From the very beginning, Teppen has solely focused on Mega Man X-themed cards. However, this is all set to change next month as the Battle Network series prepares to make its long-awaited debut in the popular card game developed by GungHo and Capcom. And just in time for Teppen's 4th anniversary, no less!
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To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Capcom is launching a new line of "Vox Nation" soft figures. These cube-shaped figures feature nine characters ranging from Phoenix Wright to classic series Mega Man. Each figure stands approximately 6 inches tall and is currently exclusively available at E-Capcom. (UPDATE: It's up at HobbyLink Japan!)
On the Battle Network side of things, Capcom has prepared two new pieces of merchandise for your collection: a drinking mug and a muffler towel. The mug showcases key art from Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, while the towel features excellent MegaMan and Lan's side profiles.
If you're interested in ordering any of these goodies but live outside of Japan, you'll need to use a proxy service. E-Capcom does not directly ship abroad.
Source: E-Capcom
Mega Man X DiVE isn't dead just yet. Capcom announced Mega Man X DiVE Offline during today's Capcom Showcase. The offline version includes (mostly) every character from the previous mobile version, story chapters, items, stages and more.
According to the official website, user data from the current mobile version cannot be transferred to Offline. Battle Mode, Co-Op play, Guilds, Rankings, and Capsules will be gutted for Offline as well. Collaboration characters from other Capcom properties such as Monster Hunter and Devil May Cry will not be included.
Mega Man X DiVE Offline is coming later this year to Steam, iOS and Android. More updates soon!
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Capcom Town, Capcom's online digital town hall, opened its doors today to commemorate the company's 40th anniversary. In the museum section, a notable highlight is the inclusion of scanned pages from the Rockman 1 design document, marking the first-ever public display of these artifacts.
This document unveils a treasure trove of previously unreleased artwork, encompassing sketches featuring Bond Man, Oil Man, Rockman donning a battle mask, early stage layouts, and much more!
Originally released back in 2020, the MegaHouse's out-of-print Rockman vs Forte statue is getting a reissue this November. Better yet, it will feature a fresh coat of paint!
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Capcom has announced that service for Rockman X DiVE will end on September 27 2023 at 13:00 JST. The shutdown is anticipated to affect all game versions, including Steam. There is currently no word on the semi-independently operated Global version by NebulaJoy. UPDATE: Global version will remain online "indefinitely"
Mega Man 11 continues its steady advance as the best selling entry in the franchise. According to the newest Capcom Platinum titles charts, the game now sits at 1.7 million units sold. That's an increase of 100K units from last November to fiscal year ending March 31st 2023.
Mega Man Legacy Collection and Mega Man X Legacy Collection saw growth during this period as well. Mega Man Legacy Collection advanced to 1.4 million units (up 100K). Mega Man X Legacy Collection also charted with 1 million units. It's also worth pointing out that, according to then-series producer Kazuhiro Tsuchiya, both X Legacy Collection volumes combined topped 1.4 million units in late 2019. Therefore, presumably, the data reflected on the Platinum Titles likely refers to Volume 1 only.
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection narrowly missed the cutoff for inclusion in the Platinum Titles due to its release timing falling outside of the fiscal year period. Because the game already surpassed one million units shortly after its April debut, we can eagerly anticipate its inclusion in the forthcoming fiscal year's final tally.
Source: Capcom Investor Relations
Kazuhiro Tsuchiya, the producer of the Mega Man series and, more recently, Street Fighter 6, has left Capcom. The news comes to us through Tsuchiya's Twitter profile, which he recently updated to indicate he has moved on from the company.
Tsuchiya emerged as a key figure during an uncertain period following Keiji Inafune's departure in 2010. Under his tutelage, the Mega Man franchise experienced significant growth, achieving a total sales figure of 38 million units, an impressive increase of 7 million units compared to the stagnant period before Mega Man 11. Tsuchiya played a pivotal role in the development of Mega Man 11, Mega Man X DiVE, every individual Legacy Collection, and contributed to the franchise's most remarkable accomplishment yet: Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection's shipment of over one million units within two weeks of its launch.
In late 2018, Tsuchiya announced his intention to start working on a new title, with pre-production set for the following year. These plans were formalized by September 2019. Although the project has yet to materialize, all indications point to it being the enigmatic "Taisen" project, which was first mentioned in leaked materials followed by a registry in the Nvidia GeForce database. The title was originally expected to be released in late 2022.
Given the impact of the pandemic on Capcom's production pipeline at the time and subsequent reshuffling release dates for key titles - not to mention management pulling Tsuchiya onto Street Fighter 6 -- we eagerly await the result of his labor. The sudden reemergence of a 35th anniversary push has no doubt left fans hopeful.
Although we may not currently have a tangible representation of Taisen or any other "major" titles, Tsuchiya has undoubtedly left Mega Man in a significantly improved state than where he found it. I'm very grateful for that.
More news on this topic as it happens.
Mega Man: The Sequel Wars is a fan-created endeavor that brings new life to Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5, and Mega Man 6 on the Sega Gensis/Mega Drive. This home cooked labor of love pays homage to the Mega Man: The Wily Wars, serving not only as its unofficial successor but surpassing it in practically every way. You can even play as Proto Man and Roll, among other nifty touches!
To set the stage for the project, the development team dropped "Episode Red" as the inaugural release. This standalone remake of Mega Man 4 showcases the project's authentic 16-bit visuals and sound design that captures the essence of the original. What's even more impressive is that the game is fully compatible with the Genesis/Mega Drive hardware, allowing players to experience it on the actual console.
You can download Episode Red from the dev team's official page here! For additional info and updates, give the project a follow on Twitter here.
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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.
