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You heard it first at Mega Man Network.

Best #####ing news I've heard in a while.

Holy #####.

Thanks Div's, this is crazy good news!

The page says, in small low-res font, "play it this fall" or something to that extent.

I really wish it would be released on disc, though. This is the sort of thing that I want to tangibly own. I haven't waited 11+ years for a simple download. This is what I'd pay extra money for to own the super-deluxe-limited-extreme-collectors-edition with a tin box and crazy bonus controller and rocked-out 400-page instruction manual and all.

It says Inti Creates is working on it.
It also says they worked on the first three X games.

I find that very hard to believe.

Oh, well. Hopefully they stick to what makes it good. But I'm a little confused as to why they keep the 8-bit. I mean, I'm a huge supporter of graphics don't make a game, but if you have the power... why not? Oh, well.

It couldn't be too horrible, I guess. I mean, it is down to the roots of the games, and I don't remember disliking any of the original six games. Seven I'm not fond of. Eight is okay.
But the first six are awesome. Hopefully they stay true to that love.

Rather interested in what the powers are, and if there really will be a female-based robot master. That would make like a whole new page on a certain site I know of.
...

... this is some big news. The only thing that could royally screw it up is connecting it to X.

It isn't. So I guess we dodged the atom bomb, huh Chron? >.>

BOMB DEFUSED
COUNTER TERRORISTS WIN

You know.
I've never actually heard that in Counter-Strike.

But yes. Apocalypse was averted.

Thank goodness I was here to save the day.

Personally, the 8-bit graphics is what sold it for me. When the rumors started flying, and that was suggested, I didn't believe it. It felt like a too-good-to-be-true idea.

The 8-bit graphics is the icing on the cake for me. Perfection, let's just hope the gameplay lives up. Actually, I'm assuming they're using the same engine as the original 6, so it's really all up to level design and creativity.

As for Splash Woman... I don't really know what to say. I clearly read it on that scan, though. We'll have to see.

And yeah, did Inti really work on the first 3 X games? I understand they weren't under that name back then, but if it's the same group of people... what happened?!

Groups do get pulled out of standard teams to form splinter groups and such.
Like Kojima's group and such.

What happened is that they may be lacking some notion of unity, or a driving force they had during the production of those three games... and perhaps they've lost touch with what people expect of a game.

I'd love to see the 8-bit graphics, don't get me wrong.
But if you're going to make a new game now...
... why do that? Doesn't seem logical; that's what I'm getting at.

Well, it's a WiiWare game so I'd expect crappy graphics. But I guess this is their way of keeping it crappy, but incredibly awesome at the same time. I hope it plays a little better than the NES games though, like, the adding a bit of the new in with the old.

I'm really not impressed. I get the whole trying to bring back to roots jargon with the 8-bit, but it's kind of dumb. I mean, in this day and age there's no real reasons why a professional game should be 8-bit (or turn-based, really, as a side note) unless there's a good reason. I don't really think there is here.

Splash Woman. I don't know. It's kind of stupid sounding (like Angewomon from Digimon), but it's cool there's a fem RM. Except, I guess, that now MM beats up women.

Making it a download pretty much solidifies that I won't be buying it. I don't think it's right to pay for a download. I've seen people get #####ed over that way enough times.

You heard it first at Mega Man Network.

Well, actually I heard it here, thanks.

You heard it first at Mega Man Network.

BZZZZZT.

I read it first here.

I'm really not impressed. I get the whole trying to bring back to roots jargon with the 8-bit, but it's kind of dumb. I mean, in this day and age there's no real reasons why a professional game should be 8-bit (or turn-based, really, as a side note) unless there's a good reason. I don't really think there is here.

To be honest, I definitely prefer the simplicity and overall graphics of the original 6 NES Classic games than I do what MM7, MM8, and MM&B had to offer. I really like this.
I'd rather 8-bit than try something new. The only other acceptable format I would like would be to take the MMPU cartoony route with it. That was great, too.

It's not even the FACT that it's 8-bit, I have problem with. It's about limitations. Are you going to be able to have MM do more new stuff than in MM8 or even MMPU? What about cutscenes? I don't know about you guys, but I'd prefer fully animated videos to the old text stuff from in the day. Or at least whatever text thing Powered Up had, which probably looks at lot better. I don't mind the text stuff but at the same time this is supposed to be a new chapter, the NEXT chapter. It needs something more than just, fight bosses and Wily and the end.

We've waited over 10 years for an MM9 and this just seems like an easy way to get us to shut up about it. Lazy.

I was gonna say everything Mikero said....

Cool.

I'm also not totally convinced this is any more real than before. Is it hard to fake magazine scans? No, it isn't. It's not even close.

I'll believe when that Nintendo Power ACTUALLY COMES OUT, or when Capcom makes any official statement by means of proper channels; REAL press or by an official site.

Same on being convinced when the actual mag comes out.

However, this time it does look legit.

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(http://blue-bomber.jvmwriter.org/MM9/4.PNG)
At least one new "feature." A hint that there's more to these than the original NES games.

And I honestly prefer just an exact 8-bit engine-copy of the first 6 games. No new features. Nothing new or big. Just, as Mike said in different context, fight bosses and Wily and then the end.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I've become weary and cynical towards "new features" and gimmicks, and the first 6 MegaMan games were perfect to me.

If this holds up to be true, it's definitely my most-anticipated game in a long time.

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http://wii.kombo.com/article.php?artid=12136

This article sums up everything. It even mentions how cinematics will work.

Music to my ears, it's heading in exactly the direction I want it to go.

Even the first six games all had new features, though. They weren't useless gimmicks that didn't enhance game play, though. Like animated cut scenes and flashy text.

But look at the first, and look at 6. There's a major jump in graphical quality, and it's the same system. And the fact that this will be using the Wii's processor, DESPITE being in 8-bit style means that all sorts of crazy ##### can go down in the house. Assuming it isn't just another NES "computer program of dubious legality" (thank you, Abe, what a wonderful and accurate filter to describe it), that is.

Graphics do not limit the things that can be done to enhance game play. Processors do.
And if the processor doesn't have to watch intense graphics? Even better. Now, this is still WiiWare, so you can't expect too much, but at least it'll be better than My Pokemon Ranch. Yukari excluded.

Hopefully it won't cost much, either.

There is reason to doubt, though. We've seen this crap before, and I doubt we'll ever see an end to it. So now we just wait.

It's like I went back in time to the year 1987....or 88 in Mega Man 2's case.

I just wish it was a tangible product. I don't much like the idea of downloading it.

And ha, I used to think you guys actually typed out "computer program of dubious legality" as a joke. I didn't know it was actually the word filter for it.

It is a shame it has to be downloaded, yeah. If you get a new Wii, that's the end of it.
No more game on your "account", as far as I know.

Hey, even if it's just the same formula of "Fight 8 robot masters, then go through hell to get to Wily and kick his bald arse", I'll be happy for a new entry into the series. The 8-bit graphics don't bug me. In fact it will add a somewhat nostalgic feeling to a new game, which I think is kind of cool. As long as it retains the quality of the rest of the series, and I have fun playing it,  I'll be happy.


...if it's real....

It is a shame it has to be downloaded, yeah. If you get a new Wii, that's the end of it.
No more game on your "account", as far as I know.

From what I know, if you get a new Wii, you're supposed to call Nintendo and they'll transfer the private account from the old Wii.

... might just work. Worth it to write down and save the Wii Number then.

I've expressed my feelings in that other thread.

I'll buy it... but I'm disappointed at Capcom.

Needless to say, this won't change me into a MegaMan fan again.

I actually don't mind the 8-bit graphics at all.

I didn't know how late to the party I was 'till I saw this topic...

It's cool, Morg, this party is just getting started.

Inticrates?  Well #####.

And I dont think it's necessairly BAD it's 8bit.  All the newer games have been, and I'm being very nice here, crap.  Focus needs to go back to gameplay.  Soilid gameplay.  Not #####ing graphics, gimmicks or gizmos.  No #####ing theme stages.  No #####ing biometals.  No poorly scripted anime cutscenes.  Just hardcore fastpaced platform action.

Of course, with Inticreates at the helm we're guarenteed a pice of ##### no matter what, but one can hope.  I shall, as Capcom has taught me to, belive this game will be awful until it proves to be good.

Also, should it prove to BE good, they better offer a boxed disc version for sale.  I don't buy roms.  ##### DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION.  ##### IT ALL TO HELL UP IT'S ASS.

I also hope this signals we're going to get MM1-6 on VC in America sooner than NEVER.  #####ing Capcom.

I doubt the US will EVER get MM1-7 on the VC thanks to MMAC.

Same with X1-3 probably.

And seeing Inticreates really made me think "Oh #####, this might end up sucking", but you never know.

OK I just want to clarify that I have NO problem with the graphics being 8-bit. I was just worried about a possible lack of innovation. MM1-6 are great, but MM9 should be better because times are better and systems are better. I like 8-bit as much as the next guy. Anyway...

But look at the first, and look at 6. There's a major jump in graphical quality, and it's the same system. And the fact that this will be using the Wii's processor, DESPITE being in 8-bit style means that all sorts of crazy ##### can go down in the house. Assuming it isn't just another NES "computer program of dubious legality" (thank you, Abe, what a wonderful and accurate filter to describe it), that is.

That's basically the kind of thing I was hoping for. The rotation thing made me think of it being 8-bit style but moving in 3-D, sort of.

I still refuse to pay a full price for this, but if it's cheap then fine.

I'll read that article tomorrow, because I need to get to bed as I work early.

From what I remember, no WiiWare game costs more than $10.

I doubt the US will EVER get MM1-7 on the VC thanks to MMAC.

##### that #####.  MMAC was absolute garbage.  VC games ARE perfect ports.  You might as well have a #####ing NES cartridge in an NES.  And seeing as how Capcom has ALREADY done the work to do whatever they have to do to make it work on VC since it's out in Europe, the cost to put it up in the US should be zero to next to zero and the only theing they stand to lose is they make MONEY.

Yes, but Capcom hasn't had clear vision for a long, long time.

If this is indeed true, I will most likely #### my pants upon receiving its validity. Naybe Capcom is coming back..........I can hope.

I leave for a week and THIS happens?!
This pleases me.

Lets ban JC, maybe something REALLY good will happen while he's gone.

I guess it is going to become a reality.  That could be good.  I wrote about Mega Man and some ideas for possible games.  It's going to be different than I thought it would be.  I hope it's enjoyable.  This is something I look forward to honestly.

Same here.  As long as Inti doesn't make it MMZ difficult.

It better be difficult. If I pay $10 for a one hour game I'll be disappointed.

I want a nice challenge.  Not something disgustingly impossible with spikes thrown all over the place.

I wrote about Mega Man and some ideas for possible games.

Please don't share.

Same here.  As long as Inti doesn't make it MMZ #####ty.

Fixed, and we'll see.  I'm giving it even odds they still ##### it up as they've not made a single good game.

*Blink* My god it's not a joke, a hoax or Megaman and Bass?

First off, sigh, Wiiware.

Second off, gfgdgfvsdfffsfv.

Now with that out of my system I'm interested in seeing what comes from this. I thought Capcom forgot all about Rocky Light here. Is it only coming out for Wii so far? If so, I'm quite saddened.

Now while 8 bit doesn't automatically mean it'll be bad I'm a bit annoyed since I do like the higher bit sprites of Megaman.

I hate both the MM7 and MM8 sprites of MegaMan.

Anyway, I read somewhere that Capcom said it was now announced for all three major systems.

Yes, and 360 and PS3 having updated graphics. Stupid. You should accept a game for what it is, not for the graphics not being up to date.

Unless its 8-Bit though, thats a tad odd.. >.>

I must say that I am suprised that they didn't try to pull some #### like they did with the X series and go all 3D with us. So I guess keeping it like this is a step forward. I'm also really suprised they didn't give it MM8 sprites. I think I kinda like it better this way, the good 'ol 8-bit. Nostalgia, it sells like cocaine.

8-bit would be perfect.

Just like Xero said, the only thing I really want is a good old challenge.
Won't they just release it for my NES..?

Why are people acting like it's only POSSIBLY 8-Bit? It is confirmed 8-bit.

RPM calls it a hoax because it isn't called Rockman 9. haha.

http://forum.rockmanpm.com/index.php?topic=6634.375

hahaha i am done with them

The animated signatures and big boobed avatars were enough to annoy me but this took the cake;

Not to mention Rockman isn't even that popular anymore in the states anymore.

They are right to be suspicious that no one ever heard of Rockman 9, japan-wise, though. But maybe it's just that since they don't even talk to japanese people they were just not told.

And the whole, Sony and MS won't accept this crap as an original DL game.

I bet he loves MegaMan Zero the most.

They could have given us this

(http://www.sprites-inc.co.uk/files/Classic/Megaman/MM16/megamanwilywarssheet.gif)

But I frankly want something like this (http://www.sprites-inc.co.uk/files/Classic/Marv/Megaman/mmmcsheet.gif).

Only, you know, better.

You didn't have to post the WHOLE sheets of them.

Marvel vs. Capcom sprites? They're not even good.

They're TOO BIG... MegaMan would take up too much space on the screen.


Also, I tried reading that one page entirely at RPM and gave up and denounced everyone there as a douche.

They're not the best they could make, but I think it would be cool to see in a full-on game.

And I know they're too big, you can just size them down, that wouldn't be too hard for Capcom to do, I don't think.

Plus they'd probably want to change MegaMan's colors, cause he seems a tad too...not shiny

I find the Wily Wars sprites are much better than the MVC ones.

Also, I tried reading that one page entirely at RPM and gave up and denounced everyone there as a douche.

If I were to troll, that's where I'd do it.

: Ovan

And the whole, Sony and MS won't accept this crap as an original DL game.

I bet he loves MegaMan Zero the most.

Definitely not! They love ROCKMAN Zero, though!

Oh, right.

Pitiful, really...

hai guyz isnt megaman teh same as rockman?

no

Rockman is what pretentious westerners call him.

Do you think there are pretentious Japanese fans that insist on calling him MegaMan?

I certainly hope so.

And I hope they pretend to be genders they are not, also.

There's definitely like a whole bizarro-opposite RockMan community on the Japanese side of the net.

ROTANIMOBA AND THE ROCKMAN RATRIX

Otherwise known as RPM.

No. RPM isn't run by Japanese people.

RMR. Lulz.

In the Bizarro World, RPM would be Megaman Flawed Memories... MFM.

Run by The Artist Formerly Known as JDShadow.

MegaMan Flawed Recollections and MCShadow, actually.

I dunno' about Recollections but definitely MCShadow.

I made an MCKnuckles back in the day, which was a "me" version of Deej.

I once met an MC Sledgehammer at a party. And I was stunned. I was like, what. Seriously.

Ok, now that makes me utterly SICK.  That site of trolls have the gual to accuse MMN of doing the same immature garbage they do?  I've got my gripes with MMN on some things, but one thing I will say is that they're credible.  They don't make things up, set out to spread false information or flat out lie about things.  And to do so in the face of the Mega Man 9 information being confirmed by major reputable game sites as well as NP and Capcom itself show what a cesspool of garbage they are.

That's right, I'm not being nice about my feelings on this at all.  I have lost all respect for DJ.

To be fair, I didn't see him post anything like that.

Yeah guys, Capcom and Nintendo Power are all in on this joke with MegaMan Network. I should've known. I FEEL SO GUILLIBLE.

Nova's sig sums up my reaction to the RPM hysteria.

Stop being a raving lunatic, Rez. First of all, the majority of RPM's views do not go hand-in-hand with that idiot, Zechs/Ovan/Whatever. There are just a handful of morons that bite at what he says, unfortunately.

*shrugs* With that said, believe whatever mad stories you want... just stop making yourselves look retarded, please.

It's depressing.

To be fair, I didn't see him post anything like that.

This should be noted.

: Ovan

And the whole, Sony and MS won't accept this crap as an original DL game.

I bet he loves MegaMan Zero the most.

I would point out XBox Live Arcade and call this guy a wanker.

Stop being a raving lunatic, Rez. First of all, the majority of RPM's views do not go hand-in-hand with that idiot, Zechs/Ovan/Whatever. There are just a handful of morons that bite at what he says, unfortunately.

*shrugs* With that said, believe whatever mad stories you want... just stop making yourselves look retarded, please.

It's depressing.

: Mikero  30 June 2008, 04:12:50

To be fair, I didn't see him post anything like that.

This should be noted.

His board, his responsibility to keep that ##### from happening.  He does not nor has he ever done that.

: Aresian  30 June 2008, 05:07:27

Stop being a raving lunatic, Rez. First of all, the majority of RPM's views do not go hand-in-hand with that idiot, Zechs/Ovan/Whatever. There are just a handful of morons that bite at what he says, unfortunately.

*shrugs* With that said, believe whatever mad stories you want... just stop making yourselves look retarded, please.

It's depressing.

: Mikero  30 June 2008, 04:12:50

To be fair, I didn't see him post anything like that.

This should be noted.

His board, his responsibility to keep that ##### from happening.  He does not nor has he ever done that.

Yes, a responsibility to keep free thought under control, no matter if it's valid or not.

Nice thought there, Rez. I expect better of you.

I think Rez meant keeping their shoddiness at reporting was 'real' under control. You know, like checking sources, and doing some WORK instead of just overly exposing every rumour as if it were true.

I think Rez meant keeping their shoddiness at reporting was 'real' under control. You know, like checking sources, and doing some WORK instead of just overly exposing every rumour as if it were true.

Oh ho, that makes more sense of course. *shrugs* I really don't have a comeback for that one, ha ha ha.

Touche, Mike, but you were always one to checkmate me. As a representitive of RPM, I can know when to back off a bit, so I'll let the old man make his next move.

Still, my thoughts stand on what I said... it seems that certain people (Nova) think we shouldn't promote free thought and expression on RPM.

Oh please, Ares, cut the bull#####.

That's not what certain people (Yes, that means you, Nova) are saying at all.

I hate when people criticize others of attacking their #####ing first amendment rights, but then go right ahead and talk about how THAT person is wrong and shouldn't be allowed to VOICE his opinion.

And you know what, for how much you keep voicing about what a bastion RPM is for free expression and opinion, they seem to do an awful lot of banning people who don't REALLY break the rules (or actually, something that everyone else does, but for some reason when they do it, it's WRONG, and yes, I am talking about me).

It's no secret, when I was on RPM, I would really let people have it when it came to a difference of opinion. But, in the end, it wasn't a big deal, since I wasn't breaking any rules, but MAN did a lot of you guys just HATE it.

So that one German mod (No, not you WS, this one wasn't fun to talk to) banned me for ending my posts with "HONK HONK!", which I think we can all agree is harmless.

Now, keep in mind there's another member there that does something similar. He begins his posts with "*[Whomever] Teleports in*" and "*[Whomever] Teleports out*".


The hypocrisy doesn't end there.

An ex-mod there, (for whom I'm partially responsible for quitting and leaving) whom will remain nameless, had accused me of being, and this is what I remember of the very lengthy and angry post, "A racist, terrorist, wife beater", among other things.

He then later posted in a topic about racial discussion, a chart about what races he liked and what races he hated... Which was right after I convinced him not to be all angry and butthurt. 

Then I was banned for making off topic topics in the off topic board, where no posts counted anyway.


And other than that, RPM is generally filled with butthurt idiots and neckbeard weeaboos whom either pretend to be girls, or pretend that having encyclopedic knowledge of MMZ is a good thing.

The site itself tends to spread unfounded rumors, roms, and annually tries to prank the rest of the community, attacks other websites' credibility, and then wonders WHY they're not a credible source.


And did I mention the members themselves are mostly moronic and butthurt (Not all of them mind you, as there are a few people there that don't take everything, such as their almost cultish devotion to Axl, so #####ing seriously) and don't know how to spell or use a shift key.

Oh and pretend 4chan is a super secret site, and spouting 6 month old memes is comedy Gold, as it's a super secret in-joke, that thousands of others are in on.

I could go on and on, but it comes down to this:

MMM doesn't ban people for a dissenting opinion, and a lot of the members here will try to whip the newbies into shape, although a bit harshly.

Most of all, I'm disappointed that you would try top pull this BS to win an argument, Ares.

Posting "Okay you totally proved me wrong, but since I'm the bigger man, I'll back off, but just so you know, you guys are wrong and nazi-esque" does not make you right.

*snickers* Well, AIM conversation and a half later, you get the picture.

I'm gonna go to sleep now, after cashing in my chips. See ya later, old man. >_>

Yes go back to RPM, where only pure-blooded Axl lovers, who value free expression of course, may reside.

You know we luvs us some Axl. I mean damn... It's like Silver from Sonic... Axl and Silver, best things that happened to Sonic and Megaman! *starts digging his own grave*

woah..


They've gone and added another character to Sonic? God damn..

Also, Lunche, I'm saving that.

Promotion of free thought  =/=  24/7 foaming fanboy fapgasm.

("boy" used in place of "confused teen")

desu

*shot*

Yes, a responsibility to keep free thought under control, no matter if it's valid or not.

Nice thought there, Rez. I expect better of you.

Lunchebox touched on most of what I was going to say concerning the free thought BS.  But I'll sum it up by saying DJ has a responsibility to keep his site, staff and community from spreading blatantly false and malicious rumors/pranks as real news, and that has absolutely NOTHING to do with censoring free thought ala "I think Mega Man 4 was a great game" BAN or "The music in Legends had a much lighter feel than in Zero, don't you think?" BAN.

Everything I said still stands, and not you, nor anyone at that site can defend it, and frankly shouldn't be.  You speak of expectations?  Well I have some of my own concerning my friends and colleagues in the community as to how they behave and work in said community and RPM and it's staff have certainly DEEPLY dissappointed me in that regard.

And that's all I have to say on the matter.  Though I have no doubt anyone there gives a damn what my opinion of them is.

This might be the most intense topic I've seen here.
It's appropriate.

Lovin' it.

I once met an MC Sledgehammer at a party. And I was stunned. I was like, what. Seriously.

I've seen 17 minutes of a crappy kung fu flick called City Dragon starring MC Kung Fu. I want to meet that guy and find out what he's been up to since 1995 (when the movie was released).

http://blue-bomber.jvmwriter.org/community/index.php?showtopic=1505&st=0&#entry29160

You heard it first at Mega Man Network.

I wonder if Bass, Dio and the others are gonna be in it...

woah..


They've gone and added another character to Sonic? God damn..

Also, Lunche, I'm saving that.

You didn't know about the ##### fest that was Sonic 06 or whatever they're calling it?

Consider yourself lucky, I guess.

: Aresian  30 June 2008, 06:05:27

Yes, a responsibility to keep free thought under control, no matter if it's valid or not.

Nice thought there, Rez. I expect better of you.

Lunchebox touched on most of what I was going to say concerning the free thought BS.  But I'll sum it up by saying DJ has a responsibility to keep his site, staff and community from spreading blatantly false and malicious rumors/pranks as real news, and that has absolutely NOTHING to do with censoring free thought ala "I think Mega Man 4 was a great game" BAN or "The music in Legends had a much lighter feel than in Zero, don't you think?" BAN.

Everything I said still stands, and not you, nor anyone at that site can defend it, and frankly shouldn't be.  You speak of expectations?  Well I have some of my own concerning my friends and colleagues in the community as to how they behave and work in said community and RPM and it's staff have certainly DEEPLY dissappointed me in that regard.

And that's all I have to say on the matter.  Though I have no doubt anyone there gives a damn what my opinion of them is.

I won't doubt that the false screenshot was a mistake that shouldn't have been made and quite frankly, mistakes will always be made at some point in history, being humans and all. But that aside, no one is "spreading" anything, merely the discussion of what people think is or isn't the truth. Some people might have readily stupid opinions... but hey, if people buy into things that actually sound prettty stupid ("hey guise, MMN is in on a scam with Capcom and Inafune, not to mention Nintendo Power, lololol") then they deserve to be duped, honestly. And if a website takes offense to what a few idiots hold as truth... then they really need to get the stick out of their ass and stop getting butthurt over the stupidest things.

As for the rest, touche. Though what I said above right there, has validity.

It's not "just a few idiots" it's a good majority of the site, and that behaviour is encouraged and accepted.

The fact you people not only still don't seem to understand why people are legitimately angry about it but also still don't think it's a big deal says more than anything anyone there tries to say to defend themselves.

DJ might as well change the name of the site to "Lasagna Sculptures in Sudan Webpage" because that would make it more relevant to the Mega Man community than a good chunk of us now hold it, and he has only himself to blame.

The last time I tried posting regularily at RPM, some mod kept getting mad at me for either being sarcastic or having a different opinion.

The only time I've had stupid ##### like that happen to me was when I was posting as a 65 year-old Australian beastiality enthusiast on some bitchass MM forum Lunche showed me where a mod was so up his own ass that anyone who did or said ANYTHING against his beliefs (like Lunche's lesbian character) was banned. That guy deleted my posts, and those were even MORE than just posts where I was in-character and making subtle allusions to being sexually attracted to Data.

This might be the most intense topic I've seen here.
It's appropriate.

That proves MM9 is really real, then. You know.. All the drama.

This level of drama wouldn't be happening if not for that stunt.  Or at the VERY least limited to "oh nos it's 8 bit butt hurt frownine face" crap.

I remember the only time posting at RPM was when I posted in a ZX topic, something like "what will the next model be?" and I drew up some Model B, which was a Baboon with Vent's face on his ass or something. A mod deleted my post and PM'd telling me not to rip off other members styles, really, I don't even know anyone there. I PM'd the mod back telling him off. And haven't returned since.

I was posting as a 65 year-old Australian beastiality enthusiast

I've never been more attracted to you.

Yeah. My username was GorillaMyDreams. And this was my avatar;

Haha awesome, that's great.

The only time I've had stupid ##### like that happen to me was when I was posting as a 65 year-old Australian beastiality enthusiast on some bitchass MM forum Lunche showed me where a mod was so up his own ass that anyone who did or said ANYTHING against his beliefs (like Lunche's lesbian character) was banned. That guy deleted my posts, and those were even MORE than just posts where I was in-character and making subtle allusions to being sexually attracted to Data.

Ah yeah, I remember that... good times. Wasn't Lunche "Snake on a planeman" at one point too? Well whatever, it was worth the laughs.

This level of drama wouldn't be happening if not for that stunt.  Or at the VERY least limited to "oh nos it's 8 bit butt hurt frownine face" crap.

Eh, you know if BBD didn't do it at RPM, he would've did it at MMN or some other half-ass site anyway. *shrugs* And some dupe would've believed it, so the drama would've ensued with someone else as the person everyone points fingers at. But it's all rather pointless in the end anyway.

Because it's a game and it caused everyone to act like idiots. Oh well.

: TheRedPriest  30 June 2008, 22:44:11

This level of drama wouldn't be happening if not for that stunt.  Or at the VERY least limited to "oh nos it's 8 bit butt hurt frownine face" crap.

Eh, you know if BBD didn't do it at RPM, he would've did it at MMN or some other half-ass site anyway. *shrugs* And some dupe would've believed it, so the drama would've ensued with someone else as the person everyone points fingers at. But it's all rather pointless in the end anyway.

I have my issues with MMN, sure, but if you expect me to believe they'd have bought that crap and run with it like Inafune himself stopped by dressed as Mega Man to tell them you're kidding yourself.

: Mikero  30 June 2008, 22:40:54

The only time I've had stupid ##### like that happen to me was when I was posting as a 65 year-old Australian beastiality enthusiast on some bitchass MM forum Lunche showed me where a mod was so up his own ass that anyone who did or said ANYTHING against his beliefs (like Lunche's lesbian character) was banned. That guy deleted my posts, and those were even MORE than just posts where I was in-character and making subtle allusions to being sexually attracted to Data.

Ah yeah, I remember that... good times. Wasn't Lunche "Snake on a planeman" at one point too? Well whatever, it was worth the laughs.

: TheRedPriest  30 June 2008, 22:44:11

This level of drama wouldn't be happening if not for that stunt.  Or at the VERY least limited to "oh nos it's 8 bit butt hurt frownine face" crap.

Eh, you know if BBD didn't do it at RPM, he would've did it at MMN or some other half-ass site anyway. *shrugs* And some dupe would've believed it, so the drama would've ensued with someone else as the person everyone points fingers at. But it's all rather pointless in the end anyway.

Because it's a game and it caused everyone to act like idiots. Oh well.

"Snakemanonaplane"

I remember that, it was from when that one kid kept stealing news from other Megaman sites. And then did it over and over again like 5 times.

I posted a picture of a random myspace girl, pretending that was me, and the admin basically called me a whore for having cleavage in the shot.

Huh, I remember making a picture like that at one point.

It's better when the girls who post cleavage shots manually blur it out with Photoshop.

Wait, no, it wasn't the admin, It was that mod of his that was a right-wing religious nutball that liked to get high and mighty with everyone.

Also, after about a thousand hints he's all like "You're a LESBIAN?!" and then basically told me that I should become straight, otherwise I'd burn in hell.

That was really fun.

The best trolls are the intelligent people who have to deal with them a lot on their own, functioning forums.

That same mod deleted my post when I asked him to get a screenshot of Data's bum in a thread where he was posting MML screenshots.

I'd troll sites if I would be any good at it.

I tend to stay away from MMN and RPM.  Sure they are good sites but the forums are hard to stay in.

At least here I'll get a response. 

Riiiiight. Of course you will Xero, just keep telling yourself that.

Why did you hide your text?

UPDATE

MM9 is WiiWare exclusive! The information stating it was for PSN and XBLA was a mistake.

At least here I'll get a response. 

Why did you hide your text?

I figured it would be funny.

UPDATE

MM9 is WiiWare exclusive! The information stating it was for PSN and XBLA was a mistake.

If it's any... CONSOLEation, I doubt 360ers or PS3ers would even care about a possible gem like MM9 because of the direction they went with it.  Outright dismissed upon sight.  And that's why our hobby is dying.

That's what I was thinking, Rez.

UPDATE

MM9 is WiiWare exclusive! The information stating it was for PSN and XBLA was a mistake.

Where'd you hear that?

MagaMen Netwrok.

MagaMen Netwrok.

That doesn't sound credible.

Regardless of how incredible that sounds, it's still more credible than RPM.

From an actual gaming site, it's posted up on the front page.

: ASR   1 July 2008, 18:06:01

MagaMen Netwrok.

That doesn't sound credible.

I see what you did there...

You know, I hope they make a level builder in MM9 like they did in MMPU. Construction mode in MMPU was great.

You know they won't.

If they even had it, it probably wouldn't be worth using due to how the online setup is on the Wii, let alone the storage space that EVERYONE is complaining about nowadays, for some reason or another. Could work out good, though.

Maybe someone should shoot that out to one of these people that know the "Insiders", that deal with this game? Worst comes to worst, it's just a Download Content added later on, or else a completely seperate WiiWare with how Capcom and Inafune love to make money. Then again... MM Stage Builder with downloadable bosses... Nah, that'd be too GOOD of a decision for CoJ to do >>

For someone who is compelled to try every game with customization, I really don't give a lick if they have a level builder in it. Probably because I'm still upset that this isn't really a true sequel. I just KNOW this isn't going to be a full game, I'd bet dollars to donuts it will be short.

http://www.nintendic.com/news/2643

SCREENZ.

NEAT

NICE FIND ABE!

Looks cool. I'm still not completely thrilled.

This is the worst practical joke in history...

When you finally get to download it, you'll just get an animation of Megaman singing "never going to give you up~"

... RockRoll, FTW.

Some details of the game by people who've played it. (http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/mega-man-9-wiiware/preview/mega-man-9-exclusive-reveal/a-20080702154756565049/g-20080626165055938021)

And by experiment, we mean "die a thousand deaths," as Mega Man 9 is easily on par or above the hardest games in the series. Hell, we played for two hours and only made it to three bosses, and even then only beat two. Not too surprising considering we don't yet know which boss is weak against the other, but damn, these guys are hard.

YES.

PLEASE. It won't be very difficult for us, right fellas?

It will be for me.

Can't #####ing wait. Everything I read made me excited.

I'm looking forward to playing it but I'm not sure if I feel it's worthy of really being MM9 yet. It still feels a bit... supplemental.

Shush, nonbeliever.

OH MY GOD.
YOU CAN PLAY WITH HIS HELMET OFF!

That in itself isn't exciting to me... it's the fact that it means there is obviously a way to play as different characters, at the very least a character select screen of some sort.

I mean, MMPU already let you play as him without the suit.

The charging Mega Buster introduced in MM4 is missing (at least initially) but Rush is available from the start - as Rush Coil, naturally. Sliding was also MIA, though we did see small tunnels suspiciously similar to those accessed by the slide move.

So... They're either going to make this downloadable content for extra money, or else bad things I don't even want to bother putting into text, since we all get it by now.

Man, just because people enjoy MM2 the most, doesn't mean we should get something stripped down to be MM2.5, especially not after all the STANDARDIZED things that's been implemented into every game one way or another since they were introduced? Or else even charging extra as downloadable content, and in this case, REALLY being a situation where features were removed that already exist in the game or should have to begin with are "Turned Off" for a quick buck, really gets my blood boiling...

Suppose once E3 hits with it's lackluster updates and Wii Fit 2 or Mario Party 12 news, more information will hopefully be unvieled. Now this is looking more like a dead horse that needs to just be buried, instead of something epic and fun ><

Epic isn't the point, it doesn't need to be epic and it shouldn't be. They ideal they're going for with it is the right course of action; fun and simple.

I'm not so worried about there not being as much features, as the fact that if the game is basically MM 2.5, it might be awesome and great and everything, but them claiming it as an actual MM9 (and thus, a sequel to MM8 in continuity) would make it the definitive end to the Classic series, as they'd clearly just be half-assing it to shut everyone up.

I do think this will be a good game and I do want to play it, but I'm worried that if it's not a proper MM9 then it's all lack-lustre. It's not the graphics or even the gameplay so much as if it is just stripped down to a MM2 supplemental game. Regardless of difficulty.

More good news:

"Yes, Mega Man 9 has been official for quite some time in North America. Just this week, Famitsu announced the title for Japan, and now Capcom follows up with an official announcement. The title is indeed slated for a September release in Japan, and the official Japanese site for the game will launch on July 15th. To help build the hype for Mega Man 9’s Japanese launch, Capcom will be releasing Mega Man 1 in July, and Mega Man 2 in August. Both titles will be hitting the VC, of course. With all this fanfare, we are sure to see some interesting goodies hit North America leading into our launch…whenever that may be." -Go Nintendo

http://www.capcom.co.jp/news/200807/04_002880.html

So, Website on the 15th, and Mega Man games coming to the VC soon.

Epic isn't the point, it doesn't need to be epic and it shouldn't be. They ideal they're going for with it is the right course of action; fun and simple.

I'm not so worried about there not being as much features, as the fact that if the game is basically MM 2.5, it might be awesome and great and everything, but them claiming it as an actual MM9 (and thus, a sequel to MM8 in continuity) would make it the definitive end to the Classic series, as they'd clearly just be half-assing it to shut everyone up.

I do think this will be a good game and I do want to play it, but I'm worried that if it's not a proper MM9 then it's all lack-lustre. It's not the graphics or even the gameplay so much as if it is just stripped down to a MM2 supplemental game. Regardless of difficulty.

Dr. Light's Lab is in, too. So this may mean that charging and sliding are unlockable later for bolts (or whatever). That means you can play the way you want to (after a while).
It also suggests that there are some other things to unlock later on. Could be interesting.

Nothing was said about this being a definitive end, though.

They say it doesn't bridge the gap to X, but the whole "recycling" robots, or expiry dates kind of hint at what could have happened to everyone. Its better than the cataclysm theory. Most things are.

Why does 9 have to be the finale of Classic, exactly?

Nothing was said about this being a definitive end, though.

That's not what I said. What I meant was that if the game actually does turned out half-assed then it will definitively kill any hope for real continuation of the Classic series.

I never thought MM9 was the finale of Classic.

The charging Mega Buster introduced in MM4 is missing (at least initially) but Rush is available from the start - as Rush Coil, naturally. Sliding was also MIA, though we did see small tunnels suspiciously similar to those accessed by the slide move.

So... They're either going to make this downloadable content for extra money, or else bad things I don't even want to bother putting into text, since we all get it by now.

Man, just because people enjoy MM2 the most, doesn't mean we should get something stripped down to be MM2.5, especially not after all the STANDARDIZED things that's been implemented into every game one way or another since they were introduced? Or else even charging extra as downloadable content, and in this case, REALLY being a situation where features were removed that already exist in the game or should have to begin with are "Turned Off" for a quick buck, really gets my blood boiling...

Suppose once E3 hits with it's lackluster updates and Wii Fit 2 or Mario Party 12 news, more information will hopefully be unvieled. Now this is looking more like a dead horse that needs to just be buried, instead of something epic and fun ><

The most pessimistic view I've seen of the game.
Like Chron said, they'll probably be achievable partway through the game via some means.
It's not like ANY other game for Wii has actually had DLC. They don't have any good way for implementing it yet. Like they'll charge for basic features....

I'm sure Nintendo won't be MICRO$UCK.

: Chron   4 July 2008, 12:46:06

Nothing was said about this being a definitive end, though.

That's not what I said. What I meant was that if the game actually does turned out half-assed then it will definitively kill any hope for real continuation of the Classic series.

I never thought MM9 was the finale of Classic.

I misunderstood you, then. Sorry.
You're sadly right.

I'd be fine if Inafune follows through with just making several more Classic games in exactly this format.

It's not like ANY other game for Wii has actually had DLC. They don't have any good way for implementing it yet.

"Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King" had downloadable content.

That's because Square is one of the worst game developers around, and their fans are so blinded by the bad games that they'll buy anything.

HA HA!  FINALLY we get MM1 and MM2 on VC over here.  Now if they release MM3 I'll be happy.  4 would be great, and 5 and 6 nice, but I can live with 1-3 if that's all they do.

And I can't see them REMOVING the charge shot and slide only to make it EXTRA downloadable ##### for money.  If anything it's just going to be an upgrade you can buy or unlock.  And hell, in game maybe Mega Man has been damaged so Light needs to rebuild those features for Mega Man.  Though honestly, the charge shot just killed any real need to use Robot Master weapons because of how much damage it did and I'd be happy if they just took it out.

To be fair, they balanced the charge shot better in the later Classic Games and X2-X6.

Let's not get into X stuff while talking about Classic, eh?

I'm sure slide and buster will come in a Metroidy fashion, allowing access to previously unaccessible areas.

Of course, like Rez said maybe it has to do with the story, robots have expiry dates after all. Maybe MegaMan's getting oooollld...

To help build the hype for Mega Man 9’s Japanese launch, Capcom will be releasing Mega Man 1 in July, and Mega Man 2 in August. Both titles will be hitting the VC, of course.

Of course, that doesn't mean that the games won't come out here in North America.

Yeah, I was gonna' point that out but you beat me.

Where else would they come out, then? They've been slowly getting released on the VC over in Europe, and I'm pretty sure that Rockman has been up on the VC over in Japanland for awhile now.

Outside of Nintendo's general lack of care or effort they use for VC matters, seems like a pretty decent way to get some money raised for both Capcom and Nintendo, and to get people excited for the new game that looks more and more like Mike called it on at first.

Oh yeah, I call Model a being in this game, since my faith is taken down a bit more each update on this title, and Inti probably WOULD do something like that for laughs and "Nostalgia" for the ZXA players  :'(

That quote up there implies that RockMan isn't out on Japan's VC yet... meaning, it'll be out this July.

...Curse you, tooth gap Wily, and your overly joyous moment to set things proper!

If Model a is an unlockable costume... ugh.

I gots a special screenshot, and none of you doooo!~

I hate your stupid face.

MMMMM-HMMMMM.....

lol forte

That goes well with the avatar.

The more I think of how much a Wii could do with simplified graphics, the more and more I hope we'll see some creazy looking shiz. I have ideas. Ideas that wouldn't harm gameplay or anything, just neat looking stuff that would add a very nice polish. I'm not sure if I know to how explain my ideas right now and it's all probably stuff they'd need to do with a real release not WiiWare, but what Chron said about the processor having an easier time with everything meaning the game do more has me ol' head stirrin' with interesting ideas. Ideas.

I have too many ideas for my position in life.

I feel the same way.

Mmmhmm. (http://gonintendo.com/?p=48628)

http://www.gamespite.net/toastywiki/index.php/Games/EverythingWrongIsRightAgain

A good read.

He says the same thing repeatedly.
MM9 may equal saving grace for gamers.

I read it.

I liked John's gameplay video more.

Vinny=John?

John has a gameplay video?

VINNY'S GAMEPLAY VIDEO

I'd be bragging more if I brought a gameplay video here.
Seriously.

http://www.gamespite.net/toastywiki/index.php/Games/EverythingWrongIsRightAgain

A good read.

All true, and if the ADD Xbox generation could see past graphics gaming would be a wonderful hobby again.

Xbox generation is special. They'd hate MM9 if it came out, but they're all raving about N+ and it's gameplay, so it's a mix bag there. They all still hop on the latest shooter game that comes out and go nuts over it, regardless of quality, though, so it's probably a moot point about them.

I guess what Chron said is true about them using the processor power to make a really nifty game, and that magnetic deal in that video means I just won by default a trivial argument on GameFAQ's out of the hundreds of topics about MM9, so sorta hurray there.

Music sounds so so for now out of the segments that were shown, but I'm still waiting more to see some HUGE Wily Fortress Bosses before I decide if it's a launch day purchase or not from me, since I'm jaded when it comes to how the MM series is handled anymore, and want to see the devs put their money where their mouth is.

Anyone else fear that this is how Legends 3 will be handled if this game sells well...?

The music in those clips actually sound up to par and there's obviously more to come. It was enough to make me not worry about the music quality, at least.

It only takes a 5th grade education to win an argument at GameFAQs.

And it only takes a 7th grade education to realize it's not even worth arguing there at all!

... I'm still waiting more to see some HUGE Wily Fortress Bosses before I decide if it's a launch day purchase or not from me...

It's MEGA MAN 9.

Not Star Force 3: Scorned Zebra.

Any self respecting Mega Man fan will but this day one.

---

Speaking of buying day one (and excuse me for the double post), but Mega Man 9 will cost 1000 Wii points... Or, rather, ten American dollars.

I don't know how to do the thing where I insert the link into a name, so:

http://kotaku.com/5023198/mega-man-9-cheap-as-10-chips

That's a surprise. I would have thought Capcom would have charged more than that.

Uh... More news:

The game will have downloadable content...

http://gonintendo.com/?p=48939#comments

... I can already hear Rez' siren.

Same old Capcom. Make it cheap to get, and then charge for the extras. They're bound to come up with several updates for download, just to make more money.

Atleast it's not 3 versions of the same game with slight differences.

Sunavabitch. Thats stupid, goddangit...

Whatever, I'll buy 2000 Wii points, pay for MM9 and spend the rest on whatever.

Uh... More news:

The game will have downloadable content...

http://gonintendo.com/?p=48939#comments

... I can already hear Rez' siren.

#####ING ADGOAEI J ;OIJ ;OAIJG   JUST GIVE US THE WHOLE #####ING GOD DAMN GAME WHEN WE #####ING BUY IT JESUS #####ING CHRIST.

Q. Mulative Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 7:50 am

Good Possibility: an optional “Graphic/Sound Update” for anyone that doesn’t want to play it in 8-bit. I probably wouldn’t use it at first, but it might be a nice thing to try on a replay, especially if they use Inticreates’ “Megaman Zero” -style of drawing for it.

Bad Possibility: Charge-shot and Sliding are made downloadable. Not necessary to beat the game, but you can use it to reach certain secret areas.

Jesus Christ, there are times I'd sell my soul to be able to reach through the internet and smash in someone's skull with a brick, and that was one of them.

>:(
I know how you feel.

Hopefully the DC will be nothing major required for decent play.
I'm wary of this game now, though.

They had better not have that as downloadable content. MM8 sprites/sounds, however, would be fine.

I'll most likely end up downloading any and all DLC available if it actually ends up having it, but the only things that I truly think will be worth it are new levels and new playable characters (that play differently, not just a color swap/costume change.)

I still doubt there will be any real DLC.

As long as it's not one new level/boss per download.

I hope to see Roll as a playable character.

Roll was dumb in Powered Up.

I'd like bosses to playable again like in Powered Up, though. That'd be a nice bonus. But they'd have to all come in one package, not individually.

Right, for the most part, having multiple playable characters doesn't work well, especially when they're thrown in as "extras".  Good stage design requires you build the game around how your character controls.  Making them play differently to the extent they're not just a color swapped Mega Man would mean the stages wouldn't play very well.  Look at Powered Up.  Half the Robot Masters were an exercise in frustration because the levels were made for Mega Man and they were just thrown in.

And new levels are for sequels.  If it's good enough to put in, PUT IT IN THE #####ING GAME FROM THE GET GO and let me unlock it, not #####ing buy it later.  DC is the biggest bull##### rip off ever thought up.

How much do I hate phrases like "DLC" and when IGN talks about "a new IP".

##### OFFFF.

Anyway, I'm surprised they didn't do this with MM years ago.

They know we're the beaten wives of the gaming world by now.

I'm constantly surprised by the large amount of people I meet who don't even know who MegaMan is.

In my circle of friends the more alarming trend is pointing to Battle Network and saying HEY LOOK ITS MEGAMAN!!!1!1!11

I've learned to shut up about it, fortunately, but I could have had many a heated argument over that.

Right. The only good downloadable content, is free downloadable content. I shouldn't have to pay to update a game I bought since the game should have been complete WHENCE I HAST BOUGHTEN IT! Even free "DLC" is kind of stupid to me, but at least I don't feel like a total chump.

Same reason I will never pay for an MMORPG like WoW (you know, besides the fact that the game is totally gay) or KotOR. I'm never going to buy a game that makes me constantly pay to play it. It's cheaper to go to an arcade and do that, and the games there could even be BETTER.

But if any of you expected Capcom to NOT put your through hoops and ##### with this game then you were #####ing dreaming, skid.

I'm constantly surprised by the large amount of people I meet who don't even know who MegaMan is.

I'd be happy if that were to happen to me. Since everyone seems to think BN or MMZ star MegaMan. Hell people even think X is MM half the time. But since X is good, I don't mind as much (but still want to kill them, just less painfully).

Someone here once told a story of them trying out Command Mission at EB or some other store and people came up behind them and were like "Oh look, it's Mega Man! And there's Protoman, and Bass!"

... They were looking at X, Zero, and Axl...

My rage face is on now.

I used to sit back and play some Mega Man at university every now and then. Some of the old stuff.
Usually I get "Who's that?" or "Oh, that's Mega Man? Doesn't look like it.", but there was this one time... "Oh, cool. Mario!"

Almost. Punched. Face.

I played X4 on the schools computers one time, and a couple kids asked me "so what, are you like a virus or a netnavi?". I turned around in my seat and just looked at him for a while..

but there was this one time... "Oh, cool. Mario!"

...

There should be a whole thread just for stories like this.

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x68/robotnes/mm9proto.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x68/robotnes/mm9bass.jpg)

My money is on fake...

Especially since we've seen these screens before but with Mega Man in them instead.

Yeah, they're some pretty easily done fakes...

The Bass looks like a Bass I saw in a shoddy 8-bit Bass rendition fan sprite sheet.
So yes, a fake.

The Bass is from the NeoGeo Power Battle game

My money is on fake...

Especially since we've seen these screens before but with Mega Man in them instead.

Those come from RPM?

Yeah, they're fake. I don't even need to know if they came from RPM or not.

Although that would pretty much close the case >.>

...
The stories about people not knowing about Megaman piss me off.
I just yell at people who don't know.

Those screens are definitely fake.

BEYOND clearly fake, too.

Like, I'd think Milli Vanilli were real before those.

From a reliable leak at Capcom.

FAKE! >:(

It certainly wasn't taken with my webcam.

New SCREENS!

I think these are definitely real.  I mean they have the CAPCOM LOGO RIGHT THERE!

Honestly, I don't see where they're going with this but if I know anything about MegaMan (and I think that I do), I think this is going to be awesome.  Have a look.

shennanigans

The censor bars make it so authentic.

I can't wait to play as Bass, or Bass, or Bass!

WAT ABOOUUUUUTSA FEFNI--::murdered::

http://wii.ign.com/articles/888/888041p1.html

Another, longer, and awesomely awesome trailer. Plus, silhouettes of the Robot Masters (Splash Woman is a Mermaid, lol).

Also, it confirms that Mega Man 1 and 2 are heading for North American VC and that the game is also going to Xbox 360s and PS3s.

Mega Man 9 features 50 new enemy and bosses to battle, according to Capcom.

:O

And some quotes that make me feel ill:

I played Mega Man 2 the other day and the one thing I really think they could do with adding is letting you shoot up and possibly up/diagonally too and it would just feel a lot better imo.

This looks terrible.

Its 2008 put some effort in your damn graphics.

Megaman 2 is out on the VC, I own it and got bored and stopped playing because I couldn't shoot up and have vowed to never play another megaman again.

Up and diagonal isn't a bad idea. Just a useless idea.

All those people should be punched in the face...

And the trailer made me fidget in my pants.

These people obviously never took Robotics 101 OR got the Metal Blades.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/888/888041p1.html

FULL TRAILER, TONS OF FOOTAGE AND DETAILS, SIHLOUETTES OF ALL ROBOT MASTERS IN THE TRAILER

Splash Woman is a mermaid, it seems.

Confirmed for all three providers: WiiWare, PSN, and XBLA.

TORNADO MAN ##### YEAH

...Is it just me, or does a good portion of the layouts that were shown ripped straight from the older games, ala Splash Woman's Bubble Riser compared to Wave Man's stage, and all that?

The swinging platforms were impressive, and the way physics were utilized at that point in the video to build up momentum for each swing, so someone gets a gold star for that effort.

It seems all the robots are elemental based this time.

Magma:  Fire
Concrete:  Earth
Splash:  Water
Galaxy:  Moon
Plug:  Lightning
Hornet:  Wood
Tornado Man:  Wind
Jewel Man:  Crystal/Ice

DUH.

Also, Moon is not an element. You mean gravity.
I have complaints about Wood, as well, but some people remain stupidly fixated on Chinese elemental systems, and it's been in Mega Man before anyway. But Hornet Man as wood?

No, that's more poison.

It's an element if you played the Seiken Destenu series.

Which is TOTALLY related to Mega Man, and what's considered an "element" in general.

The trailer leads me to believe this might JUST not be #####.  Could even rival 4 and 5, though proclaiming it to match or even approach 2 is still absolutely absurd and laughable in the extreme (based on the Robot Masters and what I've heard of the music).

Yeah, the music is definitely lacking a catchy tune or beat to it.
It'd be sad if they were all unmemorable.

Which is TOTALLY related to Mega Man, and what's considered an "element" in general.

The trailer leads me to believe this might JUST not be #####.  Could even rival 4 and 5, though proclaiming it to match or even approach 2 is still absolutely absurd and laughable in the extreme (based on the Robot Masters and what I've heard of the music).

I take this post as the ultimate signal of good things to come.

If Rez even ALMOST approves of something, I feel good about it, no matter what.

It's sort of like Simon Cowell - he's badmouthing things so much that when he finally does let a compliment out, it means so much more because he's careful with them.

I wish I could've thought of a better example than.. ugh, American Idol. Uhff.

Angry Video Game Nerd or Yahtzee would work as well.

Or any single one animation teacher...

...

...Is it just me, or does a good portion of the layouts that were shown ripped straight from the older games, ala Splash Woman's Bubble Riser compared to Wave Man's stage, and all that?

Like I said to ASR on AIM (Mikero was on AIM?! WTF?!), I find a few of the spots shown remind me of MM1GB.

i was all up in that AIM just minding my own bizznazz when all of a sudden it was all like "MIKERO HAS SIGNED ON" and i'm all like "whoah way to be stealthy man" and then he IM'd me and he's all "WHOAH I'M ON AIM" and i'm all "WHOAH' and we were all "WHOAH" and then he said "I find a few of the spots shown remind me of MM1GB" and then I was all "WHOAH."

I bet you feel like you were there!

That is rather good story telling. I shall have to have you write my memoirs once they're allowed to be debriefed to the public. So if you're alive in 1000.5 years, I'll look you up.

I will not be alive in 1000.5 years, sorry.

Do you have a terminal disease or something? That's sad. I'm sad.

I just noticed something, Hornet Man isn't shown in the trailer. Just 7 robots are shown..

OH NO.

::)

This isn't a joke Mike. You can't just have 7 robot masters in a game! IT'S NOT RIGHT

MAYBE SIX, BUT NEVER SEVEN!

That's 'cuz Hornet Man is Wily's nickname from college!

http://wii.ign.com/articles/888/888041p1.html

FULL TRAILER, TONS OF FOOTAGE AND DETAILS, SIHLOUETTES OF ALL ROBOT MASTERS IN THE TRAILER

Splash Woman is a mermaid, it seems.

Confirmed for all three providers: WiiWare, PSN, and XBLA.

WTF? I made the exact same post a day before and NOBODY TOOK NOTICE.

what is you i dont understand

what is this i don't even

what is you i dont understand

ur dum

I saw it, but I had to upgrade my flash player.

So I didn't see it.

The only reason I watched it this time was because ASR bitched at me over AIM to click it. But I was pretty sure it was the same one Vinch posted.

He was all "i'm tired" and I was all "watch it bitch" and stuff.

It was rad.

It was a whole thing. An adventure. A crusade.

We could write a novel, really.

What a chronicle!

And that's how I beat Shaq!

I like the element idea... Though finding what element would beat what would be too easy...

Unless...

(http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/45/7445-004.gif)

Wing, don't come to MMM when you're on your on your periodic.

Ha...

*ba-dum tsss!"

I need my own talk show. And Wind can be the drummer I joke with at random, like any good talk show needs.

I DON'T GET IT

A Mega Man game with physical element robot masters could be cool.

Like Hydrogen Man, Oxygen Man, Plutonium Man, Calcium Man, Iro...
...

... hold the phone.

Daan nann na-na-naaan! Nananana na na nan nan naan!

Guitar!

(http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/07/ironman.jpg)

I CAN'T HOLD THE PHONE BECAUSE MY PALM IS SHOOTING LASERS

Iron Man all jets ablaze! He fights and fights with repulsor rays!

Yeah ASR, repulsors aren't lasers. DUH. Come on, let's be realistic here.

-IMAGE REMOVED, BUT IT WAS A BADASS IRON MAN GIVING A DEATH STARE-

SAY THAT ONE MORE TIME

Too big, you #####.

The real Iron Man is smaller than that.

The real Iron Man doesn't stretch out threads, and hates everyone who does it. I know, because I'm also War Machine.

IT WASN'T THAT BIG WHERE I GOT IT FROM

They scaled it in code. I know because I'm still War Machine and I'm outta here!

Pagooooooooooom!

ur just a copy u suk

No...

(http://ds.igri.bg/photos/screenshots/DS/m/megaman.jpg)

HEY GUYS WHATS UP CAN I JOIN IN

Stay out of this, this place isn't about you y'know!

HMPH

HUNH?!

Is that your laser canon? Or are you just glad to see me?

I was going to shop a pic of Iron Man, War Machine, and MegaMan all hugging each other and happy, but I don't have the energy.

So just imagine it.

Sounds like a job for WINDUHHH!!

---

Done and done!

Original Iron Man, Mega Man, and Iron Man?

...

Too lazy to find a War Machine pic. Deal with it.

NO THANK YOU.

THEN GO TO HELL.

Splash woman made a brief appearance in the trailer.

(http://blue-bomber.jvmwriter.org/MM9/splashsprite_revealed.PNG)

Huh. What timestamp? I'd be too lazy to keep pausing the trailer.

I have no idea, they didn't say.

Better question is why didn't they just take a screenshot on the computer instead of a #####ty cellphone photo?

It actually is a screenshot on the computer. I looked into it.

It's from the very end of the trailer when all the screenshots are flying together right before it says "MegaMan 9." They're all at an angle and blurry in the first place.

But I was pretty sure it was the same one Vinch posted.

It was the same one. Hell, even his comments were the exact same as mine (Splash Woman, PS3 and Xbox 360).

Haha, I couldn't find the post you were talking about when you first said it, but now I just found it. It's like three posts above mine, and almost identical.

Sorry, Vinch, you can have my thunder. Sorry I stole it.

THANK YOU. I LIKES THUNDER.

*BOOM*

HEY NOW ZEUS, BE CAREFUL WITH THAT

Splashy!

Yep, there ya' go.

I just remembered.There was another trailer I saw on Youtube before I came back. Let me try to find it.

I don't know if you guys posted it or not. It's nothing much, just gameplay.

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This is it: http://youtube.com/watch?v=zPwB0q20KkU

Yeah, we posted that here.

Well excuuuuse me, princess.

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Link to musix (http://www.videogamescrapbook.com/mega_man_9/)

Y'know, it's actually a pretty good tune.

This news makes Blitz a happy thunder being.

And yes, CV, I am the thunder being here. No one else.

You're a fast attack, not a thunder being... The word "lightning" in "lightning war" is not literal but a metaphor for speed.

Looks like you tried to spell your name a little too fast.

Who cares if any of you are lightning, you still can't match up to the awesome 5.

And I love the music, I love the trailer theme. One of my fav MM tunes.

If anyone's electric, it's me.
But I prefer the janitorial gig.

The music in this game seems pretty uninspired to me so far.
Not sure what it is... there's just nothing there to pick you up.

I agree, none of it looks BAD, but for all the positioning of "We're going to make it better than MM2" it looks like they're hitting solid MM4/5 ground instead.

Which really isn't bad either.

You could consider it so if your goal was to equal 2.

Inafune can talk all he wants about trying to top 2, but I just don't see that happening. Hell, I still never decided whether I liked 2 or 3 better, so I'm not expecting him to top 3, either.

I'm expecting 4/5 quality, and that's exciting enough to me.

But yeah, I know what you're saying, and maybe it's just Inafune talking out his ass. But maybe he WILL deliver? I just meant I'll be happy if it's as good as 4, because that's my third favorite.

I'm expecting the best parts of 2 & 6, myself.

By the looks of it, it doesn't look like it can stand up to Mega Man 2. Maybe Mega Man 4, but I guess if that's Inafune's serious intention, go right ahead and impress me. I doubt he can outdo it but I'd love to be proved wrong.

I doubt he can outdo it but I'd love to be proved wrong.

Well worded.

@ last page's Iron Man talk:
I've always paired Mega Man with War Machine ever since they were packaged together for the MvC figures.

@ last page's Iron Man talk:
I've always paired Mega Man with War Machine ever since they were packaged together for the MvC figures.

Yes, I still have that ugly shiny MM at arm's reach...

I liked it. It wasn't very posable, but damn it it was Mega Man.

Oh, I like it, but it's ugly.

The shine barely fit, but back then, any classic figure was awesome.

How was War Machine? Equally shiny and weird I assume. He I gets bad figures.

http://www.capcom.co.jp/rockman/

Option 1 is about RM9 and how to use the Shopping Channel.

Option 2 is 20th Anniversary stuff they sell. The silver figure looks cool.

Option 3 seems to be a complete timeline of games up to ZXA.

I don't want to pick option 3..

EDIT: Nevermind, I thought for a second it'd be another #####ty timeline, but it's just a list of the games...

Haha, me too. I clicked it to see if it was a STORY timeline.

It's just the dates of when games were released.

Haha, me too. I clicked it to see if it was a STORY timeline.

It's just the dates of when games were released.

It's funny how the only game they don't list on there is Mega Man and Bass for Wonderswan.

I was trying to figure out which games were missing. Is that really the only one?

I hate Flash-based websites, so I'm not gonna check myself.

Is Rockman Strategy there? The PC games? The Tiger Electronics game?

I don't think Capcom made Rockman Strategy or the PC games, so they probably don't want to acknowledge them (especially the PC MegaMan 1 and 3).

They didn't make Challenger from the Future either, so why is it noteworthy that it was excluded?

Because they referenced it in ZXA with Aircon Man, or whatever he is, so of course it's now part of Inti Create Canon, which means it's Inafune's Rockman Canon Gone Wild. Now with added Cyber Elf action for extra Cyber Space Cybering >>

When was Aircon Man ever referenced in ZXA?

Concretman looks like Gutsman and Stoneman.

BIG SURPRISE THERE!1!oneoneone

Yeah, 'cus I was expecting some sort of fusion between TopMan and ChargeMan.

And Splash Woman looks like Levithian.

BIG SURPRISE THERE!1!oneoneone

MagmaMan looks like Needleman and Toadman.

MagmaMan looks like Needleman and Toadman.

& one of those torch guys from Quick Man's stage.

Capcom doesn't reuse stuff.

I tought Napalm man too.

Capcom doesn't reuse stuff.

No, Capcom reuses EVERYTHING. There's a fine line.

Plugman looks a lot like Dynamo Man and Gravity Man. I actually like the designs for them both though.

TORNADO MAN BETTER LOOK #####IN COOL.

: Aresian  16 July 2008, 22:37:54

Capcom doesn't reuse stuff.

No, Capcom reuses EVERYTHING. There's a fine line.

Heheh. You fell for Ares' trap.

Capcom was reusing everything well before Inti stepped into the picture :D

Yeah, but that was pretty obvious since when MM2 and beyond were made.

I was pointing out to Vinni that I had not indeed fallen for Ares' trap, and that the trap itself was actually total bull#####.

When was Aircon Man ever referenced in ZXA?

On one of the Data Disks in the game, as an "Ancient Comic Book Hero", at that.

I thought that was the MegaMan 1 US boxart? Or was that something else?

: Fatso  16 July 2008, 23:45:48

: Aresian  16 July 2008, 22:37:54

Capcom doesn't reuse stuff.

No, Capcom reuses EVERYTHING. There's a fine line.

Heheh. You fell for Ares' trap.

HEY LUNCHE, LOOKS LIKE YOU OWE ME MONEY.

I rest my case from that other topic.

How was War Machine? Equally shiny and weird I assume. He I gets bad figures.

The figure wasn't weird aside from the fact that his hands are balled into fists and his belt is tilted on one side, but the shine on this figure seems to have worn off pretty easily in certain areas even though I never played with the figure.

I return to MMM to see this.

...I'm in total awe. Apparently, someone got tired of listening to the fanboys shouting for more Starforce and ZX.  This is truly a joyous time for me.

Hell, this is a good welcome back.

Oh, hi.
I... remember something about an XJ from somewhere. Welcome back regardless.

Yeah, I'm the guy your mother warned you about.

The guy that's not Mikero, Lunche, Rez, Ares, or Abe.  The other guy you see once in a while in Wal-Mart staring at the shelves wondering whether to buy the Cocoa Puffs or the Trix.

THAT guy.

Oh.
Hello, me.

MM9 is all fake! Just a rumor from RPM!

Yeah, I'm the guy your mother warned you about.

The guy that's not Mikero, Lunche, Rez, Ares, or Abe.  The other guy you see once in a while in Wal-Mart staring at the shelves wondering whether to buy the Cocoa Puffs or the Trix.

THAT guy.

Should've gone for Raisin Bran. Always a good choice. and welcome back, kiddo.

Aw, damn, I had the coupon too.  And thanks, Mikey.

MM9 is all fake! Just a rumor from RPM!

The MM9 is a lie? Well, ALL YOU KNOW IS A LIE!

I know nothing! So, nothing is a lie! Which means everything is the truth! And now I know that! So... gah!

Pair a docks!

cue

Have someone taking a picture of you throwing a pear at some ducks. And make a new meme.

I still have this one, too.

If I had a picture of a pier covered in ducks, I could use that. I could easily get a picture of a pier covered in SEAGULLS, but that clearly won't help.

Congrats, you just won the "Best Pictures at 11:44 and 11:48 EST" award.

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n376/metalbacon/MegaMan9.jpg)

Game of the Year.

Win.

WAT?

Okay, that is awesome.
I want it to be the box art.

I want to know where the hell that came from.

Haha, I like it.

All hail the mighty Morgan Guyer!

I love how Wily is some sort of unhelmeted Darth Vader with hair and an eye thing.

And Mega Man has his buster AND his gun.  God, Wily is screwed over now.

Edit: Amazing what a little MSPaint can do.

Yeah, the fact that he's holding a gun and he has a buster is what made me laugh the most. Also, Wily just looks ridiculous.

Ah, classic Mega Man, where one look at the "box art" is enough to produce a smile.

Anywho, the whole MM9 excitement that was in me last night is starting to die, as I don't have any current-gen consoles.  I should save up $250 just to get the Wii to play this.

I want to know where the hell that came from.

Apparently, it's from Capcom and IS the "boxart" in T-Shirt form. Only and handful of them exist.

"According to Capcom's reps, only the company's internal people have managed to finish both stages. So, I had pride on the line and stuff. I asked if I could have one of their amazing MM9 "box art" T-shirts if I won -- it's truly a thing of glory, with badly-airbrushed Mega Man, a cyborg Dr. Wily and even the classic Capcom first-gen-NES grid background -- but alas, only a handful exist and belong to the game's internal staff. I pressed on regardless. Behold, the fruits of my labor!"

http://www.1up.com/do/my1Up?publicUserId=5379721

So somebody there has a sense of humor.

Wow, thats excellent, I wasn't expecting this much. I mean, even in the MegaMan 1 and 2 boxart Wily didn't look like that.

Still awesome though.

Reading up on it, this was apparently just made for the shirts some Capcom booth attendants wore at E3 to promote MegaMan 9.

That's the best thing they've done in years.

They have to plan on selling those. I mean, they would sell, & it can't be a bad business move.

Only true Mega Man lovers would understand it.

"What the hell is that on your shirt?"

"Awesomeness."

On Playstation Network, when you buy games it has a boxart.

I hope they use that picture as the boxart. Either way, I'm probably going to buy MM9 on my future-existing PS3.

I'm getting it on Wii. 360's D-pad sucks ass compared to the Wii Remotes AND the Classic Controller.

Classic Controller's dpad is the best in the current generation.

However, it still doesn't hold a candle to the REAL best ever, the SNES pad.

I don't know if someone posted this already, but here's more vids from E3 from someone who DOESN'T suck at the game.

http://media.wii.ign.com/media/142/14260822/vids_1.html

Classic Controller's dpad is the best in the current generation.

However, it still doesn't hold a candle to the REAL best ever, the SNES pad.

Classic Controller feels weird for games like MegaMan 9 and Wiimote turned sideways feels awkward no matter what.

Unless I can somehow get that SNES classic controller that few people ever owned in Japan, then I'm going with the PS3's controller, which is the next best thing.

That disappearing-block puzzle over the spikes looks particularly nasty.

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I think I just died a little inside.

1UP: I'm excited that the game is being created by IntiCreates, who made the Zero and ZX games. Those were actually very challenging games -- much harder than the classic games in my opinion -- but they really get what makes Mega Man good. Are they bringing some of the design concepts and innovations of the Zero and ZX games into MM9 to make it more contemporary and challenging? (http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3168726&p=44)

http://uk.gamespot.com/video/live/779/

MM9 is on Gamespot live right now.

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It's finished.

It was good.

No charge shot, no slide.

on: 17 July 2008, 12:15:22[/size][/right]

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I think I just died a little inside.

1UP: I'm excited that the game is being created by IntiCreates, who made the Zero and ZX games. Those were actually very challenging games -- much harder than the classic games in my opinion -- but they really get what makes Mega Man good. Are they bringing some of the design concepts and innovations of the Zero and ZX games into MM9 to make it more contemporary and challenging? (http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3168726&p=44)

That's the kind of cancer that game companies are pandering to.  That person knows nothing of good game design.  It's only slightly better than the types bitching becasue MM9 is 8bit.

That quote says Zero and ZX are much harder than the originals.

Kids these days have no idea what they're talking about, do they?

http://uk.gamespot.com/video/live/779/

MM9 is on Gamespot live right now.

Posted on: 17 July 2008, 20:42:50

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It's finished.

It was good.

No charge shot, no slide.

Ugh, I dunno about this.

I'm REALLY hoping you can at least unlock "Mega Man C"

Yeah. No charge shot? No slide? That's just practically Mega Man 1 and 2 all over again. Doesn't sound like a sequel at all.

It sounds like the right step.

Save for the missing slide. I like the slide.

Yeah. But I'm still saddened by the missing charge shots.

But slide is like...

... It's slide.

I wanna slide.

Me too. Me too.

I wonder if they'll give some weird explanation as to why MegaMan can't charge his buster anymore or slide.

Seriously, I think it's impossible to forget to slide.... also I saw small spots in the levels in the game where you can only get to by sliding.. and I saw items in there, so there HAS to be sliding... or a weapon like Boomer Kuwanger's in X1...

Or Beat.

... Did Beat get items for you? I can't remember now.

EDIT: ZOMFG FATSO HAS AN AVATAR!11!!!1

I've never seen Beat used to get items before, but it wouldn't be out of the question I don't think.

And yes, I thought it time to move on.

Well its about time lardass!

I still have this one, too.

If I had a picture of a pier covered in ducks, I could use that. I could easily get a picture of a pier covered in SEAGULLS, but that clearly won't help.

It is NOT pronounced paradogs.

It is NOT pronounced pieradox.

You ARE trying too hard!

It is NOT pronounced pieradox.

Yeah, but its a pair of docks.

Read the post I quoted, please.

: ASR  17 July 2008, 04:48:12

I still have this one, too.

If I had a picture of a pier covered in ducks, I could use that. I could easily get a picture of a pier covered in SEAGULLS, but that clearly won't help.

It is NOT pronounced paradogs.

It is NOT pronounced pieradox.

You ARE trying too hard!

Well, someone is being a Serious Susie...

It IS pronounced Serious Suzanne!

He did NOT say Suzanne.

What you MEANT to say was Suzie.

You ARE being too serious, Mr. Mikero.

WHY SO SERIOUS

A. Ninjas are serious.
B. Mikero is serious.
C. Mikero is a ninja.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.

WHY SO SERIOUS

WHY... SO.... SERIOUS?

*brandishes knife*

WHY SO SERIOUS?

Hey wait a minute! That's not Heath Ledger!

Oh, JC, you ol' fool!

8)

WHY SO SERIOUS?

In't that cute...


BUT IT'S WROOOOOOOOOOOOOONG!

A. Ninjas are serious.
B. Mikero is serious.
C. Mikero is a ninja.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.

Yes. But...

Idon'twannakiiilllyou! What would I be without you?

In't that cute...


BUT IT'S WROOOOOOOOOOOOOONG!

Thanks you Lunche for the amazing nostalgia that is 2 Stupid Dogs.  That show was so random.

I rather think he was referencing Superman Returns.

Naw, it was Cow and Chicken guys, at least, thats what I remember it from.

That show was no Rocko's Modern Life.

You just sparked a bunch of memories of old TV shows, Mike.

HEHEH.. Bump in the night...

Locked away somewhere I have a video cassette (back in my day, that's where what we watched the talking pictures on) that I bought in high school, in a bargain area, in the bin, reeling about with other crap, of all the Karaoke Cafe stuff.

I rather think he was referencing Superman Returns.

That's what I got too.

A. Ninjas are serious.
B. Mikero is serious.
C. Mikero is a ninja.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.

Heh, I think you should have put "all of the above" after "none of the above" to create another paradox...

"It's E!"

"Right, Billy! That means that it's all of the above! Including none of the above, which means that E is wrong.  But it's right.  But it's wrong." *head explodes*

Rargh, I'll just stick with C, kthx.

XJ was right, it was Two Stupid Dogs.

The fat guy with five-o-clock shadow said it in one episode, when he was a teacher.

He said it in several episodes.

I totally remember that on cow & chicken.

lol wii post 8)

Cow and Chicken is stupid.

Of course it is,  thats what I remember it from though.

It entertained me when I watched it, & probably would still if it just happened to be on. Granted, that's probably biased nostalgia.

PORK BUTTS & TATTERS

Supercow arescate!!!  YEYEYEYEYEYEYE!!!  MOOOOO!!!

I like Sailcat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaOkPzLY_u4) a lot.

Sailcat was epic.

OR we could talk about MegaMan 9, the most interesting thing to happen in the MegaMan world in many years.

Not every topic has to turn to crap, you know.

That is the Cow and Chicken effect. It is just that crappy.

So... that MegaMan 9... I'm going to play it when it comes out. Yep.

guys i herd its gonna be in 8 bit

I have to get more Wii points so I can get it. I only have 200 right now...

I have to get more Wii so I can get it.  I only have 0 right now...

I had 200, so I bought 2000 just in case Majora's Mask or Smash Bros. popped online.

Then this news appeared and I was all like, "SWEEEET!"

I have 0 points.

But it doesn't matter because I'm buying the PS3 version.

>_>

Then that means you need PS3 points, if those exist.

And Vin, you should at least get some for when EarthBound (eventually) comes out on VC.

Meh, if it did come out and I had the Wii, I'd just stick with the original SNES cartridge I have, kthx.

And why would you want to play it on the PS3 anyway? The Wii lets use use the remote sideways like a NES controller. IT'S FREAKING PERFECT.

Then that means you need PS3 points, if those exist.

And Vin, you should at least get some for when EarthBound (eventually) comes out on VC.

They do, and are easier to buy and use than a Wii Points card. I can use my DEBIT card to buy them right at home, and a many as I want. A FREAKING DEBIT CARD.

And yeah, I'm probably going to buy one more Card for EarthBound and Super Mario RPG.

And why would you want to play it on the PS3 anyway? The Wii lets use use the remote sideways like a NES controller. IT'S FREAKING PERFECT.

Wiimote on its side = Awkward to hold, especially with small hands like mine.

PS3 controller: Feels extremely comforable.

PS3 controller: Feels extremely comforable.

Not diagonally. You'd better hope there aren't any 8 directional weapons. I can't even use Metal Blade on my PSP.

You can buy Wii Points on a debit card at home.

... I think.

Credit card, not debit. Debit = too sensitive in terms of privacy for online transactions.

They do accept credit, but I never actually tried it, hence the, "... I think."

You should not HAVE to buy "points" (which is just like exchanging money for #####tier money, like euros to pesos or rubles except that you can't trade them back and are forced to only use them in one place) to buy a game you can't even touch.

You know, I can use my debit card at a video game STORE. Or even CASH! CASH! FREAKING CASH. And then I can like, hold my game, and it can't get wiped out of existence by something as easy as putting a fridge magnet on my Wii.

I must admit that it makes it more handy for someone like myself who has no credit card.

You should not HAVE to buy "points" (which is just like exchanging money for #####tier money, like euros to pesos or rubles except that you can't trade them back and are forced to only use them in one place) to buy a game you can't even touch.

You know, I can use my debit card at a video game STORE. Or even CASH! CASH! FREAKING CASH. And then I can like, hold my game, and it can't get wiped out of existence by something as easy as putting a fridge magnet on my Wii.

Hey, I didn't say anything about virtual games being better than real games. If anything, I would much rather own a cartridge containing MM9 than downloading it on a Wii/PS3.

I only said "FREAKING DEBIT CARD" because, well, I've never seen an online thing use Debit Cards before.

Oh, and Nintendo can restore your Wii settings if you send it in, so you don't need to buy your games again.

I want at the very least a commemorative (empty) NES cart for Mega Man 9. Sell the #####ers at Toys R Us or something.

That's what the BOX with the ACTUAL DISC of the game SHOULD be like.

: Mikero  20 July 2008, 18:55:35

You should not HAVE to buy "points" (which is just like exchanging money for #####tier money, like euros to pesos or rubles except that you can't trade them back and are forced to only use them in one place) to buy a game you can't even touch.

You know, I can use my debit card at a video game STORE. Or even CASH! CASH! FREAKING CASH. And then I can like, hold my game, and it can't get wiped out of existence by something as easy as putting a fridge magnet on my Wii.

Hey, I didn't say anything about virtual games being better than real games.

And I didn't say you did.

I only said "FREAKING DEBIT CARD" because, well, I've never seen an online thing use Debit Cards before.

PayPal does this... But anyway...

Oh, and Nintendo can restore your Wii settings if you send it in, so you don't need to buy your games again.

Right but then I have to send my Wii in. Plus it could royally ##### up and they won't be able to restore it.

Hell, I'm sure if somehow my Wii falls and breaks in half by means of earthquake or something, restoring settings isn't going to be that simple.

And I didn't say you did.

No hard feelings. You just made it sound like I perfer virtual games to normal games to me.

Hell, I'm sure if somehow my Wii falls and breaks in half by means of earthquake or something, restoring settings isn't going to be that simple.

Actually, it is. Every Wii has an account. Every account is stored on Nintendo's servers. If you broke your Wii or something, as long as you can send in something of your Wii they'll be able to hook you up with a new Wii with all of your games saved on it.

Except they can't replace save files. That's the only big problem.

I would think they can tell you your account based on the serial number.

As for save files, can anything not be backed up onto an SD card?

I don't think Brawl and Mario Kart can be backed up.

Oh, well that is pretty #####ty.

Yeah, for some reason they decided that you can't copy saves of games that use WiFi.

My guess is it's a tactic to somehow prevent cheating/hacking, but I'm not gonna bother to think of why or how so.

Considering that SD cards can be connected to any computer, and anything that's connected to a computer is hackable, then I assume your guess is the best.

Doing so, you know, at the loss of being able to back up your data, is as ridiclous as it gets.  They shouldn't have even put in the SD slot or given you the option to save off the wii memory then.

Well, a lot of people use the SD cards to transfer pictures and music that can be incorporated into certain features and games.  But it could have been done without.

I use the SD card to boost the pitiful amount of room on the Wii for save data.

Half a GB is NOT room.  It's a closet.

I use the SD card to boost the pitiful amount of room on the Wii for save data.

Exactly. Except I can't back up games that are more important to me like Smash Bros.

I have a 1 gig SD card in there but I don't think I've ever used it for anything.

I used mine for my camera when I went to Africa, but some asshole at school kicked my bookbag while the camera was in it and broke the screen.  So I couldn't see what I was taking a picture of.

...But yeah, I don't have the Wii, and I don't have to worry about the SD card.

The [small] SD card I use for my Wii is the secondary card from my old camera, which my mom now uses.

Yeah, my SD card is from an old now-dead Palm Pilot I used to have. The battery completely died and by that time the thing was so outdated that I didn't even bother to get it replaced. Then I sort of realized I never needed a Palm Pilot.

I haven't heard the words "Palm Pilot" together like that in a long time. Everything is Blackberry now.

What's a Palm Pilot?[/sarcasm]

I don't see what you did there.

You don't see anything...right?

No, I do not.

I see everything.

*shifty eyes*

Way to miss the reference, man.  You bum me out, dawg.

My reference library is a little thinner than most, and my recall is suffering right now. Forgive me.

Madagascar.  The penguins. GEEZ, IT WAS IN THE COMMERCIAL.

Madagascar sucks. No one should pay attention to the commercial for it or the sequel.

It has a sequel? Then it HAS to suck.

I saw the trailer for Madagascar 2 (where they decide they're going to RETURN to the zoo in New York or wherever) before some movie recently. I think it might have been Hancock.

It has a sequel? Then it HAS to suck.

Ever played any game by Ocean?

No. No, I haven't. But the odds of making a sequel to anything and it being good are slim. Very very slim.

I don't know about that. I sure like The Empire Strikes Back.

Have you not seen the sequels to the sequels aka the prequels?

I think it's a bit anal if you start going past the direct sequel. Of COURSE if you make ENOUGH sequels/prequels some will end up being crappy. But that'll happen if you make enough of anything, really...

Not Skittles.

Well, the fact is that people don't know where to stop.  If they do make a successful sequel, they think that they can do it again.  And again. And again.

Eventually, they do make it fail, but by this time, they don't realize it and keep making more.

Only the first Matrix was good. Both sequels sucked. Though I liked the chase scene in the second movie.

Jurassic Park 2 was pretty bad, but it's a guilty pleasure of mine and I like it. Jurassic Park 3, however, was just plain horrible in every way. Not even "guilty-pleasure horrible."

Those are just some examples.

The only movie sequels at the top of my head that impress me (for not sucking) are the Shrek movies.

... Maybe Spider-Man. Number two stunk, but three was alright. The first one is the best.

I know Mikero has something to say about this, and I already know what it is.

Yes XJ, but you see how easy it is to say that if someone makes an infinite number of sequels to something at least one will suck, yeah? It doesn't mean sequels are all bad.

I mean, the only Bond movie I've seen that I didn't really like much was Die Another Day.

Anyway I liked all the Matrix movies (Revolutions the least), though the second two were vastly different from the first, I wouldn't say they suck. They are just different. I'm not really a fan of Revolutions much at all, but I really liked Reloaded a lot.

I thought Jurassic Park 2 was cool when I was little, but I haven't watched it since. I made the mistake of seeing Jurassic Park 3 in the theatre. All 45 minutes of it. It was so awful, and for some reason I will never understand it's Jess' favourite. But she's a girl, and dinosaurs are boys' business.

I dislike every Shrek movie. Only the first one COULD be decent, but barely.

Spider-Man 2 was the best one of the series. Spider-Man 3 was TOTAL #####ing ##### and I wish I could repress ever even seeing it. If you think Spider-Man 2 sucked, then you don't know Spider-Man at all and are a bumhead and a pooface and are wrong and need to get bent. KNOW THAT GayosWhoresex!

Hm. Seems like the third movie in a series tends to be worst. Well, that's not true really, just with this sample.

I knew you'd say all that but whatever you comic-book freak.

Spider-Man 2 didn't have enough action and a little too much drama for me. There's bits in 3 that I didn't like, but I enjoyed it. I was just disappointed in 2 and I don't care what you, your mother, your dog, your dog's mother, or Jesus says himself. I walked out of those theater doors with a frown.

And Shrek was just alright. I'm surprised they didn't totally ruin it with the second one, but I don't really think they should make a fourth one. Shrek 4D doesn't count, that was enjoyable.

Spider-Man 2 was undoubtedly the best even though I still haven't seen the third. It was really awesome, basically. I just assume the third sucked from what everybody told me.

Also, I loved the first Shrek when I first saw it, but I was younger, and now I guess I only liked it because I liked it back then. I didn't like the second, and, once again, I never saw the third.

I haven't seen Spider-Man 3, but I thought 2 was great. Is 3 really that bad?

I heard horrible things.

When you hear the name "Venom," you expect some sort of awesome force of evil.

Not so much in Spider-Man 3.

I didn't really see anything too wrong with 3, but I just go for the action mainly. I just expected more from #2.

But when you point it that way, Venom was much cooler in the cartoons and books than he was in the movie.

I'll never forget one scene from Spider-Man for the PC.

Parker and Eddie are looking something up on a computer, and Venom goes, "Surf the web! Surf the web!" It led to my surfing of teh interweb. Thanks, Marvel, where would I be without you?

My brother was more into the old Marvel and super hero cartoons than I was. I didn't see much Spider-Man though (maybe that's why I think Spider-Man 3 is decent, who knows), but I saw plenty of X-Men and TMNT. In fact, thanks to him, I'm a TMNT fan.

Loved the games. Loved the show. Loved the movies. We had TMNT toys up to our knees. We even had a TMNT fish tank.

IT WAS SEXY.

The new TMNT on Saturday mornings reeks of not good. It went in a totally different direction. But the movies, the OLD OLD cartoon, and the games were kickass.

Spider-Man 2 didn't have enough action and a little too much drama for me. There's bits in 3 that I didn't like, but I enjoyed it.

::facepalm::

Bluaaargh but that's what Spider-Man is ABOUT! You kids didn't benefit at all from the 90's cartoon did you? You didn't have to read the comics, because if you'd have watched that MASTERFUL show you'd know just what I mean. Spider-Man is about action, trust me. It's definitely about the drama surrounding Peter BECAUSE he is Spider-Man.

I haven't seen Spider-Man 3, but I thought 2 was great. Is 3 really that bad?

Worse. Just trust me.


Hold up. X-Men 2 was also the best of the the 3, and 3 was the worst. What's going on here?

Your opinion is that every first sequel is the best.

Now that I think about it, every first sequel I can think of is either the best or the worst. Never in between.

I feel programmed.

Bluaaargh but that's what Spider-Man is ABOUT! You kids didn't benefit at all from the 90's cartoon did you? You didn't have to read the comics, because if you'd have watched that MASTERFUL show you'd know just what I mean. Spider-Man is about action, trust me. It's definitely about the drama surrounding Peter BECAUSE he is Spider-Man.

See below. Just personal speculation:

I didn't see much Spider-Man though (maybe that's why I think Spider-Man 3 is decent, who knows)

Let me see if I can find that fish tank. That's probably the most awesome fish tank in history.

I used to have a turtle.

I wanted to name it Leo, but my sisters wanted to name it Shellder.

I once again lost some of my youth that day.

Yeah, Mike, I read something about how everyone seems to like the second movie of everything the best, and then the third seems to fall flat. They used Spider-Man 2 and X2 as examples.

I really can't think of any other examples right now.

Mega Man 2, MMBN2, Mega Man Legends 2...

The Empire Strikes Back.

DON'T ANYONE START!

AHEM.

SMB2, MGS2, and Zelda II are all equally disliked in comparison to the rest of their series'. Though I can't vouch for MGS2, it's just what I've heard.

Also, Legends didn't have any games after 2 so you can't use that. And I liked MM3 and MMBN3 just as much as the ones before them.

Well, I meant that those games were overall-liked more than their predecessors. I didn't really think of Legends 2 ever getting a sequel anyway. God forbid it does and IntiCreates does the game and it proves the point.

Mega Man 2 was the best in the series.  SMB 2 is a great game.  Simon's Quest isn't as bad as AVGN made it out to be.

I personally love SMB2 and Zelda II.
I played SMB2 so much as a kid and was shocked when I found out it was originally not a Mario game later in life.

I hate Zelda II much more than... Well, a lot of stuff I hate.

It was fun if you didn't play it as a Zelda game. It took me a little bit to get into but now I can never forget how fun it was. Just frustratingly hard, but I played it during a time when I had tons of it to waste.

I'd rather play that old Rambo game, which is the same game except even stupider somehow.

Cause it wasn't Zelda.

Trust me, that wasn't it.

LIES! IF IT SUCKS, IT'S BECAUSE IT'S NOT ZELDA! GET THAT INTO YOUR HEADS!

The Spider-Man cartoon was the highlight of the '90s for me. Probably actually the best cartoon I've ever seen. I can't evaluate its accuracy thanks to exactly zero experience with the comics (or with comics in general actually) but it was a hell of a lot of fun.

Pretty sure the crooks didn't all carry laser guns in the comic though. That seems like more of a censorship move.

The cartoons I do remember from the 90's was Spider-Man, TMNT, the Super Mario Bros. Super Show, Mega Man, and Donkey Kong.  Donkey Kong might have been in the early 00's, but nonetheless, they all kicked ass.

I hated Donkey Kong cause they sang.

Also this.

Hahaha, oh man. I really forgot about that show. I just remember being excited when it was on because it almost never was.

I don't remember caring enough to like it or hate it. I just watched it whenever it was on.

I'm glad I don't remember them singing.

Besides...the Super Mario Brothers Super Show >>>>> That.

Yeah, but the DKC show was really exciting to me because all three DKC games were like, my absolute favorite videogames as a kid.

DKC 3 wasn't good. Woulda been better if you played as DK and Diddy, the 2 characters in 3 sucked.

LIES! IF IT SUCKS, IT'S BECAUSE IT'S NOT ZELDA! GET THAT INTO YOUR HEADS!

Zelda is just a game based on the ideaology of interdimension incest.

I highly doubt that nets it awesome points. Then again, incest is hot so maybe...

Then again, incest is hot so maybe...

Thats because you sheep have no morals. Blech..

: XJ  24 July 2008, 05:06:13

LIES! IF IT SUCKS, IT'S BECAUSE IT'S NOT ZELDA! GET THAT INTO YOUR HEADS!

Zelda is just a game based on the ideaology of interdimension incest.

I highly doubt that nets it awesome points. Then again, incest is hot so maybe...

What's this about incest?

DKC 3 wasn't good. Woulda been better if you played as DK and Diddy, the 2 characters in 3 sucked.

DKC3 was by no means a bad game, it just wasn't anywhere near as good as DKC2, which is ideally the perfect game. And DKC1 was also better than 3.

Hey, this brings us back to our "1 is good, 2 is best, 3 sucks" dealio!

..What about MegaMan? 3 was pretty boss, in my opinion..

And I loved DK3, I remember getting it Christmas morning and not being able to play it. My brother was a complete nazi when it came to playing our SNES(his as he saw it). So not being able to play that and countless others made me develop some hate for it. I just recently started to like DK3. I have the same issue with SMW, I know everybody loves it and I completely understand why. But I hate it for some reason.

Luckily I was able to play MMX and school my brother at it too.

: Aresian  24 July 2008, 20:40:22

Then again, incest is hot so maybe...

Thats because you sheep have no morals. Blech..

Morals are for chumps.

: Aresian  24 July 2008, 20:40:22

: XJ  24 July 2008, 05:06:13

LIES! IF IT SUCKS, IT'S BECAUSE IT'S NOT ZELDA! GET THAT INTO YOUR HEADS!

Zelda is just a game based on the ideaology of interdimension incest.

I highly doubt that nets it awesome points. Then again, incest is hot so maybe...

What's this about incest?

Go back to RPM. We did a very indepth and detailed analysis on it, with me as the head advisor of the project.

Simplified version... there's a reason there is always a Zelda, a Link and a Ganon. Clearly Zelda has hot sex with both to give birth to the next generation of the destined three. Only way the series makes sense. Don't try to defy my logic.

Is that why Link can't ever talk?

Is that why Link can't ever talk?

Very astute, young Nova. Ten points to the Man of XP.

And now you are one step closer to understand the Incestuous power of Zelda.

: preventerWIND  24 July 2008, 20:44:46

: Aresian  24 July 2008, 20:40:22

Then again, incest is hot so maybe...

Thats because you sheep have no morals. Blech..

Morals are for chumps.

: Lunchebox  24 July 2008, 20:45:15

: Aresian  24 July 2008, 20:40:22

: XJ  24 July 2008, 05:06:13

LIES! IF IT SUCKS, IT'S BECAUSE IT'S NOT ZELDA! GET THAT INTO YOUR HEADS!

Zelda is just a game based on the ideaology of interdimension incest.

I highly doubt that nets it awesome points. Then again, incest is hot so maybe...

What's this about incest?

Go back to RPM. We did a very indepth and detailed analysis on it, with me as the head advisor of the project.

Simplified version... there's a reason there is always a Zelda, a Link and a Ganon. Clearly Zelda has hot sex with both to give birth to the next generation of the destined three. Only way the series makes sense. Don't try to defy my logic.

Ganon is just some immortal freak of nature.

Naming royalty after previous ones is not new.

Such as Louis I through VI.

So as such with Zelda.

Link... He is the messiah, forever reborn to fight evil.

And Link is only a default name in most cases.

You can name him Assmunch.

: Aresian  24 July 2008, 21:05:40

: preventerWIND  24 July 2008, 20:44:46

: Aresian  24 July 2008, 20:40:22

Then again, incest is hot so maybe...

Thats because you sheep have no morals. Blech..

Morals are for chumps.

: Lunchebox  24 July 2008, 20:45:15

: Aresian  24 July 2008, 20:40:22

: XJ  24 July 2008, 05:06:13

LIES! IF IT SUCKS, IT'S BECAUSE IT'S NOT ZELDA! GET THAT INTO YOUR HEADS!

Zelda is just a game based on the ideaology of interdimension incest.

I highly doubt that nets it awesome points. Then again, incest is hot so maybe...

What's this about incest?

Go back to RPM. We did a very indepth and detailed analysis on it, with me as the head advisor of the project.

Simplified version... there's a reason there is always a Zelda, a Link and a Ganon. Clearly Zelda has hot sex with both to give birth to the next generation of the destined three. Only way the series makes sense. Don't try to defy my logic.

Ganon is just some immortal freak of nature.

Naming royalty after previous ones is not new.

Such as Louis I through VI.

So as such with Zelda.

Link... He is the messiah, forever reborn to fight evil.

Sounds like a roundabout way to prove my point.

He's "reborn" alright, through incest, to fight his incestuous evil.

*yawns*

More wall of quotes?

More wall of quotes?

Shhh, stop giving us away.

But naw, I think that's the most we can do without getting tomato #####ed.

I think it's nice that we let Rez run around and act like he's important. It's cute.

The above post just reminded me of this little kid I saw at Lone Star tonight running around with one of those sticky hand gelly things.

LIES! IF IT SUCKS, IT'S BECAUSE IT'S NOT ZELDA! GET THAT INTO YOUR HEADS!

I said TRUST me, so trust me!

The Spider-Man cartoon was the highlight of the '90s for me. Probably actually the best cartoon I've ever seen. I can't evaluate its accuracy thanks to exactly zero experience with the comics (or with comics in general actually) but it was a hell of a lot of fun.

Pretty sure the crooks didn't all carry laser guns in the comic though. That seems like more of a censorship move.

It wasn't really that accurate at all story-wise, but pretty much all the characters, relationships, and themes were done perfectly.

These are all scans from the Nintendo Power contest where some American Robot Master designs were chosen for MM6. I thought it was funny because aside from being interesting in general, there are a few similar Robot Masters on there to what will be in MM9 (Bee Man, Cosmic Man, and some robots very similar to Plug Man are among them.)

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/FWLInnovator/MMRC1.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/FWLInnovator/MMRC2.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/FWLInnovator/MMRC3.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/FWLInnovator/MMRC4.jpg

Black Man?

Really?

I saw that, too. I just didn't know what to think.

At least just looks like a gay Oil Man and not like just a black guy, although that would actually be pretty funny if he was just a normal dude in clothes but for whatever reason MM found him threatening for no reason. Very 80's.

But jeez... #####ing British Columbia kids.

Hey, I see a FreezeMan in there! Seems Capcom did use some of those for other MegaMan games...

EDIT: Same with SpringMan and Rush Cycle... heh.

There's also a Frost Man, Clown Man and Magic Man.
Don't forget those.

Yeah I just realized them too.

So it is possible Capcom used some of these... but then changed the names.

Yeah I noticed those too, but really other than Freeze Man and Rush Cycle it's only the names that are similar. But I'm just remembering what I thought about it when I looked, and I don't feel like relooking to check my point out.

That Diamond Man looks a bit like Gemini Man to me.

Strangely enough I don't see Knight Man or Wind Man (at least the one that showed up in MM6).

However, I do see Knight Man in the background of that Wily pic, so it's pretty clear to me that by the time of printing Capcom had already made their decision.

This is an American Nintendo Power-produced contest, and wasn't official. They took all the ideas they got from Nintendo Power readers and sent them to Capcom, and Capcom was never officially going to pick any of them.

The official RM design contest held by Capcom was only done in Japan, which is why you don't see Knight Man or Wind Man on these American NP pages. And by the time Nintendo Power's contest finished, MM6 was probably already in post/"beta" production anyway.

That's not KnightMan, it's just a generic robot.

And Mike, Nintendo Power actually DID send these in to Capcom, and it was official, and they chose two submissions, which were Knight Man and Wind Man. Those are the only two American-created Robot Masters.

These pages are just what Nintendo Power chose as the best submissions to showcase at the time, before they were sent in to Capcom.

OK I didn't say they didn't send them to Capcom.

Anyway I didn't know the Knight Man and Wind Man came from the America ones, and the actual article in Nintendo Power makes it sound like they were just sending them along without Capcom actually HAVING to pick any. So my mistake on those two parts.

It's cool, I was just pointing it out.

http://www.thetanooki.com/2008/08/02/more-mega-man-9-footage/

New footage.

Is it?

I've been following this thread since its creation and I haven't seen this posted, so...

The footage came from ComicCon btw, which is going on right now, so its fairly new.

It's new footage of the same old level we keep seeing footage of.

Yes! That awesome theme that everyone else thought was the intro song is Tornadoman's theme. Wind bosses always have the best theme.

Sweet, I like that song.

Only other Wind-style boss with great music is AirMan.

Actually, I'm quite fond of Wind Man's tune, though it's nothing next to Air Man.

Storm Eagle is also a prime example.

Well, if we're delving into that territory... yes, Storm Eagle's is one of my favorite tunes from the X series.

I've told this story before, but I was once humming it in the hallway, and some kid stopped me to confirm it was from MegaMan X.

Storm Eagle is great, but it's nowhere near my favourite, not even within that game. I actually get sick of people saying "STORM EAGLE STORM EAGLE HURR HURR" even though I totally understand. This is why I'll probably put off sequencing that tune until VERY late in the Mega Man X set.

I love the Can't beat Airman vids, the remix is great and the video is always fun to watch. Only beef I have is with the vocals..


Heres an example, the vocals are a no no
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXtTfHDIhI8

http://gonintendo.com/?p=51395

Confirmed release in September for the Americas and MegaMan 1 coming this Monday.

*adds Wii points with his debit card*

Win.

Sweet beans.

About time!

I'm not downloading it, but I just let my friend borrow my Mega Man Anniversary Collection. I'm glad this is happening. It's about time.

I'll enjoy Mega Man 9 though.

I'll probably be getting it. ##### MMAC, I might have it, but I'd rather have a good port of MM1 and not the crappy ones from MMAC.

Besides, I have it on the PS2... And I'd like to be able to play MM1 on my Wii.

About time!

I'm not downloading it, but I just let my friend borrow my Mega Man Anniversary Collection. I'm glad this is happening. It's about time.

I'll enjoy Mega Man 9 though.

Yeah is it two player or just one player? Sorry, my Mega Man knowledge is like...at zero... >.>

Were you looking for some other website?

Yeah is it two player or just one player? Sorry, my Mega Man knowledge is like...at zero... >.>

All of them are single player except for the two other arcade games you can unlock.

I hope Bass and Treble are in.

They are but...

No dashing.
No rapid fire.
No upgrades.
Mega Man only.
Final Destination.

Bah, 'no rapid fire' is a lie, just shake the controller.

I feel torn between wanting to get MM1 and MM2 on the VC.

I already own them on the Anniversary Collection, but I despise the swapped A/B buttons so much. And I love playing NES VC games with the Wii-mote sideways. I really want to buy them, but I don't want to waste points. I have 2,000 on there, half of it being reserved for MM9. I could spend the other half on MM1 and MM2, or find something else. But I dunno.

I'll probably get MM1, but not MM2, because as one of those crackpot types I'm not a huge fan of MM2.

I've always thought MM1 was the worst of the original 6, but I mean that in a good way because it's fantastic.

I find it the hardest.

I love MM1.

I'm weird so I don't find it that hard. Yellow Devil was the only real annoying Boss in the game (with their weaknesses).

Of course, if I tried playing MM1 with just the Mega Buster the whole time, I'd say it's really hard to beat.

It took me ages to beat Yellow Devil. It drove me crazy.

I don't find the bosses that hard in 8-bit MM, it's the damn levels!

Level design is what keeps Mega Man games interesting.

Except Mega Man 8 anyway. At least in my opinion.

MM8 decided to try to be pretty instead of interesting. I guess it was MM's teen years.

I need to play MM8 sometime, just to be able to say I played all classic MM games. MM7 was fun in my opinion, I know most people didn't like it very much but atleast I had fun with it. ^^

MM7 is just a different atmosphere from the 8-bit games, and then MM8 is even more of a departure from that. However, MM7 is still a great game and 8 is pretty okay, too.

I had fun with MM8, but the most fun with 7.

Mostly because my brother tends to develop an ego about being better at me in certain types of games (he claimed to be better than me in this, obviously), and then he GAVE UP at MM7's final boss, but I persevered and won.  So MM7 holds a special place in my heart for that.

The last remaining percentage is because it was Bass's first appearance.

Back on topic with my opinion on MM9, if it is going to be 8-bit I must say that I'm a bit disappointed, I was hoping to see what Capcom could do with the classic MM series with today's technology and I don't mean like they did with the MMX series. I guess I just wanted something diffrent.

MM7 was always my favourite.

Now THIS is interesting:

"GS: You talked about how people were trying to graphically exceed the capabilities of the Famicom, but what about the temptation to exceed some other capabilities, such as flicker, slowdown, sprite limits, and stuff like that? Was it really hard to get people to stay within the confines of what they could have done, if this had come out after Mega Man 6 in 1993?

HT: Yeah, there were some things, like you couldn’t have more than three enemies on the screen at once, so we had to make sure that that’s how it stayed in our game. In the part with the dragon with the flame, [there should be] flickering, and whatnot.

In the options of this game, you can adjust that, unlike the old games. We purposely put some of those old-school bugs into this game, so it does recreate that feel."

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/3752/he_is_8bit_capcoms_hironobu_.php

You can turn on and off the glitches in this one.

Neat.

THAT is sick.

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http://gonintendo.com/?p=51395

Confirmed release in September for the Americas and MegaMan 1 coming this Monday.

WHERE IS MY MEGAMAN 1?!?!

Also, I just bought 1000 Wii points with my debit card.

^Don't worry, you're not the only person who's complaining.

No MegaMan 1 Capcom?.. Thats a paddlin'..

Don't blame Capcom, blame Nintendo, they're the ones who control everything VC.

Capcom said Today because Nintendo told them today, but Nintendo probably changed their minds without telling them.

Which makes me further believe Nintendo hates MegaMan (not rly)

But thats still an assy move, they replaced it with some Sega crap, we want our MegaMan 1! Buncha assholes.

I want my Ys too, that was supposed to come out as well and it didn't.

And JC, I just checked, I couldn't buy Wii Points with my debit card. It only gave me the options of "MasterCard" or "Visa".

...

HA! AMERICAN DEBIT CARDS ARE BACKED BY CREDIT CARD COMPANIES!!!!!

:D

That seems kind of stupid...

I want my Ys too, that was supposed to come out as well and it didn't.

And JC, I just checked, I couldn't buy Wii Points with my debit card. It only gave me the options of "MasterCard" or "Visa".

My debit card is a Mastercard.
I bought points just fine.

I feel torn between wanting to get MM1 and MM2 on the VC.

I already own them on the Anniversary Collection

No, you don't.  You own ##### ports that reflect the original games as well as a 90 year old hobo represents himself as he was as an olympic athlete at 20.

I really want to buy them, but I don't want to waste points.

Hint: you can never waste money buying nearly 100% NES accurate Mega Man 1 and 2 games.  If you don't have an NES and a cartridge, VC is the ONLY way to play the games.  Unless Mega Man 1 and 2 go a completely different route than every other VC game that's come so far.

The obvious reason that I want to buy them on the VC is that they're infinitely superior to the Anniversary Collection versions, so don't worry, bud. I know. I know.

And by "waste points", I meant that maybe I should buy a different VC game, one that I haven't played hundreds and hundreds of times already.

I'll still probably just buy a 2,000 Point card and buy MM1, MM2, and MM9 with it.

A game as good as MM2 that CAN be played hundreds of times and keep you comming back trumps games you've never played.

Amen.

Images of 3 robot masters and their artworks:

http://wii.ign.com/articles/897/897894p1.html

TORNADO MAN ##### YES HE LOOKS LIKE HARPUIA!

I haven't seen him yet but I take that as a bad sign.

EDIT: Eh, I guess he does look SORTA like him.

I love the art though.

##### you I like Harpuia. His sprite looks fat though.

The things on his head make him look funny. Other than that it's good.

The thing on your head looks funny too. Don't be a hypocrite.

I never said mine DIDN'T look funny. STOP ACCUSING ME OF THINGS. ARGGHGH.

THEN THINK BEFORE YOU SAY SOMETHIN'! GOSH!

WELL

OKAY I GOT NOTHING

Swish! 1-0 sucker!

I NEVER SAID I LOST

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[spoiler]YOU'RE THE ONE WITH 0 BTW[/spoiler]

No, you.

I love the artwork, actually. I'm surprised. I don't really like Magma Man too much, but he's still cool.

And Tornado Man looks too much like Harpuia for my standards. Not that Harpuia isn't pretty cool.

Magma Man just looks like Needle Man with his head on fire.

Thats what I thought.

And Concrete Man looks like Guts Man!

I'll bet Splash Woman looks like Leviathan.

Lol Leviathan
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/bluemovers/Picture7-1.png)

Sweet.  Like the designs.

I have no idea if this was there yesterday, but now they have artwork of MegaMan using some weapons.

MegaMan's colors for Magma Bazooka are the same as Atomic Fire...

TORNADO MAN ##### YES HE LOOKS LIKE HARPUIA!

And by default, #####.  I'm sorry, but Tornado Man's design is AWFUL.  Air Man and Wind Man are turning in thier graves.  Even Gyro Man looked more air/wind themed than this piece of #####.  At worst Tornado Man looks like is a generic green robot who was randomly assigned "wind" as a power and at best Gyro Man after he got all his ##### stolen when Wily left him parked in the wrong part of town.

Concrete Man and Magma Man don't look too bad, but Concrete Man really doesn't scream CONCRETE to me.  And since we know Splash Woman is just a Leviathian rip off, that makes 2 of the 8 Robot Masters complete failures in the design department.

Anyway, from what we've seen MM9 looks to be about on par with MM6 for Robot Master quality, which is to say, not great.  We'll have to see if the other 4 can salvage the substancial failure that is Tornado Man and Splash Woman to top 6 and 8.

And by default, #####.  I'm sorry, but Tornado Man's design is AWFUL.  Air Man and Wind Man are turning in thier graves.  Even Gyro Man looked more air/wind themed than this piece of #####.  At worst Tornado Man looks like is a generic green robot who was randomly assigned "wind" as a power and at best Gyro Man after he got all his ##### stolen when Wily left him parked in the wrong part of town.

Can't complain because you're completely true. But I love him just the same.

I'm very curious about Hornet Man, nobody has seen him, just his stage.

There's a screen in IGN showing a purple stage with a ridiculous amount of spikes everywhere. Could it be a Wily Stage? Looks like one...

(http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/897/897894/mega-man-9-20080811021127623.jpg)

This makes me remember that video, "The last days of Dr. Wily" where he wants to fill it with spikes, and many.

Posted earlier today, but again for effect.

I know it's been seen here before.
Last days of Dr. Wily (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpP_BKPa5Oc&fmt=18)

You spelled Wily wrong... GEEZ YOU SHOULD KNOW HOW TO SPELL IT!1!!1

There was never an 'e' in his name.

No I didn't.

Excuse, I have a friend named Wiley.

http://blue-bomber.jvmwriter.org/index.php?title=Main_Page

360 Achievements have been leaked. They all show sprites of the bosses and main characters, including ProtoMan.

Wow! That's great! I didn't expect Hornet Man to look like that. Jewel man looks too plain, and Galaxy Man looks pretty neato, not something I'd expect from MM though.

wait.. Bass... wheres BASS?!

HE'S SECRET

 :-*

Splash Woman looks kind of cool, but totally a Leviathan rip-off. I mean, totally. Almost entirely.

Galaxy Man looks creepily awesome. He looks bonkers, I love it.

Hornet Man is a definite NO.

I think Hornet Man looks pretty Ace, but Galaxy Man is just awful.  "Tornado" Man's sprite looks even worse than his art.

It's official.  MM9s Robot Masters are the worst in the series.  And as 8's were far from great, that's quite an accomplishment.

Hopefully the music (which sounds good so far), level design and weapons will make up for it.  This is SO MM6 quality.  Any further attempt to imply it's going to be like/top MM2 is now just trolling by Inafune.

What's a Mystery Tank?

Oh great, this game has Gutsman, Quickman, and Needleman!

What's a Mystery Tank?

Weren't there M-tanks in one of the Classic NES games? I'm not sure which one it was, but that's probably what it is.

Mega Man 5 I think.

There was nothing mysterious about the M-Tank, though, it just filled all your weapons and your health.

Yeah, there's M-Tanks in MM5. Refills weapons.

And there's an L-Tank!

And the M would more likely stand for Mega.

EDIT: I want those speed achievements for the WiiWare version.

And there's an L-Tank!

And that tank only appears in MM5 versus the last DarkMan.

I JUST played MM5 and got the M-tank, theres only one in the game. It refills your weapon energy, the L tank refills your life.

...

Don't E-tanks do the same thing?

M-Tanks have 2 different abilities.

It will fill up all your weapon and energy.  However if you have full energy and weapons all enemies on the screen will turn into 1-ups.

Also there are multiple M-tanks in the game you can only have 1 at a time.

Hot damn, and they say MM9 will be hard.

I never knew about turning enemies into 1-Ups with an M-Tank. That's cool.

SHOPPING SPREEEEEEEEEEEE!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vBCSLbKJ7nI/SKOnCLbkKlI/AAAAAAAAAUA/Z6AucA1UpXY/s1600-h/Shop

Items revealed.

1-up
E-tank
M-Tank
Beat Call
Eddie Call
Energy Balancer
Shock Guard
Guard Up
Costume (Roll)
Hairstyle Book (Helmetless Megama?)

At first I thought the Roll would be some kind of help from Roll, because at the end of the trailer Roll passes by on Rush, I thought she'd help you out by sweeping away the enemies or something.

HAR HAR! Getit?! SWEEP!

What the hell is Beat Call?
 (http://www.megaman.co.uk/mboard/index.php?topic=326.msg45307#msg45307)

Call Beat to attack enemies? That's what it seems like.

Heh heh, Auto in 8-bit.

Wow, and beat is in it too? This game is going to be waaaaay easy.

I think you buy it and it works ONCE, and only once. Then you have to get another one. Like in MM7 I think.

It worked like, three-four times actually.

But you had to restock, yes.

But you had to buy it 4 times.

Beat call basically calls beat to help you out of holes that you may fall in

My hope for slide and charged shots are fading away.

I know some of you could care less about charged shots, but it makes no sense for our boy to suddenly not have either of these abilities.

But you had to buy it 4 times.

Nope. I doubt I'm wrong, but I'm sure when you get Beat, you have 4 in stock.

If you bought a beat call 4 times, then you really suck and need to stop trying to kill yourself.

Yeah,  but that's when you find him dammit. After that you'd have to buy more.

Oh Snap!

E-Tank IRL (http://rredux.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/image-39.png)

TIME TO IMPORT

...is that like a drink? Because if so, that's awesome.

Its an Energy Drink.

GET IT?

no i don't wtf

THEY BETTER #####ING SELL THOSE OVER HERE.

I'm gonna order two if I can, one to drink and the other to have on display. If my parents see I have an empty can, they'll throw it out.

At work we have an antidote for the T-Virus.

I've no idea when someone would take it though. I don't think you'd care after you become a zombie.

Sort of related: for those who care, MegaMan 1 did come out on the Virtual Console today in the US.

Apparently it should be on Canada too, but I got no MegaMans 1..

Sort of related: for those who care, MegaMan 1 did come out on the Virtual Console today in the US.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I have no internet for my Wii here yet.

You've played it enough that you should be able to wait a little longer.

Now change your damn sig.

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Also, TMMN posted a rumored release date for the XBLA version of MM9 as September 24th, on the usual Wednesday for XBLA games.

Which, whether true or not, made me realize that MM9 had better come out on the Wii first, the Monday BEFORE it comes for XBLA and later PSN. Because I cannot stand to have to wait any longer while the game is already out.

Apparently it should be on Canada too, but I got no MegaMans 1..

It should and is, and I just beat Elec Man so NEENER

RIGHT. I wasn't looking hard enough, I downloaded it and beat it. : D

It's #####in' hard with the wii-mote D:

It was on the front page :O

I was at ElecMan, the last RM I'm facing, when a friend came over and interrupted me.

She made fun of me for always playing MegaMan and then I told her that Harry Potter licks the shafts of his broomsticks so she rebuttled by starting to say something but not saying it because the doorbell rang and apparently a package was dropped off and ironically, it was a MegaMan T-shirt my mom had ordered for me as a present at the same time as that Legends of the Hidden Temple shirt (which I still don't have.)

So, she made fun of me some more. I'll take pictures of the shirt after I beat ElecMan and maybe some Doc Willey levels.

Agh. I want to get MM1 but I have no money or Wii points.

SOON THOUGH!

Got it, played it, beat it.


Edit:  Wow....playing this I figured out the Yellow Devil's pattern for the first time since....playing it.

I beat MegaMan 1 a few days ago so LOLNO for me.

Got it, played it, beat it.


Edit:  Wow....playing this I figured out the Yellow Devil's pattern for the first time since....playing it.

Thunder Beam + Select, Select, Select?

I'm assuming that still works too.

Now we just got to wait for MegaMan 2 to come out and we've got the two best NES MegaMan games on the VC (in my opinion anyway).

I NEED SOME DAMN Wii POINTS

My personal opinion is Mega Man 2 and Mega Man 4.

I'm not going to download it, but I will check the Wiishop channel just so I can smile.

MM3, MM2, and MM4 are my favorites of the original six. In that order.

My all-time favorite is MM1. Probably because it was my first MegaMan game and possibly first video game ever.

Then I love MM2 next, then MM3.

I love MegaMan 2, 3 and 5. Those are my favorites, and the only favorites of the classic series as well.

No it doesn't work.

But you don't need it. 

Actually it does work, but no you don't need it.

Was there a deleted post or did Xero forget to quote?

Looking up a few posts, I believe he was responding to Morg's and Nova's posts about the Select Trick in MM1.

So he forgot to quote. Got it.

So he forgot to quote. Got it.

The first Mega Man game I played was seven. And because of that, it's actually my favorite game in the classic series.

I like MM7 a lot better out of context from the original six.

It's a much better game if you play it far from when you play one of the original six, I mean.

: Vinchenz Rock  19 August 2008, 20:14:00

So he forgot to quote. Got it.

The first Mega Man game I played was seven. And because of that, it's actually my favorite game in the classic series.

Same.

MM7 was also my first game, though, back then I never even knew how to slide.

My first rented game was MMX, in which I proceded to beat the ##### out of all the bosses except for Boss Spider.

I can't remember my first actual MegaMan game, because as a kid I played a whole load of 'em, but the first one that I know I ever fully beat was MegaMan Xtreme for the Game Boy Color.

Why?