Capcom has confirmed that a live-action, Hollywood adaption of its classic series Mega Man will begin moving forward at 20th Century Fox. Names attached to the project include Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, the directing pair behind Paranormal Activity 3 and 4, and Masi Oka, star of NBC’s Heroes and producer of the Hollywood adaptation of Death Note. Also mentioned in the...
As if it need be said, Mega Man 2 is the owner of one of gaming’s most important and beloved soundtracks. Capcom’s original game might have laid the groundwork for using arranged themes to give stages unique character, but like most aspects of Mega Man, Mega Man 2 ran with the idea and improved upon this element in every possible way. As is now well known to those who love gaming...
Mega Man’s 30th-anniversary celebration doesn’t have time to wait for the snail-paced reveal of the Switch’s Virtual Console. Capcom and the Blue Bomber have come out in full support of the Nintendo Switch with a healthy offering of the entire classic line-up this coming May. Both the Mega Man Legacy Collection and Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 have received a confirmed release date of...
So, I’m a little torn on this one. In addition to the new Mega Man cartoon, 20th Century Fox also bought the rights for a film adaptation of the Blue Bomber. Lifelong fans like myself are already iffy on how anything related to Mega Man will play out in the coming years, so naturally, our expectations are being kept wisely in check. Today, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Henry...
Fans have done a fabulous job keeping the spirit of Mega Man alive long after it went totally quiet on the series' and iconic character's future. We've gone almost a decade with no original games starring the Blue Bomber, and yet, it seems every month or so, some fan has developed a brilliant 8-bit fan-game that fills in the gaps and keeps the rabid fanbase pleased for the time being....
Fans are split and pulling their hair out over the new Mega Man cartoon releasing next year. Some are worried about its quality, others have embraced the changes, many are hoping for a new game in some shape or form for the series' 30th anniversary. We don't know what Capcom's plans are just yet, but we do know that the new cartoon will be airing in 2018 exclusively on Cartoon Network...
The hotly anticipated Mega Man animated series recently popped up in a highlight montage from Film Roman, and I won’t stop there: it looks quite good! In the brief three seconds of footage, Mega Man drop kicks Fire Man after falling from the sky, and we also get a glimpse at Mega Man 4’s Drill Man. Both classic Robot Masters don’t look too far removed from their original design, but...
Capcom just dropped Mega Man 1-6 on the iOS and Android platforms. You can buy each game for $1.99. If you want all six, here comes some math, you’ll need to spend just about $12. These are classic games. The problem? Capcom did a terrible job with the port work. This isn’t just an issue with virtual controls or presentation; no, the games straight up run horribly. Capcom released a...
With each passing month, Capcom is dropping more and more hints that Mega Man could be getting a long overdue revival in the coming year. It's been 30 years since the Blue Bomber first launched, and already we have a movie, a cartoon, and merchandise lined up to celebrate the huge occasion. All we need now is a game, and according to Capcom's latest financial reports, we might just be...
For some, a Mega Man cartoon means the returned of a fabled hero and perhaps a new beginning for the wayward franchise. For others, it's a flashback to the horrible days of 90s morning cartoon blocks. I'm falling into the former category recently, mostly because I've seen how some children's cartoons, especially ones that revolve around "geek culture," have actually turned out a lot...