WiiWare World bring you the Mega Man 9 challenge list:

01 Waltz - Clear the game in 120 minutes or less.

02 Tango - Clear the game in 90 minutes or less.

03 Jitterbug - Clear the game in 60 minutes or less.

04 Bust a Move - Don't miss with the Mega Buster and clear the game.

05 Headbanging - Defeat 8 bosses without your helmet.

06 Bunny Hop - Clear any stage jumping 50 times or less.

07 Mr. Trigger Happy - Clear the game with more than 500 Mega Buster shots.

08 Double Trouble - Visit all stages twice and clear the game.

09 Mr. Perfect - Clear the game without getting damaged.

10 Invincible - Clear the game without dying.

11 Almost Invincible - Clear the game without continuing.

12 No Coffee Break - Clear the game without using any energy or mystery tanks.

13 Air Shoes - Clear the game without falling into any holes.

14 Mega Diet - Clear the game without picking up more than 8 energy pellets.

15 Encore - Clear 4 stages using the same special weapon.

16 Peacekeeper - Clear the game by defeating the fewest number of enemies possible.

17 Conservationist - Clear the game by using the least amount of weapon energy possible.

18 Farewell to Arms - Clear 4 stages without using a special weapon.

19 Gamer's Day - Clear the game 5 times in 1 day.

20 Daily Dose - Clear the game once a day for 3 days.

21 Whomp Wily! - Clear the game once.

22 Truly Addicted! - Clear the game for the 10th time.

23 Truly Hardcore! - Clear the game for the 30th time.

24 Conqueror - Defeat your 100th enemy.

25 Vanquisher - Defeat your 500th enemy.

And 25 more when you follow the link...
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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.
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Today Nintendo adds four new & classic games to the Wii Shop Channel. This week's new games are: Mega Man 9 (WiiWare), Plattchen twist 'n' paint (WiiWare), Super Dodge Ball (NES), and Vectorman (Sega Genesis).
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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...
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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!
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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?
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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.
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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."
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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."
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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.
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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.
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Ripten writes:

"Those who hunger for retro Mega Man goodness will be happy to know that Mega Man 1 hits Nintendo's VC this Monday, and the much anticipated Mega Man 9 will be available in September. The quoted portion below is directly from the official Capcom blog."
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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!
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Sporting phrases like "ultrasound graphics synthesis" and "8-bit fidelity engine" you can tell straightaway that this creation has its tongue firmly in its cheek! Compared to the original Mega Man and Mega Man 2 box art by Capcom USA at least this is an evolution in art style.

This artwork has got it all, a badly airbrushed Mega Man, a cyborg Dr. Wily and even the classic early NES grid background.
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Via Ripten:

"Hey readers! Andrew and I were lucky enough to get this one-of-a-kid Mega Man sketch by the original creator, Keiji Inafune. We will be giving you a chance to win it over the next few weeks.

All you have to do is leave a comment below (one comment per reader) telling us why you think this piece of retro awesomeness should be yours. Prove your love for the blue-bomber and win the perfect compliment to Capcom's upcoming Mega Man 9.

Contest will end at midnight (12:00 am PST) on August 17, 2008. Check out the video of Inafune working his Mega Man magic below. Good luck."
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The Mega Man Network writes: "Capcom of Japan's Rockman 9 website went live last night, with tons of new and old information streamlined from the older sites they had.

The site features three sections: Rockman 9 details, merchandise, and a complete listing of all Rockman games released in Japan!"

The website has launched on the same day as Capcom's E3 appearance.
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So far, games downloaded from Nintendo's Wii Shop Channel have remained split into two distinct categories; classics from the Virtual Console and all-new efforts on WiiWare. But Capcom is throwing a welcomed wrench into the system with the fall release of Mega Man 9, a title that mixes old and new – namely, a classic 8-bit graphical presentation with ground-up levels and play mechanics.

"Additionally, we've got some news to report. First, Capcom has confirmed to IGN that Mega Man 1 and 2 will be coming to the Virtual Console soon. And second, Mega Man 9 will also release for Xbox Live and PlayStation Network respectively. No, it's not a WiiWare exclusive, but nevertheless, it's going to make an excellent addition to the libraries of all three consoles. "
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Videogamer reports that according to Japanese video game website Famitsu, Capcom will be charging 1000 Wii Points for its all new, yet retro, WiiWare title Mega Man 9.

The game is scheduled for a September 2008 release and to our retro eyes looks likely to be great fun. Look out for more.
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We've seen a lot of gaming magazines rise and fall the past few years, considerably more if you go all the way back to the industry's heyday in the '80s. The way the magazine market is today, it's a major accomplishment when one makes it to 100 issues. Consider then, the milestone that is the 20th anniversary issue of ... » Read More

When Mega Man 9 was slipped by the Aussies, it was listed as multi-platform. When we got official word that the game would be coming to WiiWare, Capcom's Christian Svensson commented, "I will also say, NP [Nintendo Power, the original source of the news] only has part of the story. More to be learned later." All signs pointed to the inevitable presence of the game on Xbox live Arcade and PlayStation Network, which was confirmed yesterday via a Capcom E3 roster. Not so true.
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