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Yup, “retromazing.” It’s the new word I just made up. I hope you like it.

There are a surprising amount of people out there that are upset with the 8-bit look of upcoming WiiWare title Mega Man 9. I truly don’t understand this negative reaction. While other companies are either releasing upgraded versions of old games or moving old franchises into the new millennium of technology, Capcom took a major risk and created an original, nostalgic work of art that is in every way an 8-bit game. In my humble opinion, Mega Man 9 is an incredibly brave creation and I applaud Capcom for its risky, artistic decision.

And to you naysayers: if the above trailer does not change your mind about Mega Man 9, nothing will. When I watched it I was filled with so many wonderful memories of being a child, looking in Nintendo Power, and seeing images of an upcoming NES game for the first time. Do you remember the first time you saw the giant robot fish from the Bubble Man stage in Mega Man 2? That is how I just felt when I saw the big mechanical elephant.

And speaking of Mega Man 2 ... according to IGN (where this exclusive trailer came from), NES classics Mega Man 1 and Mega Man 2 are now confirmed for release on the Virtual Console soon. It’s a great day for Mega Man fans!

What do you think? Is this trailer absolutely gorgeous or what? Are you as impressed as I am with the bold new direction Capcom is taking this series?


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Qraze's Avatar
Qraze at 07/10/2008 19:20
capcom is the company that does this remake thing and they're notorious for it. just put my anti~megaman blog up too. i'm not looking forward to any megaman games except legends, because its 3d.
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 07/10/2008 19:22
Holy shit, that was awesome
Novakaine's Avatar
Novakaine at 07/10/2008 19:22
Day. One.
Technophile's Avatar
Technophile at 07/10/2008 19:24
I was worried that it was essentially going to be a ROM hack. You know, lots of reused concepts, lots of reused assets, etc.

This is clearly not a ROM hack. This is truly awesome.

You nailed it Chad, retromazing is the perfect word for this.
VashTS's Avatar
VashTS at 07/10/2008 19:24
That looks awsome....and whoah whoah whoah!!!

IT IS COMING OUT FOR XBLA AND PSN!!!

Wow after they denied it.....awsome news indeed!
Puppy Licks's Avatar
Puppy Licks at 07/10/2008 19:24
I thought Megaman was already on the Virtual Console?

Anyways I doubt anybody saw this coming for megaman 9, and it's FUCKING AWESOME!!!
naia-the-gamer's Avatar
naia-the-gamer at 07/10/2008 19:27
@Robotfart:

I think Mega Man is on VC in europe but not anywhere else. It will be nice to see MM2 on there. All they need is Mega Man 3 and I'll be happy
randombullseye's Avatar
randombullseye at 07/10/2008 19:27
I want that game.
Chad Concelmo's Avatar
Chad Concelmo at 07/10/2008 19:28
@RobotFart,
Agreeing with Naia. It's on the European Virtual Console, but that's it. :)
Chad Concelmo's Avatar
Chad Concelmo at 07/10/2008 19:30
I didn't get a chance to write it in my rushed excitement to get this up ASAP, but you guys HAVE to read the article on IGN (I linked to it in the post). It confirms so many amazing things about Mega Man 9: leaderboards, XBLA/PSN support, story details, etc.

It is absolutely incredible. :)
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar
The Amazing Shenazin at 07/10/2008 19:32
OLLLLLLD SCHOOL!

SCOOPS!
SCOOPS!
HAGGEN DAZS!!
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar
The Amazing Shenazin at 07/10/2008 19:37
I just had to post this, sorry

Xelotath's Avatar
Xelotath at 07/10/2008 19:38
The game and music is amazingly amazing. It's a definitive buy, day 1. I want to play it now.
Zen Albatross's Avatar
Zen Albatross at 07/10/2008 19:41
Music sounds amazing. I can't wait to see what kinds of things will be made possible by releasing a retro game on modern consoles
madninja's Avatar
madninja at 07/10/2008 19:44
Dang is the only thing I can say about this piece if awesome that I have been waiting for.
Cataract's Avatar
Cataract at 07/10/2008 19:45
I have to let you all know that I was making the "FWOOO" noise for the blocks disappearing in one of the clips. God I can't wait for this. Any news on a release date?
Dexter345's Avatar
Dexter345 at 07/10/2008 19:45
Oh my gosh did you see how he turned upside down at that one part!?

Looks and sounds great. I bet it still plays like garbage though.
pendelton21's Avatar
pendelton21 at 07/10/2008 19:47
I just came.
ryu89's Avatar
ryu89 at 07/10/2008 19:50
Dear Capcom,
Let me buy this as a NES cart and on the wii and I will love you forever.

Ryu.
Blind assassin's Avatar
Blind assassin at 07/10/2008 19:50
The music made my penis hard. I've always loved classic video game music (the good stuff anyway) and that was truly an amazing composition.
SnakeDude4Life's Avatar
SnakeDude4Life at 07/10/2008 19:53
It IS coming for PSN and XBLA!

HA!
Dr Milkdad's Avatar
Dr Milkdad at 07/10/2008 19:53
This is my #1 most wanted game now. I LOVE IT
ZekeThePlumber's Avatar
ZekeThePlumber at 07/10/2008 19:54
It would have been way cooler if they stuck with 200X instead of 20XX.
Qraze's Avatar
Qraze at 07/10/2008 19:55
i just don't see the big deal, sorry.
Blind assassin's Avatar
Blind assassin at 07/10/2008 19:56
In conjunction to penis hardness, this continues to build my liking for Capcom. Ever since I heard about the Phoenix Wright series I've been seeing a lot of innovation from Capcom (and Nintendo as well of course) and they've been doing some great work and branching off from the norm while still raking in tonnes of cash. The Wii and DS might get the most puerile of shovelware and the least polished multi-platform games but then you get moments of greatness like this where they show that someone is actually listening to gamers that want to see modern 2-d games and new (or old in this case) things aside from the next Halo.
bipolar beers's Avatar
bipolar beers at 07/10/2008 19:58
you know what damnit! konami should take notice of this with their castlevania series going ape shit with that fighting crap.
Merry Ho's Avatar
Merry Ho at 07/10/2008 20:01
was that a PSN logo I saw at the end of the trailer?!?

could it be Megaman 9 on PSN, I am overjoyed!
Mr Jonson's Avatar
Mr Jonson at 07/10/2008 20:04
I'm not sure if I should watch this trailer. It'll just spoil the awesomeness
kadosho's Avatar
kadosho at 07/10/2008 20:04
Now this is a fun surprise. (and the inclusion of PSN & Live!) hey.. maybe they just love pulling our gaming strings. hehe
Can't wait to finally play a new Megaman game!
(wow, who hasn't wanted to say that for so many years!)
Blake's Avatar
Blake at 07/10/2008 20:05
...

I'm sorry, I just came. Hard.
free touch's Avatar
free touch at 07/10/2008 20:06
Qraze, its probably because you are 12.

If they don't put this on an nes cart, I know who will.

I'm going to be honest though, watch the hd trailer. This isn't 8-bit. More than likely, this is just drawn to look 8-bit.

The first clue is the logo, which is clearly to high to be 8-bit.

Secondly, its not programmed on nes software, because there is no flicker on any of the enemies.

Not only that, there is tons going on each screen, and a lot of colors at the same time. Kirby pushed the nes to the max, and the color and animation on this blows that away.

So sorry folks, no NES cart of MM9.

SNES cart maybe.
free touch's Avatar
free touch at 07/10/2008 20:08
er... not that 12 is a bad thing, but you are obviously trolling hard seeing your first comment is about a 3d megaman. when all megaman fans know the 3d games are like the red-headed step-children of the megaman universe. That, and since you think the 3d games are awesome, you clearly weren't around to crack open a fresh MM2 and play it day in and day out for years.
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Jonathan Holmes at 07/10/2008 20:09
There is good, there is great, and then there is Mega Man 9.

The only thing that could make me happier is if Capcom remade Mega Man 7 and 8 in 8-bit form as well. Then we would truly have "everlasting peace".
free touch's Avatar
free touch at 07/10/2008 20:14
Hey Holmes: to be honest, I hold MM8 up there with the top of the games, new graphics and all.

I'm pretty sure it holds my number 3 spot, with the others being:

1: Mega Man 2
2: Mega Man V (Gameboy)
3: Mega Man 8
4: Rockman & Forte
Merry Ho's Avatar
Merry Ho at 07/10/2008 20:15
this will show kids today that retro games are fun and awesome, and show them the difficulty of games that we played back in the day is so much higher then the games of today.
Conrad Zimmerman's Avatar
Conrad Zimmerman at 07/10/2008 20:17
I love that there's an option to watch that trailer in HD.

God, I'm so excited for this. And it's nice to see trailer confirmation of the 360 and PSN versions.
mix's Avatar
mix at 07/10/2008 20:18
$10 on the PSN? Done!
wilbo's Avatar
wilbo at 07/10/2008 20:22
this will be the best game on my wii!
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eternalplayer2345 at 07/10/2008 20:22
I hope the leaderboards are on the wiiware version!
nicojay's Avatar
nicojay at 07/10/2008 20:26
Aww it's nice to see a company know what their audience want. Buying it hour one.

Chad.... you had me at retromazing.
ShawnKelfonne's Avatar
ShawnKelfonne at 07/10/2008 20:27
Consider this bought!

I am literally smiling with glee after hearing that music.
monkeyspoon5's Avatar
monkeyspoon5 at 07/10/2008 20:29
@free touch

You know there will be a diehard fan who mods an older version of MM to run a close approximation of this game.
DynamicSheep's Avatar
DynamicSheep at 07/10/2008 20:31
confirmation of MM9 for XBLA and PSN woot
loki d20's Avatar
loki d20 at 07/10/2008 20:33
Not in the slightest bit interested. I'm into playing certain old games, but I'm not into playing Retro games created in this day and age of gaming.
Evila's Avatar
Evila at 07/10/2008 20:39
So awesome, omg. D: Can't wait. Now someone tell Inafune to make a new Megaman Legends and I will explode with glee... after playing it that is.
ghets's Avatar
ghets at 07/10/2008 20:43
Id be lying if i said im not a little disappointed the game wont be getting a new RETROMAZING! box cover treatment.

http://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/large/1104774873-00.jpg
Namelessted's Avatar
Namelessted at 07/10/2008 20:50
MegaMan 9 looks like a piece of shit. Who the fuck makes an NES game in 2008?
guermogamer's Avatar
guermogamer at 07/10/2008 20:51
@Chad Concelmo

it was more about the fire breathing wolves for me.

but the giant fish still rock

I guess they are both really awesome in that "i just got home from school with the latest issue of nintendo power that my super rich friend let me borrow, and i'm NOT unlocking the bathroom door till i'm done!" kinda way.
Mustin's Avatar
Mustin at 07/10/2008 20:52
Dude, if you're not shitting yourself over this, you're 15 years old or younger or just not a real gamer.

This is so awesome. I hope so many people buy it and send a good strong message to the developers out there (as mentioned with Konami taking notice for Castlevania).

This game looks GOOD. Looks hard too. And I'm ready for it.
Chad Concelmo's Avatar
Chad Concelmo at 07/10/2008 20:53
@Namelessted,
Amazing people, that's who! :)
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