[Jangaroo]

Some of it, yeah. Proto Man should just be part of the game. I can't say I really minded paying a buck for the special level though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZTdr3mDKSc
No body can blame you when the song on that level was that awesome.

[Culex]

Awesome news! The world needs more 2-D Mega Man. Now make Mega Man Rebirth!

[TheCardPlayer]

GAME OF THE GENERATION BAAAAAAAAABBBBYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Seriously. Just like when MM9 was announced, I feel like every fucking game in 2010 can go fuck themselves. The Blue Bomber is back. In glorious 8-bit! I'd bet Dr.Wily is behind it all too! :lol

[voodoopanda]

I never played the NES Mega Man games when they were new. My first Mega Man was X4 on PS1. I went back and played them much later and they're awesome. Mega Man 9 was great and I hope 10 is excellent as well. NES-style pixel graphics can be very aesthetically appealing.

[NeonZ]

I don't see why they'd keep Roll a secret, but she's the most likely one to be playable in a retro game like this.

[Harpuia]

I'd bet Dr.Wily is behind it all too! :lol

I've never played the games beyond MM3, but isn't he always behind it? :lol

[SecretBonusPoint]

So cheap. Oh well, enough people wanked themselves into a coma over the last one so no-surprise they went with the 8-bit visuals (actually looking worse than the later NES games at that).

Would have thought they'd do something more special for the fated 10, but I guess 11 and 12 will be knocked out in quick succession as well. Hurrah?

[TheCardPlayer]

I've never played the games beyond MM3, but isn't he always behind it? :lol

Yep. Every single time. :D

[jooey]

Awesome, even more supremely lazy DD games. Another romhack that people will buy like crazy. I might give a fuck about a new Mega Man if they actually spent some time and money on it like with Bionic Commando: Rearmed.

So cheap. Oh well, enough people wanked themselves into a coma over the last one so no-surprise they went with the 8-bit visuals (actually looking worse than the later NES games at that). Would have thought they'd do something more special for the fated 10, but I guess 11 and 12 will be knocked out in quick succession as well. Hurrah?

[brandonh83]

oh

holy shit.

[Rash]

To people complaining about the visuals:

You did this when MM9 was announced. You don't have to do it again. We get it.

[Trurl]

250 reasons to love Nintendo??? Do those reasons exists, or is Nintendo Power counting each magazine issue as a reason?

:lol

Seeing Sonic in the context of that cover is pretty strange.

[Krelian]

YES! Awesome news! I can't wait to play this!

[lyre]

No ZX3...;_;

Thank Omega.

I never realized advanced visuals could be considered a crutch. I view it as complementary to the entire package. Although Megaman 10 is a new game, not a remake or a port. I mean I enjoyed playing MM9(the demo at least), but the visuals were pretty jarring to the experience. I'm not a graphics whore by any means, but when visuals get to the point of hurting the overall experience then you have to draw the line. I guess the problem is I've never played the older MM games so I can't appreciate the nostalgic visuals.

It is a crutch when it's the only reason why anyone would bother playing a 20 year game when the games play identically. If you, or anyone, cannot get past dated visuals of old ass games, how the hell will you be able to get past the dated gameplay that complements the dated visuals.

And MM9's visual being jarring to the game has nothing to do with the game and completely to do with Capcom themselves refusing to go beyond 1988 era of 8 bit graphics 'fidelity'. There are fanmade MM2 romhacks that school Capcom in terms of the sprite and graphic detail in MM9.

[magicalsoundshower]

I kinda agree that 9 didn't look as good the later NES games in the series, though, looks like they overshot their goal a bit when they designed the graphics, I mean isn't MM6 considered to be one of the best-looking NES games?

Personally, I'd love a 16-bit style game, too bad people don't seem to be as attached to that incarnation of Mega Man.

Dr. Light in a power suit. He should flail with panic whenever he makes a jump. :lol

That would absolutely rule.

[Dr. Zoidberg]

Fine fine fine... I'll post in this one too... Good news to hear that Capcom is "listening" to fans. Capcom, listen to this... Trojan.

Trojan could be a pretty good remake. And the possibilities for cross-promotion with other companies are built in. They could release an ad-supported version for free like the Doritos games.

[SonicMegaDrive]

Mega Man 2 part 3!!!!

I'm THERE!!!

CAPGODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[Zen]

Did we ever get any sales figures for MM9?

Capcom was making press releases when Bionic Commando Re-Armed sold 400k... so I guess MM9 didn't sell that much. But these MM 8 bit games must cost nothing to produce.

Who knows. I can't remember if MM9 was in the top 10 PSN titles when it came out.

[Paznos]

I want a new Mega Man X game what number would it be 9 or 10? Mega Man XX:lol

[SecretBonusPoint]

Just disappointed they didn't do a 16-bit one to sort of progress through. Also they need to match the Co-Op segment from this concept video to have me fully interested:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6KMAm_228s

Don't care for the in-and-out of the screen gimmick but 2.5d linked to 8-bit visuals is a nice effect anyway, but the co-op would be delicious. Also no DLC bullshit this time around, last game was straight up scam shit.

[JeTmAn81]

:lol Seeing Sonic in the context of that cover is pretty strange.

Exactly my thoughts...let us beat our swords into plowshares, veterans of the Console Wars!

[Regulus Tera]

The 3rd playable character is obviously Bass.

[Dacvak]

FUUUUUUCK YEEEEAAAAHHH!!

[Milabrega]

Any idea on release date?

[CreatureX3]

Fuck yeah! 8-bit for life bitches! :D

[magicalsoundshower]

Just disappointed they didn't do a 16-bit one to sort of progress through. Also they need to match the Co-Op segment from this concept video to have me fully interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6KMAm_228s Don't care for the in-and-out of the screen gimmick but 2.5d linked to 8-bit visuals is a nice effect anyway, but the co-op would be delicious. Also no DLC bullshit this time around, last game was straight up scam shit.

Not a fan of this, personally, the 3D really doesn't make it any better-looking to me. Just give me parallax scrolling and a couple more colors and I'm happy.

[TheCardPlayer]

Any idea on release date?

Article says early 2010. January 1st, please?

[Grand_Gamer]

Yeah, more 2D goodness! And 8-bit goodness. And 8-bit music goodness

[Gunloc]

Awesome, I loves me some retro revivals. Also, Sheep Man is sort of amazing.

Let the third playable character be Roll please.

[Rash]

Article says early 2010. January 1st, please?

I'm betting March, like every other game coming out in 2010.

[..pakbeka..]

I want the third character to be Bass, but it will probably be Roll

[BigAT]

YES!

I absolutely loved everything about MM9. The graphics, the music, the challenge. I can't wait for more.

[Jax]

it's faux 8-bit a la Mega Man 9. .

fail


I know its shallow but I love megaman but didn't buy 9. meh.


This is 2009. Next year is 2010.

wtf.

[Captain N]

I sure hope they add the charge shot!

[Haunted]

Still more of a fan of the 16-bit incarnations, but more 2D games are only a good thing. :D

[ShockingAlberto]

When people say "16-bit Mega Man", do they want an X (good) or an MM7 (god no)?

[SonicMegaDrive]

Mega Man 10 broke the GAF.

FIGHT MEGA MAN FOR EVERLASTING PEACEEEEE!!!!

[Arpharmd B]

Thank Omega. It is a crutch when it's the only reason why anyone would bother playing a 20 year game when the games play identically. If you, or anyone, cannot get past dated visuals of old ass games, how the hell will you be able to get past the dated gameplay that complements the dated visuals. And MM9's visual being jarring to the game has nothing to do with the game and completely to do with Capcom themselves refusing to go beyond 1988 era of 8 bit graphics 'fidelity'. There are fanmade MM2 romhacks that school Capcom in terms of the sprite and graphic detail in MM9.

Said romhacks don't have .00001% of the brilliance of MM9 level designs.

Seriously. MM9 is a brilliant game on many levels. Oldschool gameplay =/= dated gameplay. Megaman has tight and perfect controls by 2d standards. Add in challenging (maybe too challenging for the kids these days) and fun levels, and you got gold.

The whole 8-bit look is not cheap, either. If you read developer diaries on MM9, they talk about how it costs a good bit of money and team, they use completely modern equipment to make the game look like an NES game.

[dralla]

I hope they don't dumb it down because of all the complainers of 9. very possible goty 2010 for me.

im not sure about 3 different characters though. i could see that being a problem with level design, making sure each one works with the 3 different characters.

[Arpharmd B]

I hope they don't dumb it down because of all the complainers of 9. very possible goty 2010 for me. im not sure about 3 different characters though. i could see that being a problem with level design, making sure each one works with the 3 different characters.

Yeah me too. If MM9 didn't have the challenging factor it wouldn't have been half as good.

When people say "16-bit Mega Man", do they want an X (good) or an MM8 (god no)?

MM7 (god no) MM Genesis Collection (god no) and X (god yes) are the only 16-bit megamans. 8 and X4+ are all 32-bit.

8 is actually quite good but it's so far removed from the Megaman formula. It's a good side scrolling action game though.

[Tobor]

I'll be buying this even though I couldn't beat 9. I want more new 8-bit games.

[A Twisty Fluken]

Third playable character should totally be rush. I want to see rush riding the rock jet.

Wonder if Inafune is involved in this one too?

[Cheesemeister]

I sure hope they add the charge shot!

All I really want is for all 3 playable characters to be able to slide, and not let it be meaningless in terms of levels like Proto Man's slide was in MM9.

[nincompoop]

I sure hope they add the charge shot!

Charge shot no, slide yes.

Said romhacks don't have .00001% of the brilliance of MM9 level designs.

I beg to differ, Rockman No Constancy holds its own against the best of the Mega Man series.

[Oneself]

Except 8-bit Mega Man rocks the face off all the other Mega Mans. And remember that classic Mega Man sucked ass outside the NES games...well except MM9...but it's an NES game anyway.

I know that... but the gameplay wouldn't be different .. it would just look better. More colors/animation frames/effects/better res wouldn't hurt the game at all.... it's just silly.

[lawblob]

Holy shit, thats awesome.

[DMeisterJ]

I wanted Legends 3... Oh well.

[Gilgamesh]

OH! OHHHH! YEEEEAAAAAH!

Would have preferred a 16-bit MMX9.

[RockmanWhore]

Sweet, I would have prefered 16 bits graphics, or HD graphics, but I love 8 bit chip music, and these music wouldn't work that well with HD graphics I think. Anyway here is my wish list :

- a slide move, I think that great boss needs huge crazy attacks, which results in the need of a viable dodge move, MM9's bosses aren't that great IMO
- I want a PSP version, I want to be able to play MM10 anywhere. The DS screens can't handle the NES resolution, so it's not an option :lol
- no challenge that requires you to play the finish the game 5 time in the same day, or beating the boss with 1 hp left. I'm love challenging and punishing games, but some of the MM9 challenges are just stupid
-less shitty overpriced DLC please
-real time weapon switching with L and R

[Dubble]

Sheep Man?

That's just BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD.

:D