual shirts from CafeReo are pretty spiffy. You probably couldn't get away with these on, say, an interview but a casual Friday at the office? Hell yeah.

CafeReo hopes to launch the shirts later this Spring for 9,800 Yen (about $100 U.S). No word on availability outside Japan, though CafeReo products aren't too hard to find. See more images here.

Source: CafeReo

It Looks Like Servbots Are Coming to Capcom's Captive Palm

Mega Man Legends' Servbots are quietly making a comeback but not in the way you'd hope. As seen on Capcom character designer Chisato Mita's Twitter, Servbots are headed to the fourth episode of Captive Palm, an otome app about a hot inmate with amnesia. Mita has been prepping 3D Servbot assets since early October.

Servbots have cameoed in several non-Mega Man games for nearly 20 years (yes; Mega Man Legends is turning 20). So it should come as no surprise the tradition continues unabated. It remains to be seen how Servbots will fit into Captive Palm's realistic setting, though. Maybe they'll appear as action figures on someone's shelf?

Source: Mita Chisato (thanks, HF!)

66 Action Mega Man Mini Figures Leaked (Classic, X, Volnutt, EXE)

The first of what will surely be many commemorative anniversary goods just leaked: 66 Action Mega Man figures. Produced by Bandai, these are articulated 2.6'' mini figures (sold in a blind box) based on classic Mega Man, Mega Man X, and Mega Man.EXE*. Each comes with an accessory:

• Mega Man (with Energy Tank)
• Mega Man from Mega Man Legends (with Servbot, aka Kobun)
• Mega Man X (with effect parts)
• Mega Man from Mega Man Battle Network (with optional sword part)
• Red Mega Man (with Rush)

No images exist of the actual figures yet, so please enjoy the above super-secret-silhouettes. Pre-orders are currently available at Tokyo Otaku Mode for $8.99, due in August.

*If you're wondering where the Star Force and ZX figures are, please read this.

Source: Tokyo Otaku Mode

Mega Man Pixel Tactics Kickstarter Launching Soon (Update)

From the makers of the official Mega Man board game, Jasco Games are teaming up with Level 99 Games and Capcom to develop Mega Man Pixel Tactics. It's a 2-player card game inspired by strategy role-playing games like Final Fantasy Tactics, Disgaea, Soul Nomad, and Fire Emblem. A Kickstarter is currently on the burner to help fund the project. It's not live yet, but you can check out an early draft here.

We'll let you know when the campaign launches. Stay tuned!

UPDATE: It's up!

Source: Mega Man Pixel Tactics!

Here's Mega Man 2 Running on NES Classic Edition

...and it looks better than *any* previous Virtual Console version!

The Nintendo Class Edition mini console debuts in North America and Europe on November 10th. 

Yusuke Murata Has Mega Man On the Mind

Before hitting it big with Eyesheild 21 and One-Punch Man, manga artist Yusuke Murata was but a child when he won the Mega Man 4 and Mega Man 5 boss design contests. His winning sketches became Dust Man and Crystal Man, respectively. He was 12-years-old at the time.

Years later, Murata has found international acclaim. And yet he will be a fan of Mega Man no matter where his career takes him.

Hobby Rock 2017 Preview - First Look at New Garage Kits

Hobby Rock, Japan's bi-annual Rockman figure and garage kit gathering, starts February 19th, 2017. Here are the some of the kits coming from Japan's finest early next year: