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Capcom "cooking something up" for Mega Man 9 anniversary (News)

Sep 22, 2009

Capcom has something special planned for the anniversary of Mega Man 9.

Capcom interested in more throwback games (News)

Sep 13, 2009

Capcom is interested at developing more throwback games similar to Mega Man 9.

Mega Marathon Man 2 gearing up (News)

Jul 21, 2009

Watching people play Mega Man games may not be quite as fun as playing them yourself, but it can be just as rewarding when it's for a good cause. After the success of last year's Mega Marathon Man, a non-stop Mega Man gaming session where viewers could watch and donate money to charity, Chuck and co. will be at it again from September 4th to the 6th, starting at 3pm central time.

Capcom doesn't want anybody to kill themselves over the Mega Man 9 secret (News)

Jul 20, 2009

The undisovered secret in Mega Man 9 has been teased for a long time. The mystery actually goes all the way back to last year. However, Capcom hasn't budged in terms of revealing the mystery.

Fan Art versus Official Art (Feature)

May 12, 2009

A lot of official game art comes through our inboxes every day. Produced by game developers and distributed by their public relations teams to the media, eye-catching official game art is the stuff that magazine covers are made of and are often posted on sites like this. ...

Guns that don’t shoot bullets (Feature)

May 6, 2009

“Guns don’t kill people, bullets do.” But do they have to? Not at all, and in fact, this is all the destructive power you’re going to get out of shooting bullets. ...

Gaming's most fabulous footwear (Feature)

Apr 27, 2009

We do a lot of list features here at GamesRadar, and each presents its own obstacles. So, just when we think we’ve done it all, a fellow editor throws the gauntlet down with an insurmountable challenge. “Does gaming have a greatest shoe?” Surely.

“I dare you.” ...

Udon Reveals Covers for Official Mega Man Complete Works Books, Announces Classic & ZX Manga (News)

Apr 25, 2009

The Mega Man Network writes:
"Udon was kind enough to pass along the news that they have made their official announcement of both the Mega Man Official Complete Works and its companion, the Mega Man X Official Complete Works art books. What's more, though Amazon.com had the cover for the former leaked early, the latter was still nowhere to be seen. But now, we have both, and they are looking quite nice."

Could The PSP Gain Trophy Support? (News)

Apr 15, 2009

Ever since the PS3 integrated Trophy support into its firmware with version 2.40, people have been keeping an eye on Sony's other platform: the PSP. It isn't hard to believe that people have been looking for Trophy support to move onto the PSP - it's proven a great success on the handheld's big daddy, the PS3, and taken plenty of cues from the highly addictive Achievement system created on XBox Live. While everything mentioned here is but speculation, Infinite-Bits believes there is enough evidence to favor the idea of trophies coming to the PSP in the near future.

Download Random's Mega Ran 9 Album for Free (News)

Feb 6, 2009

Fresh off an incredible 2008 year that saw him qualify for the Scribble Jam Championships, open for Common, receive print press coverage in Blender Magazine, and place as a finalist in the Online Hip-Hop Awards, indie MC/teacher Random (aka Mega Ran) has released his 2nd video-game concept album called "Mega Ran 9."

The Best (And Worst) Of 2008: Sports Legends Editors' Choice Awards (News)

Jan 5, 2009

For the second year running, the Xbox 360 is the king of consoles. Barely edging out the impressive PS3, the swanky new dash and the amazing exclusives like Gears of War 2 and Fable 2 put Microsoft over the top. The Wii's casual focus didn't garner it any votes this year.

Rumor Killers: Left 4 Dead DLC, more PixelJunk, and a new retro Mega Man (News)

Jan 2, 2009

Left 4 Dead gets new content, more PixelJunk for your trunk and the possibility of another Mega Man WiiWare game as we start breaking our resolutions early this year.

More Mega Man LittleBigPlanet Goodness (News)

Jan 1, 2009

Capcom Blog: LittleBigPlanet is one of those games that's a tool for creatively expressing yourself, and we've seen a few really cool Capcom flavored stages from fans. Above is one I just recently saw in our creative section, done by Availation. Above is his level entitled "Proto Man's Rescue." This is a prelude to his level, "Mega Man's Escape," which you can find in his blog. Stop over to his blog and see the vids, and if you have a PS3 'n LBP go try out his stages!

Happy Holidays from Capcom... and a Special Surprise (News)

Dec 27, 2008

From the launch of our Capcom Store, to the release of 8 digital games on the PSN, 2008 was a pivotal year for us as we move closer to our goal in becoming the #1 publisher in this space. A personal highlight of mine this year was producing the Street Fighter Underground Remix exclusive to PSN. It made sense since the store launched a new music area. I love the idea of integrating different forms of media with gaming. Wait 'til you hear the next album…

Inafune: Okami, Viewtiful Joe, God Hand sequels "not likely or appealing," Mega Man 10 possible (News)

Dec 20, 2008

Capcom's Kenji Inafune recently discussed titles developed by Clover Studios. Though Clover no longer exists, Capcom would still be able to create more titles for Viewtiful Joe, Okami, and God Hand. Inafune, however, has expressed zero interest in creating any new games for Viewtiful Joe, Okami, and God Hand, stating that "it's not very likely or appealing."

Mega Man Movie Trailer (News)

Nov 21, 2008

www.pushingplay.com writes "There are no words to describe how awesome this is, so just watch it. Also, Eddie Lebron is serious and is making the full movie as well. Cannot wait."

One Mega Man 9 Secret Still Undiscovered (News)

Oct 30, 2008

Grundy The Man writes, "Mega Man 9 is the part of Capcom's new strategy to revive old school franchises. In a classic return to form, Mega Man 9 channeled the days of eight bit graphics and ass poundingly high levels of difficulty, finally releasing a true successor to Mega Man 2.

Hidden secrets and Easter Eggs where staples of the 8 bit era and it looks like Mega Man 9 has one of it's own. Yesterday afternoon in Capcom's own forums, Senior Community Manager Seth Killian left a series of cryptic posts detailing a single undiscovered secret, still at large..."

Mega Man 9 - PS3 Network (Screenshots)

Oct 21, 2008

Second Set of Mega Man 9 DLC to Release This Week (News)

Oct 20, 2008

Capcom has announced that they will be releasing the second DLC pack for Mega Man 9 this week. The update will contain two new difficulty modes and a special attack time stage.

Mega Man 9 Press Kits Go On Sale Later Today (News)

Oct 9, 2008

Capcom has revealed that the coveted Mega Man 9 press kits, one of which recently fetched an astounding $750 on eBay, will be made available in their online store today for the low, low price of $49.95. Supplies are limited, and they'll be going on a first come, first serve basis. Be sure to read all the details so that you don't come up short.

Rumored PS Store Content for 10/09 (News)

Oct 7, 2008

Sev1512 of PlayStation LifeStyle writes:

It looks like October 9th is shaping up to be a great week for the PSN. This week we are getting the HUGELY anticipated LingerInShadows. We also will be getting the game with the coolest name… Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket Powered Battle Cars, which will be releasing with in-game music, and trophy support. Megaman 9 fans will be pleased to know that the Protoman DLC will be out this week. Also don't forget to download the Valkyria Chronicles Demo.

We expect to see some new trailers from many of the newly announced PS3, and PSP games from this year's Tokyo Game Show!

Last week we were pleasantly surprised by the addition of Eternal Sonata Demo, so this week we have our fingers crossed for some other great surprises popping up in the PS Store.

That is what is confirmed, click READ MORE to see what is rumored…

New Downloadable Content Arrives This Week For Mega Man 9 (News)

Oct 6, 2008

Capcom is giving some DLC love to the fairly recently released title, Mega Man 9. Capcom has announced that new DLC (downloadable content) will arrive on WiiWare today, with the Xbox LIVE Arcade release coming tomorrow (10/7/08) and the PlayStation Network release coming on Thursday (10/9/08). The additional DLC provides a new gameplay mode and a new playable character, Proto Man. More challenges to a very challenging game.

Mega Man 9 DLC is live on WiiWare, other networks incoming (News)

Oct 6, 2008

If you're one of those who find the Mega Man 9 DLC evil and harsh, then it's time to shake a fist in the air and scream "BISOOOOON!" As of right now, you can officially purchase Endless Attack and the Protoman character for Mega Man 9 via WiiWare.

N-Europe WiiWare Review: Mega Man 9 (News)

Oct 5, 2008

N-Europe's Stephen Thomson writes:

"To improve your gaming abilities with MegaMan, as said previously, you have to learn from your mistakes and get used to all the tricky and complex parts of the level. For instance, Jewel Man will have spawning green bricks in the second half of his stage and you will have to learn where the blocks spawn since they will easily trick you, and more than once. Another example is Concrete Man's fake blocks, if you don't notice one and you're unlucky, you'll fall into a spike killing you as soon as you touch it."

Capcom "cautiously optimistic" with Mega Man 9 sales so far (News)

Oct 4, 2008

Mega Man 9 officially launched on the PSN, XBLA, and WiiWare services a few days ago. There are not many sales figures to dissect as of yet since the game essentially just released, though Capcom is somewhat pleased with the numbers thus far.

Little things we love about MM9: classic tunes (Video)

Sep 25, 2008

A classic, old-school Mega Man through and through, from the obscenely hard but ultimately rewarding difficulty to the infectious 8-bit tunes. For old-school gamers sick of rechargeable health meters and forgiving checkpoints, this is the kind of game you remember and love. As for the newbies out there, stick through the constant game over screens and you'll find a game that's about rock-solid gameplay more than next-gen technical wizardry.

Nine little things we love about Mega Man 9 (Feature)

Sep 25, 2008

We’ve been trumpeting Mega Man 9’s release ever since we first revealed it back in July. Now that it’s out for WiiWare and PSN (and on its way to XBLA), we’re finally able to share some of our favorite nuances the developers threw in to make the experience all the more rewarding.

None of these are major, but their impact elevates the game to Miyamoto levels of greatness; Miyamoto is known for getting all the "little things" perfect, and this is the first game we've played in a long time that paid such attention to innocuous nothings that most gamers will pass on by. ...

Mega Man 9 - complete video guide (Feature)

Sep 23, 2008

If you’re here, odds are you’ve had your ass handed to you a dozen or so times by one of the toughest games 2008 has to offer. Make no mistake, Mega Man 9 is one hell of a challenge, but with our handy guide there’s no way Tornado’s Man stage will give you any more guff. Unless you just plain suck, that is. ...

Mega Man 9 - PS3 Network (Review)

Sep 22, 2008

If you weren’t around for Mega Man’s heyday (waaaay back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, around 1990), all this commotion about an archaic, unsophisticated platformer may make about as much sense as the robot elephants that populate Concrete Man’s level.

The confusion is understandable - Mega Man 9 is an old-school 8-bit NES game through and through, with pixel-perfect jumps, one hit kills and crushingly difficult boss encounters that'll shred wrists from here to Japan. ...

Mega Man 9 Now Available for Download (News)

Sep 22, 2008

Capcom Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Mega Man® 9 is now available for download on Nintendo's WiiWare service, and will be available for the PLAYSTATION®Network on September 25, and Xbox LIVE® Arcade on October 1.

Mega Man 9 hits North American 360s October 1st , PS3 - Wii on September 25th (News)

Sep 20, 2008

Capcom has announced that Mega Man 9 will be landing on Xbox Live Arcade October 1st, a mere two weeks hence. Strangely, the Blue Bomber's retro revival will be hitting both the Wii and Playstation 3 a week earlier (that's next week for those keeping score) on September 22nd and 24th, respectively. Why the wait for the Xbox Live Arcade version? Capcom isn't saying

Mega Man 9 Priced for PSN (News)

Sep 19, 2008

Ha, get it? "Concrete?" And there's a picture of Concrete Man, and... oh, forget it.

Anyway, the wait is finally over... "September" is no longer the catch-all answer for a release date for Mega Man 9... and, as it happens, Xbox Live Arcade isn't even getting it in September at all...

Mega Man 9 Releases Dates Revealed (News)

Sep 19, 2008

While it's only been a few months since we first heard about Capcom's retro Mega Man 9, it feels like we've been waiting forever. Well the wait is nearly over, as the first and second releases of Mega Man 9 hit next week! September 22nd will see the game show up via WiiWare, which should make the Weekly Wii Update a little more exciting than usual. Then on the 25th the game will appear on the PlayStation Network. Finally, after weathering nearly a week and a half of insufferable taunting, Xbox 360 owners will be able to download the Xbox Live Arcade version on October 1st. Looks like it's WiiWare for me!

So now that we've gotten those dates out of the way, show us the boxes!

TalkRadar 19 – thievery! (Feature)

Sep 19, 2008

Would you look at that, a whole new podcast done sprung up unnerneath our feet! If’n we was a bettin’ folk, we’d rightly say this week’s podcast is a durn-tootin’ romp-a-bout filled with tales of lyin’, cheatin’ and some other such nonsense. Then we scoot on to topics akin to Rock Band, Force Unleashed, Mega Man 9 and a whole mess more.

Give ol’ T-Dar a try, ya shan’t regret it! ...

Mega Man 9 – Proto Man DLC on the way (Feature)

Sep 19, 2008

Capcom has revealed to us today that Proto Man, Mega Man’s mysterious robo-brother, will indeed be playable in Mega Man 9 via paid DLC. The materials we received say it’ll arrive the week of October 6 for 200 Wii Points, 160 Microsoft Funnybucks and plain ol’ $1.99 on PSN.

For the most part he plays the same as Megs, though he’s able to slide and charge his blasts. ...

Mega Man 9, Coming Soon to PLAYSTATION Network (News)

Sep 19, 2008

Finally, PS Blog announces that the anticipated title will be coming SOON to the PSN.

Click on the jump for exclusive pictures.

Mega Man 9 – the awesome unboxing (Feature)

Sep 18, 2008

Mega Man 9 is nearly upon us. Yesterday we revealed two new bosses from the game, Splash Woman and Plug Man, and today we’re slapping up some pics of the delightfully retro asset package.

Sound boring? Hm, then perhaps you should see for yourself ...

Mega Man 9 – EXCLUSIVE boss reveal (Feature)

Sep 17, 2008

The time is almost upon us, dear retro gamers, when we bend over and happily have Mega Man 9 kick us square in the ass with its unrelenting, borderline unholy level of difficulty. We’re reviewing the game right now and uh, yeah, it’s hard. More on that later – today we’ve got two EXCLUSIVE looks at bosses that will soon be laughing at how many Game Over screens they cause. ...

Rumor: Mega Man 9 DLC Debunked, Release Date Confirmed? (News)

Sep 17, 2008

Another source, allegedly a member of the press, has come out to say that the previous rumor of DLC is false, but there may be something close enough instead. Additionally, their "review isn't allowed to go up until after the 22nd." A possible release date confirmation?

Rumor: Mega Man 9 DLC, Release Date, and More (News)

Sep 10, 2008

A number of rumors have sprung up surrounding Mega Man 9, including a possible release date, downloadable content, and some interesting comparisons drawn between the Wii, PS3, and 360 versions, the latter of which is said to have had the Achievements added by Capcom USA.

Mega Man energy tanks ready for real life consumption (News)

Aug 16, 2008

Siliconera Reports:

"Capcom is properly merchandising Mega Man 9 with two soundtracks, and… energy drinks? Having video game themed beverages isn't a first for Capcom. They did it for Sengoku Basara 2 and they are doing it again for Mega Man. This month in Japan you can buy a Rockman E-Tank Sports Drink for 137 yen ($1.25). The can even looks like an energy drink so it's easily identifiable in the vast soft drink space at convenience stores."

Capcom Makes Mega Man 9 Energy Tank Drink (News)

Aug 15, 2008

Ripten writes:

"In Asia they take their food and drink merchandising strategies seriously. Pop star-branded Pringles, Final Fantasy soda, you name it. This Energy Tank energy drink for Mega Man 9 is pretty much the best game-to-beverage promotion ever, though."

10 games that need the Mega Man 9 treatment (Feature)

Aug 12, 2008

Pardon our geekboners, but holy f**k Mega Man 9! Instead of dragging our boyhood hero through any more tired Star Forces or Battle Networks, those understanding folks at Capcom are giving us the Mega Man game we’ve always wanted.

What took ya so long? And more importantly, why haven’t other games turned to their pixilated roots when MM9 is making it look so damned easy? Tecmo Bowl is about to rise ...

Two Mega Man 9 Soundtracks Announced for Japan (News)

Aug 9, 2008

If a new retro-style Mega Man game has you excited, what about the prospect of two soundtracks to go with it?

Mega Man 9, the new upcoming entry in the series created in the style of the classic NES titles, is set for release sometime in September, and with it the first of two soundtracks.

Mega Man 9: Now with Slowdown and Flicker (News)

Aug 5, 2008

Since Mega Man 9's 8-bit style was first revealed, many have asked (often in jest) whether or not the new old game would also have the flicker and slowdown which plagued many of its predecessors. Now, thanks to Producer Hironobu Takeshita, we have our answer.

Mega Man Contest Winners (Feature)

Jul 25, 2008

Back during our Mega Man extravaganza, we sent our readers on a little GR scavenger hunt for Mega Man booty. Congratulations on not being idiots! We got waaay more 100% scores than we expected, so it’s a good thing we asked you to submit a Mega Man boss of your own design.

We loved your text submissions, but fashioning an image really performed wonders in appeasing our judges. ...

Mega Man 9 GamerPics/Themes, Shirts on the Way (News)

Jul 22, 2008

Capcom reveals that Xbox 360 GamerPics and Themes should be happening at some point, and that the popular Mega Man 9 "box art" shirts are on the way!

E3 08: Mega Man 9 Gameplay Trailer (Video)

Jul 16, 2008

GamesRadar Mega Man Headquarters (Feature)

Jul 3, 2008

All week we've been posting articles about Mega Man, one of gaming's most beloved and long-lived characters. Capcom's official count puts him in at least 120 games over the past 20 years, a number that surely must beat out all other popular characters and mascots (save Mario).We've got a massive retrospective, an exclusive hands-on with the latest game in the series, Mega Man 9, a bad ass contest packed with 10 super-cool prizes... and that's not even all of it.
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Mega Man 9 - EXCLUSIVE reveal (Preview)

Jul 3, 2008

The rumors (and scans) are true - Capcom's officially making Mega Man 9 for WiiWare. It's been 11 years since the last numbered entry, and for fans tired of the numerous spin-offs, 9 is an ironically refreshing take on gaming's favorite robot assassin. We say ironic because, well, it's technically a huge step backwards. There's no angle, no new trick to the gameplay, it's a straight-up NES game with robot masters designed by series mastermind Keiji Inafune. Behold: ...

Mega Man 9 - exclusive interview with the mind behind the machines (Feature)

Jul 3, 2008

Two massively important reveals happened this past weekend. One, Blizzard announced Diablo III, one of the most obvious and expected sequels of all time. The other was a bit more surprising, but still known due to weeks of random information leaks. That would be Mega Man 9, finally confirmed via scans from Nintendo Power ...

Mega Man Week: Pixel robot factory! (Feature)

Jul 2, 2008

Late last year we published a story about PixelBlocks, LEGO-like building blocks that are perfect for recreating classic 8 and 16-bit sprites. Their size and shape make them ideal for 1 to 1 comparisons between retro images and the blocks you have at home. Yes you can do the ...

Mega Man Week - 150 EXCLUSIVE custom wallpapers (Feature)

Jul 1, 2008

Yesterday we dropped a massive Mega Man retrospective, packed with tons of information and custom art. If you're really into the retro scene, you're gonna totally freak out over these hand-made wallpapers designed by submitter Joshua Hines - he hand-ripped most of the sprite ...

The ultimate Mega Man retrospective (Feature)

Jun 30, 2008

Since his introduction in 1987, Mega Man has starred in more than 100 video games spanning nearly every console and handheld in existence. After several hugely successful titles, Mega Man ceased to be a game character and became a part of pop culture, with countless references across all mediums and cameos in even more Capcom titles. ...

Mega Man 9 General FAQ/Walkthrough (Wii) (FAQ)

Oct 27, 2008

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Mega Buster Only Guide (FAQ)

Oct 22, 2008

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Mega Man 9 Challenge Guide (Wii) (FAQ)

Oct 21, 2008

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Mega Man 9 Full Walkthrough (360) (FAQ)

Oct 21, 2008

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Boss Weakness Chart (Cheat)

Sep 26, 2008

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Video Guide To Mega Man 9 (Cheat)

Sep 26, 2008

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