Mega Man X, Mega Man Legends Inspired Action-Platformer Protodroid DeLTA Now Available

After roughly 3.5 years in development, today is the long-awaited release of Protodroid DeLTA. This 3D action-platformer is the brain child of one-man developer Adam Kareem, and I've been incredibly honored to have been part of the writing team.

Protodroid DeLTA takes deliberate inspiration from both the Mega Man X and Mega Man Legends series, paying homage to their gameplay mechanics and thematic elements (the game actually started out as "Mega Man X & Zero: Training Missions". Adam also drew inspiration from other cherished games of our youth, such as Ratchet & Clank and Sonic Adventure. It's hard for me to hide my bias here, but DeLTA is essentially what I imagine a fully-fledged 3D Mega Man X title would look and feel like. That was Adam's goal, and it's what initially attracted me to be a part of the project. You can see it in action from the trailer above!

Collaborating with Adam and our talented voice cast has been an absolute honor. We wholeheartedly hope that you enjoy Protodroid DeLTA. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox and PC/Steam. 

Officially-Licensed Mega Man Slippers and Sneakers Arrive This Summer

If you're looking to flaunt your Blue Bomber love on your feet, whether you're at home or during a convention, the folks at Fun.com have you covered with their new officially-licensed Mega Man slippers and high top sneakers

The slippers are due on June 23rd for $29.99. They're designed to resemble Mega Man's classic series look, complete with little red emblems on the bottom. On the sides, you'll find an etched 8-bit sprite and logo, adding a nostalgic touch. 

For those seeking a more striking option, the high top sneakers showcase a prominent rubber Mega Man face on the front, accompanied by various pieces of official artwork along the sides and back. Priced at $59.99, these sneakers are set to ship on August 14th.

You can find additional details and sizes from the links above. Thanks to MegaMac for the heads up!

Bandai Rockman EXE Heat Guts and Wood Shield Style "SMP Kit Makes Pose" Revealed

The first wave of Bandai's Rockman EXE "SMP Makes Pose" kits are due on May 29th but before that, collector's will have the chance to pre-order the previously teased Heat Guts and Wood Shield Style on May 25th.

Find all the details after the break!

Kotobukiya Mega Man Mega Man 11 Version Trailer, Pre-Orders

After 10 years, Kotobukiya is finally rolling out the new and improved Mega Man 11 version of the blue bomber. And starting today, pre-orders are now being accepted! You can snag yours from our friends at Hobby Link Japan right here.

Kotobukiya also released a brief trailer showcasing various action poses and a comprehensive overview of the kit's contents. You can find a more extensive rundown of the kit's features and accessories from the video description above.

Mega Man Mega Man 11 Version is due sometime in winter 2023. We'll have a better idea of an exact release date over the coming months!

Kotobukiya Blade Armor X Review

Kotobukiya is back again with their latest offering: the Blade Armor from Rockman X6 which released in April 2023.

While X6 isn't everyone's cup of tea, its visually striking armor and unique gimmick cannot be denied. But did Kotobukiya successfully execute this complex design? Let's Mach Dash past the break and see what this one has to offer!

SOFVIPS Rockman Toys Pre-Order Details

Following the reveal of SOFVIP's Rockman toy back in March, Japanese toy maker Electric Toys has finally open pre-orders. Not only that, there's a Cut Man toy too!

Both toys are made of soft vinyl and will be sold for 9,340 Yen (approximately $70/63€) each. Rockman's toy measures 17cm tall and Cut Man 21cm tall. Both will be on sale this coming November.

In the case of Rockman, you can pose him with or without his buster. Worth noting that they recommend warming the vinyl up a little before attempting to change his regular arm. Cut Man, meanwhile, comes with no extra parts.

You can check out more images after the break!

Jada Mega Man Figures Package Designs Revealed

We're eagerly anticipating updates on the launch of Jada Toys' Mega Man line, but in the meantime, here's a quick sneak peek at the retail packaging. 

The top row showcases Wave 1, while the bottom row displays mock-up packaging for Wave 2, without any actual figures inside. However, we can still get a good look at the accessories we can expect to see. 

As previously reported, this line consists of 4-inch (1:12 scale) figures. Each figure comes with different weapon effect parts and one alternate head piece. They're expected to go for $20 US a pop. Wave 1 was originally announced for Spring 2023 but we haven't seen any movement on that front. A release window wasn't specified for Wave 2.

We'll keep you posted as we learn more. Many thanks to preternia for the image!

Kotobukiya News Roundup - Rockman 11 Ver. Release Date, New X Series Model Kits and More!

Hot on the heels of the recently released Blade Armor X kit, Kotobukiya is back with news of upcoming Rockman model kits with their Rockman Plastic Model Talk Live. Hosted by Kotobukiya's Rockman X model kit planner Bachi (Shohei Chiba) and Ryōtarō Okiayu, the voice actor for Zero and Proto Man, this hour-long broadcast showed not only the release details for Rockman 11 Ver. Rockman, but several reveals!

Find all the info after the break!

Kotobukiya "Second Armor X Double Charge Shot" Pre-Order Details

Ahead of tomorrow's stream where we expect new information about Kotobukiya's Rockman model kit line, the company finally revealed the retail paint job and pre-order details for the Second Armor X variant model kit.

Find all the details after the break!

Rockman 35th Anniversary Key Art, Animate Shop Goods Revealed

With Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection out the door, it seems that Capcom are picking up the pace on the franchise's overall 35th anniversary. As part of the festivities, they have unveiled a brand-new, official key art illustrated by Hideki Ishikawa.

The piece consists of classic Rockman (Rockman 11-style armor), X (X8-style), Rockman.EXE, Rock Volnutt, Shooting Star Rockman (SSR1/SSR2 style) and Zero (Zero series). Unlike the 30th anniversary key art, Model ZX and OVER-1 are not represented. Your guess there is as good as mine.

Rockman DASH 2 4Koma Manga English Translation Completed

If you're looking for some light reading this weekend, look no further than the freshly-English translated Rockman DASH 2 4Koma manga. 

The fan translation project, which commenced last summer, has reached its completion. The unofficial manga comprises more than 100 four-panel strips that were created by different artists in Japan over 22 years ago. Each strip humorously spoofs or parodies various characters and events from the game. Check it out here! (alternate PDF version here)

Shoutout to the project lead RockmanCosmo, translators akiTONE, RMDL_Comic, Windii, Vii and proofreaders Chomp_0 and Get Me Off the Moon for their hard work!

MMBN Legacy Collection - Masakazu Eguchi 4Gamer Interview

We're back with another interview with Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection director Masakazu Eguchi. This time, we have a detailed conversation from a recent interview with 4Gamer, where shares his insights on how he got involved with the first Rockman EXE game and other topics of interest.

You can check out the English translation of the interview below! Many thanks to our friend Windii for the translation!