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Here it is folks, the first gameplay footage of Mega Man 9 for WiiWare. There's really not much to it and the entire video is covered with lots and lots of text. This video, in my professional blogger opinion, has to be the biggest tease ever made for a game. 

The graphics are exactly what you would expect since they're going for that 8-bit retro feel and the music sounds absolutely amazing. Wow, I can't believe I'm about to say this, but this is the first time in years that I'm actually excited to play a new Mega Man game. How about you?

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kadosho's Avatar
kadosho at 07/07/2008 03:29
Wow.. it moves pretty like, just like the old school days. Welcome home Blue Bomber!
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thinkfreemind at 07/07/2008 03:32
I was just about to blog this really quick. I figured it would make front page, of course. I am super excited for this game. Matter of fact, I should break out that Mega Man Collection for the GC and play it again soon.
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mmmpek at 07/07/2008 03:34
snore. why wont they let megaman rest in peace :(
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Sharpless at 07/07/2008 03:39
You know, the more I hear and see of this new Mega Man game, the more I realize that I fucking hate the little git. It just drums up bad memories of when I used to rent Mega Man games as a wee lad. I'd excitedly rent the games, only to be met with intense frustration and disappointment.

In fact, I'm going to go ahead and blame Mega Man for everything that's currently wrong with my life.
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nikkkki at 07/07/2008 03:43
From the looks of it, they also keep the 8 bit era frustrating gameplay. It would be awesome if they have the retro art direction, but update the gameplay too (with more animation frames etc)
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ninten at 07/07/2008 04:06
Despite how hard it'll probably be I'm down for this game. They're fun and finally beating a boss feels really good lol.
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iwontusemyname at 07/07/2008 04:10
and then there's the eventual race between the advantage, NESkimos, and mini-bosses, to be the first to brutally cover songs from this game.
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Xbudz at 07/07/2008 04:13
I don't get it.

No thanks Megaman 9.
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Xbudz at 07/07/2008 04:22
Oh wait, I get it now!
It's 8-bit because the game will clock in at about 200kb, thus won't take a hit on Wii's 512mb internal flash memory.
Brilliant!

Now can I please have Megaman 10 on XBLA / PSN?
T-rav's Avatar
T-rav at 07/07/2008 04:33
Call me when Megaman looks like this. It's the future and the past, you can't run forever.
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MatCD at 07/07/2008 04:55
whoa my! maybe they should print some NES cartridge versions for collectors.
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Torzelan at 07/07/2008 06:02
Is awesome; will get.

Also Kapkomi's idea would've been so cool.
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catsithx at 07/07/2008 06:11
Oh yeah a must buy I will be getting this game when it comes out
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Justice at 07/07/2008 06:19
It should have the Megaman Powered Up graphics.
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Kryptinite at 07/07/2008 06:30
As much as I love Mega Man, I agree with Reaprar. Still, I will probably own this game when it comes out :).
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randombullseye at 07/07/2008 06:37
Mega Man 9 moved to the top of my list of games I want to play.

Did they ever confirm its release on playstation network or xbox live arcade?
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bluemeep at 07/07/2008 06:47
I need to find a controller to throw, quick!
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CALkulon at 07/07/2008 06:49
Never been a fan of Megaman, not sure if I've ever even bothered to play one. But I'll happily buy this one just for the music, it sounds awesome.
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michiyoyoshiku at 07/07/2008 07:24
Pure garbage its probably on Wiiware so nobody will play it becuase they're so embarassed by the half ass job they did.
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deiga-the-semivaliant at 07/07/2008 07:41
I've already voiced my opinion, so it doesn't need to be restated.

I dunno, maybe it's because my first Mega Man game was X. I played and enjoyed the NES incarnations, but the SNES was where it was at for my nostalgia factor.

Without it, all I see is a romhack.
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EternalDeathSlayer at 07/07/2008 07:45
@ michiyoyoshiku:

SHUT THE FUCK UP.

It's on all 3 download services, xbla, psn, wiiware. Dickhead.

You're such a fanboy bitch. And nobody cares
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JonDarkwood at 07/07/2008 07:47
I can imagine someone making it their mission to hack this and make a playable rom.
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loki d20 at 07/07/2008 07:48
I wish I still had my old old GameBoy since I just found my old old Mega Man game from that. I really don't need a new one since I'm kind of content with that content in the older one. Don't see much growth in gameplay that makes this a good buy, IMHO.
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MATTFOO at 07/07/2008 07:55
i want a next gen magaman
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EternalDeathSlayer at 07/07/2008 08:04
Oh yeah, this looks cool.
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savagesaladin at 07/07/2008 08:25
@EternalDeath Slayer

Give the guy a break and quit acting like a child throwing a temper tantrum.

Also,

I don't think I'm retro enough to play this game. I'm terrible at the original Mega Man games.
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B-Radicate at 07/07/2008 08:38
It is 2008, right? I didn't wake up in the 80s this morning did I?

I understand why some old school gamers may enjoy it, but as someone who didn't start gaming in full until the Sega Genesis/SNES days, this just looks too... old.

Sorry, Capcom, but I would have preferred for you to actually succeed at updating the Mega Man game series for the current generation of consoles (if that meant simply HD graphics with 2D gameplay, whatever) which they haven't quite managed yet. Doing this just gives me the feeling they threw one dude in a room and said, "Here's $50. Do what you can. We need a new Mega Man game."
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Debeo Laurus at 07/07/2008 08:41
I'm excited that Capcom is actually doing what the fans enjoy. An old school revision on an already super-famous name. Americans might actually cop out on this one a tiny bit, but I see the japanese market scooping this little gem up like no tomorrow. I personally am going to be awaiting this game until the final minutes. I think it really comes down to the nostalgia feeling, and whether you were really introduced to the blue bomber when he first made his big appearances in the first three games.
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Tubatic at 07/07/2008 08:47
Wow, no love today for the Mega Man!?

Still very excited for this title!! I honestly would have expected the rotation animation to have a few more frames

Also, I think EDS's frustration is stemming from Michi's relentless . . . vocality . . . in the c-blogs and main page comments regarding his . . . often nonsensical . . . dislike of this game and its direction. To each his own, but I get where you're coming from Slayer.
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Tubatic at 07/07/2008 09:05
"Sorry, Capcom, but I would have preferred for you to actually succeed at updating the Mega Man game series for the current generation of consoles"

I think you make a statement that identifies the can't-win-em-all situation that Capcom is in. If they tried updating the character, they'd lose the people that wince at the prospect of a new BN or even a ZX game. If they keep the old graphics, some people will not like the retroness of it.

If they do spend a bunch of cash and a dev team making a new 3D/HD Mega Man, if people are so jaded with the idea of "taking Mega Man" in a new direction, that's a ton of cash that Capcom loses. If they spend a little cash on the title and give people an old style game at low overhead to them, while feeling out the market for a new game, they are considered as if they're just trying to cash-in, make a quick buck, or even dupe the old Mega Man fans.

By all means, have your dissappointed opinions/passionate feelings. But I think the move to go lo-fi with this one is both a great homage to the older games (which some of us praise ad nausem :) ), a low budget way (via Digital Distribution and the smaller dev team needed) to test the market, and a really great way to put out a new, basic Mega Man game for fans of the series.

Plus, there are allegedly a few more features beyond the main game, so there's plenty yet that one could get excited about that we don't know of for sure.
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GuitarAtomik at 07/07/2008 09:16
Yeah. After seeing this in motion, I'm officially out. There's already 6 games just like this. I don't need another one.

Also EDS:
It's actually only coming to WiiWare. The announcement of the other versions was a goof from Ars technica I think.
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SantanaClaus89 at 07/07/2008 09:17
Please please please please, PLEASE release this for PSN/XBLA!!!!

It would be a crying shame if it didn't happen...
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Antlerbot at 07/07/2008 09:41
YEESSSS.

OG Blue Bomber > X any day of the week.

Also, proto man could totally take zero. No contest.

he has a whistle.
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Chilly at 07/07/2008 09:48
Totally disapointing, I wont be paying for an 8bit rom hack.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 07/07/2008 09:59
The entire point of this title was to create a new 8-bit game for retro geeks. If you dumped the rom onto a cart, it would function perfectly on regular NES hardware. If you're not a retro Mega Man fan, this isn't intended for you.
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Hoodie at 07/07/2008 10:02
Mega Man's pixels are beautiful. You whiners are lucky Retroforce is on vacation- they wouldn't stand for this sacrilege!
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ToeKing at 07/07/2008 10:06
I'm really surprised that most of dtoid doesn't think 8-bit megaman is the way to go. My sentiments are similar. Revisiting the direction the x series was going probably would have excited me more.
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-PL- at 07/07/2008 10:12
I will definitely be buying this. Megaman got lame after 3, so go back to what made it awesome in the first place.
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Teta at 07/07/2008 10:39
Big Mega Man fan, but since I don´t own a Wii I will have to pass.

I do like the retro thing idea, it`s a nice touch from CAPCOM.
But seriously, i would have prefered a title with the Mega MAn 8 sprites. Wasn´t a great game, but it looked pretty at least.
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Tubatic at 07/07/2008 10:42
*head asplode*
" I wont be paying for an 8bit rom hack." Its an 8-bit game, in the style of old Mega Man games, made by the developers.

Was Mega Man 2 a rom hack of Mega Man 1?

gawd you whiny . . .
::goes into his old school curmudgeon corner to be indignant on his own time::
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The-Excel at 07/07/2008 10:51
I don't care what you all say. New NES music is never a bad thing. Ever.
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Alexradl at 07/07/2008 10:52
But I've already played Mega Man 1-8, Capcom. Like other people have said, it seems like they are simply banking on the nostalgia factor.
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MisterMingo at 07/07/2008 11:19
RARR RARR RARR MEGAMAN SUCKS RARR RARR 8-BIT SHIT RARR RARR NOBODY PLAYS WIIWARE RARR RARR LAZY CAPCOM RARR RARR I HATE JOY RARR

Seriously, what the fuck? Did you guys wake up on the wrong side of the bed today? Why all the hate?

Oh, I forgot, it's cool to hate everything on the internet.
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Hoodie at 07/07/2008 11:29
And have all these people forgotten about Bionic Commando Rearmed? There's your HD retro update for XBLA and PSN. Should be out this month. This Wii owner is insanely jealous. Now go be happy.

And this "romhack" meme needs to die quickly. You're just showing how little respect you have for game design and art direction. There's more to making a game than cramming polygons and lighting effects onto the screen. Surely you do not need to be told this.
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kohelhunter at 07/07/2008 11:30
8-bit is the way to go unless your a graphics whore. Mega Man is the shit. This is my most anticipated title of the year. Personally I think this project is made to help fund a bigger project for megaman. Hopefully its legends 3 or some other badass title that doesnt relate to BN in anyway.
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bluezbreak at 07/07/2008 11:43
Seeing as mega man 2 is my favorite retro game of all time, that video got me pretty pumped.
Looks like they got the music down just right.
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smackifilia at 07/07/2008 11:51
Looks and sounds awesome, I hope to crap that there's no saves or anything pussy like that in it.
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Debeo Laurus at 07/07/2008 12:20
Seems like all these "haters" believe that graphics are the only reason for a sequel. The only people really complaining about the face that a "New" game are the ones complaining about the fact its going to be 8-bit. I'm pretty sure the game won't be more than $15, so why complain about the style? Nobody is forcing the new school fans to try this one out. In fact I would wonder why anybody who didn't like 8-bit graphics in the first place would even bother commenting?
We really haven't even anything other than 15 seconds of actual gameplay. To anybody willing to decide their decision purely on the graphics, you really shouldn't be calling yourselves gamers in the first place. I for one am looking forward to a company actually catering to the "Old School" gamers for a change, not just a pretty piece of software.
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007 at 07/07/2008 12:23
...ew
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AlucardX24 at 07/07/2008 12:26
Oh my. This is most impressive. I love how it's 100% authentic, music and all! I can't WAIT to play this.
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