The Story of Mega Man on DOS - The Gaming Historian

Love 'em or hate 'em, the DOS Mega Man games are very much an important, if not, obscure part of the franchise's storied history. And if you've been hankering to learn more about the Mega Man and Mega Man 3 on DOS, a brand-new video by The Gaming Historian has you covered.

"The Story of Mega Man on DOS" is a complete, 22-minute history lesson on DOS Mega Man and Mega Man 3. The video even includes a guest appearance the games' sole developer, Stephen Rozner. Speaking with the Gaming Historian through Zoom, Rozner drops a wealth of behind-the-scenes knowledge that - at least for me - greatly enhance my appreciation for the DOS games.

Sit back, grab some Halloween candy and give it a watch!

Boom Studios Spoils Mega Man: Fully Charged Issue #4 With Preview Pages

The third issue of the Mega Man: Fully Charged comic was released only a few days ago and Boom Studios didn't waste any time to release preview pages for issue #4.  However, not only did they release preview pages so close to the previous issue, they also chose to spoil the surprising reveal of issue #3 with little care or respect for readers. 

 

After the break, you'll find said preview pages, a few new cover variants and our opinion on this little debacle.

REVIEW: Mega Man: Fully Charged #3: The Red Savior

The stakes were high after issue #2's cliffhanger and the doubts in Aki's mind were even bigger. We had an idea where the creative team could take the story in this issue... but they decided to throw a curve ball at readers instead!

Something or, rather, someone you didn't see coming took center stage here. You don't want to miss it! Read on for my review!

Teenage Engineering Announces a Mega Man-Themed Pocket Synthesizer

Capcom has teamed up with the Swedish synth maker Teenage Engineering to release an official, low cost Mega Man pocket operator, a mini-synth and sequencer to compose your own music sequences! Find all the details after the break!

Conquer The Bramble Castle in Rockman X DiVE's Halloween Event

Trick Or Treat! The Halloween event is here! It includes two new characters, a brand-new stage, a new weapon, and a fantastic remix of Dark Man's stage theme. Check out all the info after the break!

Rockman X DiVE - Halloween Event Trailer and Japanese Launch

Seven months after the release of Rockman X DiVE in Taiwan and a few Asian countries, the game finally arrived to one of the franchise's key markets: Japan. What's more, the trailer detailing the Halloween event has been released and the second Halloween character was revealed, too. You can find that and much more after the break!

Robot Masters Unite in New, Officially-Licensed Mega Man 11 Shirt

Winter may be barrelling down on us soon, but that shouldn't stop you from checking out the newest Mega Man 11 t-shirt from Eighty Sixed.

As the title for this one suggests, "Robot Masters" brings together all eight dastardly Mega Man 11 bots in one glorious collage. With common stage enemies thrown in for good measure, this shirt is super fun to look at. It's illustrated and designed by tg_marlo, by the way!

Those interested can pick this one up in a variety of sizes for $24.99 here. You can find additional Mega Man 11 shirts (and prints!) from Eighty Sixed here as well.

Mega Man Fully Charged Issue #3 Preview Pages & Issue #6 Covers Revealed

We are a few days from the release of the Mega Man Fully Charged issue #3 and, thanks to Comic Watch, we have a preview. What's more, two covers of the final issue have been revealed. Check out all the details after the break!

Halloween Arrives to Rockman X DiVE Next Week

The Rockman X DiVE development team announced today that next week, on the 28th, the Halloween event will kick off. Not much has been shared but nonetheless, we have our first peek at one of the Halloween characters. You can find all the info after the break!

RIOBOT Rockman X Falcon Armor Has Been Delayed

Sentinel has announced that their action figure "RIOBOT Rockman X Falcon Armor Ver. EIICHI SHIMIZU" has been delayed from October to November due to unspecified quality and production reasons. If you need to refresh yourself about the figure's various details, you can do so here.

November also happens to be the same month that Kotobukiya's Rising Fire X model kit debuts, too. Let us know if you are planning on buying either one of them in the comments!

Source: Sentinel

Rockman X DiVE - The Phantom, The Maid and The Glittering Spark

This week's Rockman X DiVE content update brings a new skin, the second Raid Boss event, a new weapon, and a few questionable decisions before next week's big event. Let's check it out after the break!

Make Rockman's Crowdfunding Campaign Ends Successfully

After 43 days, Make Rockman's crowdfunding campaign has ended successfully. What's more, the project managed to break a record for Japanese crowdfunding platform Makuake. Let's check all the facts after the break!

The Obscure Mega Man X6 PC Port Has Been Preserved

The official Mega Man X6 PC port published by Capcom Korea subsidiary KOKO Capcom in 2002 has been saved from a disc rot fate. 

Mega Man fan leamaycry located and dumped this obscure, lesser-known direct PC port to Archive.org. You can download it here. The file contains everything you need to run it on a modern day machine, including patch 1.0.0 already applied.

You can find more details on the game - its history, differences, and troubleshooting - below!

Phantom Sigma Invades Rockman X DiVE's Deep Log Next Week

"Iron Maiden Cinnamon" isn't the only new piece of content coming to Rockman X DiVE next week.  

 

After fighting Wolf Sigma in late August, the second Raid Boss event is here and it's none other than "Phantom Sigma" from Rockman X4. After the break, you can find the trailer and a little more info about next week's update!

Arcade1Up Mega Man Collection Plug & Play Out Now + Video Reviews

 

Arcade1Up's brand-new Mega Man Collection HDMI plug & play console is seemingly now available in the U.S. Reports are coming in you can find it at Target, Walmart and... Office Depot, of all places. 

And sure enough, we have a couple video reviews to check out, too. Is this bite-sized box a winner? Or is it a $39.99, mediocre novelty? Find out after the jump below!

"Iron Maiden Cinnamon" Skin Coming Next Week to Rockman X DiVE

The Rockman X DiVE development team just announced via Facebook that a new skin will arrive next week on Wednesday, October 21st after the maintenance period. 

As you may recall, Iron Maiden was Cinnamon's Hyper Mode in Rockman X Command Mission. Unfortunately they didn't announce if she will be freely distributed or purchasable like "Yukata Pallette" which was available for 800 EM for a limited time. It now goes for 1200 EM.

Let us know in the comments if you'll be picking this one, especially if it's something you have to purchase as opposed to getting it free by playing an event.

New Rockman-Themed "Trading Card Game" Merchandise Announced

Once again Broccoli are releasing a bacth of Rockman-themed merchandise for those who play trading card games. There's rubber mats, card sleeves and card boxes to store you favorite trading card games in. Find all the info after the break!

Mega Man Collection Plug & Play Console Listing Appears on GameStop

Arcade 1Up's upcoming Mega Man Collection plug & play console is finally nearing release. Maybe.

First unveiled at the beginning of the year, A listing for the mini console recently appeared on GameStop. However, there's no release date or an option to pre-order. It's likely we caught this page very early and those details are forthcoming.

As previously reported, the console features Mega Man 1-6, a wireless controller (a modified Sega Saturn mold), a rewind feature and save states. It will retail for $39.99.

We'll keep an ear out for more details. In the meantime, head to GameStop's page for more images.

Rockman X DiVE's 5th DiVE Festival Brings "Third Armor X" and The New Card System

Taking the spotlight for the 5th DiVE Festival, a fan-favorite X armor has finally arrived to Rockman X DiVE! But that's not all! The new cards system makes its debut this week, too. Check all the info after the break!

"Capcom vs. Osamu Tezuka Characters" Art Exhibit Sample Posted

The much-anticipated Capcom vs. Osamu Tezuka Characters art exhibit is a mere ten days away! And to keep appetites whet, Rockman Unity has posted a sample of the kind of artwork visitors can expect to see.

Shown above is Astro Boy drawn by Mega Man series artist Keisuke Mizuno, striking a valiant pose next to classic series Mega Man by Tezuka Productions contributor Urumu Tsunogai. Pretty neat, wouldn't you say? We've gone full circle here!

As previously reported, the exhibit will feature artwork of Capcom characters illustrated by Tezuka Productions staff and Tezuka characters by Capcom staff. Special commemorative merchandise will be available to purchase as well. This unique, collaborative exhibit opens its doors on October 23rd, 2020. It will end on February 23rd, 2021.

 If you happen to be in Japan in the near future, you can reserve a ticket here! And please, snap some pictures!

New Rockman Merchandise Lineup "Fighting! ROCKMAN!" Revealed

To commemorate the opening of the Capcom Store Osaka this November, Capcom are launching a new lineup of merchandise with a hand draw style under the name "Fighting! ROCKMAN!". From T-Shirts to pens and all kind of random items in between, there's a little something for everyone if you're keen on the unique art style.

Find all the details after the break!

"Third Armor X" Announced as the Next Rockman X DiVE Playable Character

This week, "Third Armor X" joins the already large amount of X armors available in Rockman X DiVE. His active skills are the "Cross Charge Shot" and "Hyper Chip" that allows him to transform into the Hyper Chip version of the Max Armor to increase attack and defense.

He will headline this month's DiVE Fest accompanied by other limited characters until October 21. On Wednesday, the new card system is also making his debut. Don't miss it!

Brand-New Card System Comes to Rockman X DiVE

The Rockman X DiVE development team announced today that, beginning next week after the usual maintenance period on Wednesday, the game will have a brand-new system to power up characters and skills via special cards. Find all the info after the break!

Mega Man Community Designs Now Available on For Fans By Fans

The community-wide Mega Man "Fan Forge" event has concluded and the winning designs are now available to purchase! You can grab shirts, hoodies, bags, and other fun, officially-licensed odds and ends featuring artwork from winners Hulkey, Borezet, Innovator123, and Larein and additional community submissions, too. Check out the wares here.

But wait! There's more! Use code MEGA20 at the checkout to shave 20% off of your order. Offer valid through October 22nd, 2020 at 11:59pm. 

There's a little something-something for everyone here, I think. Check it out!

Source: For Fans By Fans

Record Breaking "Make Rockman" To be Released on November 5th

Gakken announced today that "Make Rockman" will be released on November 5th. What's more, the book containing the tutorials will be sold separately, too. Find all the info after the break!

Rockman X DiVE - 200 Days Celebration

Due to the ongoing Legends event, this week's content update didn't bring anything too exciting. However, you still won't want to miss it as it brings more ways to get party coins, a new use for armor parts and tons of free elemental metal! All the info after the break!

Mega Man Fully Charged Issue #3 Jonboy Meyers Variant Revealed

Via Previews World, we have a look at the third variant cover for Mega Man Fully Charged issue #3 drawn by Jonboy Meyers. It's due on October 28 for $4.99.  

 

You can check out the solicitation and Miguel Mercado variant for this issue here. You can also see the standard cover art here.

Don't forget to read our review for issue #2 if you haven't already, too!

Dimension Studio's Copy-X Model Kit Revealed [Updated]

Previously teased via a holographic card attached to the Zero model kit, Dimension Studio has finally revealed their Copy-X model kit during this weekend's "Wonder Festival 2020" in Shanghai.

Icon Heroes Mega Man Bobblehead Variants Revealed

Hey, you remember that officially-licensed Mega Man bobblehead from Icon Heroes, right? It turns out it's going to come in two additional flavors.

Big Bad Toystore have begun accepting pre-orders for two Mega Man 10-inspired variants: Triple Blade (Blade Man's special weapon) and Thunder Wool (Sheep Man's special weapon). Much like the standard bobblehead, these will set you back $29.99 a piece.

All three 'bobs are expected to ship within the first quarter of 20201. Click the links above to pre-order!