Mega Man 10 has just been revealed as a WiiWare release (XBLA/PSN surely to follow), thanks to this Nintendo Power scan available on the print magazine's official Web site. I'm sure the link will be taken down, but what's important is that now, you and I both know that Mega Man 10 is going to happen.
AND-OH-F*CK-MEGA-MAN-10-SHEEP-MAN-WHAT-THE-F*CK!
The only substantial details we have on the game right now is that Capcom is sticking with the 8-bit style, that the story is about finding a robo-vaccine for robo-virus called robotenza, and that three playable characters will be available at the start: Mega Man, Proto Man, and a third unnamed character (please-be-Mega-ManX-please). Also, one of the bosses will be called Sheep Man.
The name is totally stupid, but I don't care. What's important here is that Mega Man 10is going to happen.
OK, need to stop typing now. Crying tears of joy. Need to dance. Need to run into streets; kiss strangers.
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@Holmes: Whoa whoa, Rock fighting alongside his brother? No way. :O X would probably absolutely eat everything that comes at him, seeing how he runs a Megabuster Mk.17 versus Rock's 10. Or so I've read.
....though....it would be very amusing if the third player was a beta X or something. Speculation!
A virus, eh? I wonder if this "robotenza" is the virus that later becomes known as the Sigma virus that causes robots to go maverick? Mega Man 10 might finally be the game that connects Mega Man to Mega Man X.
@MuddBstrd: Except that as of Rockman Zero Perfect Works, turns out that Mavericks weren't caused by Zero at all or any virus. Apparently X's "worrying program" drove them nuts.
...yeah, it bothers me too. >_> Maybe they'll retcon this retcon?
Bass - Established in Power Fighters timeline as an anti-hero
Zero - Pre Maverick insanity: fights against Wily
Duo - An obvious possible choice
Roll - Fitted for battle to help Mega Man
King - To tie-in Mega Man and Bass (not likely)
Hell yeah. I got back to Mega Man 9 after God knows how long, and am loving the living crap outta it. Although Wily Castle 3's boss is a motherfucker...
@Butcher
I think it sold more on other consoles, so there's little chance of it just being on the Wii.
Additionally, the screen scan doesn't say "exclusively on WiiWare", which it most definitely would if it was. It's just Nintendo looking out for their own interests.
Haven't they been talking about reviving the X series anyways. At best, I see X as a crossover promotional DLC thing akin to Protoman in the first game. I have to say, the recent "out of nowhere" release of Rush Marines make more sense when put into the context of this being announced. I'd say it's probably one from Magnalon's list, minus Zero (for the same reasons as X),in that order.
You all are all stupid. It shouldn't be X. It should be Dr. Light's old raggidy ass whooping robots with his fancy cane until there "fancy new found eyePods" go back to robot hell to join the robot devil in his play to be in the next Persona game.
This is awesome. I haven't played 9 yet (don't have any new systems), but I'm all for Capcom keeping the series rolling. I hope Konami fires back with Contra 5 or Gradius VI.
As awesome as this is (I fucking love Mega Man), I'd much prefer a Mega Man X sequel, especially if they did it old school sprite style like they've been sticking with here. MAKE IT HAPPEN DAMMIT.
Where is the comment from anyone on RetroforceGO! I know they are on a break but I expected one of them to say something before we hit 40 comments. Perhaps the entire crew saw the post, O'ed and passed out before posting?
@GEMPadre036
Zero existed (and was awake, unlike X) in Mega Man's timeline, though, as per Mega Man X4's cutscene. Zero was created, and finished, by Dr. Wily, while he was alive.
I think Bass would be interesting, but since the other two characters can shoot I'd love to see Zero as a playable character with an 8-bit Z-Saber, and sword moves. It would be cool too in his ending if he went crazy and destroyed both X and Protoman. That would link the series nicely, but I doubt it.
SHEEP MAN!? WTF is this shit!? Who on the MM10 team honestly thought that a good basis for a Robot Master would be a motherfu**ing sheep!? I'm happy to hear there is a MM10 in the works, but I can't get over how stupid of an enemy Sheep Man is. He makes for a baaad (I'm so sorry!) first impression. His gimmick doesn't even have to do with being a sheep. His attacks are all cloud based. Why not name him Cloud Man? Oh right, because they already made him for Mega Man 7! If you're going to make a Robot Master, him being an honest threat is essential to make the design work. This is partly why Snake Man and Hornet Man are good (Animal) Robot Master's and Toad Man and Sheep Man aren't. Toads and Sheep are not threatening! SHEEP MAN!? Seriously!?
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5:21 PM on 12.09.2009
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Cue speculation that "Robotenza" is related to the Maverick virus.
...I wonder, are they any closer to linking the series to X? XD
Mildly interested.
HANDS DOWN
Actually, going to update the post with that idea right meow.
This is the best news I've heard. Period.
Now to decide whether to go Wiiware or PSN...
...I love the Wii controller for nes games, but trophy support is nice too.
Also, I bet the third will be Bass. He seems far more likely than X, no offense.
Capcom is definitely one of my favorite third party developers. They just do such awesome shit.
This is GREAT news, awesome, awesome, aweosme!
....though....it would be very amusing if the third player was a beta X or something. Speculation!
AWESOME!
...yeah, it bothers me too. >_> Maybe they'll retcon this retcon?
Bass - Established in Power Fighters timeline as an anti-hero
Zero - Pre Maverick insanity: fights against Wily
Duo - An obvious possible choice
Roll - Fitted for battle to help Mega Man
King - To tie-in Mega Man and Bass (not likely)
X was sealed in a capsule for 30 years, and would be too similar to Mega Man: I don't think it'll be him.
Plus Capcom could always save him to saturate a lucrative "retro" Mega Man X franchise.
If this IS WiiWare exclusive it probably just became the best reason to own a Wii.
I think it sold more on other consoles, so there's little chance of it just being on the Wii.
Additionally, the screen scan doesn't say "exclusively on WiiWare", which it most definitely would if it was. It's just Nintendo looking out for their own interests.
Still, I want it to be X the most. Wall-kicking FTW.
Zero can wall-kick too!
Also, think about this possible Mega Bomb................
"X" style ARMOR UPGRADES FOR MEGA MAN!
(Also, Sheep Man? What?)
Awesome art by the way.
Zero existed (and was awake, unlike X) in Mega Man's timeline, though, as per Mega Man X4's cutscene. Zero was created, and finished, by Dr. Wily, while he was alive.
Anyways, sounds great, but Sheep Man? ... What. The. Fuck.
Can someone explain to me why X would be the third character? I don't know the Mega Man "time-line" so go easy on me.