Mr. Mega Man, Little Mega Man Volume 1 Delayed to January 2025

The latest English-translated Mega Man manga have been hit with a slight last-minute delay. Mr. Mega Man and Little Mega Man are now scheduled to ship on January 28, 2025. Originally, Mr. Mega Man Volume 1 was set to release today, but for better or worse, both books will now arrive on the same day.

Here’s a quick refresher on what these stories are about: 

Mr. Mega Man: "When Mega Man grows up, he must face his greatest challenge of all... life as an adult! The days of battle against Dr. Wily are long since gone. The world no longer needs Mega Man, and a grown-up Rock now leads a peaceful life working as a dentist. The Robots Masters have new careers as well... Cut Man is a barber, Flame Man is a chef, and Top Man is an online influencer. Yet as these dreamlike days pass by, a shadow of turmoil lurks on the horizon..."

Little Mega Man: "The endless battle between Dr. Wily and Mega Man begins! In this wacky new take on the Blue Bomber’s early days, our hero encounters “classic” robots such as... Platform Man! Nostra-Man-damus! Comfy Chair Man! Wait... why is Rush a real dog!? And is that... “Bad Box Art” Mega Man!? It’s all-out zany adventures in LITTLE MEGA MAN!"

You can pre-order both volumes from the links above.

Rare Ryuusei no Rockman TV Game Has Been Preserved

After years of anticipation, Ryuusei no Rockman: Denpa Henkan! On Air!, a rare, Japan-only TV plug-and-play game from 2007, has finally been preserved.

Thanks to the efforts of MAME community member David Haywood, the game’s data has been successfully dumped from its original hardware. While it’s not yet ready for MAME emulation, this marks a major step forward in the preservation process. As with many XaviX-based devices, extracting and reverse engineering Denpa Henkan! On Air! has been a complex challenge. Now, with its data safely archived, the game is no longer confined to obscure, aging hardware. The next hurdle is making it fully emulatable and playable—updates will follow as progress continues.

For those unfamiliar, Denpa Henkan! On Air! is a collection of mini-games based on the characters and world of the first Star Force title. It featured a Rock Buster-shaped motion-sensing controller, allowing players to interact with the game through simple gestures. Curious how it plays? Check out some direct feed gameplay here.

ThreeZero MDLX Mega Man Metal Blade Version Revealed

Over the weekend at Singapore Comic Con, Threezero unveiled a prototype for their latest MDLX Mega Man variant: Metal Blade! This figure showcases a new battle-ready face design and the iconic Metal Blade itself. Although not officially confirmed, it appears the Metal Blade is attached to the Mega Man's hand as an accessory, similar to the standard figure’s interchangeable hand parts and Mega Buster.  

Details on price, release date, and availability were not revealed at the event, but updates are likely coming soon.

Source: Threezero

Amid Poor Reviews, Secret Level's Mega Man Episode Emerges as a Bright Spot

With less than a week until Secret Level debuts on Prime Video, early reviews are rolling in—and they're not great. While the visuals are earning praise, many episodes are being criticized for shallow storytelling, flat characters, and an overly brooding tone. However, the Mega Man-focused episode, Mega Man: Start, is receiving notably positive impressions.

The Washington Post, Collider, The Gamer, Kakuchopurei, Looper, and Paste Magazine are a few outlets that praised the episode, noting its respect for the source material, along with its charm and wholesomeness—qualities that sharply contrast with Secret Level's darker tone. Some have even described it as an ideal watch for kids and families. But one recurring criticism is the episode's short runtime.

“Start is the perfect title for the episode because it feels like the start of a Mega Man series I’d love to see," writes The Gamer. "Is it its own series? Is it a Sonic the Hedgehog-style movie? I’d love to see this episode grow into something more someday because it nails the Mega Man vibe." Similarly, Paste Magazine notes, “Both 'The Queen’s Cradle' and the Blue Bomber-centric episode, 'Mega Man: Start,' play things exceedingly straight and end on a cut to black that makes them come across like the opening cinematic of a video game rather than a self-contained journey."

Indeed, Mega Man: Start is very short—I can confirm the story itself runs just 5:20 minutes, excluding the intro and credits. The ending leaves viewers wanting more, but whether it will lead to a follow-up in a potential second season remains uncertain. 

Mega Man: Start will be available to stream on Tuesday, December 17th (same day as the series' 37th anniversary) as part of the second batch of Secret Levels episodes. 

Development Disks for Game Gear Mega Man Soundtrack Discovered

Video game archivist MrTalida recently uncovered a trove of disks from the archives of veteran game musician and programmer Dave Lowe. Known for his prolific work during the 1980s and 1990s, Lowe's collection includes materials from a variety of projects, including two disks tied to his work on Game Gear Mega Man.

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Steam Update Breaks Online Play (Update)

Capcom has released an update for the Steam versions of both volumes of Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, primarily addressing behind-the-scenes adjustments. Unfortunately, the update has unintentionally taken the game's online functionality offline. Multiplayer battles, online trades, and other online features—including the ability to earn a specific completion star in BN2— have been down since yesterday, with no word from Capcom on the issue so far.

Fortunately, there are a couple of things you can do while waiting for an official fix. First, if you haven’t updated the game yet, head to your Steam settings and turn off auto-updates. Second, if your copy has already been updated, you can use a quick workaround. Prof9 has shared the following tip:

• Open the Steam Console by pressing Win+R and entering steam://open/console.
• Run these commands:
• Volume 1: download_depot 1798010 1798011 6583874429443952093

• Volume 2: download_depot 1798020 1798021 7279312862268001028

• Once the files are downloaded, copy them over the game’s local files.

This should get the online functionality back up and running. We’ll keep you posted as soon as Capcom provides an official fix.

UPDATE: Capcom has rolled back the online-breaking update. Allowing Steam to update the game will restore it to the previous working version.