Image courtesy of Ryouko. Here it is, at long last: The Mega Man Network’s OtaRockman report.

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Yeah, so I know today is April Fools, and you all thought the Roll DLC thing was a joke. But the truth is it was a real tip off, and Capcom really did ask us to remove it. But it now seems they’ve had a change of heart, and rather than trying to squash leaks [...]

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I apologize for the awkwardness of this, folks, but something has come up. Capcom has requested that we take down the information that was previously posted here. While I don’t like covering up a story, my hands are tied when it comes to what Capcom wants. You may be able to look around elsewhere for [...]

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For those out there who bemoan the 8-bit retro chic look of Mega Man 9 and 10, I’d just like to point this out to you: it could be worse. Of course I don’t mean to disparage the work of Eric Ruth, the man behind this fan-made HD remake of Mega Man 9, and also [...]

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As promised, Capcom has come through with the second batch of questions for Mega Man mastermind Keiji Inafune, as posed by members of the Capcom Unity. 6) Snppls asks: What is your stance on fan made material? Like fanart, sprite comics, remixes, fangames or the Rockman movie currently in production in the US. Do you [...]

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It’s been quite some time since we last covered OverClocked ReMix’s Mega Man 9 Remix Project, but I’m happy to say that this time the news is good. Despite his earlier reported hard drive crash, Sixto Sounds is back on board to bring his rocking guitar stylings to Plug Electric and Flash in the Dark. [...]

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The classic 8-bit opening sequences of the Mega Man games for the Nintendo Entertainment System are some of the most memorable in video games, especially among fans. Who doesn’t get a little excited when they recognize the music which plays as the camera pans up what appears to be the largest tower in the city, [...]

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New Mega Man merchandise is on its way to Blue Bomber fans across North America, and the Capcom*Unity offers a sneak peek. From Chris Kramer: Dunno about you, but as a Mega Fan, I’m constantly jealous of all the killer Blue Bomber goods produced in Japan that are near-impossible to find in North America. That’s [...]

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It’s a sad day for the Mega Man 9 Remix Project. But don’t worry! The album hasn’t been canceled or anything. It appears über-talented guitarist, Sixto Sounds, had a hard drive crash resulting in the loss of a lot of irreplaceable work files. Anybody familiar with Sixto’s work knows how much of a tragedy this [...]

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Originally posted on October 15th. All entries have now been posted, and you can find the links below. Remember that Mega Man tribute contest we told you about, held by Capcom to commemorate the first anniversary of the release of Mega Man 9 on WiiWare and award the winner with one of the title’s rare [...]

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We’ve been keeping tabs on Capcom’s Top 30 Mega Man Tribute countdown, but thought this one was amusing enough on its own to share separately. Capcom*Unity member Miguel decided to see what would happen if he combined an episode of the old Ruby-Spears Mega Man animated series with the games we all know and love. [...]

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Over on Capcom*Unity, JGonzo has issued a reminder that tonight marks the end of the Great Mega Man Tribute Contest, which marks the first anniversary of the release of Mega Man 9. All submissions need to be turned in by 11:59PM PST, which means you have approximately two more hours to finish up and send [...]

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It has been one year today since Mega Man 9 came out, and in honor of the occasion Capcom Unity is ANNOUNCING MEGA MAN 10!!! Haha, no. Actually they are having a contest for one of the few remaining Mega Man 9 press kits, in all its retro NES cartridge glory. What do you have [...]

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Tomorrow marks a day of special significance… That’s right, tomorrow marks the first anniversary of the release of Mega Man 9 on WiiWare, which was followed shortly thereafter by releases on Xbox LIVE Arcade and the PlayStation Network, respectively. Now normally, we admit that we would probably not bother observing such a date; take into [...]

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As many of you are no doubt already aware, it seems that one of Konami’s worst-kept secrets of late is their plan to bring a new Castlevania title to WiiWare. The ESRB posted the info before Konami was able to make an announcement (and, as of this writing, they have still yet to say anything), [...]

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