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Now that Seth Killian is gone, will we ever find out what the Mega Man 9 secret was?
meh, release a digital re-release of all megaman games made to date. That's celebrating an anniversary, not music that went with the games..
This is just merchandise, not games. So yeah, they still care... about whoring Mega Man out without putting any real effort into it.
Which is what they've been doing for a while now as my ever growing Mega Man X D-Arts figures and stack of Archie Comics can attest.
Which is what they've been doing for a while now as my ever growing Mega Man X D-Arts figures and stack of Archie Comics can attest.
I don't think "caring" or "effort" have anything to do with it. A lot of people at Capcom love Mega Man and would be happy to put maximum effort into making a new game for the series.
The question is, would it make any money? The business guys at Capcom seem to think the answer is "no", at least for now.
The question is, would it make any money? The business guys at Capcom seem to think the answer is "no", at least for now.
@Holmes
After all the underhanded cashgrab baloney the business guys at Capcom have tried to shove at consumers over the past year, I'm surprised that anything they do makes money.
After all the underhanded cashgrab baloney the business guys at Capcom have tried to shove at consumers over the past year, I'm surprised that anything they do makes money.
I surmise there's no game collection because one already exists, is widely available at a cheap price, and it contained a majority of the titles that matter (I'd gladly swap 8 for 9). The soundtrack collection is nice for the neurotic collectors and materialistic braggarts, but like most fans, I long ago replaced my homemade tape soundtracks with MP3s, and have no use for a lavish collection.
Now an art book detailing every robot master and stage map is something I would eagerly empty my wallet for. Or even just an A2 poster with all the sprites.
Now an art book detailing every robot master and stage map is something I would eagerly empty my wallet for. Or even just an A2 poster with all the sprites.
I can't think about how badly I want a new Mega Man game without thinking about how I want a new Breath of Fire even more :-(
I'm still convinced Capcom just hates megaman but doesn't want to lose the possible consumers of other products.
@Geoff Henao
we still got Ex Trooper though so that's probably the closest we can get :D
such a shame no game compilation, like Street Fighter 25th Anniversary and Resident Evil 15th anniversary.
seriously just put Megaman X and Megaman Collection in one disc and all the movies and OST just like you did with SF 25th Anniversary and i will buy that instead.
we still got Ex Trooper though so that's probably the closest we can get :D
such a shame no game compilation, like Street Fighter 25th Anniversary and Resident Evil 15th anniversary.
seriously just put Megaman X and Megaman Collection in one disc and all the movies and OST just like you did with SF 25th Anniversary and i will buy that instead.
Like many others have said, the soundtracks are a nice collectors item but an actual game would be nice.
@ the MM9 secret
Seth is a well known egomaniac and attention whore, the game has been torn apart to hell and back, and Capcom has proven to be a horrid company in the years since then. If there is any secret at all, its an unlock that triggers once the game has sold 1 Billion copies, that way they can blame us for not supporting them enough to earn it.
Seth is a well known egomaniac and attention whore, the game has been torn apart to hell and back, and Capcom has proven to be a horrid company in the years since then. If there is any secret at all, its an unlock that triggers once the game has sold 1 Billion copies, that way they can blame us for not supporting them enough to earn it.
It's depressing to me that a mere decade ago, Mega Man was still booming. Mega Man and Bass was first exposed to Western audiences, the Anniversary Collection gave many people the arcade games for the first time, I believe Mega Man Zero was around that time...
Now all he gets is some overpriced music CDs.
Now all he gets is some overpriced music CDs.
Wow, not the response I anticipated. Guess I'm the only one more excited about these arranged soundtrack than I would be for a new game. ;D
@Jayson
Yeah, I would say you are the minority by far. To inquire, why would you be more excited over this than a new game?
Yeah, I would say you are the minority by far. To inquire, why would you be more excited over this than a new game?
People complaining about "overpriced CDs" don't realize how expensive even normal CDs in Japan are. The set is actually a bargain, relatively speaking. Americans are the ones who are surprised when one CD costs more than $10.
@Tony
then let's tack on the fact that we have no idea if they're even coming OUT over here.
Which is probably a resounding no.
then let's tack on the fact that we have no idea if they're even coming OUT over here.
Which is probably a resounding no.
The best musical tribute Capcom's ever put out for the Mega Man series has gotta be Chiptuned Rockman. Hopefully these new releases can live up to the awesomeness of that compilation.
"With tentative titles of 25th Anniversary Rockman Rock Arrange Ver. and 25th Anniversary Rockman Techno Arrange Ver., I think you can already get a sense of what to expect."
Dubstep.. lots of dubstep.
Though, this doesn't bother me, Mega Man music being turned into Metal already works, I figure it'd be just as easy to slip it into Electronica/techno easily. I'd listen to it.
But yeah, I agree.. How about a game? Games make great Anniversary events; not comics, soundtracks, coffee table books.. Shilling out wares shouldn't overcome shilling out software. Its kind of sad that of all things Capcom will do, they can't possibly find an outlet for this character that they think will work.
@Holmes
Even if they're right, Capcom's business arm has done wonders to prove over the last few years that they don't know what they're doing when it comes to knowing the customer.
Dubstep.. lots of dubstep.
Though, this doesn't bother me, Mega Man music being turned into Metal already works, I figure it'd be just as easy to slip it into Electronica/techno easily. I'd listen to it.
But yeah, I agree.. How about a game? Games make great Anniversary events; not comics, soundtracks, coffee table books.. Shilling out wares shouldn't overcome shilling out software. Its kind of sad that of all things Capcom will do, they can't possibly find an outlet for this character that they think will work.
@Holmes
Even if they're right, Capcom's business arm has done wonders to prove over the last few years that they don't know what they're doing when it comes to knowing the customer.
Well I see the mere mention of the name "Mega Man" still whips the internet into a violent hurricane frothing at the mouth, not unlike the Tazmanian Devil.
@Raby: Have you read anything I've written on Destructoid? I'm one of the music guys, so of course I'd be stoked for arranged music of one of the most musically excellent franchises of all time.
Honestly, and it's kind of sad, I don't get to play a lot of games anymore because I'm so tied up listening to the music. =/
Honestly, and it's kind of sad, I don't get to play a lot of games anymore because I'm so tied up listening to the music. =/
Personally, it seems that this collection is aimed more towards collectors than video game music enthusiasts, so I’m not that target audience. By that extension, I’m not going to give this thing a second glance.
Also, even though this collection is aimed towards the core Classic Mega Man games, it’s missing the soundtracks from the Mega Man World series, the Sega Saturn version of Mega Man 8, & Rockman & Forte. Keep in mind that I'm not implying that I want "More, more... MOAR," but this collection is severly incomplete, so why would they go through all the trouble of putting this thing together if they won’t include one of the main entries from the Classic series?
Also, even though this collection is aimed towards the core Classic Mega Man games, it’s missing the soundtracks from the Mega Man World series, the Sega Saturn version of Mega Man 8, & Rockman & Forte. Keep in mind that I'm not implying that I want "More, more... MOAR," but this collection is severly incomplete, so why would they go through all the trouble of putting this thing together if they won’t include one of the main entries from the Classic series?
@Jayson
Read? I just bumble around and post random comments asking for peoples thoughts and opinions on arbitrary topics. Anyway, snark aside, fair enough.
We all have our passions, I was just curious if you had any particlar feelings about the series or direction it has gone (or lack thereof). To me, a new core MM game would mean more great music. I suppose I assumed that you had some vested interest in the series, as is common for one excited about an anniversary edition soundtrack.
Sorry if that came across as questioning your judgement, I thought it might be fun for the community to hear your thoughts on the statement. Maybe next time.
Read? I just bumble around and post random comments asking for peoples thoughts and opinions on arbitrary topics. Anyway, snark aside, fair enough.
We all have our passions, I was just curious if you had any particlar feelings about the series or direction it has gone (or lack thereof). To me, a new core MM game would mean more great music. I suppose I assumed that you had some vested interest in the series, as is common for one excited about an anniversary edition soundtrack.
Sorry if that came across as questioning your judgement, I thought it might be fun for the community to hear your thoughts on the statement. Maybe next time.
@Raby: No, no, no. I wasn't trying to be snarky at all with my comment about reading my stuff. Just meant it in that I'm kind of a one trick pony in that all I write about is game music.
@Jayson
Ah, forgive my quick tounge. The comments can be a bit Mos Eisley cantina at times. Regardless, an excuse for such a hostile response is not appropriate and I do apologize.
With that said, if you would be so kind to humor a final question. Favorite track from the franchise? Ima Top Man kinda guy myself.
Ah, forgive my quick tounge. The comments can be a bit Mos Eisley cantina at times. Regardless, an excuse for such a hostile response is not appropriate and I do apologize.
With that said, if you would be so kind to humor a final question. Favorite track from the franchise? Ima Top Man kinda guy myself.
@Raby: No worries. Kinda hard to know where people are coming from without tone and body language for context.
That's a really difficult question. I'd probably take the easy way out and say Mega Man 2's "Wily 1," Mega Man 7's "Wily 1," or maybe "Concrete Man" from Mega Man 9. See, I just named three.
That's a really difficult question. I'd probably take the easy way out and say Mega Man 2's "Wily 1," Mega Man 7's "Wily 1," or maybe "Concrete Man" from Mega Man 9. See, I just named three.
What I see from Capcom are cheap attempts to make more money, not apologies nor any kind of fan appreciation. Keiji Inafune was recently spotted wearing a 100,000 Strong for MML3 t-shirt. All it takes is one game, one game to regain consumer confidence. Mega Man Volnutt has been stuck on the Moon for 12 years, and gamers were going to buy a 3DS just for Legends 3. There are close to 110,000 fans on Facebook for one game and about a tenth of them signed in to the Dev Room. You can't buy PR like that... so I don't see the problem nor the risk factor by releasing a near finished (and certainly playable) game to a salivating market begging to give you their money.
If the soundtracks were on vinyl and recorded in true hi-fi, that would be cool. This is a crapiversary for the blue bomber. I would go as far as saying the ukiyo-e print that dude made for MegaMan is more of an anniversary kick off than cd's.
Fuck, I want to play Mega Man X now.
Fuck, I want to play Mega Man X now.
Given how lousy the MM10 arranged soundtrack was, I'm not holding my breath for dis one.
"Guess I'm the only one more excited about these arranged soundtrack than I would be for a new game. ;D"
Not exactly the best thing you could say to starved Mega Man fans. >_>
"Guess I'm the only one more excited about these arranged soundtrack than I would be for a new game. ;D"
Not exactly the best thing you could say to starved Mega Man fans. >_>
Didn't we just get a music album a while ago? Does anyone remember "We are ROCK-MEN"?
I guess it's nice, but too expensive for my taste. And we don't even know if it's coming stateside. Plus the last time I listened to an official techno remix, I wasn't impressed. Their remasters are fantastic though.
I'm still waiting for that big "We Care About Mega Man" announcement come December/end of the year. The one that's going to blow me away and convince me that Capcom cares about the brand after it ripped my heart out with Legends 3 and ate it as I watched them recycle the engine to power EX Troopers (which is looking pretty cool).
By the way, the 100,000 Strong group are going to launch a fucking rocket in Texas to commemorate the day Capcom pulled the plug on theirs and my beloved franchise return. Read all about it on Facebook.
I guess it's nice, but too expensive for my taste. And we don't even know if it's coming stateside. Plus the last time I listened to an official techno remix, I wasn't impressed. Their remasters are fantastic though.
I'm still waiting for that big "We Care About Mega Man" announcement come December/end of the year. The one that's going to blow me away and convince me that Capcom cares about the brand after it ripped my heart out with Legends 3 and ate it as I watched them recycle the engine to power EX Troopers (which is looking pretty cool).
By the way, the 100,000 Strong group are going to launch a fucking rocket in Texas to commemorate the day Capcom pulled the plug on theirs and my beloved franchise return. Read all about it on Facebook.
To those worried about it being released outside of Japan, it won't. That's why I provided links to CD Japan, where it can be imported.
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