ThreeZero MDLX Mega Man X Due in March 2025

ThreeZero has confirmed at the Tokyo Toy Show that the MDLX Mega Man X will be released in March 2025. The latest prototype, showcasing a wide range of articulation similar to newly-released MDLX classic series Mega Man. Although previous images showed X and Mega Man at roughly the same height, a ThreeZero representative confirmed that the final figure will be slightly taller.

Additional details on price, accessories and availability are forth coming.

Source: HJ Web

Kotobukiya Black Zero Now Available to Pre-Order

The first model kit from Kotobukiya set for release in 2025 is Black Zero, now available for pre-order exclusively through Big Bad Toystore. More retailers are expected to carry the kit in the coming days as well.

In the meantime, you can check out some images and the model kit specifications after the break!

Hub Style and Dark MegaMan.EXE Join Capcom's "Capcorom" Plush Line

Capcom's delightful Capcorom plush collection—affectionately known as "beans" by fans—is gaining two new additions from the Battle Network series this: Hub Style and Dark MegaMan.EXE.

Both bean boys will be available at Capcom Store's Tokyo, Osaka, and Umeda locations starting this Friday, August 30th. They’ll be priced at 1,100 yen each, roughly $7.60 USD. If you'd rather try your luck at winning them for free, they'll also be available as prizes through Capcom's online crane game service, Net Catcher. 

For those keeping track, Hub Style and Dark MegaMan.EXE bring the grand total of Capcoron plushies to ten. The current lineup includes MegaMan.EXE, Bass.EXE, Lan Hikari, Zero, and Mega Man, Roll, Rush, and Proto Man from the Classic Series.

Source: Capcom Amusement

Mega Man Theme "Dr. Wily Stage 1" Coming to Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival

Rhythm game Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is set for a big re-release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and PCs later this fall, packed with new content. One surprising addition is Dr. Wily Stage 1 from Mega Man 2. Players can rock out to the classic theme alongside a Takio no Tatsujin-ified Mega Man, who looks right at home with the game's art style.

Other new tracks include Monster Hunter: World (World Medley), Persona 5 (Last Surprise), and Pac-Man (Join the Pac). While Last Surprise is exclusive to the PlayStation 5 version, Dr. Wily Stage 1 theme and other songs will be available across all platforms.

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival will release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC via Steam on November 7, 2024.

Capcom Partners with Sega Prize for Rockman UFO Catcher Plushies

Rockman-themed UFO catcher prizes have been a staple for nearly as long as the franchise itself, with the first batch hitting machines shortly after the release of Rockman 3 in 1990. The tradition continues with confirmation of a new wave, set to appear in Sega UFO catcher machines in winter 2025.

Leading this collection is classic Rockman, featuring his iconic Rock Buster and a seated pose, perfect for display on any desk or shelf. While details on other characters in the line are yet to be revealed by Sega, they are expected to follow a similar style.

These prizes often make their way outside of Japan through specialty import retailers, so even if you can't try your luck in person, you'll likely have a chance to snag a few online.

Source: Sega Navi News

Mega Man Will Appear in Amazon Prime's Secret Level TV Series

From the creators of Love, Death & Robots comes Secret Level, an adult animated anthology series featuring original stories set within the universes of iconic video game franchises. Among the IPs confirmed to be represented, Mega Man is set to have his own dedicated episode, as revealed in the show's teaser trailer.

Mega Man Makes RE Engine Debut for Capcom College Course (Updated)

Capcom Japan announced a new game development course at Kindai University, where students will learn to use the RE Engine. The announcement included an image showing Mega Man in a test stage running on Capcom's modern proprietary engine. This is the first time Mega Man has been featured in the RE Engine, as recently-released titles like Mega Man 11 were developed on the ageing MT Framework. (UPDATE: Nikkei confirms that the students will develop a "new" Mega Man game in RE ENGINE. The finished product is highly unlikely to be available for commercial distribution.)

At first glance, it might seem like the RE Engine assets are reused from Mega Man 11. The K-Drone definitely is. However, there are a few subtle details that might be worth a closer look.

Mega Man is Coming to Funko Fusion as a Playable Character

Mega Man has been confirmed as a playable character in Funko Fusion, a third-person action game that unites several Funko Pop figures from all corners of popular culture. Mega Man comes equipped with his Mega Buster alongside Rush. You can see him in action in the trailer above.

Funko Fusion is set to launch on September 13th for  PS5, Xbox Series X/S. Nintendo Switch and PS4 owners can grab it on November 15th.

First Look at Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster MegaMan.EXE DLC Costume

Following last month's teaser, Capcom has unveiled the first look at Frank West's brand-new MegaMan.EXE costume for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster... and it's every bit as, uh, interesting as you imagined.

The MegaMan.EXE costume will be featured in the "Mega Man Pack" DLC alongside outfits based on Lan Hikari and Tron Bonne. The pack will also include background music tracks that can be played in the shopping mall, such as "Running Through The Cyber World" for MegaMan.EXE, "Hometown" for Lan, and "Flutter vs. Gesellschaft." Notably, the trailer suggests that the version of "Running Through The Cyber World" in the game will be "slightly different". It's unclear whether this implies a previously released arranged version, or something created specifically for Dead Rising. We'll have to keep an eye on that.

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster releases to digital storefronts on September 19th.

Additional Details on Mega Man Legacies: Official Complete Works Art Book

Last month at Comic-Con, Udon announced a "miscellaneous Official Complete Works" featuring artwork from Mega Man games that had either never been printed before or hadn't been available for a very long time. At that time, the book's title was not yet confirmed, but it appears to be tentatively titled as Mega Man Legacies: Official Complete Works. 

Today, we have additional details to share, thanks to LBD_Nytetrayn from The Mega Man Network. Over the past year, LBD has worked closely with Udon behind the scenes, curating and overseeing the artwork featured in the book...

A Closer Look at the Lost Film "Do Your Best, Rockman: Earthquake Safety and Fire Safety"

Do Your Best, Rockman: Earthquake Safety and Fire Safety is the crown jewel of "lost" Mega Man animation. Produced by Sankyo Educational Film Company, the short film was briefly screened in Japan in the early 1990s and has never been seen again or released on home video. Until recently, it was considered a myth—a shared memory among only a few fans in Japan who recall watching it at school as children. The discovery of an activity book related to the film a few years ago finally confirmed its existence, though we still have very little other information about it.

However, I'm excited to share that we're one step closer to uncovering more about this elusive flick. Twitter user turtlejump2 reached out to share images of every page from a copy he found in storage. Thanks to this, we now have our best look at the film yet.

The Secrets of Zero's Mega Man X1 Design

Despite not being widely recognized or used today, Zero's original design from Mega Man X1 is worth revisiting, especially following recent comments from former Capcom planner Magigi Fukunishi. Fukunishi revealed that, during the initial story planning phase, Zero's X1 body was drafted as a replica made by Dr. Cain, who lacked the knowledge to properly repair Zero after his discovery. This isn't reflected in the final product, but it's an intriguing "what if".

In the video editorial above, Rockman Corner staffer ColeManX takes us through this original concept, the impact they would have had on the events of Mega Man X2, and an analysis of why the design is so great in the first place (also featuring lovely original art by Sprinqgueen). There's a lot more to it than the age-old "round shoulders vs. block shoulders", that's for sure. 

Nice work, Cole!

Archiving Game Informer's Mega Man Coverage

Game Informer, the venerable U.S.-based gaming publication, has come to an end. Following a sudden wave of layoffs on Friday, parent company GameStop announced the magazine would halt all activities, closing the curtain on its 33-year run in print. This shutdown also led to the closure of Game Informer's website, which housed an extensive collection of editorials and special content.

Thankfully, some of the pivotal Mega Man pieces have been preserved, including Game Informer's comprehensive behind-the-scenes featurette on Mega Man 11. Here’s what has been saved so far...