GamesRadar - Mega Man 9 - WiiWare

Mega Man Movie Trailer (News)

Nov 21, 2008

www.pushingplay.com writes "There are no words to describe how awesome this is, so just watch it. Also, Eddie Lebron is serious and is making the full movie as well. Cannot wait."

One Mega Man 9 Secret Still Undiscovered (News)

Oct 30, 2008

Grundy The Man writes, "Mega Man 9 is the part of Capcom's new strategy to revive old school franchises. In a classic return to form, Mega Man 9 channeled the days of eight bit graphics and ass poundingly high levels of difficulty, finally releasing a true successor to Mega Man 2.

Hidden secrets and Easter Eggs where staples of the 8 bit era and it looks like Mega Man 9 has one of it's own. Yesterday afternoon in Capcom's own forums, Senior Community Manager Seth Killian left a series of cryptic posts detailing a single undiscovered secret, still at large..."

Mega Man 9 - WiiWare (Screenshots)

Oct 21, 2008

Second Set of Mega Man 9 DLC to Release This Week (News)

Oct 20, 2008

Capcom has announced that they will be releasing the second DLC pack for Mega Man 9 this week. The update will contain two new difficulty modes and a special attack time stage.

Mega Man 9 Press Kits Go On Sale Later Today (News)

Oct 9, 2008

Capcom has revealed that the coveted Mega Man 9 press kits, one of which recently fetched an astounding $750 on eBay, will be made available in their online store today for the low, low price of $49.95. Supplies are limited, and they'll be going on a first come, first serve basis. Be sure to read all the details so that you don't come up short.

New Downloadable Content Arrives This Week For Mega Man 9 (News)

Oct 6, 2008

Capcom is giving some DLC love to the fairly recently released title, Mega Man 9. Capcom has announced that new DLC (downloadable content) will arrive on WiiWare today, with the Xbox LIVE Arcade release coming tomorrow (10/7/08) and the PlayStation Network release coming on Thursday (10/9/08). The additional DLC provides a new gameplay mode and a new playable character, Proto Man. More challenges to a very challenging game.

Mega Man 9 DLC is live on WiiWare, other networks incoming (News)

Oct 6, 2008

If you're one of those who find the Mega Man 9 DLC evil and harsh, then it's time to shake a fist in the air and scream "BISOOOOON!" As of right now, you can officially purchase Endless Attack and the Protoman character for Mega Man 9 via WiiWare.

N-Europe WiiWare Review: Mega Man 9 (News)

Oct 5, 2008

N-Europe's Stephen Thomson writes:

"To improve your gaming abilities with MegaMan, as said previously, you have to learn from your mistakes and get used to all the tricky and complex parts of the level. For instance, Jewel Man will have spawning green bricks in the second half of his stage and you will have to learn where the blocks spawn since they will easily trick you, and more than once. Another example is Concrete Man's fake blocks, if you don't notice one and you're unlucky, you'll fall into a spike killing you as soon as you touch it."

Capcom "cautiously optimistic" with Mega Man 9 sales so far (News)

Oct 4, 2008

Mega Man 9 officially launched on the PSN, XBLA, and WiiWare services a few days ago. There are not many sales figures to dissect as of yet since the game essentially just released, though Capcom is somewhat pleased with the numbers thus far.

On PAL Wii Shop today: Mega Man 9, Strong Bad Episode 2, Helix (News)

Sep 26, 2008

Today Nintendo of Europe and Australia added new games to the Wii Shop Channel. The new WiiWare games are: Mega Man 9, Strong Bad Episode 2: Strong Badia the Free, and Helix.

Little things we love about MM9: classic tunes (Video)

Sep 25, 2008

Nine little things we love about Mega Man 9 (Feature)

Sep 25, 2008

We’ve been trumpeting Mega Man 9’s release ever since we first revealed it back in July. Now that it’s out for WiiWare and PSN (and on its way to XBLA), we’re finally able to share some of our favorite nuances the developers threw in to make the experience all the more rewarding.

None of these are major, but their impact elevates the game to Miyamoto levels of greatness; Miyamoto is known for getting all the "little things" perfect, and this is the first game we've played in a long time that paid such attention to innocuous nothings that most gamers will pass on by. ...

Pre-Order the Mega Man 9 T-Shirt (News)

Sep 25, 2008

Slashgamer Writes: "You know the awesome shirt drawn by the i am 8-bit guys and was inspired by Mega Man 9? If you do, you can now pre-order it..."

Mega Man 9 - Strategy: Hornet Man (Video)

Sep 23, 2008

Mega Man 9 - Strategy: Galaxy Man (Video)

Sep 23, 2008

Mega Man 9 - complete video guide (Feature)

Sep 23, 2008

If you’re here, odds are you’ve had your ass handed to you a dozen or so times by one of the toughest games 2008 has to offer. Make no mistake, Mega Man 9 is one hell of a challenge, but with our handy guide there’s no way Tornado’s Man stage will give you any more guff. Unless you just plain suck, that is. ...

Mega Man 9 challenge list - WiiWare World (News)

Sep 23, 2008

WiiWare World bring you the Mega Man 9 challenge list:

01 Waltz - Clear the game in 120 minutes or less.

02 Tango - Clear the game in 90 minutes or less.

03 Jitterbug - Clear the game in 60 minutes or less.

04 Bust a Move - Don't miss with the Mega Buster and clear the game.

05 Headbanging - Defeat 8 bosses without your helmet.

06 Bunny Hop - Clear any stage jumping 50 times or less.

07 Mr. Trigger Happy - Clear the game with more than 500 Mega Buster shots.

08 Double Trouble - Visit all stages twice and clear the game.

09 Mr. Perfect - Clear the game without getting damaged.

10 Invincible - Clear the game without dying.

11 Almost Invincible - Clear the game without continuing.

12 No Coffee Break - Clear the game without using any energy or mystery tanks.

13 Air Shoes - Clear the game without falling into any holes.

14 Mega Diet - Clear the game without picking up more than 8 energy pellets.

15 Encore - Clear 4 stages using the same special weapon.

16 Peacekeeper - Clear the game by defeating the fewest number of enemies possible.

17 Conservationist - Clear the game by using the least amount of weapon energy possible.

18 Farewell to Arms - Clear 4 stages without using a special weapon.

19 Gamer's Day - Clear the game 5 times in 1 day.

20 Daily Dose - Clear the game once a day for 3 days.

21 Whomp Wily! - Clear the game once.

22 Truly Addicted! - Clear the game for the 10th time.

23 Truly Hardcore! - Clear the game for the 30th time.

24 Conqueror - Defeat your 100th enemy.

25 Vanquisher - Defeat your 500th enemy.

And 25 more when you follow the link...

Mega Man 9 Now Available for Download (News)

Sep 22, 2008

Capcom Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Mega Man® 9 is now available for download on Nintendo's WiiWare service, and will be available for the PLAYSTATION®Network on September 25, and Xbox LIVE® Arcade on October 1.

On Wii Shop today: Mega Man 9, Plattchen, Super Dodge Ball, Vectorman (News)

Sep 22, 2008

Today Nintendo adds four new & classic games to the Wii Shop Channel. This week's new games are: Mega Man 9 (WiiWare), Plattchen twist 'n' paint (WiiWare), Super Dodge Ball (NES), and Vectorman (Sega Genesis).

Mega Man 9 - WiiWare (Review)

Sep 22, 2008

If you weren’t around for Mega Man’s heyday (waaaay back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, around 1990), all this commotion about an archaic, unsophisticated platformer may make about as much sense as the robot elephants that populate Concrete Man’s level.

The confusion is understandable - Mega Man 9 is an old-school 8-bit NES game through and through, with pixel-perfect jumps, one hit kills and crushingly ...

Mega Man 9 Priced for PSN (News)

Sep 19, 2008

Ha, get it? "Concrete?" And there's a picture of Concrete Man, and... oh, forget it.

Anyway, the wait is finally over... "September" is no longer the catch-all answer for a release date for Mega Man 9... and, as it happens, Xbox Live Arcade isn't even getting it in September at all...

Mega Man 9 Releases Dates Revealed (News)

Sep 19, 2008

While it's only been a few months since we first heard about Capcom's retro Mega Man 9, it feels like we've been waiting forever. Well the wait is nearly over, as the first and second releases of Mega Man 9 hit next week! September 22nd will see the game show up via WiiWare, which should make the Weekly Wii Update a little more exciting than usual. Then on the 25th the game will appear on the PlayStation Network. Finally, after weathering nearly a week and a half of insufferable taunting, Xbox 360 owners will be able to download the Xbox Live Arcade version on October 1st. Looks like it's WiiWare for me!

So now that we've gotten those dates out of the way, show us the boxes!

Mega Man 9 – Proto Man DLC on the way (Feature)

Sep 19, 2008

Capcom has revealed to us today that Proto Man, Mega Man’s mysterious robo-brother, will indeed be playable in Mega Man 9 via paid DLC. The materials we received say it’ll arrive the week of October 6 for 200 Wii Points, 160 Microsoft Funnybucks and plain ol’ $1.99 on PSN.

For the most part he plays the same as Megs, though he’s able to slide and charge his blasts. ...

Mega Man 9 – the awesome unboxing (Feature)

Sep 18, 2008

Mega Man 9 is nearly upon us. Yesterday we revealed two new bosses from the game, Splash Woman and Plug Man, and today we’re slapping up some pics of the delightfully retro asset package.

Sound boring? Hm, then perhaps you should see for yourself ...

Mega Man 9 – EXCLUSIVE boss reveal (Feature)

Sep 17, 2008

The time is almost upon us, dear retro gamers, when we bend over and happily have Mega Man 9 kick us square in the ass with its unrelenting, borderline unholy level of difficulty. We’re reviewing the game right now and uh, yeah, it’s hard. More on that later – today we’ve got two EXCLUSIVE looks at bosses that will soon be laughing at how many Game Over screens they cause. ...

Rumor: Mega Man 9 DLC Debunked, Release Date Confirmed? (News)

Sep 17, 2008

Another source, allegedly a member of the press, has come out to say that the previous rumor of DLC is false, but there may be something close enough instead. Additionally, their "review isn't allowed to go up until after the 22nd." A possible release date confirmation?

Games take over corporate logos: reader edition (Feature)

Sep 10, 2008

Last week we brought you ten photoshopped images of game names infiltrating popular logos. It was a huge success, and most of you cried out for more. Well, one reader provided us with enough great ideas to create another entry in this ongoing article.

Have an idea? Post it in our thread and maybe you’ll see your ideas brought to life on the site. Special thanks to reader Ravenbom for the standout submissions. See, we do read ...

Rumor: Mega Man 9 DLC, Release Date, and More (News)

Sep 10, 2008

A number of rumors have sprung up surrounding Mega Man 9, including a possible release date, downloadable content, and some interesting comparisons drawn between the Wii, PS3, and 360 versions, the latter of which is said to have had the Achievements added by Capcom USA.

TalkRadar 17 (Feature)

Sep 5, 2008

TalkRadar welcomes its very first industry guest this week, Mr. Seth Killian of Capcom fame. He’s involved with all things community, primarily at the Capcom Unity blog and jaw-droppingly hardcore Evo tournaments. Far more interesting than that, however, are his tales of Street Fighter hustling at arcades, infiltrating E3 and harassing the company enough to finally give him a job. See kids, you too can live the dream. ...

Tired of list articles yet? (Feature)

Aug 19, 2008

GamesRadar is no stranger to the list article. Hell, we've posted at least one every week for nearly two years. They're fun to write, easy to read and get the job done in a fraction of the time it'd take you to barf all that information out in non-list form.

But some topics demand a more in-depth touch, and the idea-nauts at GR are more than capable of delivering wordy, researched material for those with enough time to digest it. ...

Mega Man energy tanks ready for real life consumption (News)

Aug 16, 2008

Siliconera Reports:

"Capcom is properly merchandising Mega Man 9 with two soundtracks, and… energy drinks? Having video game themed beverages isn't a first for Capcom. They did it for Sengoku Basara 2 and they are doing it again for Mega Man. This month in Japan you can buy a Rockman E-Tank Sports Drink for 137 yen ($1.25). The can even looks like an energy drink so it's easily identifiable in the vast soft drink space at convenience stores."

Capcom Makes Mega Man 9 Energy Tank Drink (News)

Aug 15, 2008

Ripten writes:

"In Asia they take their food and drink merchandising strategies seriously. Pop star-branded Pringles, Final Fantasy soda, you name it. This Energy Tank energy drink for Mega Man 9 is pretty much the best game-to-beverage promotion ever, though."

10 games that need the Mega Man 9 treatment (Feature)

Aug 12, 2008

Pardon our geekboners, but holy f**k Mega Man 9! Instead of dragging our boyhood hero through any more tired Star Forces or Battle Networks, those understanding folks at Capcom are giving us the Mega Man game we’ve always wanted.

What took ya so long? And more importantly, why haven’t other games turned to their pixilated roots when MM9 is making it look so damned easy? Tecmo Bowl is about to rise ...

Two Mega Man 9 Soundtracks Announced for Japan (News)

Aug 9, 2008

If a new retro-style Mega Man game has you excited, what about the prospect of two soundtracks to go with it?

Mega Man 9, the new upcoming entry in the series created in the style of the classic NES titles, is set for release sometime in September, and with it the first of two soundtracks.

Mega Man 9: Now with Slowdown and Flicker (News)

Aug 5, 2008

Since Mega Man 9's 8-bit style was first revealed, many have asked (often in jest) whether or not the new old game would also have the flicker and slowdown which plagued many of its predecessors. Now, thanks to Producer Hironobu Takeshita, we have our answer.

Confirmed: Mega Man 9 in September, Original Mega Man Hits VC Monday 8/4 (News)

Aug 3, 2008

Ripten writes:

"Those who hunger for retro Mega Man goodness will be happy to know that Mega Man 1 hits Nintendo's VC this Monday, and the much anticipated Mega Man 9 will be available in September. The quoted portion below is directly from the official Capcom blog."

7 ways to spot an impending crap sequel (Feature)

Jul 31, 2008

So many sequels, so much hype, so little time... Let our foolproof guide help you cut through the crap before it's even released ...

Mega Man Contest Winners (Feature)

Jul 25, 2008

Back during our Mega Man extravaganza, we sent our readers on a little GR scavenger hunt for Mega Man booty. Congratulations on not being idiots! We got waaay more 100% scores than we expected, so it’s a good thing we asked you to submit a Mega Man boss of your own design.

We loved your text submissions, but fashioning an image really performed wonders in appeasing our judges. ...

Mega Man 9 GamerPics/Themes, Shirts on the Way (News)

Jul 22, 2008

Capcom reveals that Xbox 360 GamerPics and Themes should be happening at some point, and that the popular Mega Man 9 "box art" shirts are on the way!

Mega Man 9 Official Box Art (News)

Jul 17, 2008

Sporting phrases like "ultrasound graphics synthesis" and "8-bit fidelity engine" you can tell straightaway that this creation has its tongue firmly in its cheek! Compared to the original Mega Man and Mega Man 2 box art by Capcom USA at least this is an evolution in art style.

This artwork has got it all, a badly airbrushed Mega Man, a cyborg Dr. Wily and even the classic early NES grid background.

Mega Man Original Sketch Contest (by Keiji Inafune) (News)

Jul 16, 2008

Via Ripten:

"Hey readers! Andrew and I were lucky enough to get this one-of-a-kid Mega Man sketch by the original creator, Keiji Inafune. We will be giving you a chance to win it over the next few weeks.

All you have to do is leave a comment below (one comment per reader) telling us why you think this piece of retro awesomeness should be yours. Prove your love for the blue-bomber and win the perfect compliment to Capcom's upcoming Mega Man 9.

Contest will end at midnight (12:00 am PST) on August 17, 2008. Check out the video of Inafune working his Mega Man magic below. Good luck."

Rockman 9 Official Website now live (News)

Jul 15, 2008

The Mega Man Network writes: "Capcom of Japan's Rockman 9 website went live last night, with tons of new and old information streamlined from the older sites they had.

The site features three sections: Rockman 9 details, merchandise, and a complete listing of all Rockman games released in Japan!"

The website has launched on the same day as Capcom's E3 appearance.

MM9 Confirmed for PSN and XBLA Release ; Plus IGN blowout (News)

Jul 11, 2008

So far, games downloaded from Nintendo's Wii Shop Channel have remained split into two distinct categories; classics from the Virtual Console and all-new efforts on WiiWare. But Capcom is throwing a welcomed wrench into the system with the fall release of Mega Man 9, a title that mixes old and new – namely, a classic 8-bit graphical presentation with ground-up levels and play mechanics.

"Additionally, we've got some news to report. First, Capcom has confirmed to IGN that Mega Man 1 and 2 will be coming to the Virtual Console soon. And second, Mega Man 9 will also release for Xbox Live and PlayStation Network respectively. No, it's not a WiiWare exclusive, but nevertheless, it's going to make an excellent addition to the libraries of all three consoles. "

WiiWare Mega Man 9 to cost 1000 Wii Points - Capcom's retro Mega Man given retro price tag (News)

Jul 9, 2008

Videogamer reports that according to Japanese video game website Famitsu, Capcom will be charging 1000 Wii Points for its all new, yet retro, WiiWare title Mega Man 9.

The game is scheduled for a September 2008 release and to our retro eyes looks likely to be great fun. Look out for more.

GamesRadar Mega Man Headquarters (Feature)

Jul 3, 2008

All week we've been posting articles about Mega Man, one of gaming's most beloved and long-lived characters. Capcom's official count puts him in at least 120 games over the past 20 years, a number that surely must beat out all other popular characters and mascots (save Mario).We've got a massive retrospective, an exclusive hands-on with the latest game in the series, Mega Man 9, a bad ass contest packed with 10 super-cool prizes... and that's not even all of it.
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Nintendo Power turns 20! (News)

Jul 3, 2008

We've seen a lot of gaming magazines rise and fall the past few years, considerably more if you go all the way back to the industry's heyday in the '80s. The way the magazine market is today, it's a major accomplishment when one makes it to 100 issues. Consider then, the milestone that is the 20th anniversary issue of ...

Mega Man 9 - EXCLUSIVE reveal (Preview)

Jul 3, 2008

The rumors (and scans) are true - Capcom's officially making Mega Man 9 for WiiWare. It's been 11 years since the last numbered entry, and for fans tired of the numerous spin-offs, 9 is an ironically refreshing take on gaming's favorite robot assassin. We say ironic because, well, it's technically a huge step backwards. There's no angle, no new trick to the gameplay, it's a straight-up NES game with robot masters designed by series mastermind Keiji Inafune. Behold: ...

Mega Man 9 - exclusive interview with the mind behind the machines (Feature)

Jul 3, 2008

Two massively important reveals happened this past weekend. One, Blizzard announced Diablo III, one of the most obvious and expected sequels of all time. The other was a bit more surprising, but still known due to weeks of random information leaks. That would be Mega Man 9, finally confirmed via scans from Nintendo Power ...

Mega Man Week: Pixel robot factory! (Feature)

Jul 2, 2008

Late last year we published a story about PixelBlocks, LEGO-like building blocks that are perfect for recreating classic 8 and 16-bit sprites. Their size and shape make them ideal for 1 to 1 comparisons between retro images and the blocks you have at home. Yes you can do the ...

Capcom Says Mega Man 9 WiiWare-Only After All (News)

Jul 2, 2008

When Mega Man 9 was slipped by the Aussies, it was listed as multi-platform. When we got official word that the game would be coming to WiiWare, Capcom's Christian Svensson commented, "I will also say, NP [Nintendo Power, the original source of the news] only has part of the story. More to be learned later." All signs pointed to the inevitable presence of the game on Xbox live Arcade and PlayStation Network, which was confirmed yesterday via a Capcom E3 roster. Not so true.

Mega Man Week - 150 EXCLUSIVE custom wallpapers (Feature)

Jul 1, 2008

Yesterday we dropped a massive Mega Man retrospective, packed with tons of information and custom art. If you're really into the retro scene, you're gonna totally freak out over these hand-made wallpapers designed by submitter Joshua Hines - he hand-ripped most of the sprite ...

The ultimate Mega Man retrospective (Feature)

Jun 30, 2008

Since his introduction in 1987, Mega Man has starred in more than 100 video games spanning nearly every console and handheld in existence. After several hugely successful titles, Mega Man ceased to be a game character and became a part of pop culture, with countless references across all mediums and cameos in even more Capcom titles. ...

Mega Mega Man Contest (Feature)

Jun 30, 2008

So. Did you get a load of our maddeningly expansive Mega Man Retrospective? What can we say? We love the guy. But if you’re part of the Mega uninitiated, we offer you education. Haven’t spent quality time with the little blue bastard since the NES days? Here’s your chance to get reconnected.

Listen: We’ve got a total of NINE PRIZE PACKS to give away! Here’s what’s up for grabs: ...

Mega Man 9 General FAQ/Walkthrough (FAQ)

Oct 27, 2008