Rare Rockman X3 Book Scanned, Artwork Preserved

In 1996, Capcom and Nagaoka Shoten published a Rockman X3 pop-up book exclusively in Japan, adapting the game into a hands-on craft book where young readers could assemble scenes from the game.

While a neat collectible in its own right, the book has long been sought after by fans because it contains original cel-painted artwork not seen in any other X3 media. It also hasn’t been reprinted anywhere else.

Now, for the first time, the book’s contents have been preserved thanks to Epsilon1234. All 48 pages, along with the accompanying artwork, can be viewed on the Internet Archive across two uploads: scans of the 21 artwork pages and photographs of the full book, including the non-art pages.

And if you have a high-quality printer, you could even try printing the individual pages and assembling the dioramas yourself. If not, there’s still plenty of great pieces here to enjoy.

Mega Man Battle Network BGM DLC Now Available for Star Force Legacy Collection

Capcom has made good on its word and released the free Mega Man Battle Network BGM DLC pack for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection. It's available to download now on all platforms, though the Switch eShop hasn't updated with the pack at the time of writing.

As previously confirmed, the DLC includes 43 tracks from across the Battle Network series, including Mega Man Battle Network 4.5 and Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS. The music can be played in the Gallery, and players can also add tracks to their Favorites playlist to hear them during battle.

You can check out the full track list above!

Mega Man X #5 Covers and Solicitation

Following the reveal of Atomic Marshmallow's exclusive variant, Udon Entertainment has now unveiled all four standard covers for Mega Man X #5, the final chapter in the Mega Man X mini-series.

Cover A is illustrated by Hanzo Steinbach, Cover B by Edwin Huang, Cover C by James Raiz, and Cover D by Jeffrey "Chamba" Cruz.

In case you missed it, here's the official solicitation:

"It's the final issue, and the final climactic battle: X versus Sigma! X will have to use every weapon, armor piece, and secret technique in his arsenal to hold his own against the leader of the Mavericks!"

Pre-orders are available now from Udon Store. Issue #5 is expected to arrive in-stores July 29th.

Mega Man X #5 Udon Store Exclusive Variant Revealed

Although the standard covers have not been revealed yet, Udon has gone ahead and unveiled the Udon Store exclusive cover for Mega Man X #5 by Atomic Marshmallow. Rounding out the "ladies of X" collage are Mega Man X DiVE's RiCO and iCO. Pre-orders open tomorrow at 9am PT.

Here's the solicitation:

"It's the final issue, and the final climactic battle—X versus Sigma! X will have to use every weapon, armor piece, and secret technique in his arsenal to hold his own against the leader of the Mavericks!"

Mega Man X #5 is expected to arrive in-stores on July 29th.

Official Mega Man: Dual Override Hoodie References 'Override System'

The drip-feed of miscellaneous Mega Man: Dual Override merchandise continues with the reveal of an official pullover hoodie exclusive to e-Capcom. Styled after Mega Man’s updated look in the game, the hoodie also includes a couple of details worth pointing out.

Most obvious is the “12” front and center, another not-so-subtle nod to Dual Override being the 12th mainline entry in the classic series. More intriguing, though, is the mention of an “Override System” printed across the drawstrings. It does not shed any new light on what “Dual Override” specifically refers to, but it is the clearest sign yet that the term is tied to something substantial within the game itself, and possibly to Mega Man’s abilities.

What exactly the Override System is remains anyone’s guess for now, but if you ask me, it has all the makings of the game’s central mechanic, much like Mega Man 11’s Double Gear System.

More updates in time...

There's a Small Mega Man Easter Egg in Pragmata

No, Pragmata isn't a Mega Man game. That much is obvious. But that hasn't stopped Capcom from having a little fun with the fan theory that's become something of a meme, whether through cross-promotional tweets or that pretty great April Fool's joke.

And apparently, that playfulness doesn't end there. Now that Pragmata is finally in players' hands, some have started spotting a small Blue Bomber reference tucked away in the game...

The History of Mega Man Star Force 2's Kung-Foo Kid

We know the names attached to many of Mega Man's contest-winning bosses, but the stories behind those designs are much harder to come by. Unless the winner later becomes someone especially notable, like Yusuke Murata, that part of the character's history usually goes untold. 

Kentaro Fujii, the creator of Goat Kung-Fu, known in English as Kung Foo-Kid, from Mega Man Star Force 2, is not a name most fans would immediately recognize. But in a recent blog post, he offers a rare look at the story behind his winning design.

Dr. Wily #1 Pre-Orders Open April 15th, Udon Store Variant Revealed

Pre-orders for Udon Entertainment’s Dr. Wily one-shot open tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15 at 9am PT. Alongside the standard edition, the Udon Store will offer an exclusive variant cover illustrated by Atomic Marshmallow, putting Splash Woman front and center. (You can view the standard edition covers here)

Here's the solicitation:

(W) Tavis Maiden (A/CA) Ryan Jampole - Dr. Albert Wily, the (self-proclaimed) world's greatest scientist stars in his own 1-shot adventure! Dr. Wily's ultimate scheme is about to be revealed, with only one thing standing in his way... the annoyingly "heroic" robot known as Mega Man!

Dr. Wily #1 arrives in stores on June 17th.

Source: Udon Store

Mega Man Battle Network BGM Coming to Star Force Legacy Collection

Capcom is celebrating the third anniversary of Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection by bringing some familiar tunes to Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection.

Beginning April 23, players will be able to download a free DLC pack featuring music from the Battle Network series (Rockman EXE 4.5 included!). According to Rockman Unity, the add-on includes 43 tracks in total. Better yet, they're not limited to the Music Gallery. After selecting your favorites, you can head into the Settings menu, open Sound, and set BGM Selection to Favorites to hear them during battle as well!

The full list of 43 tracks has not been revealed yet, but a small preview of what is expected from Battle Network 1 is already available here. 

Source: Mega Man | Rockman Unity

Mega Man 2 LCD Game Gets an Enhanced Fan-Remake

One of the most obscure versions of Mega Man 2 has been given new life thanks to indie developer Zeichi Games. An enhanced remake of Tiger Electronics’ Mega Man 2 handheld LCD game is now available, featuring revamped gameplay and a number of improvements. It plays less like a weird late-'80s novelty toy and more like a bite-sized game, while still paying homage to the original’s oddball charm. 

The remake comes as a .gb file, making it playable through emulation on Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and even Super Game Boy. Batteries not required. 

You can grab it for free from Zeichi Games' Itch.io page here!

X-Plus Gigantic Series Rockman Reissue Announced

In 2015, X-Plus released what was, at the time, the largest commercially available Rockman figure as part of its Gigantic Series. Standing 14 inches tall, the figure has been out of print for years, but later this summer, it’s getting another shot.

E-Capcom has announced a reissue of the figure, scheduled to ship in late July for 16,500 yen (about $103 USD). This is the same release as the original 2015 version, complete with the alternate helmetless head part. The price is also notably lower than what it typically goes for on the secondhand market. As an added bonus, E-Capcom is including a rubber keychain featuring a cute chibi-style Rockman.

Right now, the reissue appears to be exclusive to E-Capcom, though that could change. If it doesn’t, international buyers will need to order through ZenMarket, which serves as E-Capcom’s preferred proxy service. UPDATE: Pre-orders up on Big Bad Toystore.

Source: E-Capcom

Mega Man X #4 "Ladies of X" Cover Variant Revealed

Mega Man X #4 is now available to pre-order, and as usual, the Udon Store has an exclusive cover variant by Atomic Marshmallow. This one puts Navigators Minerva and Luna front and center.

Like the previous Atomic Marshmallow covers, it also connects to the others to form a larger collage featuring the ladies of Mega Man X. And with only one issue left in the current story arc, it raises a fair question: just whose hand is that on the edge of the cover?

Mega Man X #4 is scheduled to arrive in stores on May 27th. You can also check out the previously revealed covers A through D here!